2023-08-03 20:12
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2023-06-28 16:13
I am excited to announce that my book, Finding Ecohappiness: Fun Nature Activities to Help Your Kids Feel Happier and Calmer, was named a winner in the 25th annual Foreword INDIES Book of th… Read More
2023-06-28 13:58
I am happy to announce that my book, Finding Ecohappiness: Fun Nature Activities to Help Your Kids Feel Happier and Calmer, is a National Indie Excellence® Awards (NIEA) Finalist. An est… Read More
2023-06-13 14:52
I am ecstatic to announce that my book, Finding Ecohappiness: Fun Nature Activities to Help Your Kids Feel Happier and Calmer, was honored with a GOLD award from the Independent Book Publish… Read More
2023-06-07 01:35
Earth Day is an annual worldwide event that reminds the need to protect and preserve the environment. It serves as a rallying cry for sustainability, encouraging individuals, communities, an… Read More
2023-05-26 21:49
Spending time in water has a tremendously soothing effect, helping us to feel more relaxed and refreshed. Some believe this is because it is reminiscent of when we were in our mother’s… Read More
2023-05-09 17:10
I am excited to announce that my book, Finding Ecohappiness: Fun Nature Activities to Help Your Kids Feel Happier and Calmer, was just honored with The Arlene Book Award: Books That Make a D… Read More
2023-04-30 14:10
I am thrilled to report that my book, Finding Ecohappiness: Fun Nature Activities to Help Your Kids Feel Happier and Calmer, was just honored with a GOLD Nautilus Book Award in the Pare… Read More
2023-04-29 14:24
I am excited to report that I received an award from Sierra Club’s Florida Chapter for my writing work, including my book, Finding Ecohappiness: Fun Nature Activities to Help Your Kids… Read More
2023-04-10 12:00
While living in or visiting a city can often leave us feeling far away from nature, there are many fun, relaxing ways to connect to nature in an urban area. It might take some effort to find… Read More
2023-04-01 12:00
Earth Day, which takes place every year on April 22, is a way to support environmental protection and enjoy the many incredible benefits that nature provides. Founded in 1970 when millions o… Read More
2023-03-16 21:07
This guest post was written by Charlie Fletcher, a freelance writer from the lovely “city of trees”- Boise, Idaho. Her love of writing pairs with her passion for social activism… Read More
2023-02-26 16:00
Before my journey into the world of happiness science, I thought happiness meant we must strive to feel pure elated joy as often as possible. The problem with this outlook is we will never b… Read More
2023-02-22 20:55
This guest post was written by Charlie Fletcher, a freelance writer from the lovely “city of trees”- Boise, Idaho. Her love of writing pairs with her passion for social activism… Read More
2023-02-13 20:50
Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States. However, there are different types of depression, which include seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This affects an… Read More
2023-02-06 21:58
Substance abuse among the youth continues to be a significant public health concern. It’s estimated that millions of teenagers have previously engaged or are currently engaging in illi… Read More
2023-02-01 16:23
Pets have a myriad of benefits for children and adults alike, with a 2022 study by the American Academy of Neurology finding that having a dog or cat (especially for five years or longer) is… Read More
2023-01-31 14:31
What is clearer than ever is society as a whole is spending less time outdoors connecting with nature and more time on screens. Whether it’s your smartphone, laptop, tablet or TV, it c… Read More
2023-01-30 22:41
The World Health Organization (WHO) explains that mental health refers to a state of mental well-being that involves how individuals cope with life’s stresses, realize their abilities… Read More
2023-01-10 23:38
Taking your family out into the great outdoors is one of the best activities you can do. Exploring nature gives kids an opportunity to discover new and exciting things, and learn more about… Read More
2022-12-07 20:46
This guest blog post was written by Hannah Moskowitz, Sustainability Director for RTS and Zero Waste. She is responsible for ensuring quality data; implementing new and refining existing pro… Read More
2022-11-30 00:27
Being outside can be a lot of fun and has a lot of benefits for kids, but it can also pose threats to children who are vulnerable and unprepared for it. The CDC notes that injuries to childr… Read More
2022-11-29 13:00
The mad rush to buy holiday gifts has begun. We have been getting bombarded with emails and commercials about Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Stop. Take a mindful deep breath. There is more t… Read More
2022-11-16 22:45
In case you haven’t noticed, I love lavender flowers. They appear on the homepage of this website, and I specifically chose the colors purple and green for the ecohappiness brand to re… Read More
2022-11-08 21:13
Dreams do come true.
