Sydni Ellis

2 days ago | sheknows.com | Sydni Ellis

What does it mean to be happy? Not just satisfied or content or joyful — but to be truly, blissfully happy? Sometimes, happiness feels as elusive as a magic lamp, especially when we’re in the midst of raising children (and navigating the current political climate). It may just take a change in mindset to discover what happiness really means, which is something that Yale University psychology professor Dr. Laurie Santos knows all about.

4 days ago | a-z-animals.com | Sydni Ellis

Is there anything more relaxing than meeting a friend for coffee or tea at your local café? It’s one of those simple joys in life that is good for the soul. So, imagine how much better it would be if your friend were a four-legged animal instead! It would be a dream — one that you can actually make come true at one of several animal-focused cafés around the world.

5 days ago | sheknows.com | Sydni Ellis

Prom, end-of-year exams, college tours, graduation parties — the list of things your teens have going on at this time of year is exhausting. We already know moms are struggling with “Maycember,” the time of year that rivals December with how busy it is, but teens are also struggling at the end of the school year. And they may be turning to quiet quitting at school to cope with the pressures.

5 days ago | a-z-animals.com | Sydni Ellis

Coral reefs are known for their vibrant, rainbow-hued colors. They are vital to 25% of ocean life, even though they only make up less than 1% of the planet’s surface. They provide food and shelter for aquatic creatures, protect beaches from erosion, and play an important role in the marine ecosystem. But in recent years, coral reefs have been experiencing bleaching. In fact, they are currently suffering the worst bleaching event on record. This video, shared by NPR, shows a glimpse of the damage.

6 days ago | sheknows.com | Sydni Ellis

Mother’s Day is this Sunday (!!), a time to remember just how amazing moms are. (Let’s be real, we could never forget that!) With all the things moms have to juggle — and it’s a lot — sometimes things fall through the cracks. And even though nobody is perfect, we all remember a time when we forgot something that totally ruined our whole day. As a mom of three boys 7 and under, mine always seems to happen when I accidentally miss snack time — and the whole family gets hangry.