Transform separation anxiety into emotional strength with Eden's most relatable adventure yet.
When Mom goes out, the sad shows up at the door. Goodbyes are hard, especially for small people. This story stays right there with the child until the sad eases, which is also what you do.
When goodbyes feel impossible and every departure brings tears, When Mom Goes Out offers the gentle guidance families need. Written by Dr. Anna Huang, PhD clinical psychologist, this beautifully illustrated story helps children ages 2-5 understand that missing someone and feeling excited can both be okay.
Why does my toddler cry when I leave?
Because you're their person, and goodbyes are hard. When Eden's mom heads out the door, Eden says what a lot of toddlers say: "No daddy! I want mommy! Only mommy!" That's not a problem to fix. It's a two-year-old who loves her mom and doesn't know yet that missing someone gets easier.
When Mom Goes Out stays with that sad feeling instead of rushing past it. Eden and her mom make their special goodbye heart. Dad builds a big fort, and they go looking for bears and butterflies. Then the sad comes back, because it does, and they draw a picture for mom. Your child sees that the sad can come and go and come again, and somebody stays with them the whole time.
Available in Cantonese, so Cantonese family can read it the way they speak at home. Suitable for ages 2 to 5, with a parental guide at the back if you want the practical side too.
If you enjoyed this, check out the other books in Eden's Big Feelings collection.
Dr. Anna Huang is a clinical psychologist and a mom. When she couldn't find bilingual children's books about emotions, she and husband made them.
Hardcover | 36 pages | 10" x 10"
