Recess Collective

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11/27/2023

Dana Suskind, in her book Parent Nation answers the question: What DOES matter for childhood outcomes? “There are two crucial and specific things children need to build a healthy foundation of cognitive and socio-emotional skills that will serve them throughout life: nurturing interaction with caregivers and protection from toxic stress.”

This is it!

If many behaviors we obsess about don’t, what should we care about?

06/16/2023

Visit us this weekend! Learn about Rainbow parenting event tonight, Recess' special event on Saturday 6/17 & Father's Day celebration ideas. All that and more in our latest newsletter -

06/13/2023

Join us on Saturday! In partnership with Recess will be at on 6/17, from 10-4, creating space for community, connection and play.

We LOVE seeing old friends, meeting new ones and checking out fellow orgs. Please swing by to play and TAG a friend who should come by too!

05/29/2023

The ongoing practice of being present. ❤️

05/18/2023

05/12/2023

Check out our latest newsletter to learn about local activities, Recess' special events, and the work we're doing behind the scenes.

updates and growth 🌎🌱🌻 -

We hope this newsletter finds you well and enjoying the start of spring. The incredible rain we received this year has led to so many gorgeous blooms out there!  This month, we want to focus on the importance of community, especially for new parents and families with young children. While welcoming...

05/10/2023

“Let choice whisper in your ear and love murmur in your heart. Be ready. Here comes life.” — Maya Angelou

05/04/2023

“The most profound thing we have to offer our children is our own healing.” -Anne Lamott

04/26/2023

“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives.”
— Bessel van der Kolk