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The Brain-Body Connection

Exploring The Relationship Between Mental And Physical Health From The Perspective Of Three Thaden Educators Article by Andi Darling | Photography by Teagan Kenny Three different Thaden faculty members were asked the same question regarding mental and physical health. The first is Coach Scott Passmore, who serves as the Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Wellness. The second, Dr. Alana Janoff, who is a member of the English faculty. Lastly, Dr. Suzanna Schmidt, Thaden School’s high...

Health + Wellness

Bentonville's Hub Of Health

The Crystal Bridges Campus Unites Art, Architecture, Nature, Education, and Wellness to Create Transformative Experiences That Enhance Health and Well-being Article by Michelle Bazis | Photography by Timothy Hursley and Krescent Studios Located in the heart of Bentonville, our Crystal Bridges Campus features three landmark institutions nestled within 134 acres of Ozark forest: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Heartland Whole Health Institute, and Alice L. Walton School of Medicine.  ...

Health + Wellness

A Well Balanced Lifestyle

Rebecca Harper's Body Balance Studio Trains Wellness Mindset Article by Michelle Bazis | Photography by Megan Coupaud Exercise is often the most neglected tool in our wellness arsenal. Not only is fitness uncomfortable as we begin and progress, but precious time can be hard to come by between work, extracurricular commitments, and social engagements. The excuses for neglecting our fitness are endless, so we turn to miserable diets to supplement our lack of physical activity.  But what if we...

Health + Wellness

It’s Not Flu Season, It’s Sugar Season

Every winter, as soon as the holidays begin, we brace ourselves for what we casually call “flu season.” Offices empty out, families pass around coughs at gatherings, and pharmacies stay busy. But what if a big part of what we label as flu season is actually something else entirely? What if it’s really sugar season?From Halloween through New Year’s, sugar becomes the unofficial food group of celebration. Candy bowls on every counter, cookies at every gathering, festive lattes every morning...

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Pets as holiday gifts? 

Thinking of giving a pet to a loved one as a holiday gift? Best Friends Animal Society is all for it, but we want to help you make the right choices along the way to ensure a successful match. Here’s what you should think about in advance.  First, does your giftee actually want a pet?  If you’re not sure whether the gift of a pet will be appreciated, talk with your intended giftee in advance about it. Take them through some of the questions and scenarios below to be sure it’s...

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Mission: Service Dog

How One Woman Uses Dog Training To Offer Life-Changing Support For Families Like Hers Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis Tell us about your background and why you got into training service dogs.   “I’ve been pet training for 20 years and service dog training for 17 years. Pet training was something I started in college, but I learned to train my own service dog around 2004 when I started experiencing seizures. In 2008, when my daughter, Cassidy, was diagnosed in utero with spina...

Life + Culture

Tradition: The Nutcracker

How This Iconic Ballet Stokes Gratitude For The Arts Article by Andi Darling | Photography by Teagan Kenny “You're watching the dancers grow in so many ways,” says Jennifer Davis, school principal at the NWA Conservatory of Classical Ballet. “You're watching them grow as human beings. They're coming up and maturing. They’re learning life skills that are going to serve them no matter what they do in life. The Nutcracker is a way we can invest in bettering the kids we work with and providing a...

Health + Wellness

Living With T1D

Type One Diabetes "Looks Like Me" Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis Type 1 Diabetes [T1D] is a dynamic and often misunderstood condition. While many are familiar with Type 2 Diabetes – typically associated with lifestyle choices – T1D is an autoimmune disease, commonly linked to genetic markers and environmental triggers. Individuals living with T1D are unable to produce insulin on their own and rely on injections or a pump to manage blood sugar. For some, including the ambassadors in...

Travel

Elegant Expeditions For Your Winter Escape

Amber Crabtree Curates Diverse Holiday Season Experiences Around The World Article by Amber Crabtree | Photography by Michelle Bazis & Provided Lapland, Finland | Families with Children "Lapland is where the storybook version of Christmas comes to life. Imagine reindeer rides through pine forests, glass igloos under the northern lights, and cozy cabins where hot cocoa is a nightly ritual. From Santa's Village to dog sledding, it's luxury blended with wonder." Stay: Santa's Igloos Arctic...

Education

Future Journalists

Bentonville City Lifestyle's First Cohort of Thaden School Interns Article by Andi Darling | Photography by Teagan Kenny With a focus on a balanced yet academically rigorous education where curiosity is encouraged, mistakes are welcomed, and support is offered, Bentonville’s Thaden School strives to prepare students to be college-ready and lead lives rooted in community engagement, strong purpose, and integrity. Beginning with this issue, Bentonville City Lifestyle Magazine is partnering with...