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New Hampshire –<\/strong> Emily Busby’s debut book, Mommy’s Not an Octopus<\/em>, is a loving wink to overwhelmed parents and a fun, relatable way to help children build empathy, patience, and pride in helping out, one hug (or tiny helping hand) at a time.<\/p>\n After navigating postpartum depression and anxiety through different seasons of motherhood, Emily emerged with a new mission: to challenge the pressure moms feel to do it all.<\/p>\n She was recently on CBS Boston to discuss<\/a> how the book is meant to reach families, sharing that it’s, “to teach kids empathy and patience and giving back to your parents in small ways. Also by giving yourself a little grace as a mom.<\/p>\n Mommy’s Not an Octopus<\/em> was born out of a chaotic, everyday family moment, but it carries a deeper message about navigating ‘mom guilt,’ identity after children, healing, and what a “village” really means.<\/p>\n “Amazing book, made me cry. What a beautifully written book! Literally brought tears to my eyes as the book’s message is so relatable. Can’t wait to read this to my little one.” – Mary Ann Barnum <\/strong><\/p>\n The picture book gently shows children that their mother has a lot to handle but only has two hands. It encourages children to help where they can and teaches them that mommy has endless love, but not endless energy.<\/p>\n “This book is a physical manifestation of my own healing… a gentle permission slip to set down the unrealistic expectations I’ve carried since becoming a parent,” says Emily.<\/p>\n Mommy’s Not an Octopus<\/em> can be found on Amazon<\/a> and is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n About Emily Busby:<\/strong><\/p>\n Emily Busby has been creating since the age of six. Summers spent with her grandmother laid the foundation for a lifelong love of crafting, where she learned to crochet, bead, sketch, and explore a wide range of creative techniques.<\/p>\n Emily is a mom of two adventurous girls, a wife, corporate professional, former Division II athlete, and the owner of EJL Designs, a creative small business. She graduated from Saint Michael’s College, where she played both ice hockey and lacrosse. She lives in New Hampshire.<\/p>\n Media Contact<\/span> New Hampshire – Emily Busby’s debut book, Mommy’s Not an Octopus, is a loving wink to overwhelmed parents and a fun, relatable way to help children build empathy, patience, and pride in helping out, one hug (or tiny helping hand) at … Continue reading
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