Linguistic Connection

01/28/2023

Abierta y celebrando la vida !

01/28/2023

Welcoming and open

11/07/2022

I am honored and humbled. While it is not final yet (not until the board votes in the recommendation later this month), the chairman of the Rules Committee, Supervisor Peskin recommended Me!, Cindy Lopez Chastain for seat #8. There were 2 other very qualified and honorable people contesting the seat. I stated my “2 minute “why me” with no BS today and time to spare to the board of supervisors for the volunteer seat on the Early Childhood Community Oversight and Advisory Committee. I am bilingual a first generation Salvadoran American and a mother of 2 multiracial and bilingual boys born and raised in SF. I have 20 years of service and collaboration with agencies and nonprofits, classroom teachers and families. I created Linguistic Connection in 2008 on a mission to serve the underserved and marginalized. My teams, projects, designs and programs have waxed and waned over these 20 years at Linguistic Connection. What has always remained is my commitment and dedication to children and families. As such, I am on the ground everyday working directly from my own backyard (literally) to in and outdoor classrooms and homes throughout SF, in neighborhoods ranging from preschools in the Vis Valley Sunnydale housing complex to the Tenderloin to Golden Gate Park. If you are relationship, strength & solutions based and interested in working together to support next steps and evolution in Early Childhood Education in San Francisco, please contact me.

05/09/2022

My beautiful mama. I honor and love you each and every day! Thank you for your generous unconditional love and inspiration always.

🌺 You are a gifted wise Woman, Mama, Nana, Birth & Death Doula, Artist, Dancer, Chef, Story keeper and more! 💪🏽🙌🏽💃🏽
❤️ I’m a Proud daughter !

✨Blessed be all the mothers
✨Blessed day to all the care takers & nurturers that breathe life into being and make our world go ‘round everyday! Grateful for you ! 💝

01/06/2022

My First homemade candle of the New Year ! 🙌🏽 2022 Got us on our toes already!

✨Be the light wherever you may stand. 🔥Sometimes it’s cold AF and you gotta Be Fire !

🔥Look out for new Linguistic Connection Merch in 2022 Familia!

01/06/2022

Transformation.

Images of Gulf Fritillary's transformation cycle @ Passiflora vines captured by my mom, in our magical home garden & Linguistic Connection therapy space in San Francisco, CA. (August, 2021.)

In life, transformation generally occurs over time. In nature, it seems divinely unrushed. Cyclical. It can occur anywhere.

For children, we can observe it daily and rhythmically in their natural exploration, growth and development.

As adults, we may lose that notion and expect or desire a faster pace, development or result for ourselves and others. I have been guilty of this judgement with myself and have to be very mindful of this human trap each and every Day (Moment!)

In my work with children and families, however, surrendering to the present, allowing and responding to the live unfolding as needed, has long been my signature. It’s harder when it’s about me.

I have had the honor of witnessing transformation in communication, relationships, families, classrooms and communities, and in myself when I grant space, acceptance and genuinely meet others where they are and hold a committed vision for the possibilities of where they may go. Actions come from there

How does transformation live for you ?

07/01/2021

BE FLUID AND POWERFUL LIKE THE OCEAN WAVES. Anchored and rhythmic, in partnership with the moon. Movement. Endings, transitions, continuations and new beginnings.

AND SO IT IS. Soul Recalibration time.
STAY TUNED.

05/01/2021

Can't help but wonder, What if we all saw eachother this way? Just the way you are, Bruno Mars

The official music video for Bruno Mars' "Just The Way You Are" from the album ‘Doo-Wops & Hooligans’.Directed by Ethan LaderInspired by the artwork of Erika...