Come Home Ella

Today’s story is about premature babies.

 About Come Home Ella:

My baby sister couldn’t wait to see the world. That’s why she came so early. She probably didn’t realise she would be stuck inside the hospital. She probably didn’t know that I wouldn’t be allowed to see her. Come Home Ella light heartedly follows the journey of a family after their baby’s early arrival. Told through the eyes of Baby Ella’s older sibling, it aims to educate children about premature babies and help families experiencing similar situations deal with the emotions involved. 

This is the perfect story time resource for initiating conversations about babies, siblings, and family with your kids!

One in ten babies are born premature. Today’s podcast is dedicated to children who were premature babies, or the sibling of a premature baby. Welcoming a premmie baby into the world is a life changing experience for a family. We hope that by sharing this story children will feel less alone.

Interested in learning more about how you can support premature or sick babies and their families? Or perhaps you are the parent or sibling of a premature baby and you’re seeking support? Check out our ‘Sit Down Session’ interview with Melinda from Miracle Babies Foundation: https://youtu.be/MPXVbGh_RmM

Drum roll please, on your knees…. It’s time for Story Surprise.

Story: ‘Come Home Ella’ by Chelsea Davies, illustrated by Lisa Coutts http://www.empoweringresources.com.au/come-home-ella  

Mick’s Mate: Mahli Ella (Chelsea’s Daughter and inspiration for the story)

Song: ‘Germs!’ by Anthony, Lauren & Dominic Woodhead (Remember to wash your hands to get rid of germs before touching a newborn baby)

Introductions: Pippa and Baxter Riley

Support: https://www.miraclebabies.org.au/

This podcast is proudly presented by The Moonee Valley City Council as part of the Clocktower Centre Podcast residency program, in conjunction with Little Rockers Radio.

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