Why I Started Writing Children’s Books for Kids (and Parents Too)

When the world slowed down during COVID, I had just welcomed our third son. Like many parents, I was reflecting on what mattered most. For me, it was showing my boys that dreams are worth pursuing. Writing had always been my first love—I was the girl scribbling short stories in notebooks, writing poetry in the margins, and dreaming of one day becoming an author. I was also the girl whose dreams had never quite come to fruition.

So, I took a leap.

From Blog Posts to Books

With three little ones at home, I decided to finally chase that old dream. I taught myself how to build a blog—Journey to Womanhood—by watching YouTube tutorials late at night. That space became my outlet for a couple of years. It felt good to write again, but deep down, I knew there was more in me.

That “more” showed up when I took a journal writing class offered by Crystal Swain-Bates. Through it, I created my very first prompt journal, Motherhood Reflections: Acknowledging Your Resilience & Learning Grace. I kept going, creating a few more journals and even a coloring book called Women in Bloom. Each project gave me courage, but still, I felt a tug that I hadn’t yet stepped fully into the dream.

The Spark of a Story

That class emboldened me. It made me realize I could do more than just write prompts—I could tell stories. I had always wanted to write a book and something fell in my spirit that said "Why don't you write a children's book?" Once I allowed myself to try, the stories began to tumble out.

It started with one book about my youngest son’s journey to becoming a “big boy.” That little story turned into an entire series—Jordy Bear’s Big Boy Adventures. But I quickly realized I couldn’t just write for one son. Soon after came The Art Competition, inspired by my son who loves drawing, and The Buzzer Beater, for my son who lives and breathes basketball.

What began as a single idea blossomed into multiple stories—each one rooted in everyday adventures, confidence, and the lessons children learn as they grow. And the best part? The stories haven’t stopped flowing.

Why These Stories Matter

My books may have started as love letters to my boys, but they’re meant for every child who deserves to see themselves in a story. They’re also for parents who want to pause in the chaos of life and reflect, bond, and grow alongside their kids.

Writing for children has become my way of weaving together three things I care deeply about: family, storytelling, and teaching life lessons in simple, joyful ways.

Ready to meet Jordy Bear? Explore my collection of children’s books and join me in celebrating everyday adventures that help kids (and parents) grow.

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