Studies show that if we are buying things, we might be putting our money in the wrong place. Create a Family Bucket List to live a richer life together....
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Posted in Family Health, Mind-Body, Small Changes Tagged with: bucket list, experiences, life worth, placing value
Getting creative is a super important component of your family’s mental health. And you don’t need to be an artist or musician in order to reap the benefits of regular creative pursuits. Researchers have reviewed studies that used art, writing, music…...
Posted in Family Health, Mind-Body, Small Changes Tagged with: children, creativity, Family Health, kids, learning
If you’ve lamented the loss of real conversation in your life, you wouldn’t be alone. Sherry Turkle, MIT communications professor and noted author, reminds us: “The world is more talkative now, but it’s at the expense of real conversation.” Cultivating…...
Posted in Family Health, Mind-Body, Uncategorized Tagged with: active listening, conversations, family relationships, listening, listening skills, Relationships
Minimizing and organizing: they’re so hot right now. If you’ve been bingeing Marie Kondo and making your thrift store piles, or simply sighing every time you open that junk drawer because who has the time to binge TV right now,…...
Posted in Eco-Living, Family Health, Mind-Body, Small Changes Tagged with: declutter, home organization, minimize, organize
In most parts of the country (especially here in the Northeast), winter isn’t a time that’s synonymous with the best time to get outside and explore. We long for warm summer or brisk fall days when we can enjoy the…...
Posted in Family Health, Fitness, Mind-Body Tagged with: Mental Health, Mental Wellbeing, nature, outdoors, winter activities
Many of us have gotten a whiff of a scent and have been transported back to a memory or moment in time – and the associated emotions. But have you ever thought about how you can create scent in your space that helps improve your mood? …...
Posted in Family Health, Mind-Body Tagged with: aroma, aromatherapy, essential oils, mood, scents, scentscape
It seems like every time a high-performing mogul recounts their daily routine lately, meditation is a part of it. Meditation has officially entered the mainstream, and proponents tout everything from increased focus and calm to a deeper feeling of well-being.…...
Posted in Change / Reinvention, Family Health, Mind-Body Tagged with: meditation, meditation tools, mindfulness
Personal goal-setting is a great way to ensure children make room for pursuing their own interests and achievements. Here’s how to make it work....
Posted in Change / Reinvention, Family Health, Mind-Body, Motivation Tagged with: Family Changes, goal setting
Being kind to others may seem like a no-brainer, but research shows there’s great benefit. Showing kindness doesn’t just feel good, it’s also good for your health. It has been shown to lower blood pressure, boost joyfulness, reduce pain, improve…...
One of the easiest changes you can make when it comes to health and happiness with your family is laughing more. It costs nothing, takes little time, and who doesn’t love a good laugh? In my forthcoming book, 52 Small…...
Posted in Family Health, Mind-Body
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