Children's Picture Book Author and Illustrator
Writer and illustrator of children's picture books.
Tonight my husband and daughter returned from Dad's Night at her preschool with the picture below. She was very proud of her drawing of Daddy.
I loved her simplistic description of him- it was perfect.
In the mornings she often asks us "Why does Daddy have to go to work?" And Daddy simply replies, "I have to make some money for us."
I think it's time we should explain more about what Daddy does for a living.
My Dad
In today's world, it is difficult for most people, especially for parents to find the right balance for family, work, and self. We are inundated with phone calls, texts, emails and busy schedules.
Being present in the moment becomes near impossible while multi-tasking especially during a routine activity.
This CNN article below highlights the importance of putting our phones down and being present with our children.
This Texas day care has a message for parents: "Get off your phone!" https://t.co/R7LhPNoDm7 pic.twitter.com/prx0grrXMC
— CNN (@CNN) February 2, 2017
As parents we can spare a few moments from our phone and work to hug our kids, look them in the eyes and say, "Hello, I have missed you, I love you." Especially when picking them up from daycare or school.
Amy Maciaszek the Chicago Northwest Parenting Examiner from Examiner.com talks about #BabyLove: My Social Life.
Page from #BabyLove: My Social Life by Corine Dehghanpisheh
I love this book.
In summary a young girl has to split her time between her mom and dad. This story communicates valuable messages through the positive interactions that the girl experiences with her parents separately. Most importantly the young girl knows that she is loved and that they will always be there for her.
A.S. Chung has really developed an engaging story for a difficult topic of divorce or separation through her use of rhyming words. The illustrations are just as charming and they help to emphasize the books messages.
A Brand New Day – A Banana Split Story is a well written and illustrated children’s book, which I would recommend especially to families that are living through divorce or separation.
Check it out!
Learn more at Pigeonhole Books Website.