Empowerment

I used to eat a lot of fast food. When I was a busy first grade teacher, I rarely made

Halloween is just around the corner, meaning it’s time to carve pumpkins, meander through a corn maze, and host a

When I was in elementary school, I towered over most of my peers—even the boys. My adult height is five

Active listening. It’s one of those phrases that’s thrown out all the time on parenting websites and in self-help books—and

Have you ever wanted to know what happened to Harry after he graduated from Hogwarts? What do the Among Us

The American Dream. The daily grind. Bringing home the bacon. No matter what you want to call it, it’s what

Let’s face it: school can be hard. Material can get complicated even for first graders (English spelling rules, anyone?) and

A few weeks ago, my family and I spent an afternoon at the lake. It was a hot day, and

Between birthdays, holidays, hand-me-downs, and allowance splurges, there’s nothing kids cycle through faster than toys. (Except clothes. Maybe.) While I

Part of helping our children grow up to be well-balanced, contributing members of society is helping them understand what is

It’s scary being a kid. Growing up in a world as warm and colorful as our own is exciting, but

Poetry: you either love it or hate it. Personally, I love it—and my first grade students did too. Every Monday

Happy National Book Lovers Day, bibliophiles! We hope you’re finding some time to snuggle up with a good read today.

When I was a kid, my family’s backyard was home to two peach trees. They stood tall and sturdy, and

Smart speakers are amazing technological tools. They make life convenient, keep the family organized and connected, and make it easy

You know that weird feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when social media shows your friends laughing

When you were a kid, did your friends ever goad you into doing something you didn’t want to do? I

I love puzzles, specifically wooden block puzzles. While there are similar kinds of puzzles made out of plastic or glass,

A few months ago, a friend and I attended a small pottery class to celebrate his birthday. We had never

I love hiking with my family. Many of my favorite memories come from days spent wandering the Wasatch mountain trails

As a smartphone user since my middle school years, I spend a lot of time hunched over a screen. While

Sleep is sacred. Typically, I like to prioritize getting a full eight hours. Being a busy masters student, I’ve had

Living in Iceland, I’ve had the opportunity to hike some fantastic trails. My dad and I even hiked along a

When I was 15 years old, I got my first job filing documents at my dad’s office. Eventually, I  graduated

The Met Gala. Woodstock. Sharlene from down the street’s annual Christmas party. All highly-celebrated parties that attendees talk about for

I’ll just come out and say it: I’m a chronic procrastinator. If I had a dollar for every time I’ve

Controversial opinion: dinner is the best meal of the day. It’s nutritious, delicious, and the diversity of dishes you can

Thrifting: it’s all the rage. Thanks to its cheap nature, thrift shopping is gaining popularity with teens and adults alike.