Apr 22 2024 30 mins
Welcome to the Guilbault Girls Show where you will have the opportunity to hear from mothers, fathers, siblings, and individuals themselves about their journey of living with a disability.
In this episode we had the pleasure of interviewing Maggie van Galen.
Maggie is the author of two children’s book series -- The Adventures of Keeno & Ernest and King’s Day Out. All three books in the Keeno & Ernest series have received the nationally acclaimed Mom’s Choice Awards® among other individual awards. Her latest series, King’s Day Out, is co-written with a doctor of pediatric occupational therapy, and together they have broadened their scope to form a business with a mission of empowering children as they navigate life’s adventures. King’s Day Out LLC will incorporate books, resources and activities.
Maggie’s favorite thing about being a children’s author is reading to children. She has read to more than 4,000 kids and “hasn’t lost one yet!” (Her personal claim to fame) Maggie also offers classroom and private sessions on writing which can tie in with a lesson plan and/or a specific theme.
Maggie grew up in northern Michigan. She graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Advertising and a minor in creative writing. After spending more than 10 years climbing the corporate ladder, Maggie decided to put her passion for writing to the forefront. She began writing for local newspapers and published a book of poetry. In 2000, Maggie and her husband moved to London where she worked at The Economist. After starting her family a few years later, the children’s stories began to flow and her new career began.
Maggie lives in a small town north of Boston with her husband, two sons, a cat and their Bernese Mountain Dog, Koning (Dutch for King!).
For more information please visit:
www.kingsdayout.com
https://www.maggievangalen.com/
Travel along with King, a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy, and his friends as they experience, observe, and grow through new experiences together.
Each story introduces a new adventure, the sensory challenges that can be associated with it, and some tools to help overcome any fears and anxieties. Whether a child benefits from OT-specific strategies or from learning by successfully regulating unfamiliar experiences, these books can support all children as they navigate new adventures.
As they say it takes a village, and you can help be a part of that village, simply sharing our show to the masses to spread awareness, change mindsets, and help teach other's to be kind to one another.
You can become a Supporter of the Show by clicking on the link below. Your Funds will allow us to keep sharing these valuable, heartfelt stories and resources!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1827471/support
If you would like to order a token with your word hand stamped and inked email me at [email protected]
Bracelets are $15 and Keychains are $10. That includes tax & shipping in the US.