Growing Nurtured Minds

There’s a reason we can’t stop playing with this stuff 🌈

Slime isn’t just fun, it’s actually doing a lot for kids’ development.

-Builds fine motor skills
-Calms and regulates the nervous system
-Encourages social connection through shared play
-Sparks creativity and sensory exploration

It’s squishy, it’s colorful, and it’s secretly really good for growing minds. 💚

This is exactly the kind of intentional play we believe in — and exactly why we created GNM Purposeful Play by Growing Nurtured Minds. 🌱

A beautiful morning of Minds in Motion at the North Arlington Public Library! 🌱

We sang, we moved, we read, we created…and the smiles say it all 💚

This is what learning looks like when it’s wrapped in play. Miss Nicole brought movement, sensory activities, early literacy, and social exercises all into one joyful 45 minutes, and these little ones showed up ready to grow.

-Movement Play
-Sensory Activities
-Early Literacy
-Social Exercises

This is the kind of learning that sticks because it’s fun, it’s hands-on, and it meets kids exactly where they are.

Can’t wait for the next one! 🌿

*All children featured are shared with parent permission. 💚

Freedom Fest, here we come!

We’re busy setting up our booth with all things sensory fun: sensory play toys, sensory kits, slime, squishies, planting pots, and more! 🌱

Stop by and say hello, explore our hands on activities, and learn how play can support creativity, regulation, learning, and connection. We can’t wait to meet new families, share what we do, and bring a little extra fun to your day!

Come find us at Freedom Fest and scoop up some sensory fun! 💚

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We’re so excited to welcome Erica Bluestone, LCSW, to the Growing Nurtured Minds family!

With over 10 years of experience supporting children, teens, young adults, and families, Erica is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with confidence, resilience, and the tools they need to thrive. Whether it’s managing anxiety, building coping skills, working through difficult emotions, strengthening family relationships, or simply having a safe space to be heard, Erica is here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

Erica creates a supportive environment where children, teens, and families feel comfortable, understood, and empowered. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Parent Coach, and Certified Nurturing Parenting Program Facilitator, she brings a wealth of knowledge and genuine care to every family she serves.

Life isn’t always easy, but you don’t have to navigate it alone💚

Erica is now accepting new clients. We can’t wait for you to meet her!

Exciting news: meet our sister company! 🎉

Introducing Purposeful Play Co. by GNM:

We’re bringing a sensory slime bar straight to you: birthday parties, school events, daycares, camps, festivals and more across New Jersey.

Led by professionals in child development, education, and therapeutic services; because play IS learning💚

Every experience is designed to develop skills, calm the nervous system, build social connection, and create meaningful memories for kids of all abilities.

And we are kicking things off with two flavors you need to see: Funfetti and Peach Sorbet 🎉🍑

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🌈✨ We’re at The Homestead Rest Pop Up Event today with our sensory slime products! ✨🌈

At Growing Nurtured Minds, we believe play has purpose. Sensory slime is more than just a fun activity. It can help support fine motor development, encourage creativity, improve focus, and provide a calming sensory experience for many children.

As social workers and child development professionals, we are passionate about tools and activities that promote emotional regulation, self expression, and overall well being. Sensory play is one of the many ways children can explore, learn, and engage with the world around them in a meaningful way.

Stop by our table to check out our sensory slime and learn more about the programs, social skills groups, and family supports we offer throughout New Jersey!

📍 The Homestead Rest
🕐 Today until 7 PM

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Introducing speech-language therapy at Growing Nurtured Minds, and we could not be more excited 😁

Here’s the thing most people don’t know: language is at the root of almost everything. Reading. Writing. Making friends. Keeping up in class. When a child struggles to express themselves or process what they hear, it shows up everywhere.

That’s why we brought on Angela Amico, SLP, who gets it and she is now ready to take on kids who may be in need of speech-language therapy!

We’re talking real, individualized therapy for:

-Expressive & receptive language
-Reading and literacy connections
-Language processing challenges
-Social communication & conversational skills
-Articulation & fluency

Whether your child is just starting to find their voice or navigating the social complexities of school, we have support for every stage. 🌱