GARDENING 101: A Summer Home Economics Course

This gives parents an opportunity to teach life skills, along with some horticulture. Read More »

Practice Healing Colors Meditation as Part of a Nighttime Routine

This exercise is designed to calm and settle the mind. Read More »

Transformative Staycations: Finding Respite and Adventure Close to Home

Staycations—sticking close to home for new travel experiences—reduce costs, minimize travel time and lower our carbon footprint. Here are ways to plan the perfect staycation. Read More »

Everyday Adventures: Taking to Vans and RVs for Life on the Road

Travel tips for hitting the road with the comforts of home in an RV or well-equipped van. Read More »

Feeding Happiness: Lifting Moods with Feel-Good Foods

During stressful times when our bodies need nutrition more than ever, turn to these healthy, mood-boosting comfort foods, including recipes for chocolate truffles and banana ice cream. Read More »

Homebody Workouts: Getting Fit Without a Gym

Get and stay fit with these fun, effective at-home exercise workout plans. Read More »

Family Stories: Help Kids Cope During Tough Times

Help children feel safe, secure and in control by telling them what strong stuff they come from. Get started telling family heritage and ancestry stories with these 20 questions. Read More »

David Hamilton on Kindness in the Pandemic Age

Author David Hamilton discusses increased kindness during the pandemic and how it can serve as an opportunity for a shift in collective consciousness. Read More »

Fathers Know Best

Dads have a habit of imposing their own success goals on their kids, but letting go of this can lead to a greater emphasis on what children really need—love, kindness and strength. Read More »

VIDEO SERIES: Tips for These Times - with Renee S. Barasch of Digestive Health Solutions

Renee S. Barasch, "The Tummy Whisperer", of Digestive Health Solutions talks with Natural Awakenings Chicago publisher Peggy Malecki about how what we eat affects our digestion as well as overall health and wellness. Read More »