Kids feel free to explore when they feel safe. Safe from physical harm. Safe from harsh criticism. Safe from bullies. If we want kids to follow their muses and curiously explore the world, they need to know they dwell in safety. If a school cannot guarantee a child’s safety, it will never produce a lifelong learner.…
Learn to be comfortable with uncertainty. It is alright to not know the answer or know what will happen next. Much of the stress we experience comes from worrying about things that haven’t happened yet, and the life of an entrepreneur is filled with enough uncertainty that it will harm you if you can’t let…
Read books about sustainability. Reading with your child is one of the true joys of life. There are so many wonderful children’s books focused on sustainability that can leave a lasting impression. As part of my series about companies who are helping to battle climate change, I had the pleasure of interviewing Richard MacPherson. Richard…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. October 15, 2021 — 11:04 AM Think you have to crack open your walls to see if there’s mold in your home? Think again. There’s actually a very simple way…
October 15, 2021 — 10:03 AM You’ve already made pumpkin bread, roasted (or air-fried) your pumpkin seeds, whipped together a pumpkin spice latte, and even made pumpkin-spiced sushi (yes, that’s a thing). So, what’s next? Well, if you’re registered dietitian Jess Cording, M.S., R.D., CDN, you’re baking up a batch of pumpkin spice cookies. Not only do these cookies satisfy your…
October 15, 2021 — 9:31 AM When it comes to maintaining a healthy gut, there’s no such thing as instant gratification. Implementing a range of healthy lifestyle measures is critical for gut and overall well-being. While this can look different for everyone, incorporating nutrient-dense foods, movement, and mindfulness techniques are just a few ways to…
When it comes to the top blood sugar-spiking foods, you likely number off processed items high in sugar and refined carbs. But wait! Did you know a class of healthy, whole foods can spike your glucose, too? “We have found a lot of foods in our dataset that are some of the worst glucose spikers,”…
Some things in life just seem to pair together naturally—peanut butter and jelly, coffee and quiet mornings, you get the gist. Another one of these natural power couples (or at least so you might think): vitamin D and vitamin K. These two nutrients are each incredibly important for your health in their own right—and if…
October 14, 2021 — 23:06 PM It seems there is always new data on the way our diet impacts our health, and occasionally a study goes as far as to say that eating certain foods may actually improve life expectancy—which is really quite amazing, when you think of it. Research recently published in The BMJ,…
October 14, 2021 — 22:09 PM Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in American women (and the rates are even higher among Black women). This year alone, the American Cancer Society estimates there will be 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer. While that number is staggering, the death rates from…
