Words Worth Repeating

It’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month. 💜 My personal and professional experiences inspired all of the books, and I can say with certainty that these families are truly going through some impossibly hard things… …missing this tiny special person that they never even got a chance to truly know …missing all the things that were supposed to be …missing the roles they were excited to fill …missing their chance to watch their sweet child affect the world …and then having such a heavy heart and clouded brain that they don’t have the words to talk about it. The thing is: these babies do matter. They do affect the world. Their loss affects their families and who they become. They affect what their families do for others. They inspire new ideas, empathetic goals, and good in the world. #pregnancyloss #infantloss #pregnancyandinfantlossawarenessmonth #pregnancyandinfantloss #griefafterbabyloss #stillbirth #miscarriage #medicaltermination #siblingsafterloss #siblingloss #childlifespecialist #childlifeauthor

Legacy books are customized books written for children about a loved one who has died. It could a recent death and someone a child had an active relationship with, or it could be someone who died long before the child can remember. Legacy books have been an important part of Words Worth Repeating’s work since the beginning, and I am still a HUGE believer in keeping a loved one’s stories and spirit alive through the magic of books. Truth be told, the process needed a overhaul. I have been working all year to carve out some time to work on this passion-project of mine. So finally, this fall, the focus will be creating special Legacy Book Templates that family memories or family friends can utilize to easily create Legacy Books! Right now, I am looking for individuals who are interested in creating a Legacy Book for a child or with a child’s help. I would be happy to give you access to these new templates for free, in exchange for some feedback! Let me know in the comments or my DMs if you are interested! *If you are a family who has purchased a Legacy Book prior today, don’t stress! I am still happy to help you create a book for you OR have you utilize the template and help you print your book instead. Reach out, and let’s make a plan! #legacybook #grievingkid #kidsgrief #familygrief #childlifespecialist

Check it out! This fun book shows kids that truly everyone can play, and everyone can be a part of a team. This book is a great way for families to talk about differences and for kids to see themselves in the diverse characters. A perfect pairing with the Paralympics and back-to-school! Proceeds benefit Can Play.💜

A beautiful day to celebrate some beautiful books… and to celebrate some beautiful souls who have found gentle words and support inside the covers. 💜 #bookloversday #nationalbookloversday #beautifulbooks #supportthroughbooks #booksforfamilies

I am excited for a few things this month… 1) The launch of a fellow Child Life Specialist’s journey into creating much needed resources. (There is room for many of us to share this important work!) 2) Adding another category of books to Words Worth Repeating’s resources 3) Announcing my final book release of 2024 4) Getting my kids back in school so I can start working on two exciting projects for 2025! 😊 (IYKYK) #childlifeauthor #evolve #evolutionofasmallbusiness #bookrelease #inclusivebooks #childlifebooks #childlife #august #canthekidsgobacktoschoolnow #momboss #mombosslife

Do you follow any Child Life Specialist authors? If you’re into thoughtfully written books for families, follow me! -You’ll be able to read my responses to reader’s questions -You’ll be able to find all my available titles. -If you are participating with this week’s giveaway (see Sunday’s post), you can submit your reviews there. -You’ll be informed when I do GoodReads giveaways. -You’ll also be able to see the books I’m reading and my thoughts on them. See you on GoodReads friends! #goodreads #goodreadsauthor #childlifeauthor #booksthatsupportfamilies #honestconversations #booksforgood #familysupport

Book Release Today: Let’s Talk About Our Baby: A Book for Families After a Sudden Infant Death This is a book for families that have a baby die suddenly for any reason. All sales benefit the Iowa SIDS Foundation, who supports families after the death of a baby and supports research in infant mortality. When adults want to support their child and make sure their worries and questions are addressed, this book... -uses gentle honest words to start conversations -supports a variety of feelings and typical reactions from kids -provides inclusive illustrations that are representative of many families, no matter the dynamics, race, or culture -encourages families to find a way to remember and memorialize their baby that feels good to them -includes tips for adults and extra suggestions about some hard questions kids can ask This book uses words and themes that are most appropriate for kids ages 2-10. Buy on Amazon and have it in your hands in 2 days or less. Buy through the Words Worth Repeating website to get bulk discounts. If you work in a hospital or grief setting and would like to preview before ordering, DM me! @iowasids #bookrelease #bookstagram #mybabydied #mybabydiedtoday #sids #sidssupport #babyloss #babylosssupport #emergencyroomresources #hospitalsocialwork #kidsgrief #suffocation #familygriefsupport #pedatricnurse #emergencyroomnurse #emergencyroomchildlife #emergencyroomlife #childlife #childlifespecialist #childlifeauthor #sidsfoundation

Book Release Today: Let’s Talk About Our Baby: A Book for Families After a Sudden Infant Death This is a book for families that have a baby die suddenly for any reason. All sales benefit the Iowa SIDS Foundation, who supports families after the death of a baby and supports research in infant mortality. When adults want to support their child and make sure their worries and questions are addressed, this book... -uses gentle honest words to start conversations -supports a variety of feelings and typical reactions from kids -provides inclusive illustrations that are representative of many families, no matter the dynamics, race, or culture -encourages families to find a way to remember and memorialize their baby that feels good to them -includes tips for adults and extra suggestions about some hard questions kids can ask This book uses words and themes that are most appropriate for kids ages 2-10. Buy on Amazon and have it in your hands in 2 days or less. Buy through the Words Worth Repeating website to get bulk discounts. If you work in a hospital or grief setting and would like to preview before ordering, DM me! @iowasids #bookrelease #bookstagram #mybabydied #mybabydiedtoday #sids #sidssupport #babyloss #babylosssupport #emergencyroomresources #hospitalsocialwork #kidsgrief #suffocation #familygriefsupport #pedatricnurse #emergencyroomnurse #emergencyroomchildlife #emergencyroomlife #childlife #childlifespecialist #childlifeauthor #sidsfoundation

Have you heard? Words Worth Repeating and the Iowa SIDS Foundation are releasing a book that provides words and support for families after the sudden death of a baby. When a family has a baby die, each family member is filled with sadness and shock. For caregivers, finding the words to explain can seem near impossible. This book gives families a starting place. Someday, we would love to have this book available in every ER and PICU. Keep following to learn more about this book and consider buying it for someone you know or donating it to your local ER or funeral home. @iowasids #suddeninfantdeathsyndrome #sids #suid #whenababydies #mybabydied #kidsgrief #familygrief #supportingkids #childlifespecialist #childliferesources #erresources #ernurse #erdoctor #hospitalresource #hospitallibrary #childlifebooks #funeralhomeresources

Last day for the ACLP Conference weekend pricing! Words Worth Repeating is now offering a hospital pack so that hospitals can trial resources for a variety of departments- all written by a child life specialist! To order, go to the Words Worth Repeating website and find it under the Order tab! https://lnkd.in/gC6TGbEn Plus, if you tag a child life specialist or someone else who might be interested in the Hospital Pack, you will be entered in a giveaway for a free WWR book of your choice! Travel home safe everyone! #aclp #aclpconference #aclpconference2024 #childlife #childlifespecialists #childlifespecialist #childlifeauthor #hospitalresources #familywidesupport #hospitallife #hospitallibrary