As parents, we have different ways of setting limits, teaching sleep, feeding, and giving birth. We have access to varied tools, networks of support and knowledge about child development. We each come to the table with vastly different skill sets, and perspectives, but we are united by one thing: We ultimately want to raise good people.

Carrying out this ideal is tough no matter how you slice it. And it’s complicated further by so many factors, including a parent’s location, access to resources, trauma, & sense of community. Each of these can really impact our ability to raise kids who thrive.

Recess was created to:

• provide community for parents, regardless of circumstance,

• provide access to play to support child development,

• and vetted resources to caregivers to help them do the best they can. Because that’s what we can each do… our best.

The organic web of support that emerges when we bring together phenomenal experts, free play for young children, and parents who can honestly share their struggles and successes is truly magic.

It is the special sauce that allows us to raise good people. It is the common thread that links us together.

We are working behind the scenes to build new ways of facilitating this intersection of support for families with young children. Our newest groups in the outer sunset for Expecting and New parents are designed to support folks with new babies. We hope you’ll join us or pass the info along to a friend or neighbor.