La Gente: Inspiring Children’s Author Dr. Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez
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Nurturing Empathy and Gratitude: The Heartfelt Story of Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez, Ph.D.
Dr. Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez, an accomplished behavioral scientist, has traded in her academic career to focus on something profoundly personal: writing children’s books that foster empathy, gratitude, and positive mental health.
Originally from Ecuador, Dr. Mendoza-Vasconez was raised in an environment that shaped not only her upbringing but also her approach to both parenting and storytelling. "It’s coming up now as I try to mother my own children, treating them the way I was treated—loving them and transmitting the values that I discuss in my books." she shared, reflecting on her roots.
Her deep c...