Before You Hit “Complete Order” Stuck inside for the past year, many of us have embraced retail therapy from our couches. Online shopping was already on the rise when the pandemic hit, and according to a Bloomberg report, “stuff” has made a significant comeback. People are purchasing physical items, not experiences—and they are buying it …
Media To Better Understand One Another One billion people (or the equivalent of 15 percent of the global population) experience a form of disability. For some, it’s more overt, and for others, it’s completely unseen as an invisible disability. Almost all of these experiences are underrepresented in mainstream media, and this kind of ableism hurts …
It’s Never Too Early In an increasingly digital world—and one currently in a pandemic—children are dealing with a multitude of feelings they may not know how to handle or even identify. These experiences can also exacerbate their feelings, causing anxiety or heightening stress and worry. In fact, mental health challenges for children are at an all-time …
Cute but a bit contrived, my sister was always the reader and I was the writer. For years, gifts from family members further pushed those narratives: books for her, blank journals for me. She found corners, even in crowds, to turn pages—often reading more than one book at a time. Meanwhile, I wrote short stories …
With everything happening in the world, many of us find ourselves more stressed than ever and in need of support — we’ll be the first to admit we often feel this way. That’s why we’re huge fans of online therapy and virtual counseling to get the help we need, especially when face-to-face sessions aren’t always …
Many of us follow a pretty typical education trajectory: elementary school, middle school, high school. Some of us go on to college or university, and others go even further, earning higher degrees and making careers in academia. No matter how far your formal education journey takes you, learning doesn’t have to stop there. We can …
There’s really no sugarcoating it: It’s hard to be a teen. You’re coming into your own body and feelings, experiencing a number of firsts, and dealing with puberty and hormonal changes. Not to mention the challenges of social media and broader teenage issues like bullying, self-esteem, and societal pressure…it’s tough for anyone to handle! The good news …
Meditation and mindfulness are ancient traditions rooted in Eastern spirituality. Today, people around the world are curious to learn more about these practices. Especially in Western societies, people crave peace and groundedness amidst fast-paced lives and busy schedules. Ready to get started on your own mindfulness journey? These books are perfect for beginners! We encourage …
With everything happening in the world, many of us find ourselves more stressed than ever and in need of support—we’ll be the first to admit we often feel this way. That’s why we’re huge fans of online therapy and virtual counseling to get the help we need, especially when face-to-face sessions aren’t always possible. Online …