Back-to-School Family Mindfulness Tools
Starting a new school year and routine can be exciting, but it can also stir up a lot of emotions–for kids and parents alike! Here are two of my favorite mindfulness tools which you and …
5 Tips to Help Keep Your Kids Safe Online
Recently, my 7-year-old son woke up at 3 am and said he'd had a nightmare. He was physically shaking and when I asked why, he said he was afraid. After much comforting he told me …
Improve Your Life with Affirmations
Affirmations are simply statements that are designed to create self-change in the individual’s life who uses them. They can serve as inspiration, as well as everyday reminders. They also serve to focus attention on goals …
3 Reasons Vegans Should Eat More Nuts
While following a vegan diet can be an incredibly healthy way to live, many of the key nutrients that our bodies need to thrive are primarily found in animal products – posing a potential difficulty …
13 Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet for Athletes
You don’t need to be an elite runner to benefit from eating more plant-based foods. In fact, you don’t need to be a runner at all. Adding more plant-based foods to your plate can help …
6 Ways to Battle FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
FOMO (fear of missing out) is an anxiety-based feeling that others are experiencing something exciting or fulfilling, and we are missing out on it. While many think of FOMO as a trivial part of teenagers' …
Is Alcohol a Risk Factor for Dementia?
For decades, Americans have been told moderate alcohol consumption may offer protection against the number one killer, cardiovascular disease, and possibly contribute to longevity. As that assertion was promulgated by countless health advisories, a body …
7 Tips for Being an Informed Health Advocate for Yourself
While there are many ways you can prioritize your health, probably the most important is to be your own health advocate. While this may sound simple, this requires educating yourself on medical conditions and knowing …
4 Great Reasons to Be a Foster Parent
May is National Foster Care Month, and a good time for me to answer a question I hear a lot, namely why anyone should become a foster parent. Raising other people's children is a challenging, …
5 Easy Ways for Tech-Life Balance
Screen-time continues to be a hot topic around the globe. Despite new moderation legislation coming out, the big tech companies being increasingly scrutinized, and a growing awareness of the dark side of a tech overdose, …
