Mom, did the whale swallow you?

The story of Mama, Did the whale swallow you? is to send a gentle message to the mother first that your openness and safe sharing with your children about the mood swings you go through do not harm, but rather strengthen the bonds of love and care between you. The story also conveys multiple messages to children that mothers, like all humans, go through moments of weakness as well as strength.. and that understanding and empathy from children can make the waves of psychological stress on the mother's spirit lighter. Dr. Hiba Hariri Author: Rola Badkouker Illustration: Laila Idris