Golden crisp on the outside with a chewy texture inside, just-fried donuts bear little resemblance to the bland varieties you’re likely to find at the grocers: Simply put, the homemade version is better.
 
Much better.
 
Donuts seem to have an unwarranted mystique of being difficult to make at home – perhaps because the dough can be a bit finicky. Or it may be because the final step involves a lengthy dip in a vat of bubbling oil.

It’s easy to think about wellness as something that happens outside the home, i.e., at the gym, on your plate, or during a yoga class. But the spaces we spend the most time in matter just as much. When your home environment supports you in small, simple ways, taking care of yourself can start to feel less forced. You don’t need a massive overhaul to make your space work for you. Even a few thoughtful changes can make your home feel more aligned with how you want to live.

Rates of anxiety among children and adolescents are on the rise. One out of every five children aged 12-17 report feelings of anxiety over the past two weeks. Jennifer Licate wrote the book My Anxiety is Messing Things Up to help children learn how anxiety presents and strategies they can use to feel better during anxious times through an engaging and relatable story.

One of our favorite authors is back with a new must-read book, The Artist Academic. Here’s a summary of the book, which opens with a quote from the text.

While the future was uncertain, it was hopeful. The road ahead was foggy and I didn’t know exactly where it would lead, but I knew I wanted to stay on it. Somewhere in the distance, I could envision a career that didn’t just look good, but one that felt good. Regardless, I was enjoying the journey again.

Have you noticed how much more we talk about health now compared to five years ago? Not just doctor visits or vitamins, but how air quality affects asthma. Why clean water isn’t a guarantee. Or how one sick person can shut down a school. Suddenly, public health isn’t just a field—it’s dinner conversation.

Why Public Health Education Matters More Than Ever

When our family first thought about moving overseas, one thing we didn’t worry too much about was what type of school (and school curriculum) was the right fit for our kids. We were operating under the proviso that the only way my hubby would accept a role at an international school was that the kids would also go to the same school!