I am ecstatic to report that my book, Finding Ecohappiness: Fun Nature Activities to Help Your Kids Feel Happier and Calmer, was just honored with a GOLD award by the No… Read More
2022-11-01 05:01
I recently had the pleasure of reviewing and blurbing Linda Akeson McGurk’s new book, The Open-Air Life. I also love her first book, There’s No Such Thing As Bad Weather, and ref… Read More
2022-10-21 19:37
Creativity is the ability to think in unusual, divergent ways. It involves using the right side of the brain from where imagination, intuition, visualization, emotions, and daydreaming origi… Read More
2022-10-03 20:30
Ecotherapists often use nature metaphors to connect with their clients. These figures of speech act as a symbol of something else in order to create a teachable comparison. Using nature meta… Read More
2022-09-10 19:57
Looking for an activity in which your kids can have fun while also connecting to nature and helping the environment? An excellent way for children to get involved in ongoing nature volunteer… Read More
2022-08-21 18:48
I have always enjoyed eating outside, whether it be a backyard barbeque or an outside table at a restaurant with a water view. But outside dining took on a whole new meaning during the pand… Read More
2022-08-01 05:00
We just got back from an incredible vacation in the Pennsylvania woods in which nature was the centerpiece of basically everything we did: birdwatching, hiking, learning about medicinal plan… Read More
2022-07-17 16:50
Spending time in and around nature is so beneficial to our family’s health and well-being. It calms us when we are feeling stressed and boosts our mood when we are feeling down. There… Read More
2022-07-06 03:10
When my husband and I moved from Washington, DC, to Florida several years ago, I turned to volunteering at a nature center to find something positive during a major transition in my life. I… Read More
2022-06-20 20:08
This guest post was written by Lindsey Scott of A Subtle Revelry. She is a stay-at-home mom of three beautiful kids who loves to cook, make crafts, and keep her little ones entertained. When… Read More
2022-05-26 15:01
Many of us are so used to lacing up our shoes before we head outdoors. But did you know you can actually feel better if you sometimes leave those shoes behind? Throughout history, humans hav… Read More
2022-05-15 17:57
This guest blog post was written by Sandy Richards of Sandy Richards Wellness. First and foremost, she is a mom of two girls. Raising her daughters to live a long, healthy life has been… Read More
2022-05-01 16:25
Kids are spending an exorbitant amount of time glued to their electronics these days. The latest survey by Common Sense Media found that American teenagers ages 13 to 18 spend an average of… Read More
2022-04-27 16:41
This guest post was written by Lisa Reichelt, M.ED, Parent Coach at Champion Your Parenting. She is an educator, wife, mother, and grandmother with over 40 years experience helping families… Read More
2022-04-24 00:40
This guest post was written by Michelle McCarthy of Fresh Flowers + Spilled Milk. She is an entrepreneur, digital marketer, and mom of two. Michelle started her blog in 2019 with her sister… Read More
2022-04-16 20:36
April is Citizen Science Month. Citizen science is the collection and analysis of data relating to the natural world by members of the general public, typically as part of a collaborative pr… Read More
2022-04-09 00:59
Earth Day–my favorite holiday, of course–is an annual event to show support for environmental protection and to highlight how nature can benefit our health and well-being. On thi… Read More
2022-04-04 19:37
Whether you are a brand-new parent with a newborn or have been around the parenting block a few times, there is always something new to learn with each age and stage. Parenthood can be quite… Read More
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