Four Ways Making Art Can Help New Moms

Maternal well-being is an important public health issue. A 2022 report by the World Health Organization explains that one in five women experience Mental health challenges during pregnancy and one year after the birth of a baby. There are many government policies, workplace benefits, and other supports that could help mothers during this transition—but a […]

The Changes I’m Making to Stop Wasting My Limited Time

“Contentment has more to do with a heart of joy as life unfolds than it ever will with a life filled with stuff.” ~Kate Summers Recently, an older friend who was no longer able to attend to life without assistance was placed in a senior care facility. From my observance, she seemed content, and her […]

What If SEL Were About Making the World a Better Place?

“M. K. Gandhi was harmful to the world,” one student wrote on his Instagram story, sharing a provocative video on Gandhi’s birth anniversary. When I asked why he posted such a video, the 15 year old replied, “It was to upset one of my classmates who admires Gandhi.” This classmate had ridiculed him for his […]

A Simple Formula for Making Career Decisions

Source: Camrocker/Depositphotos No matter how much you want to make a change in your career or life, if the change requires taking risks, your brain will likely concoct rationalizations to avoid possible pain, even if the choice clearly offers personal satisfaction and meaningful success. The awkwardness of trying something new or showing up in a […]