03/06/2026
Sometimes the hardest thing for a child to understand is why someone they love isn’t there.
Until Mama Comes Home was written with military families in mind, but the truth is many children experience separation from someone they love.
A parent might be away because of:
• deployment
• work travel
• divorce or shared custody
• incarceration
• illness or hospital stays
• foster care placement
For young children, distance can feel confusing and scary.
This story helps children remember something important:
💛 Love doesn’t disappear when someone is far away.
🌙 Connection can travel across distance.
🫶 Families can stay emotionally close even when they can’t be physically together.
If you care for a child navigating separation, I hope this book becomes a gentle reminder that love travels far.
Link in bio to learn more.
— Tracey Lynn Pearson