Gratitude. Recess Collective turns ONE - and Recess as an organization turns 12!

We have tremendous gratitude for everyone who has made the space we've created a true community. Sending love to all of our Potrero Hill members. Those who have come with us to the Sunset. And all of our new Sunset Recess Collective members too!

Recess started in December of 2007 with a soft open... and here we are, 13 years later, still operating as a place for families to come together, share firsts, make long lasting connections, and navigate the sometimes messy journey of parenthood.

We had to pivot to stay alive. After 11 years in Potrero Hill, Recess moved to the Sunset and converted to a nonprofit. And Recess Collective, our new organization, turns one today ☝️.

It's been a busy year...I had a baby a couple weeks after the new location opened, and we had to get through various challenges with the city. But the process of establishing another Recess has solidified my vision that every neighborhood can and should have a space like this. That's our goal. We need funding to make it a reality and hope that our nonprofit status, collaborations with the city and philanthropic giving will help us get there in the next year or two. Please share this with anyone who may be interested in playing a key role in creating neighborhood hubs for families with young children. Together, we have an opportunity to truly change lives by creating community and supporting child development.

We could not have gotten through it without our incredible staff, volunteers, partners, and families. Thank you for making Recess what it is ❤️

And if you've been meaning to come by, but haven't made it in yet, please join us for our open house on December 3.  Tuesday 12/3 is GivingTuesday and we're hosting an open house from 5:30-6:30.  Please come in to say hello, make a donation, or take part in some "after hours" play.  

With Thanks,
Lisa
and the Recess team

Weekly enrichment activities

Did you know a Recess membership includes weekly music and storytime activities!

Check out our Fall schedule below:

• Mondays - Little Ladybug Music: last Mon of the month, 11:30am; Family Yoga with Kate, first monday of the month 11am

• Tuesdays - Stories & Songs w/ Regina, 11am

• Thursdays - Ask the Pro (bring your parenting & child development questions), 11-1

• Thursdays - Music Time w/ Carissa, 12 noon

• Fridays - Sensory Play, 9:30-10:30 am

• Saturdays - Live Cello: once a month

• Saturdays - LGBTQ+ Playgroup once a month

Establishing Healthy Eating Habits

Introducing Solids and Establishing Healthy Eating Habits

On Monday, 10/21, Dr Glynn will be visiting our New Parent group at 12:30 to share information about introducing food to our infants. Feeding your baby can be a fun process of introducing the many different flavors and textures of whole foods.

The goal is to emphasize healthy eating and to teach parents how to positively shape their child’s taste preferences. A growing body of research shows that babies’ palates are influenced before birth. Maturing in the “amniotic soup” infants taste the foods their mothers eat. This process of “sampling” foods continues for breast-fed children, as mother’s milk takes on the flavors of what she consumes.

Our little ones love tasty food as much as we do! Learn about adding seasoning with herbs and spices, garlic or onion, & get some guidance on how to get started feeding your little one solids.

Suggested donation: $15. No one is turned away for lack of funds.

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Nicole Glynn, MD

Nicole Glynn, MD grew up in Santa Cruz California where she was first introduced to the idea of integrative medicine. Dr. Glynn’s father, a pediatric dentist, influenced her to become a pediatrician. She received her bachelor’s degree in Combined Sciences at Santa Clara University and before attending medical school was involved in research at the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition and Stanford University Center for AIDS Research. She earned her medical degree from Creighton University and completed her pediatric residency at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. During her residency, she provided care to many underprivileged children and became especially curious about the growing pediatric epidemics of asthma, eczema, and obesity. After becoming a mother her interest in nutrition, supporting breastfeeding, and integrative medicine deepened. During her pregnancy, she made changes to “green the womb” as her awareness of the impact of environmental toxins on fetal development became more personal.

Dr. Glynn and her family live in San Francisco where she has practiced at a variety of locations including Kaiser, Noe Valley Pediatrics, and Stonestown Pediatrics. Dr. Glynn joined GetzWell Pediatrics in part because she loves taking more time with patients and their families, building strong relationships and providing personalized holistic care.

She is a board-certified pediatrician and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, spinning, yoga, barre classes and nurturing her young daughters.

Learn more about Dr. Glynn and why she loves helping patients at GetzWell Personalized Pediatrics in her video.

Festive Fall Activities for Families

There are so many opportunities to get festive this month! Here are some we have our eyes on:

• Fridays in October. Just up the street, enjoy free movies in the park, popcorn, and fun at McCoppin Park

• Throughout the month. Get fall festive and go apple picking or visit a pumpkin patch.

• 10/25, 3-9pm. Scare Grove at Stern Grove ($10, Free for 2 & under)

• 10/26, 12-2pm. Halloween Party at Mission Creek Park (Free for kids 2-10 & parents)

• 10/27, 12-2pm. Halloween Hoopla at Yerba Buena Gardens (Free for kids 2-10 & parents)

• 10/29, 5:30pm. Member Happy Hour - Dress up and come play at Recess

• 10/31, 4-9pm. Halloween Party. Playland on 43rd

Crafting and family fun

• Click here for DIY Costume Ideas as you get ready for Halloween.

• Click here for easy pumpkin carving ideas you can easily do as a family.

• Check out these fun and easy spooky treats to make at home.

Are there any that we missed? Email us at hello@recesscollective.org