On the verge?

Pandemic parenting is no joke. But let’s be honest…parenting anytime can be trying.

Are your kids constantly pushing your buttons? Looking for answers before you completely lose your mind?

We are thrilled to bring you this workshop led by a Neuroscientist and an infant mental health expert, from Fly Little Dragon. Here, you can learn concrete tools & simple steps to take in everyday life that will make parenting easier.

Do you want to:
Stop yelling?
Create clear limits AND follow through with them?
Stop feeling frustrated by your children?

Are your children:
Not listening to you?
Not helping out?
Acting out?
Pushing your buttons?

Join us if you could use some practical tools for easier parenting, based on neuroscience…

& use code RECESS to save 20%.  

https://flylittledragon.com/video-positive-parenting-and-neuroscience/  
***USE CODE RECESS to SAVE 20%***

March and Beyond

Lucky us! 🍀

We have a really nice variety of events coming up in the next couple of months that we're excited to share.  From fitness, to mindfulness, to sign language & lots of opportunities for music.  Check out the schedule below or click this link to get more detailed information.

MARCH:

• 3/3 Music with Mega 12:15pm *

• 3/7 Live Cello in the Playspace* 

• 3/7 First Saturday Expecting Parent Meetups & New Parent Circles with Parentline *

• 3/7 Intro to EMbody Every Mother 1pm (TWO SPOTS LEFT)

• 3/9  Little Ladybugs Music with Toby 11:30am *

• 3/19 Establishing Healthy Eating Habits for your toddler, preschool & whole family 7:30pm

• 3/20 Intro to Baby Sign Language 10am

  • 6 class Playgroup every Friday runs 3/27 - 5/8

• 3/21 Japanese Storytime 10am

• 3/25 CPR for Parents & Caregivers. Infant, Child and Adult CPR + Chokesaving. 7:30pm

SNEAK PEEK into APRIL:

• 4/5  Drop off Cooking Class for Kids, followed by a family meal. Stay tuned for details 10-12:30

• 4/13 Intro to Mindfulness for Parents - cultivating, calm & compassion in the face of chaos

  • 5 week series, enroll before 3/23 to get the early bird special!

* = free for members

Live Cello is just one of our Playspace Activities.  
When you're a member of Recess, all of the following activities are included in your plan!

Mondays: Coming Soon - Infant Sensory Play 

Tuesdays: Music with Mega 1130 (playspace) 1215 (classroom)

Thursdays: Stories and Songs w/Regina 11am

Fridays: Sensory Play 4pm 

Select Saturdays:  Live Cello 10am & Sensory Play 11-12, New and Expecting Parent Circles

THIS COULD ALL BE YOURS!
When you book a party at Recess, the entire playspace is yours.  Invite up to 45 of your closest friends, bring whatever food/drink/decor you'd like, and get ready to enjoy a stress free celebration.  

Hop over to the calendar and secure a date.

BUILDING COMMUNITY.  New and Expecting Parent Groups - First Saturdays
Creating a network of support is important at every stage of life...but it's particularly crucial for new parents.  We invite you to build community through Parent Circles at Recess. You’ll organically meet like-minded parents and begin building your new family’s community, while gaining resources to help support your little one's growth.  More info here.

INTRO TO MINDFULNESS FOR PARENTS. You may know Charity Kahn the children's musician and educator.  She's also an incredible parent educator and community builder.  Recess is teaming up with Charity to bring a five week class, Mindfulness for Parents, to the space on Monday evenings 4/13-5/11.  We hope you'll join us in this opportunity for self care, stress reduction and insanely useful skills to ground yourself so that you are able to support your children.  More info here

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It's just a space without you.  What would your family like to see at Recess?  Many of you have completed our survey to help shape the future of Recess.  If you have not yet, and would like to share your thoughts/desires for our organization, please hop over to the survey! 

Would you like to help bring play to families who cannot afford it.  

$1, $5 or $10 a month can make a difference in the lives of local children.  Click here to donate.

Happy New Year - Come Hang Out With Us this Winter!

Kick off 2018 with some time for yourself balanced with quality time for yourself.  We hope you'll join us for some of the great informational workshops, fun events and wellness in the coming weeks.  Read on for detail!  

Fitness Classes

• Resume week of 1/8!  
• Pilates Mondays at 10am
• Dia Method, Tuesdays at 12:30 (starting in February )
• Yoga and Weekend Pilates coming soon, too!

WORKSHOPS for Parents & Caregivers

• Save a Life: Choke-saving and CPR Community Workshop. Sun 1/21 @ 10am
• Emotionally Intelligent Discipline. Tues 1/23 @ 7:30pm: with Symbio
• Your Willful Preschooler. Tues 1/30 @ 7:30pm: with Early Childhood Matters

• Baby Sleep Webinar.  Monday 2/12 @ 12:30pm: with Angelique Milette
• Potty Training. Tuesday 2/13 @ 7:30pm: with Early Childhood Matters
• Intro to Baby Sign Language. Thursday 2/15 @ 10am:, with Happy Baby Signs
• Introducing The Sibling, Tuesday 3/6 @7:30pm with Early Childhood Matters.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• 1/27 Self Care Day:  Chair Massage & Sweet Treats

New Parent Groups

• Mondays at 2pm
• Fridays at 12pm. 

Self-care Day: Massages and Treats

Book some me-time and melt your stress away! 

You are invited to join us on Saturday, 1/27. Book your chair massage appointment, indulge in some treats and let your kids play in the incredible playspace.  It's the perfect morning!

• 15 Minute Chair Massage Appointments available 10am-Noon on Saturday 1/27
• We will have a Marley's Treats pop-up shop 10-1pm offering delicious cupcakes and cake pops for purchase to enjoy before or after your massage.
• The Playspace is open from 9am-1pm, ages newborn-4yrs. Reserve your day pass & enjoy a morning of fun.

Chair Massages

In as little as 15 minutes, Synergy Massage & Wellness chair massage offers you a quick escape from your busy week, leaving you relaxed, energized, focused and ready to play. A certified massage therapist will focus on the high tension areas of the neck, shoulders, back, hands, and arms.  $20/15 min.  

More about Marley's Treats

Marley's Treats is a mom-owned Bay Area bakery. We offer cupcakes, cake pops, macarons and cakes for your birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, baptisms, company events & more! Learn more at www.marleystreats.com

PLAY:  Book a Weekend Morning Play Pass as well so your child can play with your partner or caretaker during your massage! Or take advantage of our childcare in the playspace (by appointment). Recess' 3200 sq ft playspace is designed for ages 0-4yrs and a Play Pass includes playspace activities scheduled on the day of your visit. $20 for one child, $30 for two. 

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