Samantha Macino PMHNP & Children’s Author

08/29/2026

Mental Health Myths was created to help teens and parents separate fact from misinformation and have better conversations about mental health.

Inside, I tackle 25 common mental health myths and pair them with practical activities that help teens better understand themselves, build coping skills, and know when and how to reach out for support.

Written by a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Designed for teens and the adults supporting them.

25 Mental Health Myths + Workbook

Free Kindle version available now: https://a.co/d/0ej3VSja

07/25/2026

Come see me today at Glenoak High School in Canton for the Christmas in July Vendor Event. I will be here today from 9am to 3pm.

06/24/2026

Big news!

As a little girl, I dreamed of becoming an author. On July 13, 2026, I'll be taking another exciting step on that journey as a guest on Drake Show!

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, children's author, and mom of four, I'm passionate about helping children and families build emotional intelligence, resilience, and stronger relationships. I'll be sharing the story behind my Move Adventures book series, my work in mental health education, and what's next for Macino Book Adventures.

This opportunity is especially meaningful because it represents years of hard work, learning, parenting, writing, and believing in a dream.

I'm incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported me along the way—my family, friends, readers, educators, therapists, and fellow professionals. Thank you for being part of this journey.

Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the show date. I can't wait to share this experience with all of you!

05/22/2026

Visit https://a.co/d/02VdIHs4 to get Ready for National Rainforest Day with a book kids love.

Celebrate the beauty of the rainforest through movement, imagination, and learning with my Rainforest Edition from the Move Adventures series! Perfect for ages 3–7, this interactive book gets kids moving like rainforest animals while building coordination, focus, and early learning skills.

Available now on Amazon and Etsy! https://a.co/d/02VdIHs4 for Amazon and https://thecalmparentprint.etsy.com to get a personalized author-signed copy.

05/08/2026

I’m excited to officially share my new parenting book, Raising Resilient Kids Ages 3–7.

This book was created to help parents navigate big feelings, meltdowns, boundaries, and emotional regulation with practical, realistic strategies that actually work in everyday life.

As both a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and mom, I wanted this book to feel supportive, evidence-informed, and encouraging for parents raising young children.

FREE with Kindle Unlimited for a limited time:
[Raising Resilient Kids Ages 3–7 on Amazon] https://a.co/d/04kw6CQc

Thank you so much to everyone supporting my work and sharing this journey with me.

05/08/2026

Your child isn’t trying to make your life harder.

They’re having a hard time — and they need calm leadership, boundaries, and connection. ❤️
Raising Resilient Kids Ages 3–7 helps parents handle meltdowns, big feelings, and behavior challenges with practical, evidence-informed strategies.

📘 FREE with Kindle Unlimited for a short time:
Raising Resilient Kids Ages 3–7 on Amazon

04/20/2026

I’m looking for a small group of early readers to join my ARC (Advance Reader Copy) team for my upcoming parenting book, *Raising Resilient Kids Ages 3–7*.

This book is designed for parents navigating big emotions, power struggles, and everyday challenges, offering clear, practical strategies to build emotional strength, boundaries, and confidence in young children.

If selected, you’ll receive a **free electronic copy of the book before release** in exchange for:
• An honest review on Amazon
• An honest review on Goodreads
(Reviews would be posted once the book is officially published)

If you’re interested in joining this early reader group, please comment below with your email or send me your email address in a message, and I’ll send you the sign-up details.

Your feedback and support truly make a difference in helping this book reach more parents who need it.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

04/19/2026

If your child has BIG emotions… but doesn’t know how to calm their body yet — this is for you.

Most kids aren’t trying to be “difficult.”
They just don’t have the skills *yet.*

**Big Emotions, Calm Bodies** helps children:
• recognize what they’re feeling
• learn simple ways to calm their body
• build real emotional regulation skills

Created by a Child Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and mom — designed to actually *teach*, not just tell.

Take a peek inside 👆
(And notice how it builds calm step-by-step)

✨ Save this for later
💬 Comment “CALM” and I’ll send you the link
🔗 Or grab your copy here: [https://a.co/d/03WN2gpc](https://a.co/d/03WN2gpc)

04/13/2026

Exciting News!
I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be vending and signing books at the Strong Family Wellness 5th Annual Community Health, Wellness & Vendor Fair on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Canton Civic Center (1101 Market Ave N., Canton, OH 44702).

If you’ve been wanting to grab one of my interactive, movement‑focused children’s books, this is the perfect chance. I’ll have copies available to purchase, and I’ll be signing them, too.

This fair is such a joyful, family‑friendly event:
✨ Kids’ fitness challenges
✨ Hands‑on activities
✨ Health + wellness resources
✨ A lively vendor marketplace
✨ And plenty of space for little ones to wiggle, move, and explore

Bring the kids, bring your curiosity, and come say hi. I’d love to meet you and your family.

Event details:

Come experience one of Ohio's largest fitness weekends. Get ready for an action-packed weekend filled with fitness, wellness, inspiration, and fun.