Yesterday in Big Heart Club, we checked in with our Feeling Soup and noticed all the different feelings we’re carrying around Back To School. We then each created an image showing everyone’s Feeling Soup and talked about how we can all be experiencing something different. ** When your child shares a worry with you, you can ask: What do you think this worry needs? and then give them some options: 1) Practical Support (some worries are actually solvable!) 2) Just to be heard/maybe have a hug 3) Feeling Flip (something active) Then, yesterday, we played “What If It All Works Out?” and started imagining our greatest year yet - shifting our attention from what might go wrong to what could go right. (This isn't about pretending worries don't exist or telling ourselves that everything will always be perfect!!) There is actually some interesting science behind this kind of practice: when we repeatedly imagine a future possibility, our brains can begin to build stronger mental pathways around that possibility. Visualization can also help us shift our attention away from constantly scanning for problems and toward noticing opportunities, choices, and things we can influence. In other words, we're giving the brain something new to look for. You can continue the conversation at home by asking: “What if it all works out? What would your greatest year yet look like?” We also came up with some questions to ask to make new friends! Our next session has been moved to MONDAY, so it will be the evening right before school starts, at least in Canada. I will be coming in from San Diego! Can't wait to see you then!!! xxoo

We just added breathing posters to the classroom section- simple big heart breathing made beautiful for your classroom wall. Print them, hang them, and use them when the feelings get big. (Could be great for bedrooms and fridges too!) also, they are free downloads! 💛 Check the CLASSROOM section, and send pictures when they are up!! love you!!!

This is a space where we get to be real about big feelings (ours and the younger humans in our lives), and actually learn what to do with them. I would love to know: Who are you here for? (you, your child, your classroom?) And how is your heart feeling today? Life is better in community! xxxooo