Tara Fass

Turtlebird's Double Dip Shuffle Tara Fass

Written by licensed family and marriage therapist Tara Fass, who has spent two decades helping families navigate divorce and co-parenting, Turtlebird's Double Dip Shuffle aims to be a balm for those heartbreaking moments when parent and child alike are converging toward the brink of emotional breakdown. Her goal is to turn meltdown tears into smiles of understanding and even contentment. This ditty, Old Mc Donald's Farm meets Humpty Dumpty, is intended to be read out loud and con gusto (even if it seems awkward or embarrassing) because chances are the funny, distracting and attention-getting noises created by the animal sounds will spark curiosity. The turtlebird has two homes. Up in the lovely trees with Bird and in the soothing waters with Turtle. Traveling back and forth can be confusing and complex, and the waters can be rough and trees can sway. And it can be a turbulent journey from home to home. But in the end Turtlebird feels loved in both and is on a path of self-awareness and healing. Artfully illustrated by award-winning artist Alexandra Conn.