Linda B. Hurd, MSN, CRNP is a pediatric nurse practitioner and owner and founder of Hands and Hearts Publications, a company dedicated to improving the lives of babies, children, teens and their families.
-Holding hands while touching hearts-
My Baby's Feeding, Sleeping and Activity Logbook
Written by Linda B. Hurd , MSN, CRNP, My Baby's Feeding, Sleeping and Activity Logbook is a 3-month guide for new parents to record and share (with other caregivers and pediatric providers), valuable information about their new baby and follow their baby’s progress.
Inspired by my daughter, who used a daily journal to help her stay organized with each of her four babies (including twins!), this logbook is a next-generation version, containing an easy-to-use 24-hour log about your baby’s feeding, sleeping, wet diaper/BM’s, activity, and mood. Also included is a corresponding notes page to record important information.
“My Baby’s Feeding, Sleeping and Activity Logbook” is designed to help moms and dads organize their busy lives, follow their baby’s growth and development, and is a terrific resource for any expectant or new parent!
A terrific gift for new or expectant parents!!
Now available on Amazon!
https://www.amazon.com/Babys-Feeding-Sleeping-Activity-Logbook/dp/B0CGL7TQYW
Clarence and his Special Wing
A heartwarming story about love, friendship, and embracing our differences
While visiting her Nana, Emma seeks out a feathered friend at lunchtime. Clarence is a wise and friendly owl who lives in a beautiful magnolia tree in Nana's back yard. His left wing is shorter than his right, but he has learned to adapt.
Emma is a beautiful 5 year old girl who has a unique hand- a limb difference known as symbrachdactyly- and the two become good friends. Clarence explains to Emma that although they have differences, everyone has features that make them unique and special.
Clarence and his special wing is a beautifully illustrated story which is told in rhyme to help children with physical differences understand that we are all unique in some way- some differences are just more visible to others. These differences should not hold us back or prevent us from pursuing our dreams.
Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Clarence-Special-Wing-Linda-Hurd/dp/B0BB5QHSXJ
Paperback or e-book/kindle
About the author: Linda B. Hurd lives outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is married to her husband (and editor) for many years, and has a wonderful son, daughter and son-in-law, and has been blessed with four beautiful grandchildren. Five years ago, Linda’s granddaughter Emma was born with Symbrachydactyly, a congenital hand difference, of her right hand. Although working with one hand that is different than the other is challenging, she is thriving and amazing us all! Emma loves to dance, play soccer, ride her bike and scooter, play with her brother and sisters, and everything else a 5-year-old likes to do - and more!!
The author can be reached at lindahurd2@gmail.com or lhurd22@instagram.com
About the Illustrator: Alina Kralia and her family are from Ukraine. She is married and has two beautiful sons. Alina has a design degree however is completely fascinated by drawing. For the past two years, she has been drawing illustrations for children’s books, websites, and other media. She “loves to draw with all of her heart.”
Link to Amazon site: https://www.amazon.com/Clarence-Special-Wing-Linda-Hurd/dp/B0BB5QHSXJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HQAQBEB23E8I&keywords=clarence+and+his+special+wing&qid=1661641221&sprefix=%2Caps%2C56&sr=8-1
****Check out the Lucky Fin Project online- a terrific organization dedicated to helping children and adults with limb differences. A wonderful community!! https://luckyfinproject.org
Celebrating the wonderfully made one “Lucky Fin” at a time.