Mel's Learning Garden

06/06/2025

14 % of children in Utah are sexually abused by age 18.

But we can change that.

To make it happen, I need our community’s voice.

Please take 2–3 minutes to complete this quick, anonymous survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IVnkmIw9lilFHgF1Cfx6gZMnNr5C8QgKe32i4rdtHLQ/edit

A group of graduate students and I are working with Utah State University, Prevent Child Abuse Utah, and the Bolder Way Forward Organization to bring evidence-based and age-appropriate child abuse prevention presentations to Tooele County elementary schools.

Your answers will help us to better understand the needs and opinions of parents and community members surrounding the importance of protecting our children.

Please share this post with your Tooele County neighbors and let your voice be heard!

10/08/2024

Did you know the year BEST 5k run/walk/jog race is THIS SATURDAY at 630 PM! Thats right! A SUNSET 5k...its oging to be gorgeous!

I've attached a flier and a schedule below. It's a big event called Kickin' Cancer's Can for families to support 3 individuals (all mothers and teachers in the Tooele District this year) currently battling cancer. These women are phenomenal and could really use your support!

And its not just any race! Its a huge party of an event! There will be lots of food, activities, games, a home run derby contest, Karaoke, silent auction, blow ups, video game trailer, bake sale, raffle, DJ, etc.

All the fun starts at Parker's Park in Tooele at 4pm and goes until 9pm.

Register for the 5k at https://runnercard.com/roadrace/public/raceGroup/977243
There will be awesome prizes including local gift cards and trophies. :)

Thanks so much! Hope to see you there!

08/12/2024

Do you have a budding star who loves Disney music?

Sign them up for a Disney themed Singing Group this Fall in Stansbury Park! Register now to hold your spot at:

https://forms.gle/zUkfmug5wzNnkPCr6

08/12/2024

Do you have a budding star who loves Disney music?

Sign them up for a Disney themed Singing Group this Fall in Stansbury Park! Register now to hold your spot :)

New DISNEY THEMED Singing Groups for this Fall/Winter NOW OPEN for registration! Register at:
https://forms.gle/zUkfmug5wzNnkPCr6

08/01/2024

New DISNEY THEMED Singing Groups for this Fall/Winter NOW OPEN for registration! Register at:
https://forms.gle/zUkfmug5wzNnkPCr6

05/13/2024

Summer Cooking Class Registration is now OPEN!

Our first round of cooking classes just wrapped up with a fancy family banquet made by my awesome students, and REGISTRATION IS NOW OPENING for the only Summer Session I will be holding.

A total of 10 classes for kids ages 7-14 will be held on Tuesdays from 11am-12:15pm, beginning on Tuesday, June 4 and ending on Tuesday, August 6th with a Closing Summer Family Barbeque taking place that evening.

There will be no class held on Tuesday, July 9.

The cost for the entire session (including a student planned and created Family BBq at the close of the session) is $250 if paid for in advance. Otherwise, you can make 3 payments of 100 each, with the first payment being due at the time of registration, and the other two payments due in June and July.

If your child would like to participate, please send me a message :)

05/10/2024

Play School ended last week and I'm already missing these cuties! We had so much fun reading, singing, cooking and gardening together! They each have a piece of my heart ❤️

04/30/2024

Due to high demand, I am opening a SECOND Intuitive Eating Class - a VIRTUAL version of the Intuitive Eating Workshop, to take place on Sunday evenings at 830pm, beginning on Sunday, May 12. If you'd like to join, send me a message 🙂

04/10/2024

Today is the last day to sign up for my FREE Intuitive Eating Workshop! I've got some incredible women signed up and I know its going to be a really great experience that I would love to share with one or two more individuals.
(More Info Below)

03/26/2024

Are you struggling with your relationship with food and your body?

Are you longing for a healthier, happier life, but feel exhausted just at the thought of another rigid diet?

Are you worried you might be passing on your own unhealthy relationship with food and weight on to your children?

I certainly have felt all of these things at different times in my life and have found so much joy in working to heal together with other women going through similar struggles.

For this reason, I will be holding a FREE 10-WEEK INTUITIVE EATING WORKSHOP for adult women in my home in Stansbury Park on Thursday evenings from 8-9pm, beginning on Thursday, May 2.

Intuitive eating is an ANTI-DIET approach to healing one’s relationship with food and their body.

In this group we will be discussing and working through concepts such as:

• The ten principles of Intuitive Eating to achieve a new and trusting relationship with food and the science behind them
• How to fight against diet culture and reject diet mentality forever
•How to honor your hunger and feel fullness
• How to exercise kindness toward your feelings, your bodies, and yourselves
• How to prevent or heal the wounds of disordered eating
• How to respect your bodies and make peace with food—at any age, weight, or stage of development

We will be using the book, Intuitive Eating, 4th Edition, and the workbook, The Intuitive Eating Workbook, written by renowned Dieticians, Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, and used by medical and mental health professionals all over the world. Both can be purchased on Amazon and will need to be brought with you each Thursday. (Amazon links to the books can be found in the comments)

Please message me if you would like to join me! I will be capping the group at 12 women. There will be a $50 fee to hold your spot, which will be FULLY refunded at the close of the workshop, simply to provide an incentive to remain committed. :)

01/25/2024