Happy Roots started as a garden created for my son, but along the way, I discovered something I didn't expect: this garden is for Mom, too. As a caregiver, I need places to slow down, breathe, reconnect, and simply be. Explore how our sensory garden has become a space for self-care, mindfulness, connection, and growing together as a family.

When big emotions take over, the garden has become one of the places where Logo can slow down, explore, and find his way back to a calmer place. As the mother of a child with autism and sensory processing challenges, I've seen firsthand how a simple walk along the garden path, stopping to look at flowers, or checking on the plants can make a difference. And then there are the cucumbers—Logo is determined to grow the biggest one yet!

In this post, I share how we use our garden as one of the tools in Logo's toolbox for self-soothing and regulation, along with research exploring the connection between nature, gardening, and well-being.