Take a Silent Hike: Tips for Walking Mindfully in Nature

Silent hikes offer an opportunity to be immersed in nature and quiet the internal chatter that too often consumes our daily routine. Read More »

Mindful Kudos: Best Ways to Praise Kids and Boost Self-Confidence

Praise can build character, motivation and resilience in kids if delivered in the correct way. Here is some research-based advice for parents when it comes to skillfully praising children. Read More »

Planet-Friendly Picnicking: Strategies for a Plastic-Free Outing

It’s time to level up our picnicking game by going plastic-free. With a little planning, simple swap-outs are easy and less costly in the long run. Read More »

Celebrate Clean Air Day with Action.

Clean Air Action Day on August 3 invites everyone to do at least one thing to help improve North Texas air quality. Here are some actions that will make a difference. On Clean Air Action Day Read More »

North Texas State Fair

The 94th North Texas Fair and Rodeo will take place from August 19 through 27 at the North Texas Fairgrounds, in Denton, with some of the hottest names in country music and nightly rodeos. Read More »

Food Production Conference in San Marcos

The fourth annual Southern Family Farmers & Food Systems Conference, held from August 7 through 9 on the campus of Texas State University in San Marcos, is presented by Farm & Ranch Read More »

Get Beautiful the Natural Way

The DFW Eco-Friendly Natural Hair, Skin, & Spa Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., August 6, at the Cascades Conference Center, focuses on the benefits of using Earth-friendly, natural products Read More »

The Great Reset

School is so ubiquitous in our world that we all tend to set our clocks by it. That is, in the fall (or should I say the near-fall, when the school year starts), we tend to reset our life routines Read More »

Follow a Mediterranean Diet to Tackle Depression

Eating a Mediterranean diet can help to significantly lower levels of depression and improve quality of life. Read More »

Avoid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs to Lower Long-Term Pain Risk

Taking anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief can actually lead to chronic long-term pain, say researchers. Read More »

Eat Green and Orange Produce to Lower Dementia Risk

Researchers have found that green veggies and orange fruits can help stave off dementia. Read More »

Optimize Gut Health in Kids with ADHD or Autism Symptoms

The key role that the microbiome plays in children’s health has been documented in a study that links gut health to symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism. Read More »