There is a gentler way and we are here to help you find it.

Now is the time to empower kids with tools to help them navigate stress and big emotions. Now is the time to help children open their lines of communication and help them find trusted sources The younger we can connect with kids and empower them with skills to help them feel confident and calm

Elanor Roosevelt -SCROLL DOWN FOR TIPS TO HELP A GARDENER PLANT THEIR DREAMS- Tips To Plant Your Dreams Find Read about how a musician started their journey, how an athlete practiced when they were young, how a kid Find a teacher, a coach, a team, or make a list of the necessary items required to get your seed growing "Just remember gardeners, if you can see it in your mind, you can hold it in your hand."

resources for educators and families looking to embrace the 'gardening' lifestyle to share with their kids explore their creativity through visual art and using art as a tool for mindfulness. She currently spreading seeds in an assisted living facility for kids doing activities! You may remember Devin from the art episode of #HelloGardeners But most recently, you can find her in of #CampHelloGardeners where she shows us how to make a custom picture frame with materials you can find

To find out what works best for you, is to try out various coping strategies, aka 'gardening tools'. For example, when you find yourself stressed and have some 'weeds' popping up, try taking a walk, doing Keep track of what works to help you take your mind off your 'weeds' (your negative thoughts) and focus Did you do this activity with you students or with you kids? Send us pictures of your pinwheels!

Today's new 'gardening tool' features a very simple grounding exercise that can help you take your mind Keep Your Garden Green Grounding Technique (for gardeners of all ages) -Look around and find 3 green Keep Your Garden Green Grounding Exercise For Kids Has SEL Roots In: 🍃 Helps children focus 🍃 Helps kids calm down 🍃 Encourages kids to focus on something other than feelings/emotions 🍃 Positive redirection Let's dig into raising a new generation of emotionally empowered kids!

Getting kids involved in the kitchen is not only a great way to bond with them, but it also teaches them Anna was the inspiration behind the message of our book to help her find her way out of the 'weeds' (

This simple act can help center your thoughts and calm your mind. Moving your body can release tension and elevate your mood, helping to clear your mind of stress. Music has the power to uplift your spirits and transport your mind to a more positive space. Mindfulness Meditation:  Spend a few minutes in meditation, focusing on your breath and letting go of So gardeners, when you find yourself surrounded in chaos, reach for one of your gardening tools.

Podcast, Lindsay and I dig into fun & easy tools for children, families and teachers to use to help kids Lindsay hosts The Stress Nanny Podcast and teaches yoga and mindfulness courses to kids and adults to You can find out more about Lindsay on her website.

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At times it can be overwhelming to find the right 'gardening tools' to help ourselves feel calm and re-centered These tools can come in many forms, such as practicing mindfulness, seeking support from loved ones, on when we are feeling stressed: Practice deep breathing exercises: Deep breathing can help calm our mind Practice mindfulness and meditation: Mindfulness techniques and meditation can help us stay present and hobbies: Doing activities we enjoy, whether it's painting, playing music, or gardening, can help take our mind

Going to use the word find as our morning work tomorrow :) " Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend and