Calls to the Circle:
Your Monthly Practice Companion
Thoughtful Support for Parents, Teachers, and Caring Adults
Twice a month, receive a personal letter from our team—not a newsletter, but a companion for your journey with kids.
First Email Each Month: A Practice Letter
A longer reflection on one focused theme—back-to-school transitions, handling mistakes with care, supporting kids' identity journeys.
Each letter might include:
Personal reflections from our team
One practice guide or resource
Conversation starters for kids
Self-care reminders for you
Recent topics:
Pausing to Notice – not yet in Archive, but want to link this one
Second Email Each Month: A Quick Practice
A shorter message with one simple activity you can try this week. No overwhelm. Just one focused practice at a time.
What You'll Receive
More Than a Newsletter
Calls to the Circle are
A personal letter, not a news blast
One focused practice, not 10 tips
An invitation to community, not marketing
Science-based, created with researchers from Yale, Princeton, UNC, Rutgers
Free forever, because we believe emotional health resources should be accessible to all
Who This Is For
Join parents, teachers, and caregivers getting monthly support:
Parents navigating the ups and downs of raising kids
Teachers supporting students' social and emotional growth
Grandparents, mentors, coaches, and caregivers
Anyone on a parenting or teaching journey
Anyone raising or working with children Whether you're looking for parenting tips, teaching resources, or just want support on your journey with kids our twice-monthly emails are for you.
Parents building emotional health practices at home
Teachers supporting students' wellbeing
Grandparents staying connected across distances
Mentors, coaches, and youth workers
Anyone on a journey with kids
What Makes This Different
Early Access
Get new guides before anyone else
Personal Touch
Written by our team, not AI
Self-Care Focus
Resources for adults, not just tips for kids
Exclusive Invitations
Join CoCreator Conversations with our Scientific Advisory Board
No Spam
Twice monthly, unsubscribe anytime
Frequently Asked Questions
Join Calls to The Circle
By signing up, you'll receive:
Twice-monthly practice letters
Early access to new guides
Invitations to CoCreator Conversations
A community of caring adults
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Twice a month. One longer practice letter, one short activity.
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Never. Your privacy is sacred to us.
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Yes, anytime with one click.
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Yes, forever. We're a nonprofit committed to democratizing science.
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Perfect! This is for teachers, grandparents, mentors, coaches—any caring adult.
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Check your spam folder, then email us at waldenteam@waldenwise.org. We'll make sure you're on the list.
Calls to The Circle are part of Walden Wise, a nonprofit organization dedicated to democratizing emotional health science. Our resources are CoCreated with leading researchers and provided free of charge. Learn more about Walden Wise.