Wholesome Generations

04/21/2026

Wholesome Generations has some exciting events coming up this summer. While the times approach, board members Alie Dawn Sweany Rich of Wild Roots Studio and Alex Willen of Wholesome Therapies recently completed the Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA) Certified Practitioner Coursework. The 3 stands of NHA energize the positive, de-energize the negative, and utilize clear expectations and boundaries with resets/breaks, were excellently presented by Freddie Mendoza and Nara Derapelian with some help from Anita Mendoza. This material is already paying dividends in how we work with kids, adults, and ourselves.

04/06/2026

You’re invited! 🌿💧

River Clean-Up
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids & adults welcome (kids must be accompanied by an adult)

🗓 Sunday, April 12
⏰ 10:30 AM
📍 See pin for meeting spot
🚗 Park near New Belgium

We’ll be cleaning up trash along the East Poudre Trail by the river—there’s A LOT out there, so come prepared!
Bring:
-trash-bags,
- gloves,
-sunscreen, and anything helpful
-If anyone has kids’ wagons = amazing!

The more the merrier and the cleaner !!!! So tell your friends!
Once we are done come hang out at New Belgium🍻

From Ashley and Caryn 💓
(This is not an organised event as such, just friends gathering friends to do good and have fun) ✌🏼

03/04/2026

A simple hug between a parent and their baby does more than feel good—it sparks a powerful hormonal reaction that calms both instantly. When skin-to-skin contact or a warm cuddle occurs, nerves in the skin send signals to the brain to release oxytocin, famously known as the “love hormone.”

For babies, this surge slows the heart rate, lowers stress hormones, and creates a sense of comfort and safety. For parents, oxytocin strengthens feelings of love, deepens nurturing instincts, and reinforces the desire to protect. Every hug, cuddle, or gentle touch triggers a shared hormonal response that builds trust, emotional closeness, and a lifelong bond.

Studies in developmental neuroscience and endocrinology confirm that this oxytocin release supports not only emotional attachment but also healthy brain and social development in infants. It’s a reminder that sometimes the simplest acts, like a hug, have the most profound impact.

03/04/2026

Denmark is taking a major step by moving to end the “cry it out” method for babies after a nationwide study revealed potential harms. Over 700 psychologists warned that this sleep training practice could negatively impact brain development and parent-child attachment. The findings emphasise the importance of responsive caregiving during the early stages of life for healthy emotional and cognitive growth.

The study examined the effects of letting babies cry for extended periods and found links to elevated stress levels and possible long-term impacts on brain function. While some parts of the U.S. continue to recommend the method, Denmark’s decision reflects growing concern among experts about the risks versus the benefits of this approach. Advocates of alternative sleep strategies stress nurturing and gradual methods to promote better sleep without compromising developmental outcomes.

This move is sparking viral attention globally among parenting and health communities. It highlights a shift in understanding early childhood care and the need for policies informed by psychological research. Parents and caregivers are now encouraged to explore safer, evidence-based sleep strategies that support both healthy brain development and secure emotional bonds with their children.

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11/25/2024

Please share your voice, finances, or well wishes with Wholesome Generations this giving season. Efforts to: collect research supporting the benefits of secure attachment, create surveys to measure impact and steer offerings, and execute more events, are underway and need your contributions. Donate through https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Wholesome-Generations and be part of the momentum taking ideas into movements.

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