In honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week, I took a look at the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, an organization dedicated to building better lives …
How To Survive Your Freshman Year of High School
It’s that time again when most stores are having huge clothing sales and Office Max and Staples are stocking up for the next big event: …
Four Parents but One Family: My Story
I’ve always been told that I am lucky to have incredible parents, and it’s something I’ve always believed, too. I have two moms, two dads, a not-so-little …
In Search of Joy
Hey, you with the broken smile, the half-hearted laugh, the one with the question “Why me? Why now of all times?” — and those of you …
Remembering the Girls and Boys
Remember the girl to the left. Seems like a simple sentence, right? But a story behind it can change your views on that simple sentence. …
Family Vacation Safety: How to Meet New People
Going on vacation is a lot of fun, especially when it is time to go on spring break. The most common saying parents teach their …