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The Dream That Became Honey Bee Gardens Farm | Family Farm in Downers Grove
A family farm in Downers Grove built on hands-on learning, community, and real farm experiences. Honey Bee Gardens Farm did not begin as a business idea. It began as something much quieter. For many years, I worked with children in classrooms. I had the privilege of watching them grow, ask questions, and discover who they were becoming. And over time, I noticed something that stayed with me. Children are naturally curious. They want to explore. They want to help. They want to
Honey Bee Gardens
4 days ago3 min read


Teen Social Media & Mental Health: Why Real Connection Matters More Than Ever
Human Beings Weren’t Built for Infinite Feeds Anthropologi st Robin Dunbar suggests that humans are cognitively wired to maintain about 150 stable social relationships , with only a small core group forming our closest emotional circles. Our brains evolved for villages — conversations, eye contact, shared experiences — not notifications and feeds. But today, many teenagers interact with hundreds — sometimes thousands — of digital connections daily. The human brain hasn’t cha
Honey Bee Gardens
Feb 144 min read
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