The Nest Family Resource

"Your story may end up looking very different from what you imagined. Be careful not to hold on so tight that you don’t let the beauty of your motherhood unfold. Let it breathe. Be flexible. Laugh and cry. Draw outside the lines. Dance often. And love fiercely." This article just came across my desk and it's so worth sharing! https://raisedgood.com/how-to-shame-proof-your-motherhood/

Greetings and Happy Monday! We really do aim to post more than just our classes but recently it's been a little overwhelming and distracting to simply open a social media platform. So today, rather than try to share birth and parenting information I'd like to simply remind you all to take a moment in your day or evening to pause and turn off the news. Take a tub or go outside and just breathe. Fill your cup when you can because you are doing the most important work ever - raising the next generation.

There's a new workshop coming up this winter for parents with highly sensitive kids. Ashley Newton, a somatic therapist and educator, is offering a 2-part, virtual opportunity: - The importance of tending to your emotional needs - How to create space to take care of yourself - Different kinds of sensory sensitivities - Having compassion VS codependence of hard feeling... - Tools for healthy emotional expression in the family system - Movement and touch activities to support resilience in kids - Looking for and reflecting your child’s gifts Click the link for more info and to save your seat: https://www.thenestfamilyresource.com//strategies-for-cari

Postnatal yoga classes begin this Friday with Marissa Mignone! It's a drop-in class, sliding scale fee and baby is welcome to join you. We are still online at this time but we're really getting good at it and hope you'll join us! https://www.thenestfamilyresource.com/produc/postnatal-yoga

If you missed our live talk this past Saturday with Ashley Newton our conversation is now available via podcast! We had a delightful conversation about the importance of honoring the seasons with children. Ashley shared some resources for families looking for inspiration and we discussed a variety of ideas for honoring the solstice. Enjoy!! https://www.thenestfamilyresource.com//family-rituals-that

Join us Fridays at 2-3 for Repeaters (not your first baby). This group focuses mostly on early parenting and the challenges of caring for a new baby while also parenting older children. We'll share tips and parenting hacks but also process the emotions that arise when bringing in a new baby to your family. Parents can join at any stage although we will focus on babies and siblings who are 6 and under. This Nest gathering is a live Zoom chat each week. If you’re not already a part of the group and would like to join, leave a comment, message or email us or give a call 530-637-8411. We can make sure you have the link to join!!

Don't miss this informative workshop with Ashley Newton! A wonderful opportunity for anyone supporting sensitive children.

"And in that moment, you realize that this, this is the most important work of your life." Sending this shift in perspective to all the parents who need to hear it...

We've been talking in our groups about taking drives to see the lights. Here's a guide for those who are local:

We're opening a new weekly gathering for families with babies under 12 weeks in January! In this gathering, we talk all about what to expect during your fourth trimester including infant feeding and sleep tips, maternal health, early parenting information and most importantly we cultivate community. If you are expecting or have a newborn and would like to join, subscribe on our site: thenestfamilyresource.com/groups-and-subscriptions If you've taken our childbirth classes and would like a free trial, email us for the link! If you are in need of financial assistance, message us for scholarship information. Our goal is that every parent feels supported, validated and informed