In the face of economic crises, climate anxieties, and global wars, people are seeking solace through connection. They want to be sure someone will hold their hand in the face of hardship. As a result, they have higher expectations of care and understanding from interactions with brands, social systems, and p...

Choosing between getting your kid to school or your parent to medical appointments is a regular issue for the Sandwich Generation. Canvas8 spoke to Claire Gillman, author ofWe Are The Sandwich Generation: Keeping Everyone Happyto understand the unique pressures faced by this group.

Having trouble sleeping? Worked up and worried about something? Need to calm down after a stressful situation? There’s an app for that. With varied offerings, and content voiced by Matthew McConaughey and Stephen Fry, Calm is helping its users to chill out and sleep better.

Keeping plants alive through lockdown is no small feat – so Lego is removing the need to water entirely. The Lego Botanical series is geared at adults looking to play their way to mindful relaxation, which is something many have been looking to do in light of the events of 2020.

Seeking refuge from the troubles of the outside world, many people are turning to comfort TV they can watch passively to help them unwind. Tapping into this, meditation app Calm has launched a TV series on HBO Max, bringing mindfulness and guided relaxation to the small screen.