Kate D. Moore
Children depend on relationships with the adults in their lives to make sense of early experiences, and to build healthy interpretations of what is happening around them.
This story offers parents an opportunity to talk with their children about the stresses inevitable in a divorce, to spell out the differences happening in their daily lives and to provide assurances about the certainties that will sustain their lives. This book’s rhythmic, repetitive reassurance is a reflection of the ongoing need children have for feeling safe. It opens a door for listening to a child’s view of his experiences, for nurturing constructive thoughts and for soothing fears.
They Both Love You can help foster the resilience children need to deal with many life changes, including the changes following a divorce.
"If only They Both Love You had been written at the time of our family's divorce! This book is a must for all families going through the stresses of family change. It is written in a child's language. The whole family can relate and learn from this enchanting story." -Dierdre Slater, Divorced Mom of 2 Sons
"This story brings to life the reality of so many of our kids at the Boys & Girls Club...facing the challenges of time spent between two parents! Well done!" -Karen Houser, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe
"As a mother, a former youth advisor for sons of single mothers, and a teacher I was thrilled to read a book that gives children the very important message and permission to love and be loved in a divorce. My hope is that parents will also get this valuable message." -Holly Greenough, Single Mom of 2 Sons, Educator
"Every child of divorce deserves to hear this message of love." -Robin Geiger, Educational Psychologist
Kate D. Moore is a mother and special education teacher in beautiful Lake Tahoe, California. After personally experiencing many life changing events such as her own special needs child, abuse, four foster children, divorce, and then losing her house and all of their possessions in the Angora Wildfire of 2007 (in which 3000+ acres & 254 homes were all burnt), she has felt the need to reach out and help others through her books. In writing these books for her three incredible children to better understand the complexities of big life changes that personally affect them, Kate has been inspired to bring hope and healing to many other children and families in similar situations. She enjoys photography, time with family, games, outdoor adventures, skiing, traveling, and encouraging others through speaking about her trials and the hope that can follow in the midst of life's hard times.
Christie M. Ussher resides in Carson City, NV with her husband and two boys. Her love of art and passion for creativity and expression have accompanied her along many avenues in her life's journey. Her two most noteworthy talents would be first, a life long succession of sketches, paintings, murals, designs and logos. Second, being the eleven years of travel on the World Cup Circuits, placing top 10 in the world for 7 of the years as a Professional Snowboarder. She now owns an online art gallery (www.usshergalleries.com) with a portfolio of her murals, oil, watercolor paintings, children's illustrations, graphic designs, and logos. She brings life and encouragement to all ages through her art, spirit, and creativity.
Kate and Christie would LOVE to hear your ideas, questions, and comments about the book. Please e-mail them at: welovemonkeys@gmail.com.
You little monkeys travel a lot,
Because Mom and Dad are in different spots.
Sometimes you're with Mom, and sometimes with Dad.
But wherever you are, there are good times to be had.
But, you little monkeys know what is true,
Your Mom and Dad...they both love you!
When you're with Mom, you may have chores.
And, really think your life is a bore.
Then, with Dad, he will have you cut the grass,
And you think, "How long will this last!?"
But, you little monkeys know what is true,
Your Mom and Dad...they both love you!
