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  "Americans spend almost 11 hours a day consuming media," according to a report by CNN in 2016. In addition to how this modern lifestyle is affecting our brains,...

Candles have been a part of our rituals and celebrations for more than 5,000 years. Burning incense and "smudging"—ceremonial practices of burning sacred herbs and...

by editorial team   Busy parents like us don’t have much time to spare, let alone sleep to spare.  When you crawl into bed you want to sink into the...

Technology has changed our lives, including family time. While there are invaluable benefits—like the precious moments we can now record as photos and...

Written by the Editorial Team Too much screen time can have negative effects on kids’ eyes, and yet, a report from CNN shows that 25% of children use digital devices...

by editorial team   During the first three months of life, babies' bodies and brains are developing and growing like crazy. They look so frail with their little hands...

Written by the editorial team, and edited by Sophia Ruan Gushée   Have you ever slept through the night, yet felt like you didn’t get much sleep? That...

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Building and renovating our homes are opportune moments to create a healthy indoor environment since...

by editorial team   What do you consider “good enough” for your kids? Do you constantly make things better for them? Continuously try to give them more? ...

Eager to incorporate nature into my home, I share the five things that have transformed my home into a more serene environment. Home finally feels relaxing. Check out...

Deep cleaning doesn't have to involve toxic chemicals or conventional cleaning products. For eight years, I've had great success with a tried-and-true approach. If you're...

  Mothers are experiencing unprecedented opportunities. Educational, professional, personal, spiritual and parental opportunities have become more available than ever....

What are smart meters? Historically, meters have been used by utility companies to measure the usage of electricity, natural gas, or water. They were then read by a person...

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Household products—like cleaners, paints, and fragrances—contribute to half of our urban...

  Yesterday, I spent the day at Brown University to participate in its program for National Public Health Week. Every time I go back to campus (+3 hours each train...

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Allergies affect more than 50 million Americans, and are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the US,...

by editorial team   Everything that a child or teen posts online leaves a trail. This digital footprint can impact their reputation—and personal and...

by editorial team   Once upon a time, pornography used to live in a dark corner of a video store, hidden behind a curtain and inaccessible to children. However,...

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée   All parents have used digital screens as babysitters.  We give our children cell phones to play games,...

by Angela Cummings, reviewed by Sophia Ruan Gushée   Back in the early 2000’s, the criteria I used when shopping for a home was this: it had to be...

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Surprisingly, lead is still found in many consumer products today. While lead was banned from house paint in...

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Home remodeling can be trickier than building a new home, in the sense that you, the homeowner, are likely still...

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Let's consider the dyes used in textiles, which are part of our furniture, drapes, carpets, area rugs, bedding,...

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Do you feel tired or under the weather when you’re at home, and feel better when you leave the house? New...

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   In today’s fast-paced world, stress is increasing. Along with the amount of time we spend...

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Floral and fruity scents make our homes smell good, but if you knew what they were made of, you might...

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Did you know that a doctor’s note is needed in order to buy a mattress without flame retardants? It’s...

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   It’s sooo tempting to mix household cleaning products to create the most powerful...

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   When I first learned about chemicals found in everyday products, I looked to make simple, gradual changes.   ...

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   “Eco-friendly” is a term used to describe things that are good for nature, to preserve this...