Mom Always Knows!
Written by Mark Edwards on August 6, 2026
Mom Always Knows!
A warm and funny children’s book by Kandy Siahaya
Every child thinks they have discovered the perfect excuse, shortcut or secret plan. The trouble is, Mum has probably tried exactly the same trick herself.
When Mum Seems to Know Everything
When Kandy Siahaya was a child, she was convinced her mother had eyes in the back of her head.
Her mum always knew exactly what Kandy was doing and, perhaps even more importantly, what she was not doing. No shortcut, excuse or carefully planned piece of mischief seemed able to escape her attention.
No Shortcut Got Past Her
Kandy could try to take the quickest route through a chore, avoid something she had been asked to do or quietly hope that Mum would not notice.
Somehow, Mum always noticed. It seemed almost supernatural.
The Mystery Was Solved
Years later, after becoming a mother and raising a son of her own, Kandy finally understood the secret.
Her mother recognised the tricks because she had probably tried many of them herself as a child.
A Story Every Family Will Recognise
Kandy’s son later tried many of the same tricks on her. Another generation had arrived, convinced that it had invented brand-new ways to avoid chores, take shortcuts and get away with a little harmless mischief.
Mom Always Knows! turns this familiar family experience into a playful and affectionate children’s story about childhood, motherhood and the wisdom that passes from one generation to another.
It captures the moment every child wonders how Mum knows so much, while reminding parents that they once tried many of the same things.
A funny and affectionate book about growing up, family life, childhood mischief and the special understanding between a mother and her child.Meet Kandy Siahaya
Kandy successfully ran a medical transcription service for nearly 30 years before continuing in administrative and executive roles within the medical field.
Alongside her career, she pursued a rotating collection of side hustles and creative projects, all fuelled by curiosity, humour and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Her Writing
Kandy’s books include:
- Making Light of Being Heavy
- Mom Always Knows!
- Rumors: Sexcapades of a Single Girl
Rumors is a delightfully mischievous look back at Kandy’s single years in Florida.
A Life Full of Ideas
Kandy launched a comfort-food lunch delivery service and created a baked-goods business known for its award-winning date squares.
She has also dealt blackjack and invented a pet product called Doggie No Slips.
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Buy from Barnes & Noble
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Order Directly from Kandy
Digital, hardcover and paperback copies can also be ordered directly through Kandy Siahaya’s official website.
- Digital edition
- Hardcover edition
- Paperback edition
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