The Making of Mia

The Making of Mia offers an inside look into the life of a daycare provider. Half memoir, half childcare and education advice, Sarah Ayers has written an original book that reflects how connected we all are to each other, how important early adult role models are to children and the importance of creating a safe environment where children feel free to play and belong.

In these pages, you will learn about attachment, belonging and the power of memory. You will feel the anguish of Morgan, a young girl living with a dad gripped by the power of alcohol and Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome. You will experience a daycare cook who makes extra food as Sarah does not have to go to bed hungry when her wages can’t pay the bills. You will fall in love with children who need a little more attention and shake your head over those who are holy terrors. Finally, you will experience the euphoria and pitfalls of Sarah’s romantic rollercoaster ride as she learns not to look for love in the wrong places. She finally meets the man who will become the father of her children and soon after opens an in-home daycare program.

While written for parents and early childcare providers, The Making of Mia will resonate on some level with everyone who has known heartbreak, loved a child, and felt loss when parted from someone they cared about.