Growing at the speed of curiosity.
A mindful approach to learning and life.
What Is WanderPonder?
WanderPonder is an online & in-person resource for both children and adults who seek to increase emotional resilience & build a deeper connection with themselves and the world around them. WanderPonder offers time in nature to slow down enough for curiosity, awe and wonder to grow. Christina energetically offers her out-of-the-box teaching style with a mindful and enchanting presence. You can expect to grow in self-compassion for your own nature as you connect with Nature through interactive sessions including nature walks, meaningful conversation and engagement of your 5 senses.
Why WanderPonder?
The Curiosity Cure
Curiosity is largely dismissed by western culture. Traits like achievement & efficiency are often the success metric. However, studies show that increased curiosity leads to improved long-term mental & emotional health. WanderPonder’s curiosity mindset, offers a gentle & energizing approach to life.
Nurture Your Nature
Research shows that humans are healthier, happier, and more creative when they connect with nature. Whether it’s walking in the woods, sitting beside a creek or participating in a front porch activity, WanderPonder offers activities to help awaken your senses to the wonderful world around you.
Mindfulness Matters
Life is overwhelming and makes relentless demands on your nervous system. WanderPonder helps you build emotional and mental resilience through playful, practical mindfulness lessons. WanderPonder teaches you to bring a sense of ease and calm into your every day life.
Ways To WanderPonder
Merry Mindful Tea
Experience our Mindful Tea Practice: a compassionate inner journey that engages your senses allowing you to give yourself and others the gift of presence and warmth.
Nature Walks
Meander with Christina on a WanderPonder exploration and experience the simple joy of building richer connections with your inner and outer world by following curiosity in nature.
Storytime
Christina utilizes the reading of stories to explore the nature of feelings while building bridges between inner and outer worlds. Please join her for book readings for both young and old alike.
Praise for WanderPonder
“If you believe in magic, WanderPonder is your new best friend. Christina’s curiosity invites us to engage with nature, both the beauty around us and the natural treasures in our hearts. I’ve experienced WanderPonder’s one-on-one and small group sessions, and wow! I’m forever changed. Lest this sound dramatic, I challenge you to give it a try—then you’ll understand the magic of which I speak. Need some pixie dust in your life? Book a mindful tea for yourself and a friend. You’ll be grateful you did. Thank you, Christina, for showing up with your whole heart as you invite us into the joy of WanderPonder.”
“Wander Ponder is my companion in becoming a better grandmother. Learning new approaches to deepen my grandchildren’s curiosity has been a delight. Taking grade-school grands on a lengthy road trip, I found the “TripTips” cards to be incredibly valuable in making the drive enjoyable. Actually, the cards are applicable all the time! Keep creating, Wander Woman, your pupils need you!”
“I really like how Ms.Christina is so peaceful and our meetings are calm. I also like how she’s taught me to spell, and know what big words like ONOMATOPOEIA mean. You’re the best helper Ms. Christina! ”
“Christina is a rare gem that we feel so grateful for. She radiates calmness and peacefulness, yet she is so intentional in teaching our daughter subjects like spelling and science through Wander Ponder. Not only is she amazing at further developing our daughter’s ability to excel in school, she has boosted her confidence to levels that have truly made her shine. If your child needs help academically and/or emotionally, there’s nobody better than Christina for the job! ”
“Ms. Christina’s ability to teach my son how his brain works has truly reduced his stress at test-taking and empowered him to feel ownership in his own learning journey! She has taught him such a useful skill that will benefit him now and for his whole life.”
“Wander Ponder is an antidote to the distractions and harms we are currently suffering. Working with Christina is an opportunity for children, parents and teachers to learn how to move at the pace of a child while also giving us all permission to ask and explore these essential human questions.”
“Ms. Christina helps you calm your emotions and feel better. She is a good listener and guides you on fun adventures. ”