Helping Little Hearts Handle Big Feelings with Author Sarah Russi

What happens when Daddy has to sail away, and little hearts are left trying to understand why?

On this episode of Speaking of Writers, we sit down with Sarah Russi, a professional dog trainer, Navy wife, and proud Army daughter, to discuss her heartfelt children's book, Rawry’s Daddy Is Underway.

Written for her son, Forrest, and children like him, Sarah's book helps young readers navigate the complicated emotions that can come with an underway or deployment. Through gentle rhymes, a relatable character, and creative coloring activities, she gives families a starting point for conversations about sadness, loneliness, confusion, and connection.

In our conversation, Sarah shares the military family experiences that inspired her writing, why it's important to validate children's emotions, and practical ways parents and caregivers can help little ones cope when a loved one is away at sea.

Whether you're a military family, a parent, an educator, or someone who believes in the power of children's literature, this is a conversation about love, resilience, and helping children feel understood.

Book: Rawry’s Daddy Is Underway
Author: Sarah Russi

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