The Willow Collective

03/30/2026

Parents are doing better than they think they are when… they come back and repair.

When you circle back after a hard moment.
When you say, “I’m sorry,” or “I wish I had done that differently.”
When you get curious about what your child might have been feeling underneath the behavior (and your own feelings, too).

This is how safety is built!

In Circle of Security (one of the groups the Willow Collective offers) we talk about being “good enough” - not perfect, but present, reflective, and willing to return. Repair is what helps your child make sense of big feelings and trust that the relationship can hold them.

Even when things get hard, you’re showing them that love doesn't disappear when things get sticky.

03/25/2026

“Parents are doing better than they think when…”

We’re starting a new series for the parents who replay the day in their heads, wonder if they said the wrong thing, and worry that they’re not enough.

So much of what really matters in parenting is imperfect, a little messy, and easy to overlook! We’ll be sharing gentle reminders of the ways you’re already showing up in meaningful, important ways.

You don’t have to be a perfect parent to be a great one.

03/25/2026

Could your family use some help with winter gear? The Homeward Alliance is providing free coats, winter boots, and warm gear to families who can use them!
Tuesday, April 7th | 2–4pm (no appointment needed!)
1414 Blue Spruce Dr, Suite F, Fort Collins

Please email shanna@homewardalliance.org with any questions you may have!

03/23/2026

This Maternal Hotline is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in English and Spanish!

03/19/2026

It's time for another Resource Spotlight from the Willow Collective, where we share a resource that may be of interest to families of young children!

Today we're highlighting Stork Support of Northern Colorado, an organization that distributes gently-used maternity and baby item donations around our community!

03/17/2026

We're now accepting referrals for Midweek Mindfulness, a space for parents to pause, reset, and reconnect with themselves. Each session provides mindfulness practices that meet you exactly where you are.

Follow the link below for more details:
https://www.willowcollectivefoco.com/midweek-mindfulness

03/11/2026

High Country Beverage has so generously supported the Willow Collective's work by providing free printed materials! Their generosity is helping to make our jail-based services possible. Thank you, High Country Beverage team, for your support of our mission!

02/12/2026