So, you want a place where your child can connect with nature and continue to be mystified by the scent of a pine needle or the burst of wind rushing through their hair. You want your child to fully sense the moment in all its complexity, not one who walks through this world desensitized, cut off from…
Read moreIs Santa Real?
My partner and I run up against a little wall this time of year. You see, we refuse to tell our sweet boys that Santa is real, because, well, he's not.
So, when an incredible (and upcoming) Appleseed teacher sent me the link to this impactful article and video, I just HAD to take the leap.
You see, my partner and I recall our own deep disappointment from when in our youth, we ourselves learned that Santa was a sham. We also feel uncomfortable reiterating the bribery…
Read moreYour Integrated Kid.
I have just come off a weekend intensive, and my world has been smashed open, again, as it often does at trainings like these. It usually starts with me walking into a room shaking with fear (why am I so nervous?) to lay out my mat with dozens of strangers. Then I practice integration with them, which, let me say, often feels just plain…
Read moreHow Yoga Can Help With Starting School
September is a tough time of year, no matter how you slice it. Our hearts especially go out to those sweet families and children who are starting Kindergarten! It’s a new place, new people, and the beginning of a new part of life. No matter the grade, your child’s wellbeing is incredibly important to you and you want this to be…
Read more4 Summer Herbal Remedies for Kids
It’s summer! Which means two things: there’s an abundance of plant friends around and I’m constantly reaching for band-aids. Ever wonder how we can use the green healers around us for our kids’ numerous summertime childhood ailments? Over at Little Tree Wellness, Appleseed’s friend Jazmine Stinson shares her favourite common herbs that help her family during their summer (or even year-round) woes:…
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