This last week my 6-year old asked me a simple question, “Mommy, what is Labor Day?” I realized I hadn’t really spent any energy thinking about the meaning of this national holiday.
Mindful Parenting Round-Up: Earth Day Every Day
Conceived by a U.S. Senator back in 1970, Earth Day (celebrated annually on April 22nd) has become a global movement bringing over a billion people from around the world together to work towards the common goal of protecting our planet for future generations.
Delivering Peace to Paradise Fire Elementary School Children
In the hours after the devastating Camp Fire began in November 2018, smoke laced the skies several hundred miles away. The deadliest wildfire in California’s history kept us inside and our kids out of school while we waited out the poor air conditions. In a few days, our lives returned to normal. For the people of Paradise, however, there was no normal to return to.
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Life is Good Game Builds Habit of Gratitude
By acknowledging our challenges, then recognizing what is good in our lives, we can develop a habit of gratitude alongside difficult circumstances and feelings.
April 2018 Highlights
April was filled with unique and powerful events and workshops. We are very grateful for the opportunity to meet and work with some incredible community members and...
March 2018 Highlights
March has been a busy month with lots of exciting projects and workshops. Here are just some highlights from March!
Shelter Workshop at the Animal Rescue...
Fun(ny) Alternatives to Yelling When You’re Feeling Frustrated
Recently one afternoon I was at my wit's end with the girls and the verge of losing my cool. I didn't want to yell, but it was one of those parenting moments we've all experienced when our kids...
Over 300 Meals Prepared for Bay Area Rescue Mission
Mindful Littles and MySustainableTable teamed up again for another Cookin' for a Cause event, and this time we got to make over 300 meals for the Bay Area Rescue Mission. The Bay Area Rescue...
Holiday Food Baskets for Families in Crisis
Last week we had another Mindful Littles event, where 20 families from our community gathered to prepare holiday food baskets for Bay Area Crisis Nursery (BACN). BACN is a local nonprofit...
