We love a chance to talk about mental health, and this is mental health awareness month! Mental Health America created a calendar with one simple thing you can do each day of the month to improve your mental health. Some of the challenges include: May 4th: Do something with friends and family – have a […]
On April 27th, we had the pleasure of hosting another Family Meal event at Teacher’s College at Columbia! Thank you to Teacher’s College for hosting us, and to all of our wonderful families and students who came out. We had a wonderful time cooking new, healthy recipes and learning about healthy eating! In case you […]
You are invited to our second BeWell family cooking event of the year on April 27th! We had our first family cooking event in December 2018 and had so much fun cooking healthy lasagna, making smoothies, and eating healthy desserts. We can’t wait to have our second family cooking event on April 27th. In case […]
It’s finally March, which means we’ve almost made it through the winter! With the changing month comes warmer weather, which means it’s time to get outside and get active again! Click here to see all the different fitness events being offered in March through NYC Parks. There are so many activities to choose from, including: […]
Eating healthy foods is an important part of living an overall healthy life. Choosing healthy foods is easier when we know how to find and prepare more healthful options. Here are some BeWell tips for choosing to eat healthy this month: Click here to access the BeWell healthy snacks map, where we highlight healthy options […]
Many times teens will have to deal with situations and people that do not agree with their beliefs, values, and morals. It is important that in these situations, they are able to speak up for ourselves. Doing so is called being assertive. By being assertive, they are letting those around them know exactly how they […]
Confidence can be an issue at any age, but as a teenage girl it can be especially difficult to fight back against inner negativity. Surveys have shown that between the ages of 8 and 14, confidence in young girls falls by 30 percent. This article shows parents how they can encourage young girls to be […]
All sorts of things can affect whether or not you eat fruits and vegetables-these include the taste, recipes you use, prize of the produce, or seasonal availability. Canned or frozen produce is usually cheaper, because the price of fresh produce can depend on factors like the time of year and where you live in relation […]
On December 8th, 2018, BeWell hosted our first BeWell Bites event! We came together with BridgeUP scholars, families, and friends, and spent time preparing and trying new foods. We enjoyed the opportunity to meet everyone who came, and we’re looking forward to more events like this in the future! Here are some of the recipes […]
If your teen is thinking about college or applying right now, that means big and exciting changes may be happening soon! The transition to college and adulthood can be challenging. Check out this article to see what kinds of things you can do to help make that transition smooth and easy. Here are some of […]
