By: Emily Torres Back To School, Not Back To Normal “What’s NOT going through my head right now?” texted my sister-in-law, who’s starting her second year of college this fall. Since I’m many years removed from my last first day of school, I reached out to her to get a temperature check on how she feels about remote learning and…
By: Zoë Bisbing If you’re a parent in this day and age, it’s likely you were raised with some pretty outdated ideas about body image and weight. Thin was in, dieting was the norm, and there was nary a plus-sized model to be found on any runway or magazine cover. Thankfully, many of today’s kids are growing up in a…
By: Jessica A. Gold It’s officially back-to-school season even though this school year is anything but normal—something you know especially well if you’re a college student. The coronavirus pandemic has changed all of our lives in countless ways and it’s now wreaking havoc on the typical college experience of students across the country too. These changes don’t just have practical consequences; they’re…
By: Josephine Atluri Are you trying to conceive or dealing with infertility issues amid a pandemic? Each experience on its own is hard enough, but navigating them during a pandemic might make your stress level go through the roof. As we become focused on having a child, it can evolve into an all-consuming existence riddled with unyielding sadness, frustration and disappointment. Managing your…
By: James Kincinski-Mccoy Pregnancy is a time of both beauty and adjustment, as fluctuating hormones can change everything you once knew about your skin and body. That said, it’s important to honor yourself during this time by getting in touch with and knowing your unique needs. Below, are some of the most common skin concerns women encounter during this time of transition—from pregnancy and beyond—and tips…
By: Christina Clemer Fitting in some work when the kids are home on a sick day (or a snow day) is a skill most working parents have down pat. But with the coronavirus pandemic changing the meaning of a regular school day while keeping many working parents at home, sneaking in meetings during nap time and emails after bedtime isn’t going to…
By: Josephine Atluri For most of us, this year’s return to school doesn’t look anything like what we remember from years past. Concerns about how the virus will unfold in the coming months, combined with uncertainty about how children will be able to learn this fall—whether in-person, full-time remote, hybrid learning or pandemic pod—is resulting in a steady state of stress for parents. Is…
Being plus-size tells you a lot about other people’s assumptions. Often we become screens to project onto, an empty canvas to paint upon. As an overweight person, I’ve frequently encountered jarringly presumptive questions, offered up unprompted, by loved ones and strangers alike. When did you start eating your feelings? You know, you’re eating yourself to an early grave. Aren’t you worried…
Everything You Need to Know to Conquer a Virtual Interview By: Mariah Schlossmann First of all, CONGRATULATIONS, you landed yourself an interview! Maybe it’s your dream job or you’re just learning a little more about the position, the hardest part is getting the interview—and you’ve already done that. With social distancing rules still in effect and offices closed, your potential…
By: Yael Schonbrun During a virtual meeting with a patient this week, I couldn’t help but be distracted by crashing sounds overhead. I had headed to the basement after settling my kids in front of the television. My 9-year-old had been given strict instructions to keep the programs coming so his 7- and 3-year-old brothers would remain quiet for the…