For more than 35 years, American Girl has been creating dolls that reflect the lives of real girls and this year, the company’s “Girl of the Year” gives representation to Asian-American girls. The new American Girl doll is Corinne Tan, a Chinese-American girl that comes from a blended family. As with all American Girl characters, Corinne comes with a book series. But…
Here are a few practical tips and healthy habits that can help you feel more confident about your finances this year and beyond, especially if you’re a college student or navigating personal finances for the first time after graduation.
Your Guide to Age-Appropriate Responsibilities for Toddlers & Teens Kids need opportunities to contribute to the common good. They need this for their self-esteem and for their lives to have meaning. Children don’t want just to be doted on. They need, like the rest of us, to feel like they matter to the world—like their lives make a positive contribution. All…
Pregnant women who have contracted Covid are at higher risk for severe disease than people who aren’t pregnant, and a new study is shedding light on how the body’s immune response may differ depending on whether you’re carrying a boy or a girl baby. According to a recent study released in Science Translational Medicine, researchers discovered that if you’re carrying a male baby,…
Experiencing FOMO while pregnant is real and can feel inevitable. As your body changes, so too does your social life. One writer shares her tips on how to manage FOMO while pregnant.
From the first day you step foot on your college campus, you can be a leader through the opportunities you explore and the way you treat others. Here are five ways to get leadership experience in college, according to experts.
Even when you’re surrounded by people all the time, you may find yourself feeling lonely in college, especially if your semester is busy and stressful. Continue reading for advice from a clinical psychologist for college students to learn how to overcome these feelings of isolation.
The Omicron variant is spreading widely, and risk for infections is higher than before. This creates uncertainty for parents, especially those with children too young to be vaccinated. We asked two experts about how to think about risk for children. Their answers have been edited for length and clarity.
To make this year the year you actually follow through with your goals, make it a family affair. This way, everyone wins. You can share the sense of accomplishment together, which not only helps in achieving your shared goals, but can bring you closer together as a family.
Away from the stimulation of campus life for nearly a month, your student might start to get a bit bored — but by setting a professional, academic or personal goal and putting some time and energy into it over break, they can put their down time to good use and set themselves up for a successful spring.
