Mantras have grounded me in the hardest of times. Where they come from doesn’t matter, just go with one that resonates with you and repeat, repeat, repeat. Once you have adopted a mantra, your children will…
Read moreHow do I talk to my kids about COVID-19?
What unprecedented times we are living in. And our sweet kids know something is up. Sharing the truth of what’s going on will ease tension and the overall anxiety in the home. With kids, openness always wins! They deserve to be informed.
Understanding what a kid can handle is important to consider. Use your discretion depending on your child’s age. However, I believe that…
Read more“The Foot Rub.”
Back in early fall, a friend wrote to me saying she asked her son as she was putting him to sleep: “What was the favourite part of your day?” He responded: “The…
Read moreClassroom Yoga Changes Lives
We at Appleseed have been bringing yoga to classrooms in the GTA for almost 2 years now, and we couldn’t be more honoured and devoted to this work. Simply put, yoga in the classroom changes lives, and its benefits are incredibly far-reaching.
Here are just a few:…
Read moreNature Crafts at Appleseed
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…
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