Trees are nature’s air purifiers—they provide us with oxygen and absorb CO2, which makes them a key component of the global fight against climate change. However, they also have an influence over our individual health, both mentally and physically. A new study published in … [Read more...] about Spending time with trees boosts children’s cognitive development
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3 Evidence-based reasons forgiveness is good for your health
Humans are social creatures, and as such, our relationships are crucial to our health and wellbeing. However, our relationships are always in flux. Let’s face it: none of us are perfect, which means that people disagree, make mistakes, and miscommunicate, which cultivates tension … [Read more...] about 3 Evidence-based reasons forgiveness is good for your health
The value of silence in a noisy world
“Silence is golden,” they say, but it seems as though we have forgotten the value of silence. The modern world is a noisy place—so much so that people get accustomed to sounds and hardly register them anymore, particularly in an urban setting. Most people will be woken up with … [Read more...] about The value of silence in a noisy world
Play is powerful: How to make the most children’s free play time
Back in November, we shared how children are using play to understand and process the pandemic. Enacting events through play is how children come to terms with change, which means that parents and caregivers can use this to their advantage in helping children process new … [Read more...] about Play is powerful: How to make the most children’s free play time
Get the most out of your reading time with these three tips
Reading is highly beneficial for our brains and gives our cognitive development a major boost, but as technology spins the world faster and faster, we are spending less absorbed in books and more time scrolling. In our rush to read online content, we forget that it’s not … [Read more...] about Get the most out of your reading time with these three tips