Interview with Tela Haas, Author of LaLa Feels Blah-La
I met Tela, the amazing woman you are going to read about below while working together – years ago. Like pre-kids, pre-marriage…YEARS ago. We quickly became friends and the rest is history.
TELA, THE MAMA
We were pregnant with our first kids together – so much fun! She was pregnant with her first girl and me with my first boy.
Fast forward 6 kids (total) later, and a state or two between us, we’ve continued our friendship long distance.
TELA, THE AUTHOR
My first introduction to Tela’s writing was with her blog, Babyminding. (She was the first person I knew to become a blogger!) Babyminding is focused on natural and organic parenting advice. The very first blog post I’ve ever written was on Babyminding!
Tela recently authored LaLa Feels Blah-La, the first in the LaLa’s World Series.
When asked what the inspiration was behind her first book, she stated that it was her second daughter. Ever since she was a baby, she couldn’t self-soothe. “Little things” to others would occasionally bother her and she wouldn’t know how to express herself without getting frustrated.
LALA FEELS BLAH-LA
In this children’s book, a young girl and her stuffed bear wake up feeling blah for no apparent reason. LaLa’s mom teaches her to be mindful of her feelings and turn her mood around with the flip of a coin. Perfect for young readers, LaLa Feels Blah-La, teaches children to be more mindful of their feelings and manage their mood swings.
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A mom to four gorgeous girls, Tela has always loved to read (her mom was a local librarian). She noticed that only a few stories impart spiritual wisdom. Her intention is to write in the same vein as Dr. Wayne Dyer’s children’s books and bestsellers “Incredible You!” and “Unstoppable Me!” that will help children better understand how their beliefs manifest their realities so they can grow up to be the change they wish to see in the world.
LaLa Feels Blah-La is a great holiday gift for any child! You can purchase a copy on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
Pre-sales for the second book in the LaLa series will go on pre-sale this month!
ENTER TO WIN!
Enter to win your very own signed hardcopy of LaLa Feels Blah-La AND a breath bear to help teach your little one how to breathe correctly for meditation! All you have to do is comment below with the name of your favorite childhood book! The winner will be announced on my Facebook page on December 12th.
My favorite childhood book was The giving tree ❤️
Ash, that was mine too!!!!!!
This was such a great interview, I love hearing about mama business women! This looks like a kids book I need to pick up now.
Thank you, Jessica! This is a must-have book for anyone with children. It’s a great way to explain to kids that they can own their feelings and how to best express them.
This would be a nice book for my kids. They love to read
Great to know about a children’s author who sees the world from their perspective and helps them evolve. I would like to read the book too.
Great interview. My kids will definitely love this book. I want to buy them today.
You can purchase LaLa Feels Blah-La today!
This looks like a great children’s book, and it’s always cool to hear from the author! Thanks for sharing!
I also enjoy getting a behind the scenes take on the author and premise behind the book 🙂
Lovely interview. Looks like a great book!
Thanks, Jolie!
It sounds like such a great book! My girls would definitely love to read it.
This book looks like it would be so great. Good to know about the author as well!
I am always looking to add to my kids’ book collection. Definitely need to pick this one up!
My son would love to read this, I entered the contest, hope to win!
So sweet! I’ll have to check this out. I think books that validate emotions are important.
This book sounds so adorable. So cool that the author was also the first person who introduced you to the blogging world.
That sounds like a great interview and good to know a little bit about the author. I like the book illustrations and the tittle of the book. I love children’s books that’s educative and fun!
Glad you enjoyed it Sharon!
Great interview. I had quite a few books when I was young, but the one thing I remember very clearly was the Dr. Seuss books.
Dr. Seuss books are awesome!
That’s a fun prize. I know a teacher who introduces meditation and breathing properly to her students to help them break up their day.
Rosey, I wish more teachers would integrate meditation into the school day.
I love how much joy the image of the two of you pregnant exudes, and it’s clear you are so excited for her publishing her book. It sounds like a fabulous book too! I’ll have to check it out.
Please do, Ashley!!
That’s a really beautiful picture of you two – I hope that when I have my first child I have a support system like you do!
Thank you, Erika! It does help to have a support system when you’re pregnant – Tela was great!
Wow! What a great book! Indeed such a perfect present for kids! I’ll share this out especially to my mommy friends.
Awesome interview! Publishing a book is so exciting! Love the cover of the book. A great gift for teachers and kids.
Thank you, Norma! This book is perfect for both teachers and kids 🙂
My children are all grown up but it would be great for my grandchildren. Thanks for the info
Exactly, you are very welcome, Susan!
My favorite was Anne Of Green Gables!
I already have a kindle and hard cover version of LaLa… excited about the seconding the series! Thanks for the interview!
I can’t wait for the second in the series too, Eileen!
Such a great idea for a book!
My favorite book as a child was The Giving Tree and anything else from Shel Silverstein
The book is a great way to teach the little ones how to express their feelings – I love it!
This book sounds like a must read for the holidays. Thanks for sharing!
Such a sweet story. I love anything that gets little ones interested in the written word and good story telling.
I am with you, Stacey!