Fear-less vs Fearless: A Gardener’s Guide to Facing Fear with Grace : Fear is one of those weeds that Fearless  is often seen as the absence of fear—a bold, brave state of being. And just like every garden has weeds, every gardener has fears. A news story that plants seeds of worry A conversation that lingers too long in our minds A memory that When we choose to fear less—even in small ways—we’re not just calming our minds, we’re nurturing our

We have become so rooted in our own experiences we are having a hard time seeing things from another We are all part of this great big, beautiful sentence that needs one another to come together in a cohesive So as we stand on the brink of the entire world feeling vulnerable, scared, and stressed, I find myself I will be accepting of others opinions even if we see things differently. ~Shanna Truffini Click Here to learn more about Shanna Truffini and the seeds she is planting for children

available for children's organizations and private groups such as libraries, children's book stores, kids crafting groups, non-profit organizations and friends who want to connect their kids with positive screen The #PullYourWeeds™️ Program is rooted in empowering kids with the tools to identify and communicate negative feelings and emotions and turn them into positive solutions (weeds to seeds). to children, teachers and parents in her home state of New Jersey and is now available to spread her seeds

In nature, invasive plants are plants that aren't native to the area and spread lots of seeds as a way If we look at the invasive plant analogy, those weeds spread so quickly because so many seeds are spread is loaded with weeds! A great way to touch back down and come back into your body is by doing a grounding technique or mindfulness Don't ever be afraid to email US with your weeds, seeds, and flowers!

enjoyment it brings, a fairy garden can also be a conversation starter and a source of joy for others who see Spreading seeds of creativity...Making a fairy garden is not just about creating a beautiful miniature

Material Needed: All you need are rocks and acrylic paints to craft a lovely flower design, perfect for As you paint each rock creating a petal and/or leaf, you’ll find a sense of calm washing over you, helping to alleviate stress (your weeds)  and foster mindfulness (your flowers). serene blues, or lush greens, each color adds its own unique touch, making every rock flower a one-of-a-kind

created by Shanna Truffini, Author of the children's book, You Are a Gardener® is rooted in empowering kids with positive social and emotional learning skills, mindfulness, growth mindset tools, self-compassion "I enjoyed The Brain Show and the Pull Your Weeds Program. -Student at CAS The #PullYourWeeds® SEL Program embraces the power of the words flowers, weeds and seeds Bright, uplifting and positive content for kids is needed now more than ever.

In my post last week “I took my own advice”, I mentioned how I was “worried” about my kids wearing masks In times of stress and uncertainty, our kids look to us to gauge how they should feel. We talk about how a mask provides kids the protection needed to see their friends, meet their teachers They are the gardeners planting seeds to ensure a brighter future for us all. If you have an inspiring back to school story and you would like to share with our community please send

Kelsey's journey with #YouAreAGardener started with those beautiful illustrations you find throughout So when #GardenerAnna wanted to make a web series that helped kids pull their weeds, Shanna immediately And last but not least, you can find Kelsey featured in Camp Hello Gardeners sharing fun drawing tips A Gardener® could not have bloomed into the amazing and complex flower that it is today without the seeds

gardening fact...every #PullYourWeeds® workshop introduces children to 1-2 new 'gardening tools' for kids Introduce kids to the You Are a Gardener® vocabulary: flowers, weeds, seeds. #PullYour Weeds®-the most important gardening tool of all-talking about your uncomfortable feelings & an object from only 1 sheet of square paper. 5.4.3.2,1-a wonderful grounding exercise to help your mind stop wandering to the weeds and get you back to your flowers.

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busy times, when we are forced to slow down (like being on a plane), it is so refreshing to stop and see the kindness that is always around us. Upon returning home, I kept thinking about this kind and sincere connection I had just encountered, the kindness/generosity that is always taking root around us. So when you gave us the book I felt so honored for your kindness.