Just like tending a garden, emotional growth needs attention and care. It allows us to reconnect with what we enjoy, what supports us, and what might need a little extra care They allow us to become more aware of how we are feeling, where we are growing, and what might need extra & Go-To Gardening Tools A reflective self check-in exercise Every garden experiences recurring weeds Common weeds that tend to show up for you: ✓ Overwhelm ✓ Self-doubt ✓ Comparison ✓ Fear ✓ Frustration

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

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

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.

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!

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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.

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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.

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

In these unusual and unprecedented times, we find that to be both a challenge and a necessity. with routine, it is essential to have the ability to slow down, be present with the ones you love, and find Here is what you will need: Basic watercolor set (if you don't have watercolors, use colored pencils! Send us your photos by tagging @youareagardener or emailing them to flowers@youareagardener.com. We truly hope you are finding a way to #ChooseJoy right now!

Empowering children, teachers and families with a shared emotional language is needed now more than ever