Why Living Consciously is so Important for Teens
What does it mean to live consciously? According to Zen Habits blogger Leo Babauta, it’s about “taking control of your life, about thinking about your decisions rather than making them without thought… If you’re drifting through life, or feel out of control, or don’t know how you got here, deciding to live consciously could be […]
Start Talking: It\’s Mental Health Month
People are often surprised when they learn of the high prevalence of mental health issues. Nearly 1 in 5 American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year. Fifty percent of lifetime mental health issues show their signs by age 14, making the teen years an important time to talk about […]
Re-centering with Nature
Time in nature is critical for kids’ mental and emotional health. In the book Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature Deficit Disorder, Richard Louv cites research connecting a lack of time in nature to attention disorders, obesity, a dampening of creativity, and depression. According to Louv, “Time in nature is not […]
