Lifestyle

Holiday Season and Mental Health: Embracing the Power of Saying "No" Introduction For two holiday seasons, many parents pared down celebrations. They trimmed guest lists—not as fun as trimming a tree—or clinked mugs of hot cider and cocoa with colleagues during the office's Zoom holiday happy hour. It remains to be seen exactly how the 2022…

Conscious Parenting for the Culture: Embodying Our Ancestors' Wildest Dreams In Kindred's recurring column Conscious Parenting for the Culture, Parenting Coach Yolanda Williams explores embodying our ancestors' wildest dreams by decolonizing our parenting and learning how to navigate the intersections of fear and freedom to raise the next…

Gentle-ish Parenting: Breaking Generational Cycles of Trauma Introduction When thinking back to how you were raised, you likely have a spectrum of memories ranging from fond to upsetting. Your parents shaped the formative years of your life as well as your early adulthood through their choice of parenting style, influencing everything from…

Debunking the Fitness Influencer Myth Who said becoming a fitness influencer requires a home gym, a chiseled physique, a tanning service on speed dial, and a wardrobe full of Lululemon attire? Well, it's time to debunk that myth. All you actually need is a pair of ten-year-old leggings, a £14.99 tripod from Amazon and a dedication to your health…