Home is Wherever Love is: The Story Behind Switching with Casie & Alley Woodfin

A 10-year-old explains shared custody in a way most adults never do, and it lands right in the gut. We’re in the studio with my niece Alley and my sister Casie to talk about their children’s book Switching, inspired by Alley growing up with two homes, two families, and the emotional whiplash of loving both and missing both at the same time. If you’re parenting through divorce, co-parenting, or supporting a child who “switches,” this conversation gives you language you can actually use. We get specific about the realities: what the 2-2-3 custody schedule feels like for a little kid, why switching days can bring a weird blend of excitement and sadness, and why the hardest five minutes can be the handoff moment when it looks like a child is “choosing” one parent. Alley also shares what helps most, like not carrying the burden of packing, having duplicates at both houses, and keeping communication easy with a tablet and headphones. We also talk about the shift to week on/week off as school and homework ramp up, and how co-parenting plans need to evolve with the child. Casie pulls back the curtain on turning a personal story into a published children’s book, including the first print proof that came out wrong, the decision to get professional help with editing and formatting, and why writing in the child’s voice matters. We also dig into the quieter stuff: kids hiding divorce to avoid bullying, how a good teacher can help kids find peers who understand, and why “home is wherever love is” can be more than a sweet line, it can be a stabilizing truth. There’s even a plan for a charity bedazzled book and a tease of a holiday sequel that explains how Christmas works with two families. If this resonates, share it with a parent, teacher, or co-parent who needs it, then subscribe and leave a review so more families can find these stories when they feel alone. What’s one thing you wish adults understood about switching?Order Switching on Amazon now: https://a.co/d/06nbX4H2We'd Love Your Feedback