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08/03/2026

Today’s reality is heartbreaking 💔

Kids need to be outside and enjoying unstructured play far more than they are today 🌲

The benefits of movement and play increase when it’s in community 👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏿

The mental health crisis among our youth today is a solvable problem, let’s do this 💪🏽

📕 recommendations include Move the Body Heal the Mind by Dr. Jennifer Heisz and The Joy of Movement by Kelly McGonigal

07/24/2026

22 of the We Belong crew ventured down to Wings and Waves water park in McMinnville 💦

It was a 1st for all except one and it didn’t disappoint 🤩

07/14/2026

07/01/2026

We asked families to stop by the photo station and strike a pose 📸 here are just some of those captured moments ✨

Another huge thanks to for capturing it all 🫶🏽

06/11/2026

Psychiatrist. Chef. Nutritional Biologist. 🤯

Dr. Uma Naidoo wears a lot of hats, which is exactly why her work is our top pick for Nutrition Month! She bridges the gap between the kitchen and the brain, making it simple to understand how what we eat impacts our mental health. Add this to your reading list ASAP! 🛒👇

06/10/2026

👁️ Kids eat with their eyes first. >
If you want them to choose the good stuff, you’ve gotta make it look good. A little presentation goes a long way in turning "ew" into "yum!" What’s your go-to trick for making healthy food look fun? 👇

06/05/2026

It's Nutrition Month! A great rule of thumb for getting for filling up on nutritious foods is to "Eat Your Colors!" And boy, does summer have a whole rainbow of foods available to munch on - strawberries, cherries, apples, avocados, lettuce, blueberries and grapes - just to name a few!

06/03/2026

It’s Nutrition Month! 🧠✨

Did you know what’s on a kid's plate directly impacts how they feel? This month, we’re teaching kids the ultimate superpower: how to spot foods that fuel their brain and body, and ditch the ones that drain them. Let’s eat for a better mood! 🚀🍏