Showing Up

Inspiration

Due to work closures and safety concerns, my amazing sister has suddenly become a stay at home mom to a one year old. Socially distancing from aunts, uncles, and grandparents has been a unique challenge in this situation. Inspired by my sister's strength, humor, and dedication to making this experience as normal as possible for her daughter, this story came to be as I have watched my sister serve as the primary caregiver for this active, energetic, and busy toddler during this stressful time in the world.

What it does

This is a shout out to parents who are working very hard navigating all of these new challenges, including working from home, full-time parenting, homeschooling, Zoom, etc. You are incredible!

How I built it

It begins with the child noting household changes and behaviors of the child's mother. The book transitions to the mother maintaining routines and fostering a sense of security in the child during a globally uncertain time. The book concludes with the child recognizing the mother as a person with feelings and as someone the child can count on even during hard times.

Challenges I ran into

I wish I could illustrate the images I see of this book in my head. Its was challenging addressing the different needs and experiences of a diversity of children during this time. I hope all readers of this book feel validated upon reading this book.

Accomplishments that I'm proud of

I think this is a sweet book, that takes a different perspective explaining COVID-19 to young children.

What I learned

Talking is different perspective throughout a children's book can be both a challenging and inspiring process.

What's next for Showing Up

May you all keep showing up for yourselves and each other. We need each other more than ever during this emotionally stressful time.

Built With

• microsoft
• word