Essential for soothing frayed nerves and calming restless hearts
A celebration is in order. A new baby has just arrived and everyone is so excited! But as the confetti settles, reality sets in, and the reality of welcoming a new family member is enormous. While so much seems different at home, all the usual things need to continue as they always have. Kiddos need play. Dishes need washing. Toys need put away. Meals need cooked. At the same time, Mommy needs space. Mommy needs grace. Mommy needs rest. Mommy needs hugs. And Mommy needs a lot of patience so she can sort through all her shifting emotions. Mommy Feels BIG THINGS is an eloquent reminder that we all share these experiences, but sometimes we can get the wrong idea about what’s going on inside. Kids might mistake Mommy’s moods for something else. Is she angry with me? Did I do something wrong? Maybe she doesn’t even care about me anymore! But is any of that really true? “Nope – no way! It is not our fault. BIG THINGS happened, now Mommy just has BIG feelings inside she is working to sort out.” With a pleasant tone and an unfailingly positive spirit, Danielle L. Forbes offers sound advice and reassuring thoughts packaged in a sweet book that is sure to benefit new big brothers and big sisters, along with their caring mothers.
Handling our emotions, and even our outbursts, can be difficult, but this adorable story teaches kids to approach challenges with warmth and compassion. Essential for soothing frayed nerves and calming restless hearts, the soft suggestions are easy to apply and always circle back to a place of love and security. The scenes are lively and energetic, a wonderful representation of the familiar chaos of a typical routine. Whether helping out with tasks around the house or cultivating empathetic reactions appropriate for any stage of development, the diverse characters depict joyful children of many ages, allowing young readers to imagine themselves in each realistic situation. The artwork is radiant, exuding joy even when the overwhelmed moms get stressed. Especially fitting is the sometimes subtle, sometimes boisterous presence of confetti as a dynamic symbol of the shifting moods, emotions, and feelings that can be tough to predict. Seeing the colorful bits scattered everywhere throughout the story is an unforgettable reminder that moms can be vulnerable too. As much for mamas as it is for their littles, Mommy Feels BIG THINGS assures us all that it’s not only okay to feel, but it’s part of being a family to experience all life’s biggest feelings together.
