3 Tips on Navigating Big Emotions In Children
January 25, 2022
Katilyn Thomas
As children grow, it is normal for them to encounter stress in changing circumstances. Especially with the ongoing uncertainty of COVID-19, many of our kids have encountered an increased amount of anxiety. But there are ways to help your child navigate those big emotions.
Tips To Take Care Of Your Mental Health This Holiday Season
December 15, 2021
Katilyn Thomas
If you feel anxious about finding a new “normal” this holiday season, that’s OK. It’s important that you adjust at your own pace and take care of your mental wellbeing along the way. Here are a few tips to help you take care of your mental health this holiday season.
Tips To Take Care Of Your Mental Health This Holiday Season
December 15, 2021
Katilyn Thomas
November is Native American Heritage Month and the perfect time to learn about native land acknowledgments. Normalizing land acknowledgments and learning which Native land you are on weaves Indigenous contributions to the American story. It helps prevent and undo harmful stereotypes and recognizes that Native history started long before 1492.
Gratitude Benefits & Activities for Families
November 15, 2021
Katilyn Thomas
Gratitude allows kids to celebrate the present, it dispels negative emotions, builds more resilience, and cultivates a higher sense of self-worth. Here are some ways you can model gratitude to your kids this holiday season.
5 Healthy Halloween Treats & Snacks For Kids
October 21, 2021
Katilyn Thomas
These healthy spooky snacks and treats are all simple and easy recipes to make that are perfect for a party! If you’re hosting a party or want to make healthier treats for your kids, these delicious recipes are just the thing.
Mental Health Books For Kids (Ages 0-5)
October 10, 2021
Katilyn Thomas
It’s World Mental Health Day!
We are all aware that looking after our mental health has never been more important. Even though World Mental Health Day (10th October) has passed, it’s always the perfect time to focus on how we are feeling and support people around us, including our children. Here are our picks of the best books for 0-5 year-olds to keep young minds healthy!
WIN Celebrates Juneteenth As A Company Holiday
June 29, 2021
Katilyn Thomas
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Our staff are encouraged to use this day to reflect, listen, learn and engage in critical conversations about racial injustice and systemic inequality…
10 Books Honoring Pride Month To Read To Your Kids
June 29, 2021
Katilyn Thomas
From books with main characters who are LGBTQ or still figuring out their sexual orientations, to stories of straight kids or teens with gay friends or parents, these books portray many aspects of the LGBTQ experience for kids as young as 3…..
The State of Families During COVID-19
December 18, 2020
Katilyn Thomas
Families are under an extraordinary amount of pressure right now. The daily disruptions of COVID-19 are having a substantial negative impact on the physical and mental well-being of parents and their children across the country. Families are particularly affected by stressors stemming from…
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
October 27, 2020
Katilyn Thomas
Early pregnancy loss is the most common type of loss. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), studies reveal that anywhere from 10-25% of all clinically recognized pregnancies will end in early pregnancy loss…
5 Ways to Talk to Kids About Voting
October 22, 2020
Katilyn Thomas
Even preschoolers can grasp the idea that voting is a way for people to make decisions. To illustrate the point, hold your own election in your family: should you have chicken or tofu for dinner? Encourage respectful debate about the pros and cons of each. Have each person cast a secret ballot — majority rules…
Meet Our New Co-Directors!
September 29, 2020
Katilyn Thomas
First as an organization, WIN is so unique in putting families first and that is the driving force of WIN. That’s why I’ve been at the organization for so long! Second, for the time that I have been at WIN, WIN has consistently attracted people that are very committed and passionate about the work we do….
WIN’s Events Team Hosted a Drive-Thru Safari Experience!
September 29, 2020
Katilyn Thomas
On Saturday, September 5th, our parking lot was converted into a safe and contactless mini drive-thru safari! With help from our friends at Reptacular Animals, we had multiple drive-up stations at which our WIN families met and learned about amazing live animals…
Q & A With a WIN Family
September 29, 2020
Katilyn Thomas
My name is Ingrid and I have two children. Emma is 3 years old and Ethan is a year old. We started coming to WIN events because the program has a lot of fun and educational activities through Zoom for kids….
WIN’s Event Team Provides a Wide Variety of Online Events for Families
August 24, 2020
Katilyn Thomas
We know the importance of building community and caregiver-child relationships, and COVID-19 hasn’t changed this. Our events team, who previously organized in-person events shifted completely online to accomplish these goals….
Breastfeeding Resources in L.A.
August 24, 2020
Katilyn Thomas
Breast milk is often talked about as the best food for your new baby: it creates a special, close, emotional bond; provides essential, balanced nutrients; is cost-effective; and offers short- and long-term health benefits both babies and mothers…
WIN Stands In Solidarity
June 16, 2020
Katilyn Thomas
WIN stands against racism, and we stand committed to examining, reflecting and acting to dismantle the inequities and wrongs that perpetuate racism in our country, institutions and communities. May we all be a part of ensuring that justice has no bias, and that we repair and heal historic and ongoing trauma, now….