By: Lambeth Hochwald It’s not easy to be a kindergarten student—or the parent of a kindergartner—right now. There’s the masks to be worn, social distancing rules to be followed and the upside-down day-to-day rollercoaster of life in a pandemic, which might even include zigzagging to school one day and staying home and learning virtually the other. All the more reason we want to be there to help…
An opinion piece by Sarah Lempa: “Had I ‘succeeded’ in my past endeavors, I’d probably be sitting in a corporate office racking my brain over some superfluous comment my boss made in our morning meeting.” -Sarah Lempa, Writer, Entrepreneur, and Creative Media Strategist I used to crack jokes about being the black sheep of my business school in college. Mingling…
As we head inside to escape the cold and brace ourselves for a COVID winter, we may be wondering how we can take part in COVID-safe winter outdoor activities. Social distancing is the best way to mitigate risk, but staying connected is also essential for maintaining your mental health and well-being. Going forward, though, the most important way you can protect yourself from…
By: Pricilla Baker I serve as an Academic Advisor at a large University which puts me in the unique position of witnessing firsthand a lot of what most of you only speculate about higher education and the college experience today. Having had no fewer than twelve students (male and female) sob in my office in the first 3 weeks of last semester,…
By: Lauren Ramakrishna As COVID-19 first spread across the US in early 2020, parents’ main concern became protecting their kids’ health. While masking and social distancing have gone a long way to help ensure the physical health of many children and adults in this country, families report a worrying decline in mental health, particularly now. ParentsTogether Action, a national parent-led non-profit,…
By: Josephine Atluri Dear 2020—bye! We are so over you and ready to move on to better days. As we head into the new year, let’s take a page from pandemic life and do things a little differently when it comes to planning out 2021. So, rather than doing what you’ve done every year (making a resolution that may last for only…
By: Anna Borges If you’re spending the holidays alone for the first time this year, you’re…well, not alone, at least in that way. On top of those who typically spend the holidays solo, there are also plenty of people choosing to do their important part in slowing the spread of COVID-19 by avoiding travel and going it alone for the first time. There’s nothing…
By Anneke Knot and Hana Hong Winter beauty woes getting you down? Dropping temperatures can cause skin to change—and not always for the better. We consulted with some of the top experts in the biz to ensure you have everything you need to glow through the upcoming winter. Flyaway hair How to prevent: Cold temperatures, wind, and excessive combing can create a buildup of…
By Deena Campbell The American Automobile Association reported that this holiday season travel by automobile will account for 95% of all holiday travel. Mamas know family road trips call for creative thinking—playing the license plate game and piling up the car with snacks will only entertain little ones for so long. We caught up with Gregg Murset, CEO of BusyKid (and a father of six who…
By: Grace Reyes Some years ago, early in my career, I was just starting a demanding new job when I had a conversation with my then-boss that is forever etched onto my brain. My son was 6 at the time, and I thought it best to proactively mention that in the case of an illness or emergency, I might need…
