Big Feelings, Bigger Love

About this event

First, children’s book author and counselor Amanda Neary will lead an interactive reading of Ellis Learns to Let It Out - Monday Morning , a heartwarming story for young children about navigating big feelings during everyday routines and transitions.

Through Ellis’s relatable experiences, children will explore ways to recognize, express, and manage their emotions in healthy, playful ways.

Following storytime, Amanda will guide children and their caregivers through a fun, hands-on feelings activity to help bring the story’s lessons to life!

Immediately after, children can join open play while parents speak with Valerie Probstfeld Author of "To Mom is To Love" a 2025 book and podcast that reframes mothering as an active, daily choice of love rather than a passive or impossible standard. The book treats "mom" and "love" as actions you actively practice in the present moment rather than innate traits you either have or lack. It outlines six mental frameworks (referred to as "back roads") to help mothers deal with daily stress, emotional regulation, and brain science.

Come join a community of caregivers and kiddos of all ages as we connect with each other in a relaxed, fun, and safe space.

The event is free but space is limited. Please register to let us know to expect you!

From Le Village Cowork, Old Route 66