Health + Wellness

Winter Farro Salad

A Hearty Winter Farro Salad with Brussels Sprouts, Squash and Hot Honey Dressing Article by Alyssa Lavy, MS, RD, CDN | Photography by Alyssa Lavy, MS, RD, CDN This winter farro salad is the perfect mix of hearty and nourishing for this chilly weather. If you’re not familiar with farro, it has a chewy texture and packs in protein and fiber in every delicious bite. The pistachios, feta cheese and cranberries add saltiness and sweetness while the hot honey dressing packs a sweet and refreshing...

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Habits-The Key to Resolutions

Start Your New Goals With These Habit Hacks! Article and Photography by Nicole Glor This might be the most important article you read all year. When I became an IIN health coach, one statement stuck with me. "People know what their obstacle or bad habit is, they just might not be ready to work with willpower to change."  If you dig down and secretly say to yourself, "what is it?" You will know.  You can fix what happened during the holidays and reach your resolution goal this time by...

Life + Culture

Jake Simon, 17

Junior at Darien High School Article by Sarah Bamford What inspires you to get involved with your local community?  I’m inspired when I can see how my actions have a positive impact on others. While dive coaching and volunteering in my community, I see how the decisions I make and the things I say can improve other people’s experiences. My time spent on the pool deck coaching and time volunteering with local non-profits is how I give back to my community and I hope to inspire others.  ...

Health + Wellness

No More Mom Guilt

Abby Dixon’s Guide to Prioritizing Self-Care Article and Photography by Every mom knows the feeling: that little voice whispering, “Shouldn’t you be doing something for the kids instead?” Whether it’s taking a moment to breathe, meeting a friend for coffee, or simply catching up on sleep, self-care can sometimes feel like an indulgence instead of a necessity. Abby Dixon, licensed therapist and founder of Joywell, is challenging that belief, helping mothers embrace self-care as a guilt-free...