All that SoftnessDo not mistake her gentlenessfor weakness.It takes a spine of steelto carry all that softness.~Jessica Kantrowitz When I first heard this poem, I knew it connected to my work. As many of you know, one of the topics…
Mary is a Guest on the Thriving Minds Podcast! Listen here:
Tune in to learn how we can stop overloading children and ourselves, and instead focus on building resilient, peaceful minds. Join Mary Hewitt as she inspires us to reimagine childhood and create nurturing environments that honor the uniqueness and natural…
Buoyant Classrooms: 4 Ways Educators Can Promote Resiliency in Children
In these changing and complex times, educators and parents are expressing a strong interest in how to foster resiliency in young children. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, “being resilient means overcoming tough situations such as losing a pet…
How My Elementary School Fostered Resiliency in the Midst of Trauma
At the beginning of grade three, I moved to a new elementary school, and I will never forget the first time I walked through the front doors. As I entered the lobby, I saw a big indoor pond with a…