We’ve been sold a quiet lie that a “good mom” is always there, and if she isn’t, she’s selfish and falling short on her duties as a mother. 

So let’s say the part out loud that most people still whisper.

In most families, it’s not optional for moms to work, it’s essential.

Two incomes keep the lights on, the fridge full, the activities paid for, and the future within reach. And yet, somehow, mothers are still expected to carry the emotional weight of “being there”  as she strives to provide for her family by building a career or a business. 

So what happens when a mom walks out the door for work, especially work that takes her away? She carries more than a suitcase. She carries the quiet pressure of proving that her ambition hasn’t replaced her love.

I know that feeling. I’ve lived it.
I loved my career. I still do. And I loved my daughter with everything I had.

But I also missed moments. Big ones.

Like her first day of school, while I called from a hotel room, trying to sound close from far away, wondering what so many mothers wonder:
“Does she still feel me with her?”

Now, years later, I hear my granddaughter ask: “Why do you have to fly away, Maimie?” And I feel it all over again.

Because this isn’t just about work. It’s about the space between what we do to provide, and how we stay connected while we do it.

This book is for families living that reality, doing what’s necessary, while still wanting their children to feel something unshakable; that love doesn’t weaken when a parent boards a plane.

That connection doesn’t disappear with distance, and that children can grow confident, secure, and independent, rooted in a love that never leaves them.

Mom’s Going On A Business Trip ~  Love Doesn’t Fit In A Suitcase, It Stays In Our Hearts is grounded in modern, real-world family dynamics.

The story gives families language for a very modern reality: sometimes moms travel for work, routines continue, other caregivers step in, and love never leaves.

The story normalizes working motherhood while giving children a simple, repeatable emotional anchor: “You can’t zip love into a suitcase. It stays in our hearts.”

The book is not precious, it’s practical. The resource pages inside invite both adults and children to write, draw and add their own words, turning the story into something personal and reassuring.

The book helps children name and express what they’re feeling as they build independence, while giving parents a way to proactively reassure them. It reassures children that love doesn’t disappear when routines change, and reminds moms that being away doesn’t make them absent.

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A little extra support

This book is more than a story.

It includes gentle resources for children and the grown-ups who care for them to help name big feelings, create comforting routines, and stay connected when a parent travels for work.

Use what feels helpful for your family, and return to these pages whenever you need a reminder that love always stays close.

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  • “If you've ever had to leave your kid for a work trip, this book gets it. It's just the right length for bedtime, and my daughter loved the helpful suggestions to stay connected while mom is away.”

    —Autumn Witt-Boyd, working mom of twin boys and a daughter, Founder & Attorney at AWB Firm, an award winning Intellectual Property, Copywriting, & Trademark Law practice

  • "As a working mom of five, this story deeply resonates. I know how big those moments of separation can feel, for both the parent and the child. With a background in child development, I appreciate how this book supports children in feeling safe, connected, and secure when routines change. A beautiful, reassuring reminder that children can miss their parents and still feel deeply loved."

    —Jessie Ginsburg, MS, CCC-SLP, mom of 5 boys, Founder of Pediatric Therapy Playhouse, Creator of Inside Out Sensory Certification for SLP’s, Best Selling Author of Ready Set Connect

  • "I love that this story shows moms as people with identities, goals, and responsibilities beyond parenting. Representation really matters, and this book helps normalize the idea that moms can have careers, travel for work, and still be deeply connected to their families. It gently challenges outdated expectations and expands what kids see as possible. I also appreciate how it highlights the other caring adults in a child’s life, reminding us that love, support, and stability can come from many places. A warm, reassuring read that celebrates both independence and connection."

    —Lesley Hubbard, working mom of 4, respected advocate for girls and women’s rights, Executive Director of Girls Incorporated of Upper Canada

  • "Mom's Going on a Business Trip is the book I wish I'd had when my son was little. Heartwarming, practical, and completely on point, it captures the beautiful, messy reality of being a working mom without apology. Every mother who has ever kissed her kids goodbye at the door with a rolling suitcase in hand needs this on her shelf."

    —Rossana Berardi, working mom of one, Managing Partner, Berardi Immigration Law and Founder of High Wire Woman

  • "As a mom of two who travels often for work, this story stayed with me. It beautifully captures the truth that love stretches across any distance. For every parent who has ever left home with a full heart, and for every child waiting for that joyful return, this book is a tender reminder that connection, courage, and love always find their way back."

    —Dr. Jonelle Anamelechi, working mom of two, Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist, Owner of Children’s Choice Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics