Entry Level Mom Episode 17: Writing Children's Books & Problem Solving with Sari Karplus

Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this episode, I am joined by Sari Karplus. Sari is a storyteller. She is children's book author, director and comedian. We discuss how we want to write books that teach valuable and relevant lessons to our kids.We discuss logistics of writing children's books, our journeys, and the surprises. Sari shares motherhood taught her to learn to "surf the chaos" (like parenting in a pandemic) and the importance of problem solving! She also shares how she learned to "parent to the child that she has" and learn priorities for each particular child that she has.   Overall, the conversation highlights the joys and challenges of motherhood and the creative process of writing children's books.TakeawaysPregnancy experiences can vary greatly, and each pregnancy may be different.Writing and publishing children's books involves more than just storytelling, with challenges in formatting, marketing, and distribution.Finding community and support as a new mom is important for navigating the challenges of motherhood.Children's books can teach important lessons such as inclusivity and problem-solving.Chapters00:00Introduction and Background00:58Becoming a Mother04:23Body Image and Weight05:38Starting to Write Children's Books06:36Improvising Bedtime Stories07:32Writing a Children's Book09:26Surprises in Writing and Publishing10:52Setting Up a Business Name13:11Formatting and Publishing Challenges14:40Starting Tip Top Story Shop19:53Lessons Learned from Motherhood23:13Advice for Younger Self25:34Finding Community as a New Mom29:20Themes of the Children's Books32:29Importance of Problem-Solving32:57ConclusionSari's social media links:https://instagram.com/karplusshttps://www.robotasticbook.comhttps://squirrelsbook.comSupport the showWebsite: booksbybonnielippincott.comInstagram: @books_by_bonnie_lippincottTikTok: @entrylevelmomEmail: [email protected]: Baby2Baby is a national non-profit organization that provides children living in poverty with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child deserves. To learn more and get involved, visit www.baby2baby.org