The Caregiver’s Guide to NAS & Beyond!

The Caregiver’s Guide to NAS & Beyond!

To The Moon and Back (TTMAB)—a nonprofit organization dedicated to children born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) and their families—is proud to announce that we have finally launched an online version of our Caregiver’s Guide to NAS & Beyond!  Although we list many practices located here in Southeastern Massachusetts, you may benefit from the information on why each type of therapy and / or specialty may help your kiddos.  

Please take a look and let us know if the information helps and help us add to the lists of locations that may be offered where you live!

👉 The Caregiver’s Guide to NAS & Beyond is available by clicking here!

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Meg Donnelly reads about Sam!

Meg Donnelly reads about Sam!

To The Moon and Back (TTMAB)—a nonprofit organization dedicated to children born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) and their families—is proud to unveil their new children’s book, Sam the Superhero and His Super Life. The book centers on a boy named Sam and his sidekick stuffed dog, Hercules. Sam lives with his grandparents and has good and bad days like any child, made more complicated because he was born substance-exposed. But similar to a superhero, Sam has his own super courage and great strength, and with his loving grandparents, friends and Hercules, Sam finds the support he needs to succeed.

This is an uplifting story about a boy named Sam and his sidekick stuffed dog, Hercules! Sam lives with his grandparents and has good and bad days like any child, made worse because he was born substance-exposed. But similar to a superhero, Sam has his own super courage and great strength. With his loving grandparents, friends, and Hercules, Sam finds the support he needs to succeed. Read by: Meg Donnelly of Disney’s Zombies movies and ABC’s American Housewife!

Sam the Superhero and His Super Life is available to Purchase on Amazon!

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Sam The Superhero and His Super Life is OUT NOW!

Sam The Superhero and His Super Life is OUT NOW!

To The Moon and Back (TTMAB)—a nonprofit organization dedicated to children born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) and their families—is proud to unveil their new children’s book, Sam the Superhero and His Super Life. The book centers on a boy named Sam and his sidekick stuffed dog, Hercules. Sam lives with his grandparents and has good and bad days like any child, made more complicated because he was born substance-exposed. But similar to a superhero, Sam has his own super courage and great strength, and with his loving grandparents, friends and Hercules, Sam finds the support he needs to succeed.

“We wanted to create this book to normalize the experience for kids born opiate dependent and provide insight to some of the long term consequences of in utero opiate exposure,” explains TTMAB founder, Theresa Harmon. “Our goal is to get this story into the hands of teachers and classrooms, so that we can raise awareness about neonatal abstinence syndrome and the needs of our kids.”

The story’s title was conceptualized by 8-year-old Sophia Markella and brought to life by authors Kathryn & James Pearson, along with illustrator Lauren Jezierski. Sam the Superhero and His Super Life is available for purchase, here: https://amzn.to/32A8TXz.

TTMAB is a 501(c)3 dedicated to children born with in utero substance exposure and their families. Since 2017, TTMAB has been the leader in providing support, education and advocacy for the littlest victims of the opioid epidemic. Among the organization’s many initiatives are twice monthly support groups for foster/adoptive parents and relatives of children born with substance exposure, monthly play groups that teach children with NAS ways to self-regulate, build fine and gross motor skills and improve their body awareness, and Nurture A Superhero care packages that provide carefully cultivated newborn take home packages for children with NAS.

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Sam the Superhero and His Super Life

Sam the Superhero and His Super Life

It’s official! Sam’s story has a title and the book is off to the publishing house!  And… Sam is smiling!  “Sam the Superhero and His Super Life” was the brainchild of Sophia Markella. Sophia is 8 years old and lives in Marshfield. She is a second grade student at Governor Winslow School, in Marshfield. Her hobbies include playing soccer, lacrosse, dancing, bike riding, and FaceTiming with her friends. She loves the beach and spending time with her family/friends. When she grows up, she aspires to be a teacher. She is an avid reader and looks forward to reading the book she named, “Sam the Superhero and his Super Life.”

Winner receives an Autographed copy of the book and To The Moon And Back will donate 20 copies wherever Sophia chooses!

Stay tuned for release date, ordering options, and Sophia’s choice recipient for the 20 copies!!

Sam’s Story gets a Name

Sam’s Story gets a Name

It’s time to turn the page on Sam’s book! Please help us pick a title and go to print. We were joyfully overwhelmed with the response of 182 entries, thank you so much! We have chosen our top 5 submittals, and would like your input on choosing the title. Please vote for your favorite with the form below. We will hold a week of voting and the title with the most votes will win. One vote per person please. The winner will be announced on May 18th.

We will be honoring the winner with one book signed by the authors and illustrator, and an additional 20 books donated to the libraries or schools of their choice.  We also look forward to doing virtual readings with librarians and teachers and to provide copies in schools this fall. To the Moon and Back will provide books directly to the school, library, charity or community center in the winner’s name. The winner should not expect compensation or royalties from naming the book. Copyright will belong to To The Moon and Back.