Getting kids to eat first thing in the morning before school can sometimes be a challenge. We are always on the hunt to find easy breakfast ideas that are tasty, healthy and FAST! ' attention span, concentration, and memory — which they need to learn in school." (Sometimes you need to add more milk or frozen berries to get the texture just right.) Send us an email to flowers@youareagardener.com 🍽

Materials Needed: Small bag or container Slips of paper with different "gardening tools" written on them discussion and reflection Preparation: Write down different coping strategies, positive habits, or mindful How do these tools help keep our gardens (minds) healthy? Just like a real garden, our emotional gardens need care and attention. The more we use these tools, the easier it becomes to manage our weeds and help our flowers grow!

Choosing positive and healthy ‘Gardening Tools’ to manage our weeds (stress) is what helps us stay rooted gardeners, there are so many helpful gardening tools available to us, and it is beneficial to continue to seek

With minimal materials needed this a great outdoor activity that helps kids develop their fine motor Kids of all ages love a good summer art project and water gun painting is definitely one to put on your Materials Needed For Squirt Gun Painting: -water color paper -tempra paints -squirt guns -easel (or clip

Just like a garden needs care to grow, our minds do too.

A favorite phrase among #TheGardeningTeam is: “if you can see it in your mind, you can hold it in your We have a few tips to form healthy, intention-setting habits for kids. 1. Follow a schedule. If setting intentions seems daunting, link it with something enjoyable. What you’ll need: Paper (however many sheets you'd like!) Feed your rubberband through the top hole and place your popsicle stick through the loop.

the kids to school or keep them home, will they will be ok wearing masks that long, are we drinking enough water, how much screen time did the kids have today…it went on and on. back in my garden and “pull some weeds”! But, sometimes when you find yourself constantly ‘watering your weeds’ more than your flowers (paying energy is flowing and if we need some redirection.

As merry and bright this time of year is, let’s face it gardeners with it can also come 'weeds' aka stress It is easy to get overwhelmed and overstimulated this time of year for kids and adults alike, due to Practice deep breathing: Deep breathing can help calm the mind and reduce stress. Encourage your kids and yourself to take deep breaths when feeling overwhelmed or anxious. Seek support: If you or your child is struggling with stress or anxiety, don't hesitate to seek support

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Materials you will need: Paper roll tube Black paint Watercolor paint Pencil Scissors Some water for Share your creations with us by tagging us in your photos or sending them right to our inbox!

After being disconnected from their teachers and classmates for so long some kids are finding it a little In most cases, you don't need to see someones mouth to gauge how they are feeling. "It's too much screen time." .....Says no kid ever..until now! "My family seems stressed when I ask for help." Wherever your kids are learning this season, encouraging them to 'pull their weeds' (talking about their

page we are talking about the various tools you rely on to help you overcome challenges and "PULL YOUR WEEDS D I S T R A C T I O N Sometimes you just need to disrupt your thoughts! Check out some of our other posts for breathing techniques: Petal Breathing Belly Breathing Mindful Breathing A Friendly reminder: Finding the right tools/skills for you and your kids takes time.