Living near bodies of water such as a lake or a pond certainly has a lot of benefits. For one, spending time outdoors is a lot more fun what with all the swimming and water sports that you can do on the regular. Moreover, it is scientifically proven that water can have a calming effect
Summer can be a particularly stressful time for children with disabilities. For one, they will be out of school, which means there won’t be a lot to keep them occupied. For another, the heat can be unbearable, which can cause more frustration that they might not verbalize. Thankfully, there are plenty of tips and activities
The key to achieving success with homeschooling is creating a great learning environment for your child. Similar to traditional schooling, children thrive when they are in an environment that is conducive to learning, productivity, and positive play. Unfortunately, not every house is made out to be a great place for homeschooling. Whether your child is
The amount of trash we make every day continues to pile up. At the rate we are going, pollution will worsen by 2040 if we don’t take drastic action immediately. Ocean creatures are suffering from plastic pollution. Landfills are overflowing with garbage. Nowadays, even Oscar The Grouch will not approve of this much trash. In
Sustainable living is not a fad. It’s a lifestyle change that everyone needs. One of the main goals of sustainable living is to help the environment. And it’s clear to see that the environment is in dire need of help. A study conducted by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) warns that if we don’t make
In today’s fast-paced world, it can be challenging to find spare time to connect with your loved ones, but you should still make an effort to do so, especially if you have kids. Studies have revealed that family time can boost a child’s self-esteem, improve social development, and build strong bonds. Plus, it provides everyone
Over the years, our lives have tended to drift indoors. We’re often surrounded by steel and concrete. Our eyes are more accustomed to the glare of screens than the pleasant views of natural scenery. The health benefits of nature on human lives have been extensively studied. But not everyone gets to recharge through frequent wilderness
The clothes you wear are more than just a product. To one extent, they represent who you are as a person. Your favorite shirt, your most comfortable jacket, the pants that give you confidence; all of these are expressions of yourself. But clothing is also a representation of society. The cut of the clothes and
The warehousing industry has a sizeable impact on our environment. The constant movement of both goods and people in warehouses make them significant contributors of carbon and waste. However, just like other industries, warehouse owners of today are continuously looking for more eco-friendly ways to run their business, both in the hopes of reducing waste and their
We’ve heard it a thousand times. It’s elementary: Plant trees to save the environment. However, it’s far more complicated than that, and it’s easy to get it all wrong, too. Several factors need to be considered when planting an entire forest. Let’s talk about monocultures A tree planting activity can become contradictory to its initial
