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Why Riding Your Bicycle Is So Good for You
As beautiful as autumn in California is, for me the season is also bittersweet. The red and gold leaves and brisk air whisper to me gently, reminding me that for the next five months, I will be car commuting rather than bike riding to work. I have to drive from now until the sun remains high enough in the sky again to light my path home.
3 Strategies for Supporting Kids’ Mental Health Year-Round
As a child therapist working with anxious and depressed kids, I know that back-to-school time brings up a lot for parents, kids, and families. New schools. Socializing and fitting into peer groups. Academic pressure. Physical appearance. Teasing and bullying.
Got Heat? Cold? Wildfires? Droughts? Hurricanes?
Despite the cascading and escalating threats of climate change, many people still avoid talking about it, or struggle to pay attention long enough to act.
Go Out and Do Something Difficult and Challenging
Technology makes some things easier, but it can also undermine our growth. If you want to stay sharp, retain your knowledge, and hone your creativity, challenge yourself.
Suffering from Eco-Paralysis? Here’s What You Can Do
Intellectualizing or avoiding the climate crisis does us no favors. Grappling with our feelings about ecological destruction is the gateway to collective action.
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