Sending your children off to college can be a joyous occasion, but as all parents know, it can also be a bit terrifying. From signing lease agreements, to applying for student loans, to paying for utilities, to dealing with landlords, college students will encounter a wide range of unfamiliar legal interactions. There are many legal obstacles… [Read More]
A 2012 study found 15 percent of adolescents with cell phone access sexted (sending or receiving sexually explicit images and or texts via cell phones and other electronic devices) and 54 percent reported knowing someone who had sent a sext. Not long after the advent of mobile devices, adolescents and teenagers turned to technology to… [Read More]
This fall, while everyone is gearing up for back-to-school, I will be embarking on a new adventure, too: serving as coach for Girls On The Run at my daughter’s school. Of course, my daughter is excited to be participating as well. In fact, we have both been waiting for this moment since she was in… [Read More]
Cuba Gooding Jr.’s local Boys & Girls Club and its mentors were an important part of Cuba’s youth and a place he counted on and attended regularly. “Boys & Girls Club of America is an organization that has been very close to my heart for many years,” said Cuba Gooding Jr. “As an active youth… [Read More]
Girls just wanna have fun….AND also go outside and be active! We are in LOVE with Atleta’s new activewear line for young girls ages 6 to 14, Athleta Girl. With the new line, Athleta is encouraging healthy, active lifestyles and aiming to instill a strong sense of confidence in the next generation of girls. Now… [Read More]
As we near mid-August, students across the nation are rushing to prepare themselves for the upcoming academic year. Those who are worried about forgetting everything over the summer: fret no more! Tutor App is a brand new web application that provides students with a space to search for verified tutors based on availability, price range, and location…. [Read More]
“Ask Lina” is a special editorial series where we invite you to send us your parenting questions in the comments below and our teen & tween emotional expert, Lina Acosta Sandaal, gives you tips that will help you navigate these crucial “in-between years.” Post originalmente incluido en el blog de Lina. Tengo la dicha de… [Read More]
Articulo escrito por Perla Sofia Curbelo Santiago, originalmente publicado en Agrochic.com Durante un estudio realizado con adultos mayores, la doctora Jeannette Haviland-Jones, profesora de Sicología y directora del Laboratorio de Emociones de Rutgers University, descubrió que las personas que recibieron flores en uno de sus estudios salieron mejor en los exámenes de memoria que aquellas… [Read More]
I took my rising 3rd grader, Alejandra, to check out the new line during Athleta’s launch party at SouthPark Mall in Charlotte, NC, which included a fashion show featuring the new clothing line, a free yoga class, free hair braiding, and raffle prizes. The just-launched performance and lifestyle clothing line, Athleta Girl, is perfect for my daugher since… [Read More]
“We believe in the importance of STEM education,” says Joe Titlow, Head of Sales and Marketing for BOSEbuild. “But learning doesn’t just happen at school – it happens in garages and backyards and at kitchen tables, and it starts at a young age.” Believing that hands-on exploration is the key to sparking a child’s curiosity,… [Read More]