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!

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.

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.

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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 off our weeds and help cultivate more joy into our life.

So, before your mind launches into a new year, pause and celebrate the major strides you made in 2020 Thank you for all the seeds you helped us plant in 2020! We can't wait to see what grows...

Not only is this minimal ingredient recipe easy to make, kids love it and it is also fun to put your spin: everything bagel seasoning, paprika, roasted peppers, extra lemon, extra garlic, toasted pumpkin seeds

The Reading Agency has developed their programming to include not just older people, but kids, teens, We love that such a simple mission has spread seeds of positivity and joy to over a million people! This #WeedsToSeeds story just goes to show you that it doesn't matter who you are, we all have weeds Please go check out Reading Friends & the Reading Agency to see the amazing seeds they've spread in the

classrooms and homes with fun, helpful activities and resources to help young gardeners pull their weeds and plant their seeds. fun reminder to keep your flowers (your joyful & happy emotions) growing tall and bright & when in need to pull your weeds (talk about your negative feelings and emotions with someone you trust). Here is what you'll need for your planters: Empty cans (soup cans, canned tomatoes, coffee cans, etc.