About the Author

Hi, I’m Tiann.
I’m a board-certified pediatric nurse, a mom, and a lifelong believer in the power of presence and intention. These stories started as bedtime stories I created with my children to help them navigate big feelings and make sense of what was happening in their days. Now, those tales are here for your family too — full of love, curiosity, and heart.

The Adventure Meadow Tales was born when our family’s bedtime stories met our sons’ favorite game.

Ever since River could talk, he loved making up stories—and each night, we’d build new adventures together. As our family grew, the characters we imagined began to reflect the real-life moments our children were experiencing. Toddler challenges, big emotions, sibling dynamics—these became the heart of our bedtime tales. As Rowan grew old enough to join in, he and River created their own world of pretend play called “Adventure Brothers.” The stories we told at night started to echo the themes that emerged during their play, helping us gently explore whatever was coming up in their little lives.

What began as a way to unwind at bedtime slowly grew into something more meaningful. When I looked for books or resources to support some of the emotional lessons we were working through, I couldn’t quite find what I was looking for—so I began weaving mindfulness tools from my own personal practice into our stories. The characters would pause to breathe, reflect, and notice what was happening inside them. They would work through situations that mirrored our challenges from that day. These moments helped my kids name and explore their feelings, feel safe in their bodies, and gain tools to carry with them into the next day. These moments also showed me where I needed to dive a little deeper to support them. 

I began recording the stories with guided meditation and nightly affirmations woven in based on the same themes. I wanted my children to be surrounded by calm, kind words they could carry with them as they drifted off to sleep. Eventually the guided moments, affirmations, and stories combined and these then became The Adventure Meadow Tales series.

Seeing the difference these stories made in our home inspired me to create The Adventure Meadow Tales for other families too. My hope is that these gentle adventures meet children where they are—with warmth, emotional honesty, and practical tools to help them grow, feel safe, and understand themselves a little more each day.

I’m also a board-certified pediatric nurse with a Master’s in Nursing Education, and I’ve spent over a decade supporting children and families. My background in both healthcare and mindfulness deeply informs these stories—helping me create tales that are developmentally thoughtful, emotionally grounded, and filled with heart.