Kate Bartlein

Thank you for visiting! I am the mama of 2 boys, aspiring author, and an avid reader. I enjoy being outside, hula hooping, and I drink far too much coffee. I created this space with the intent to document my mission to raise emotionally intelligent human beings after noticing my shy, sensitive little boy struggling to navigate emotional regulation and making friends. The desire to help my kids grow and flourish into kind, loving, and brave adults reignited a once dormant dream of mine: to be an author and create meaningful books for children. My goal is to share openly and honestly about my journey both as a parent and as a children’s book writer. You can expect posts with ideas, tips, tools, books, activities, and resources related to social and emotional development. Will there be an occasional poem? Maybe. Will there be Mister Rogers’ quotes? Absolutely.
-Kate

"The greatest gift you ever give is your honest self" - Fred Rogers