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Sandi Schwartz

Sandi Schwartz

Sandi Schwartz is a multi-award-winning environmental author and freelance journalist with 20+ years of experience effectively and creatively communicating to various audiences in the areas of sustainability, green living, home and garden, nature, and wellness. She is the author of Finding Ecohappiness: Fun Nature Activities to Help Your Kids Feel Happier and Calmer, about connecting with nature to feel happier and calmer, and realizing how important nature is to our well-being so we do what we can to protect it. Her book has won, among others, Gold awards from Forward Reviews, Independent Book Publishers Association Ben Franklin Award Program, Nautilus Book Award and the Nonfiction Authors Association, and is available in bookstores everywhere.

Author Archive

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What’s All the Buzz About? How Your Family Can Help Save The Bees

Sandi Schwartz Published: May 27, 2022 | No Comments Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Bees around the world are struggling for their survival as a result of threats […]

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10 Stress-Busting Reasons To Take Your Family On A National Park Road Trip

Connecting to nature at one of these awe-inspiring places on a family road trip is a great way to reduce stress and boost everyone’s mood. Here are 10 reasons to take […]

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Fun Ways Nature Helps Reduce Stress

Our kids are living with a lot of stress these days, including the uncertainty of schooling amid the pandemic, and navigating social media, along with the “normal” stressors of growing […]

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Nature Can Help Your Children Sleep Better

The bedtime battle is a real struggle for many families. Besides sticking to a consistent routine, there are some other tips and tricks that can be helpful. It is important […]

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Nutrition Hacks To Keep Your Kids Calm and Relaxed

Our children face a lot of stress, including homework, busy schedules, social pressures and just the normal challenges of growing up and finding their place in the world. One simple […]

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Childhood Nightmares Are Normal

It’s the middle of the night and you’re in a deep sleep. You hear a loud cry of “Mommy!” or feel a touch on your arm. At first you’re not […]

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Food and Drinks To Keep Your Kids Balanced and Calm

We are what we eat, and what we eat can either trigger or ease anxiety. With so many stressors that our children face on a daily basis—from homework to busy […]

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How To Be A Fitness Role Model To Your Kids

Our children look up to us for guidance on everything in life, even if we don’t realize it. One way that you can be a positive role model to your […]

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The Power of Awe: Why Our Children Need More Awe and How To Give It To Them

Maybe you just spotted a rainbow, watched a video about our expansive universe, or witnessed the birth of your child. The emotion you feel is hard to grasp—an overwhelming mix […]

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Positive Peer Pressure: How Friends Build Happiness

We often hear about the many negative aspects of peer pressure and worry that our children’s friends could push them down a path of troubling behavior like bullying or drug […]

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Knowing Your Personality Type Can Help You Be A Better Parent

I am a true believer in finding out our personality type so that we can go through life being more self-aware and appreciate why we approach the world in the […]

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Emotional Benefits Of Pet Dogs For Kids

Dogs have long been celebrated as  “man’s best friend.” Not only are they adorable, friendly, and fun to play with, they also provide incredible emotional benefits. Many people feel happier […]

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