Katie Donaho
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Katie Donaho

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For eight wonderful years, I had the privilege of homeschooling my three children, creating a home filled with learning, faith, creativity, and unforgettable adventures. Some of our favorite memories inspired my very first books. Together, my children and I created the Cactus Love series, a collection of stories that teaches children about God's love, kindness, prayer, and the incredible difference they can make in the world.

As my children grew older, our family's journey took a new direction. My son became deeply involved in competitive sports, and like so many young athletes, he often battled pre-game nerves and self-doubt. Wanting to help him perform with confidence, we began spending just a few minutes before every game strengthening not only his mindset, but also his faith. Together we developed simple pre-game sessions filled with sports psychology techniques, positive affirmations, visualization, and prayer. They became a powerful routine that helped him compete with greater confidence, peace, and purpose.

After seeing how much these sessions helped, I realized countless other young athletes could benefit too. That inspired me to write Sports Psychology for Young Athletes, giving families an easy way to build mental toughness while learning to trust God through both victories and challenges.

A few years later, my youngest daughter—who has spent many years competing in dance—began experiencing the same pre-performance nerves before stepping on stage. We adapted our pre-game routine specifically for dancers, and once again, the combination of mental training and faith made an incredible difference. Watching her confidence grow inspired me to create Sports Psychology for Dance Athletes, helping young dancers perform with courage, focus, and confidence.

Whether I'm writing children's stories or books for young athletes, my mission remains the same: to help children discover God's love, build lasting confidence, strengthen their minds, and learn to lean on Him during life's biggest challenges. I hope every child who reads my books walks away knowing they are deeply loved, wonderfully created, and never face life's pressures alone.
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