What You (Not School) Should Teach Your Children: Morning Habits

In previous posts, I wrote about the importance of focus, sleep, and listening. This time, I’d like to share some morning routines which will power children through the rest of their day. These habits are good for adults as well. 1. Do a morning workout Right after you wake up and get out of bed, […]

Vitamin D For Kids: What to Know

The biggest difference between the children of decades past and children today would be the amount of time they spend playing outdoors. When many current adults were kids, we got enough vitamin D from running around in the sun. Today, children don’t often go outside. When they do, parents slather sunscreen on their skin and/or […]

The Importance of Cooking With Kids

There are many benefits to teaching your child how to cook at a young age. Learning is an important life skill, but cooking teaches them many other confidence-boosting skills such as how to properly use a knife, how to follow a recipe and understand measurements, and how nutrition works. It can also expand their palate […]

Is Tap Water Safe to Drink? What’s In It & Other Options

Many of us drink water straight from the tap at home and at restaurants. We know that it’s safe to drink tap water in most regions of America. Some of us may wonder where it comes from or what is in it but never bothered to dig for more information. Here, we will discuss tap […]

Why Do We Celebrate International Women’s Day?

Every year on March 8th, we celebrate International Women’s Day. But why do we celebrate it? For most, it’s just been something we’ve been doing for years. With the rise of social media, the occasion has become a commonly used hashtag. Why is This Day Important? After the Socialist Party of America organized a Women’s […]

Three Keys to An Abundant Garden

Last year took everyone by surprise and society had to re-invent their schedules. Thus, many people had begun to explore new hobbies. How many of us considered introducing ourselves to eco-friendly activities that would help reduce the carbon footprint of our beloved home, the earth? Benefits of Gardening Gardening is considered one of the best […]

What You (Not School) Should Teach Your Children: Good Sleep

Sleep is still the most undervalued aspect of our health. Everyone, whether they are an adult, a teenager, or a child, should prioritize sleep and know about the risks of sleep deprivation. Below, we’ll briefly go into why sleep is crucial and cover some science-based tips to help you and your children get good sleep. […]

Supporting Small Businesses While Amazon is Thriving

Over the last year, one news story has competed with the abundance of COVID-19 talk, and that is the closures of hundreds of thousands of small businesses across the globe. With stay-at-home orders, restrictions on store hours, curfews, and a general fear of being outside,  governments are trying to put an end to the virus. […]

The Age of GMO Food: What It Is & Health Risks

Often, we hear phrases like “My health isn’t the same as it used to be” or “My mom/dad was so much more active at my age than I am today. I doubt if I can be as healthy as they are today when I reach that age.” While we can partly blame ageing and our […]

What You (Not School) Should Teach Your Children: Listening

Often, we talk about the importance of letting children express their thoughts, needs, and opinions. However, for children and adults alike, it’s critical to strike a balance between speaking and listening. Here are my top 3 rules for how to be a better listener. 1. Speaking Less & Listening More Helps Us Learn This rule […]