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Tag: Gross motor

The Art of Stepping Back

September 7, 2025
Play, Slowing Down, Why RIE?

I had one of those classes today that left me with such a sense of peace. The kind where everything […]

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Hands Up, Hearts Open: Learning to Walk Through Life

August 9, 2025
Self Care for Adults, Slowing Down, Why RIE?

It’s been a minute since I have had the time or bandwidth to sit down and write one of these […]

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Small Moments, Big Joy: A Year-End Reflection (at the beginning of the year!)

January 6, 2025
Why RIE?

As I approached the end of 2024, I found myself reflecting on the countless precious moments that make up our […]

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Our Vital Resources

October 27, 2024
Slowing Down, Why RIE?

It’s been a minute, and I apologize…I apologize to you, and I apologize to myself! I know many of you […]

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