Family

Dia de los Muertos
What Day of the Dead tells us about the Aztec philosophy of happiness

For the Aztecs, Day of the Dead rituals helped people find balance in their personal lives and social ties. Author: Lynn Sebastian Purcell, State University of New York Cortland Growing up in the United States, I remember on Halloween my mother used to say, “Honey, this is not just a [...]

Food for Life
5 ways eating in a pandemic is improving your relationship with food – and why you should stick with them

"People have come home to roost around food in these unprecedented times, discovering new habits and insights about what it means to truly nourish themselves." - Author, Stephanie Meyers, Boston University   It’s 5 p.m. on who can tell which day, and instead of rushing from work to kids’ activities, [...]

Mindful Presence
More families are discussing end-of-life planning as COVID-19 cases rise – here’s how to start the conversation

"With family together, either in person or by video, the holidays offer an opportunity for deep, personal discussions about the future." -  Lindy Grief Davidson, University of South Florida   In homes across the U.S., families increasingly know someone who has been sick or hospitalized with COVID-19. With the death [...]

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