Editor's Letter

Spring always brings about a feeling of hope, offering us a chance to recommit to what’s truly important for our families. In this issue, we focus on two major factors shaping childhood today and in the future. In our feature story, “What’s Climate Change Doing to Our Kids’ Health?” (p. 13), we explore the health risks facing the kids of today and future generations from a warming climate. In it, we discuss the eye-opening risks and offer up preventative measures and resources for families to protect your children.

Over the past three years, the pandemic has taken a toll on mental health universally, but especially for our kids. Addressing their emotional needs as we wade through the uncertainty is imperative for their wellbeing. That’s why we created our “Mental Wellness Family Checklist” (p. 27) to help you foster emotional openness and spark joy as a family.

If you’re looking to streamline mealtime, our “Quick and Simple Sheet Pan Meals” (p. 20) need to be on your menu. Healthy, delicious, and light on dish duty? Sign me up! As you spend more time venturing out in the warmer weather, let “3 Crafts to Inspire a Love of Nature” (p. 32) be your guide to an afternoon of fun!

From all of us at KIWI, we wish you joy in togetherness, peacefulness in nature, and health and wellness throughout this spring season.

Maureen Frost - Editorial Director - maureen@kiwimagonline.com