Taking care of our planet is the most important legacy we can pass on to the next generation. The environmental crisis affects every man, woman and child, along with native forests, wild animals and natural resources. How do we ensure that our kids grow up as responsible stewards of the Earth? Curiosity Raising awareness is [...]
If there’s one muscle that all of us must train, it is ‘resilience’ - the ability to endure adversity and survive complex life events. From health scares to natural disasters, we can develop resilience at any age. Every moment we experience stress, we strengthen our muscles to withstand the pressure. In what ways can we [...]
Every year, more than 200 million people purchase gifts worldwide during the holiday season. As consumers, we are compelled to participate in this annual activity, but nowadays, people are becoming more conscious of where our hard-earned dollars are spent. The art of gift-giving refers to the pleasant feeling one has when receiving gifts. It is [...]
As children, we learned a lot from our parents, who also learned from their parents. This creates a cycle of beliefs that may or may not be helpful as time passes. While the world changes around us, we must revisit the lessons we learned and consider if they still apply. Why do we value life [...]
Studies have shown that pet ownership and other human-animal interaction significantly impact healthy aging. There are many strategies to help older adults improve their psychological and physical health, and one of them is to enable pet ownership for those who want it. However, having pets at an older age can also be risky and challenging. [...]
A child’s love for animals should be nurtured healthily and compassionately. When owning a pet, earning the animal’s trust is the first step to building a relationship. But if it is always easy, why aren’t more people adopting and taking care of pets? Kids would encounter animals differently. Children should know how to deal with [...]
The ocean supports the lives and livelihoods of 3 billion people worldwide, making up 97% of the Earth's water and 71% of the planet's surface. Ensuring its health and maintaining marine biodiversity is just as important as efforts to protect our land resources. Without one or the other, our environment will suffer, and many of [...]
There are multiple benefits to learning a musical instrument. Playing an instrument has proven helpful in achieving positive outcomes among children, musicians, and hobbyists, whether physical, cognitive, or social. A study by the American Psychological Association suggests that musical activity throughout life makes the mind sharper. According to the research, adults who learned how to [...]
Since the popularity of video game consoles, experts and researchers have studied their impact on young people’s mental health. In 2020, the World Health Organization recognized gaming disorder as addictive behavior that people should be alert of. In reality, it only affects a small proportion of people who engage in digital- or video-gaming activities. Are [...]
Community participation is key to living a healthy and holistic public life. Activities can be both formal and informal, such as volunteering, community gardening, voting in the polls, or participating in interest groups. What’s common among these community activities is that they are all done to benefit society and its group members. To build a [...]