As Made to Fly Free gets closer to releasing, I’ve been thinking about how to share it in a way that feels right because this book didn’t come from a big idea, but from the small, meaningful moments of everyday family life.
This is what it looked like for me to write a children’s book during our homeschool days, right in the middle of normal family life. This is the time of year when the birds are so busy. They’re building their nests, creating their little homes, preparing for what’
Right around this time last year, Dave and I were out on one of our evening walks, and our conversation drifted to what what might be next for Pathfinder Press. I had a children’s story ready. The manuscript was written. But there was one very obvious bottleneck—I didn’
One of the sweetest parts of creating Made to Fly Free has been partnering with Hannah. I’m a homeschooling mom with a story on my heart, and she’s a young illustrator stewarding her creative gifts so beautifully. There’s something really special about the people who help bring
A simple look at how preorders help us make better, thoughtful decisions as a family. Some parts of creating a children’s book feel more natural like the brainstorming, the writing, the story, the message you hope your children carry with them. But then there are the parts that we
Looking for meaningful ways to read Made to Fly Free with your children? Here are simple ideas for read-aloud time, nature study, bedtime conversations, and creative activities. Some books are read once and placed back on the shelf. Others become part of family life. They show up in the read-aloud
Some days it feels like our kids are growing up in a very different world than the one we knew. A louder, faster world. A world constantly telling them who they should be. And if we’re honest as parents, that can feel a little heavy because we know our
One summer morning, our yard became a classroom. Not the kind with desks and worksheets. The kind with peeping, flapping wings, and three very observant children. Today I want to share the story behind my upcoming children’s book, Made to Fly Free. The Little Bird Who Started It All
Have you ever experienced that moment when you share something deeply personal, something vulnerable, and realize it’s the only way to move forward? That’s how I felt when I sent my new children’s book manuscript to my illustrator for the very first time. Handing over a story
Curious What Really Happens Behind the Scenes of a Rebrand? When we first started dreaming about giving our brand a fresh new name and look, we didn’t call a big design agency or book a fancy strategy session. Instead, we did what we do best. We gathered around the
Have you ever paused and wondered what your family’s story might look like in ten, twenty, or even fifty years? In the thick of homeschooling lessons, meal prep, laundry piles, raising kids (and even launching them), it’s so easy to stay locked into today’s to-do list. But
Have you ever walked a trail as the sun was setting, when the light starts to fade and every sound feels louder than it should? Without a light, even familiar ground can feel uncertain. But once you switch on a flashlight, your shoulders relax. You can see where to place