For Parents & Community Caregivers

SELO Kit’N Grow

Our SocioEmotional Learning Opportunity (SELO) program involves our facilitators working alongside caregivers and their children (prenatal to school age). We meet virtually or in person for several months. Our facilitators engage families with activities centered around social emotional learning, self-care, and regulation.

Children and caregivers receive toolkits and guidance on using these tools and flexting their regulation muscles, all while reflecting on ancestral healing practices.

SELO Kit’N Grow

This program is designed for:

Parent(s) & guardian(s) who are currently expecting or have babies and little ones (birth to 5 years old).

What to expect:

  • For 3-6 months, you will have a dedicated coach/group facilitator

  • Topics: socio-emotional health, wellness, engaging and relating to children and more..

  • Ancestral and generational wellness, mindfulness, the playful aspect of nature indoor and outdoor in a holistic way. .

When and Where we meet:

Monthly virtual group discussion and/or in person somatic movement sessions:

  • Mindfulness tools: journal, coloring book, Sound Bath, Afro Flow Yoga, Joy

  • Tools to add to or to grow your parenting toolkit

  • Small Stipend

  • Weekly or Weekend sessions

  • Program completion certificate

Cost:

With support from Best Start for Kids, King County, the program is free to King County residents.

Outcome:

As parents and community guardians who wish to be supported with their emotional health, we are here to lift you up. As a result of our program, we wish you gain community, feel more connected to nature and healing green spaces in King County, feel a sense of safety in the outdoors with community, have more activities for you and your children, and have access to several parenting resources in the community.

The Power of Culture in Nature for our Children

Creativity & Imagination

Bring the great outdoors in, and watch your little ones' creativity blossom! With a little imagination, kiddos can craft a whole nature world right inside your home with artsy projects, using natural goodies or by role-playing outdoor scenarios. The result? A garden of imaginative thinking and wild creativity!

Curiosity & Scientific Thinking

Nature's playground awaits! Nature kindles the flames of our inner scientists and implores us to seek deeper truths in the ecological tapestry and the lore of local cultures. We bow to you, Mother Nature, as the ultimate mentor!

Cultural & Environmental Connection

Our youth can feel a deep-rooted connection with their heritage and develop mental superpowers, all by hanging out with our green friends and elders. Whether it's hiking, bird-watching or just playing in the dirt, it's a whole world of adventure out there!

Our Four-Step Rooting Protocol

Session #1
Planting & Sprouting

Plant seeds around the language of emotions and unbox our toolkit.

Session #2
Seedling

Unveil the connection between ancestral healing, herbs and plants, and emotional growth.

Session #3
Budding

Blend the tools learned into everyday activities with children, friends and family.

Session #4
Flowering

Q&A and Create opportunities to build lasting communities.