Empowerment

Thrifting: it’s all the rage. Thanks to its cheap nature, thrift shopping is gaining popularity with teens and adults alike. I know so many people whose wardrobe is composed primarily of clothes found at the second-hand store (myself included). It’s fun to discover…

Let’s try something. Imagine that you’re chatting with your kiddo. You’re telling them something important—maybe you’re talking about how cool Troomi phones are! Instead of listening, they repeatedly avoid eye contact and interrupt your impassioned speech. They might even pull out their phone…

Scientists have some of the coolest jobs on earth. They spend all their days using technology to study and research diverse subjects, helping us better understand the planet we live on. Some scientists study space, while others learn all they can about old…

I hate pears. Call me strange, but ever since I was a kid I’ve been turned off by their squishy texture and tangy taste. I’ve tried to enjoy the fruit many times (in desserts, salads, sodas—you name it), but something about the pear…

It’s a rainy day. You and your kids are stuck inside, sheltering from a monsoon pouring down from the dreary sky. While your kids may want to spend the day playing video games on their smartphone, prolonged exposure to screens can be detrimental…

I can’t believe I’ve arrived at this point. After nearly 26 years of hands-on parenting, I’m mere weeks away from watching my youngest child graduate high school and venture out into the real world on his own. Then, two days later, I will…

Like most things in our world, classrooms are becoming more technological. Kids and teens spend much of the day hunched over a computer, flexing their fingers across the keyboard and clicking with a mouse. When they’re not studying on the computer, they may…

Parents are some of the busiest people on the planet. Between making kids a healthy dinner, playing math tutor, and taking orange slices to soccer games, it can be hard to find time for yourself. After a long day, it’s tempting to whip…