Eva Mendes Gets Real About Anxiety and Parenting in Her New Children’s Book
Eva Mendes is releasing her debut children’s book, Desi, Mami and the Never-Ending Worries, on September 17. The story centers on Desi, a young girl afraid of monsters under her bed, and how her mom helps her manage her fears, sparking a broader conversation about anxiety. Mendes, who grew up in a high-emotion Cuban household, opened up on social media about her own experiences with anxiety and invited her followers to share theirs, resulting in an outpouring of relatable stories from diverse cultural backgrounds. Mendes describes the book as a love letter to her children, emphasizing the importance of training our minds to cope with negative thoughts.