The beloved children’s television icon Fred Rogers – who is played by actor Tom Hanks in the upcoming film “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” – entered the world of children’s programming during an era of massive political and cultural upheaval.
Some say that so-called “conscious consumerism” is good for our planet. Others see it as just a way to assuage our overconsuming consciences.
“Dawnland” is a must-see documentary on PBS’s Independent Lens.
Any parent of a teenager knows, teens can be moody, distant, and defiant at times. But while this can sometimes be a source of stress and conflict for families, it’s also usually a completely normal part of being a teen.
After the Parkland shooting, the CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ed Stack, promised the kids to stop selling all assault rifles and high-capacity magazines.
One million women and girls around the world offered answers. Now their responses are influencing reproductive health care policy.
The Charlie Cart Project is an all-in-one, hands-on learning program using a kitchen on wheels to teach both children and adults how to make healthy food choices.
It is well known from the scientific evidence that close family relationships reduce the risks of depression during adolescence, a life stage when depression often begins, especially for girls.
Human beings have a deep connection to forests that goes beyond the critically important clean water, clean air, and protection from climate change that they provide us.
Public hearings were held at the State House in Boston this fall for two crucial bills affecting everyone’s access to holistic health services in the state.
Want a free tree for your yard or neighborhood? L.A.’s Green New Deal to plant 90,000 trees in the city over the next two years is a bonus for residents…
Experts weigh in on possible causes of those mid-morning, afternoon, or evening munchies.
While “blazingly fast” 5G might sound attractive to many who have grown up in the internet era, there are significant health and environmental concerns relating to 5G radiation that are not being properly addressed, which may have profound implications both in the short and long term.
In today’s stressful world, mindfulness – a type of popular spirituality that strives to focus on the present moment – promises to soothe away the anxiety and stress of modern life.
Each bundle of joy in the maternity ward at Magee-Womens Hospital was decked out in a hand-crocheted red sweaters in honor of Fred Rogers…
Consumerism is a major part of Western culture all year, but there is no day more iconic for shopping and spending than Black Friday. For socially conscious consumers hoping to reduce their impact, there is another option: MAKE SMTHNG Week which begins on November 29th, 2019.
While Thanksgiving gets the most attention, Friendsgiving is a wonderful way to connect with your chosen family too. Unfortunately, big feasts like this often result in a lot of food going to waste. Here are my top 10 tips for a more sustainable celebration…
Our emotional energy can be a source of power.
Few topics arouse as much interest and controversy as sex. This is hardly surprising. The biological continuance of the species hinges on it.
The city of Eureka, California, returned more than 200 acres of land to the Wiyot Tribe that both community and tribe members have worked to heal…
Visit any drugstore and you’ll find a dizzying array of choices for skin-care products. That’s no surprise, says UC San Francisco dermatology professor Peter Elias, MD…
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