What You (Not School) Should Teach Your Children: Focus
We often point to the inadequacies of the school curriculum in providing children with life skills. The fast-paced and demanding world we live in requires more than textbook-based education. Parents are trying their best to prepare their kids for the future, but not everyone can afford private tutoring, coding classes, or other supplementary education. Parents […]
Bringing Awareness to Stress Today
Stress awareness is key to good physical and mental health. Learn how talking to friends, singing, and more can help you reduce stress.
4 Things You Should Know About Plastic and Recycling. Are You A Part Of The Plastic War?
Last month, Canada announced the next steps of its plan to fight plastic pollution. By the end of 2021, some everyday single-use plastic items will be banned nationwide. As of now, six plastics products are included in the proposed ban: plastic bags, straws, stir sticks, six-pack rings, cutlery, and hard-to-recycle takeout containers. The federal government […]
Gardening Tips for Winter
As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, we gear up for life indoors. It’s time to put away the patio furniture and get out the salt and shovels to manage snowfall. Something we miss most about the warmer seasons is gardening. But the excitement of watching seeds sprout, harvesting fresh fruits and vegetables, and […]
Quick Science-Backed Tips for Overcoming Stress
The COVID-19 pandemic threw a spotlight on mental health. Several years later, we must continue to prioritize our mental wellbeing. After all, the times we live in are still filled with uncertainty and change. Long-term stress adversely affects not only our physical health, but also our psychological health. Risks of Prolonged Stress At manageable levels, […]
The Silent Epidemic: Depression and Suicide
Suicide rates are rising as we face uncertain and unstable conditions in the modern world. Learn how to spot the signs and prevent cases.
How Can We Attain a Sustainable Food System?
One thing we have learned in the past few months is that we have a broken global food system that is not sustainable. For the past 50 years, economists, politicians and corporations have vouched for a globally interconnected food supply chain, in which each country is specialized in producing what it is best at and […]
Understanding Vaccines – Keep Informed And Know Your Rights
If we check the current news, we will most likely see headlines about vaccines popping upright on the list. As there are more than 160 research groups around the world racing to develop vaccines against SARS-COV-2 with a tight deadline, it certainly stirs up public concerns about the efficacy and safety of these vaccines. Looking […]
Sustainable Fall Activities To Welcome the Season
With the wonderful fall season at our doorstep, it’s time to prepare for the change in seasons. Let us take in the beauty of the leaves changing their colours around us. When we think of fall, we think of apple cider, donuts, pumpkin-flavoured drinks, warm soups, fireplaces, and all things cozy. We also might think […]
Save The Earth Together! 17 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Ecological Footprint At Home
From shopping local to eating less meat and growing your own produce, find easy ways to reduce your ecological footprint.
