Reader Spotlight: Meet Shelley McKernan, Naples resident

Investment in the future starts at a community level, encouraging the next generation. My mermaid lessons include spreading kindness, picking up trash, exercising and show kids that eating fruits and veggies is good for them. I want to “kelp” them to succeed. Read More »

Mindful Kudos: Best Ways to Praise Kids and Boost Self-Confidence

Praise can build character, motivation and resilience in kids if delivered in the correct way. Here is some research-based advice for parents when it comes to skillfully praising children. Read More »

Planet-Friendly Picnicking: Strategies for a Plastic-Free Outing

It’s time to level up our picnicking game by going plastic-free. With a little planning, simple swap-outs are easy and less costly in the long run. Read More »

Raising a Well-Rounded Child: Practical Ways to Build Lasting Life Skills

For kids to develop the solid foundation they need, parents should practice a full-spectrum approach that rounds out their experiences and skills, while instilling confidence and resilience. Read More »

Change Your Words Change Your Life

When we change the way we speak about our life, we reclaim the power to change its trajectory. Read More »

Sustainable Shellfish: Superfood of the Sea

Shellfish is delicious, fast-growing, nutritionally dense, sustainably produced, locally available from coast to coast and comes in nature’s own sturdy packaging. Read More »

The Greening of Packaging: Cleaning and Personal Care Products Go Eco

Consumers are demanding that home cleaning and personal care products come in environmentally friendly packaging that reduces waste and plastic use. Read More »

Take a Silent Hike: Tips for Walking Mindfully in Nature

Silent hikes offer an opportunity to be immersed in nature and quiet the internal chatter that too often consumes our daily routine. Read More »

Mark Mincolla on the Healing Power of Our Superconsciousness

In The Way of Miracles: Accessing Your Superconsciousness, nutritional therapist and quantum energy healer Mark Mincolla, Ph.D. explores our natural ability to heal and create miracles. Read More »

Soothing Scents: Top Eight Essential Oils for Anxiety Relief

Breathing in essential oils has been shown to improve mood and mental wellness. In particular, eight unique essential oils for anxiety have been explored in scientific literature. Read More »