Postnatal retreats are trending for self-care and baby bonding

Postnatal retreats are trending for self-care and baby bonding

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

Are ‘self-care days’ a cure-all or just a temporary fix?

Are ‘self-care days’ a cure-all or just a temporary fix?

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

Can Bangkok beat out Bali as a self-care capital? This hotel thinks so

Can Bangkok beat out Bali as a self-care capital? This hotel thinks so

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

Why ‘bed rotting’ is the newest hot self-care trend for lazy Gen Zers

Why ‘bed rotting’ is the newest hot self-care trend for lazy Gen Zers

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

Parents agree play is a form of self-care for kids: poll

Parents agree play is a form of self-care for kids: poll

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