Why do parents often fear rough and tumble play? Aside from the physical worry that we might injure our child, there is that nagging feeling that rough play might decrease our child’s body boundaries. However, children are remarkably resilient, and as long as we set clear rules and practice safe play, we can reap all [...]
Over the spring and summer months, live music and concert tours are abundant in the United States and other cities around the world. Festivals and artistic performances lead to a vibrant culture and economic prosperity for the locals, but what’s in it for the audiences aside from fun and entertainment? According to recent studies, attending [...]
Half a decade ago, computers were a novelty and mobile phones were rare. It wasn’t until the mid-2000s that the digital revolution changed our lives, starting with the gradual adoption of the internet to the development of handheld smartphones. A mobile computer? Nothing could be more amazing than that during those days! But the reality [...]
Forests help our planet breathe by absorbing enormous amounts of carbon dioxide. This process produces oxygen which is then absorbed by other living organisms. Along with the ocean, the biodiversity found in forests makes them an essential part of the fight against global warming. However, some forests are threatened more than others by human activities [...]
A micro-vacation is a brief break from the demands of everyday life. Living in a pandemic for the past two years has put a lot of strain on working individuals and their families, prompting a need for unplanned long weekends, office-imposed wellness days, and short out-of-town road trips. But why can’t we just take full [...]
When it comes to caregiving, putting the skills we've learned via our academics, life experiences, and career chances to good use is in high demand. Conversely, there are skill sets that only caregiving can teach us that we can apply to other jobs. With returnships and re-employment on the rise, how much value does society [...]
As adults, we understand what waste pollution means. Plastic is everywhere from food packaging to medical devices, as well as children’s toys and hardware tools. Meanwhile, our children are growing up hearing that plastic is bad for the environment. Despite this reality, how can we show them that we have the power to change and [...]
Bringing a rescued dog home from the local shelter is a good way to become a first-time pet owner. Having a community of other fur parents who will support, give tips and share play dates with us teaches us how to care for animals. Adoption, as wonderful as it may appear, may not be the [...]
For centuries, scientists have studied how different species interact with one another. Forests and trees play a critical role in protecting our biodiversity, which is needed to preserve human life. While most of them agree on the natural benefits of reforestation, recent studies show that not all tree-planting activities are good for the environment. How [...]
As parents, we want our children to grow up as healthy and caring adults. We dream of a future where they succeed and become resilient to any challenges they encounter. However, our knowledge of the world limits our ability to teach them everything they need to know. In the same way that our childhoods were [...]