12/01/2025
In honor of the winter solstice, this month’s theme is:
💫 DARK/LIGHT 💫
Every winter I like to choose a theme like this one that helps us both embrace the beauty of darkness and feel the hope in the glimmers of light around us.
For those that struggle with winter, it’s a reminder that dark is an essential partner with light. Not only is darkness needed to see the light around us (e.g. how stars aren’t visible without the darkness of night), but we need darkness as much as we need light. We can take this time of shorter days and longer nights to do exactly what night calls us to do - rest, reflect, turn inward.
At the same time, the winter solstice is a celebration of the return of light. Literally the days will begin to get longer, welcoming back the light. And also we can use this time to feel the glimmer of hope that comes from widening our perspective to see nature’s continuous cycles and spirals - that periods of darkness are inevitably followed by light.
So this month I invite you and your little ones to:
🌒 Find enjoyment in these cozy dark days - light some candles or bring out the twinkle lights, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, or spend the day inside baking something warm and sweet.
🌒 (I know this takes extra motivation at this time of year but) Go outside for a night walk. Lucky for us it’s dark way before bedtime right now, so use the occasion to explore the night - step outside to see the stars or observe the moon, notice any creatures that come out at night, or walk the neighborhood to see the decorations and holiday lights.
🌒 Allow yourselves to rest. Enjoy the time indoors with slow, simple activities - puzzles, board games, or practice/learn a soothing repetitive handicraft together (have you tried finger knitting with your kiddos?)
🌟 Notice the sparks of light around you - the stars, the moon, the holiday light displays… and also the figurative light - the folks helping make the world better, the small things that you’re grateful for, the beings (humans, animals, plants) that bring you comfort and support.
🌟 Consider together how you yourself can “be the light” when times feel dark. How might you offer a small joy to someone or your community? How can you be of support or help?
🌟 During difficult moments, help your littles (and yourself) remember that life comes in cycles. The difficult times, uncomfortable feelings, and “bad days” don’t last forever - we usually feel better after a self-care break, some replenishing breaths, or with a fresh start in the morning. In moments of calm, draw your kiddo’s attention to nature’s cycles - day/night, seasons, inhales/exhales to help plant this seed to remember later on.
This month you can find me at:
💫 Tippecanoe Library Family Yoga - Saturday Dec. 6 10 am
💫 Healium Yoga Together - Sunday Dec. 7 3:30 pm
💫 MKE Rec (7-11 year olds) new session starts 12/1 (Mondays @ 4:45 pm)
💫 *NEW* Adventure Rock Winter Break Kids Yoga Camp - Mon 12/29 through Wed 12/31, 12:30-4:30 pm (yoga + climbing + crafts, at WKP location)
➕ Looking ahead: AdRock’s Kids Yoga 6 week series (7-11 year olds) begins 1/7 (and runs through 2/11) - Weds at 4:30 pm, MKE location