Back-to-school time can be exciting but also hectic for families. A new school year brings many changes: new schedules, friends, teachers and daily routines (maybe even new clothes). Parents can help their children adjust to these new changes by providing a safe space that encourages…
General wellness articles
Congratulations! You had a baby! All the planning and research and hard work is over, right? Not so fast…. Giving birth after nearly 10 months of (sometimes not-so-fun) waiting can surely feel like a finish line. But, as most new parents quickly learn, it’s only…
In this digital age, our relationship with screens has become increasingly complex. Device-driven ways to learn, connect and relax seem positive and promising. Maybe we want to stay current with the news or keep up with friends. But it can often lead us down the…
Hot, crisp, salty french fries. Gooey, warm chocolate cake. A juicy steak grilled to perfection. What are you craving? Food cravings are natural. We all have a taste for something specific from time to time. Studies show that certain foods trigger positive feelings in our…
Healthy comes in all shapes and sizes. Over the past two decades, there has been a real movement by companies to embrace body positivity. People from diverse backgrounds, in many shapes, sizes and ages are being featured. Beauty companies are showing people of all colors…
Consider this your mid-year check-in about your annual checkup. Prevention can truly be the best medicine. Aside from eating well, exercising regularly and getting enough rest, it’s important to get your annual wellness exam, also known as your annual checkup. If you need more health…
We’re nearly halfway through the year. How’s it going? Are you making progress toward the goals you set for yourself? Now’s a great time to revisit what you’d like to accomplish. Let’s talk about how the practice of reflection can help you get to where…
June is Pride month. It started as a commemoration of the 1969 Stonewall uprising in Manhattan, but it has evolved to be so much more.1 Celebrations, including parades, picnics and concerts, fill the month and recognize the impact the LGBTQIA+ community has on history and…