HOME AND GARDENING WITH YOUR OFFSPRING!

MARCH 2025 – MOM2MOMS

Dear ladies, don’t be surprised by the title of this article! I assure you, it’s not from Home and Gardening magazine, and no—I haven’t retrained myself from a chef to a gardener. I’m still Chef Sofya, a proud mom to Izabella, and each month, I take on the task of discussing topics close to our hearts—our beloved children and their well-being.

Fun fact about me: while I’m truly amazing and quite creative in the kitchen (if I do say so myself!) and a very nurturing mother, but I have what you’d call a black thumb. In other words, I kill plants—yes, even cacti!

This month, I want to talk about a wonderful tool for parenting—gardening together. There is a beautiful connection between gardening and raising children. Planting anything, from herbs like dill to towering trees, shows kids firsthand how delicate and beautiful life is. It teaches them that every living thing requires care, love, and attention to thrive.

Watching plants grow helps children understand that, just like trees, they too need shelter, nourishment, and protection. And not just any nourishment—proper food that promotes growth, strength, and longevity. Gardening also teaches kids the value of making a positive impact on the things—and people—they love.

At the end of the day, teaching our children valuable life lessons is our goal, isn’t it?

And don’t worry—you don’t need to be Martha Stewart or a master gardener! All you need is a few minutes and a little patience to share this special experience with your child.

La Dolce Vita! Happy parenting! Happy mommyhood!

Until next month!