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When a parent has to go away-whether for treatment, recovery, military service, incarceration, or foster/kinship care-a young child's world can feel uncertain, confusing, and full of big emotions. Until Mama Comes Home is a tender and reassuring story that helps little ones understand one powerful truth: even when families are apart, love never stops traveling between them. Told through the eyes of a young child navigating the quiet ache of separation, this gentle picture book offers comfort and clarity through simple language, soft illustrations, and heartfelt moments that mirror real-life experiences. With each page, children are reminded that it's okay to miss someone, it's okay to feel sad, and that love can reach across any distance, through hugs, prayers, drawings, memories, and even bedtime whispers. Written by licensed therapist, mindfulness coach, and early childhood mental health expert Tracey Lynn Pearson, Until Mama Comes Home is part of the Love Travels Far series, a collection of healing-centered stories crafted to support young children through separation, loss, and family change with honesty, hope, and resilience. Whether you're a parent facing time apart, a teacher creating emotional safety in the classroom, or a therapist supporting a child's healing journey, this book opens the door for gentle conversations and deep connection. Perfect for: Children ages 2-6 experiencing temporary separation from a caregiver Families navigating treatment, recovery, incarceration, military service, or foster/kinship care Therapists, social workers, and educators supporting emotional development and attachment Bedtime routines that make space for feelings, hope, and healing Anyone searching for a tender story that reminds children: love doesn't stop-it travels far... until Mama comes home. Until Mama Comes Home: Helping Little Hearts Feel Loved When a Parent is Away Written by Tracey Lynn Pearson Illustrated by Nomdaz Tech Published by Wholly Well Co, LLC Copyright 2025 Tracey Lynn Pearson ISBN 979-8-9938401-1-6 (paperback) Library of Congress Control Number 2025923572

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Early Praise for Until Mama Comes Home ""A powerful, heartfelt book that every child facing separation should have on their shelf.""""Tender and beautifully written. This story gives words to what so many little ones feel but can't express.""""Finally, a story that meets young children where they are, with compassion and emotional truth.""

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Tracey Lynn Pearson is a licensed therapist, mindfulness coach, and infant mental health specialist who believes love can reach across any distance. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and now living in Omaha, Nebraska, Tracey draws from her deep experience working with children and families to help little hearts heal and grow. As a mother and grandmother, she writes stories that remind children they are never alone, because love travels far.

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