Inspired Living

The Fatherhood Factor

How Raising Children Changes Men

Walking a child through life tends to make a man less self-centered and more patient, creative and flexible.

Dog Sports

People & Pets Play Well Together

Yoga, swimming, jumping hurdles—however we work out, dogs can be our best, most joyful exercise buddies.

Reframing Personal Priorities

Craig Hamilton Explores the Gender Gap in Spiritual Growth

Can a man be both a good breadwinner and a spiritual seeker? Some men feel that it’s an either/or choice and women prefer bucks to personal growth. But is it true?

Walk This Way

Step Up to Barefoot Benefits

When we kick off our shoes, our feet are soothed, stimulated and strengthened by their up-close and personal contact with the good earth.

Fabulous Father's Day

Do-It-Yourself Gifts for Under $10

With a little ingenuity, toddlers to teens can skip commercial products and commemorate Father's Day with memory-making ideas that go easy on their piggybank and the Earth.

School’s Out

Five Fun Ways to Keep Kids’ Minds Sharp This Summer

Help children avoid “summer slide” with these five enjoyable ways to keep their minds active.

The Beauty of Summer Boredom

Recapturing the Golden Days of Childhood

Both children and parents benefit from the gift of less structured time to revisit creativity and restore resiliency.

Beat the Heat

Five Water Workouts to Keep You Fit and Cool

In hot summer weather, when the scorching sun and out-of-control humidity threaten to take a toll on your fitness routine, one good solution is to hit the pool.

Kid's Gym

Play As Exercise

Summer is here and kids are running wild with boundless energy. Why not join them? Playing with your kids and their friends is a good way to bond with them as well as keep in shape.

Green-up Your Picnics

Make Simple Switches to Have an Environmentally-friendly Excursion

It’s the time of year to gather family and friends, pack a picnic basket and head for the beach, the park or that secret spot only you know about. You can feel good about eliminating the downside of outdoor picnics simply by implementing a few alternatives.

Turf Trouble

Florida Lawn Spray Spreads Disturbing Effects

Hot Stuff

New Technology Increases Solar Efficiency

Moon Fuel

Two New Sources of Sustainable Energy

Home Range

Restoring Native Prairies, Yard by Yard

Cowabunga Dude

All-Natural Boards Bring Sustainability to Surfing

Eco-House

Green Homes Can be a Bargain

Sports and Music: A Winning Combination

Crank Up the Tunes While Working Out

Resveratrol Can Aid Prostate Cancer Treatment

Cheers to Good News

Flavonoids Protect Men Against Parkinson’s

Cut Your Risk with these Foods

Don’t Worry, Be Healthy

The Old Adage May Help Protect Your Heart

Grilled Food Might Make Us Fat

Risks with Barbecued Meals

Sugary Drinks Linked to Heart Disease

The Sour Side of Sweet Beverages

Natural Awakenings Publishers Gather at Annual Conference

At Natural Awakenings’ annual conference in Naples, Florida, local publishers from throughout the nation applauded the franchise magazine’s community feats in helping natural health go mainstream, and mapped out exciting new ventures.

Good Fathering

Dad’s Involvement with Young Kids Aids Achievement

Oceans Ahoy

Communities Celebrate World Oceans Day June 8

Summer Kickoff

Get Outdoors Day Invites Family Fun

Mow, Mow, Mow Your Lawn…

Or Mow Less, Sustainably

Perfect Pools

Practical Options for Chlorine-Free Swimming