With that, I am excited to introduce “The Compass” and the Parenting Lab series. “The Compass” is a monthly offering for caregivers committed to walking alongside their children with empathy and intention. This newsletter invites adults to observe with curiosity, respond with compassion, and prepare environments—both physical and emotional—that nurture independence, regulation, and connection. Just as a compass helps us orient in nature, The Compass helps us attune to the child’s inner direction, offering tools and reflections to support their unfolding with grace and trust.

In addition to The Compass once a month, each class will be sharing weekly suggested strategies and techniques to consider as we grow together. These will mirror what we focus on in the classroom, so we can offer some opportunities to practice what we do at Mountain Sun at home.