Work Hard, Play Hard?

Work Hard, Play Hard?

Dec 5 • Written By Julia Simmons Work Hard, Play Hard? The popular notion of “work hard, play hard” implies that pushing ourselves to the limits during work hours means that we should lean in just as “hard” to activities during our leisure time. While it may seem...
Harnessing the Power of Gratitude

Harnessing the Power of Gratitude

Nov 22 • Written By Julia Simmons Harnessing the Power of Gratitude As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s an opportune time to pause and reflect on the significance of “being thankful.” Gratitude is more than just saying “thank you.” It’s a mindset, an...
Welcome, Mindfulness!

Welcome, Mindfulness!

Jul 5 • Written By Julia Simmons Welcome, Mindfulness! We hear mindfulness a lot in this day and age but our main question is…What really is mindfulness? And how can we incorporate it into our busy schedules and lives? Mindfulness is the practice of being fully...
5 Ways to Be Ready for School

5 Ways to Be Ready for School

Aug 29 • Written By Julia Simmons 5 Ways to Be Ready for School 1. Restart Routines. Kids thrive off of structure and routines which often change during the summertime. Start off the year right by jumping right back into school time routines. Set the alarm clock,...
Keep Your Child Safe on Social Media

Keep Your Child Safe on Social Media

Aug 3 • Written By Julia Simmons Keep Your Child Safe on Social Media Today, most teens and tweens use some form of social media and have an account on a social media platform. While it used to be just Facebook and Instagram, today there is Snapchat, Twitter and the...