How Latina Entrepreneur Corina Burton Once Failed, Then Launched A Multi-Million Business By Christine Michel Carter As of January 2023, fewer women were still in the labor force than in February 2020. Single mothers continue to be the subsegment of this group most likely to be unemployed, and it is directly related to childcare. Specifically, the employment rate fell from 84% among single mothers who…
How Do I Help My Teen Adjust to College Life? Major changes—like living in the dorms—can be rough. Parents Ask Your Mom columnist, Emily Edlynn, Ph.D., offers some guidance on how to ease the transition. By Emily Edlynn, Ph.D. When my 18-year-old left for college—about two hours away—at the beginning of the year, he was very excited. But since then, he…
How Will AI Like ChatGPT Change Education for Our Children? Kids and teens are flocking to AI technology like ChatGPT, but what does that mean when it comes to schoolwork? One thing is for sure: AI is here to stay. By Allison Slater Tate The article you are about to read was written by a human. Or was it? Could you…
Exclusive: See Reese Witherspoon’s Adorable New Book Cover The actor, producer, and book-loving mom of three shares the cover for the second kids’ book, ‘Busy Betty & The Circus Surprise.’ By Sona Charaipotra If there’s anyone who knows busy, it’s Reese Witherspoon. The actor, producer, and mom of three is known for star turns in the movies you love to watch…
Celebrating Women’s History Month: 5 Powerful Women Who Paved the Way With fights for equal pay and increased job opportunities still necessary in today’s world, it’s inspiring to look back on those in history who’ve sparked change. By Kelly Hyman March is Women’s History Month, making it a special time to honor women who have worked tirelessly and fearlessly to advance future…
6 exhibitions you need to see for Women’s History Month By Jerald Pierce As we march into Women’s History Month, our arts recommendations are full of ways artists are challenging patrons who venture out to see their work. One intimate exhibition gives space for women to fully express themselves without the outside pressures of society while another showcases the unique…
Seasonal Sleeping: Why We Need More Rest in the Winter By Tony Hicks Fact checked by Maria Gifford Human beings are creatures of the sun. In more ways than one. A study published today in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience reports that humans experience longer REM sleep in winter than summer – even in artificially lit urban areas – and less deep sleep in autumn. Researchers from…
I Was a SAHM and Decided to Hire a Nanny—Here’s Why Black mothers often feel like they have to work at 110% of their ability at all times, but prioritizing rest over production helped me to get back to basics. By Stephanie Claytor People have often questioned why I hired a nanny being that I’m a stay-at-home mom. My answer has…
How Motherhood Prepares Women For A Career In Entrepreneurship Devoting time to caring for your children doesn’t hinder your ability to run a successful business. On the contrary, it creates a unique set of skills that put you in good stead for the trials and tribulations of entrepreneurship. By Jennifer “Jay” Palumbo Exhaustingly long days, demanding customers, periods of insomnia,…
The Power of Being an Unapologetically Proud Afro-Latina By drangeljones First-gen Afro-Latina Dr. Angel Jones is an educator, activist, and critical race scholar whose research explores the impact of racism on the mental health of Black students with a focus on racial microaggressions, Racial Battle Fatigue, and gendered-racism. “I have a duty to speak the truth as I see it and share not just my…
