Featured Interview With Keri Cooper
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
My name is Keri Cooper and I am a holistic psychotherapist in North Jersey. Raised in New Jersey, I am a graduate of The University of Pennsylvania. In addition to having four children, I have chickens who enjoy free ranging in my yard.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
When I was young, I loved reading “Nancy Drew,” “Sweet Valley Twins” and “The Babysitters Club.” In elementary school, I could read for hours and hours. I started writing my book, “Mental Health Uncensored: 10 Foundations Every Parent Needs to Know” during COVID as I saw the mental health crisis happening with children and the need to get information to parents on how to help.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I primarily read non-fiction and mostly regarding psychology and self-help. At this point in my life, I enjoy reading to further my knowledge.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
“Mental Health Uncensored” explores both physical and mental foundations parents need to incorporate into their children’s lives. Most parents are overlooking how issues of dehydration and poor sleep — to name a few — are making it harder for children to have optimal mental health. Proper sleep habits such as no electronics in the bedroom and consistent sleep times in order to combat over-tired children are discussed at length.
“Mental Health Uncensored” highlights mental foundations including how important it is for parents to have boundaries with their children. Parents need to let children be responsible for their actions and not “save” them constantly. Children learning to work through small struggles and learning to do things on their own is what will ultimately develop self confidence in children. These foundations along with others create healthy mental health habits for life.
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