We’ve made it to mid-January and many of us are still holding strong on our New Year’s Resolutions. We’ve vowed to work out more, eat healthier, spend more time with our families, shop less, save more. Our resolutions tend to … Continue reading →

We all make New Year’s resolutions, but how many of us truly ever stick with them? Big changes can be exciting, but rarely is it sustainable. So what’s to be done? Enter the Micro-Action! What is a micro-action? A micro-action … Continue reading →

Being a mom is hard. Your whole life is on hyper drive; you can’t get a break. There’s so much to do but not enough time to do it, and those racing thoughts never stop. It feels like it’s stealing … Continue reading →

The holiday season is finally upon us! Luckily, we’ve got you covered with all the books you could possibly want for the bookworm in your life. So whether you’re looking for stocking stuffers, or something to pass around after lighting … Continue reading →

August 5th, 2011: NASA launches Juno, a space probe, with the intent of understanding Jupiter. Fast forward five years to July 4th, 2016: Juno officially enters Jupiter’s orbit. What does this mean? Juno can officially explore Jupiter and aid NASA … Continue reading →

Guest post by Melanie Potock, co-author of Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater. When Do You Worry about a Picky Eater? I’ll answer that excellent question, posed by Dr. Klass in the October 10th issue of the New York Times. As … Continue reading →

In Citizen Scientist, Mary Ellen Hannibal champions everyday citizens, most without formal naturalist training, working to preserve wildlife in their communities. What can you do to help species in your own backyard (and beyond!)?  Here are few tips:   Get … Continue reading →

Sixty is the diary of author Ian Brown’s sixty-first year. An unflinchingly funny look at the thin line that separates the middle-aged from the elderly. The New York Times is hailing the book as having “loads to flat-out adore.” To celebrate the … Continue reading →

Heading off to school this fall? Educational consultant and expert Kristin M. White is here to help! Her book, It’s the Student, Not the College explains how both students and parents can cut the stress (and the debt!) of higher … Continue reading →

Ah, summertime. With kids on school break and the sun shining bright outside, it’s easy to let your brain take a vacation, too. Luckily, there are fun ways to keep your brain engaged all summer long (and it’s more than … Continue reading →