In the Northern Hemisphere, we have entered the dark half of the year, a season that invites and invokes introspection, recalibration, a slower pace and an increased focus on self-care. As we turn our attention inward, we are asked to answer to our moon sign. In astrology, the moon reveals our style of need and … Read more
There’s nothing like a mother’s love —widely considered primal, unconditional, selfless, even automatic. But what’s less understood and often underappreciated are the changes, sacrifices, demands, and commitment expected of new moms. After the excitement of the baby shower and a newborn’s arrival fades, ongoing support, empathy, and self-love are crucial throughout this transition into the … Read more
Picture this: Mom swaddling a crying newborn while Dad frantically takes notes from the home nurse you panic-hired, who lectures you on the proper protocol for applying ointment to newborns. Already breaking out in a cold sweat? It doesn’t have to be that way. While boutique postnatal centers are commonplace in many Asian countries, they … Read more
Forget once-a-month bubble baths—instead, new research shines a light on smaller daily acts of self-care. A survey of 2,000 nationally representative Americans found more than half (52%) agree that “self-care days” are only temporary fixes compared to practicing smaller daily habits. When it comes to what self-care is, 64% of U.S. adults think of it … Read more
Bangkok is not — no matter what they said in “Chess” — a one-night kind of town. And those looking to make the city their oyster check into the Peninsula, an extravagant, resort-sized property in the middle of the action in the Thon Buri District, on the banks of the Chao Phraya river. Known for … Read more
As experts and introverts continue to tout the benefits of self-care, “bed rotting” has become one of the most popular forms of recouping. With nearly 305 million views on TikTok, “rotting” away in bed seems to be one of Generation Z’s preferred methods for self-care. While it may sound extreme — and gross — “bed … Read more
Half of parents believe that toys are some of the best teachers their kids will have (52%), according to new research. A survey looked at how 2,000 parents value their child’s toys’ ability to educate them and found that on average, people think that it’s important to start educating kids about issues in the world … Read more