Once upon a feeling #5 "When mom goes out" read by Annatina

Send us Fan MailThat heavy feeling in your tummy when mom or dad has to leave. What do you do with it? And what if someone told you it was completely okay to feel it?In this episode of Once Upon a Feeling, Rita's daughter Annatina reads "When Mom Goes Out" — a children's book written by Dr. Anna Huang, clinical psychologist and co-founder of The Mindful Peach. It's a story about Eden, a little girl who feels sad when mom has to go, and how she and dad find their own adventure while she's away.After the story, Rita sits down with Annatina for a real conversation — one kid to the world — about what it actually feels like when a parent leaves, what helps, and how she's learned that goodbyes don't have to be scary.What you'll hear in this episode:— Annatina reads "When Mom Goes Out" aloud, in full— What it feels like in your body when someone you love leaves (Annatina's answer will stay with you)— The gray bunny, the special goodbye, and other real tools kids use— How tracking a plane together can turn worry into connection— Why one parent leaving can also mean a different kind of fun— The one piece of advice Annatina has for any child who misses their mom or dadThis episode is Part 1 of a two-part experience. Next up: Rita interviews Dr. Anna Huang herself — the psychologist and mom behind the story — to explore what's really going on in your child's mind when sadness hits, why parental guilt is biological, and how emotional literacy starts earlier than you think. Listen to both. The story and the science belong together."When Mom Goes Out" is part of the Eden's Big Feelings series by The Mindful Peach — bilingual children's books covering the six primary emotions, for toddlers and kids ages 2–6. Available in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and more.🎧 New episodes every other Tuesday ✍️ Author or professional? Reach out — we want to feature you.💬 Parents & caregivers — drop your thoughts. We want to hear from you!https://linktr.ee/gooshi_world🌐 The Mindful Peach:mindfulpeach.co📚 Books: Available mindfulpeach.co and Amazon📍 Instagram: @mindfulpeach.coYou can explore Gooshi's ecosystem here:https://linktr.ee/gooshi_world