Love Yourself
As the mother of two young women, I have learned some lessons when it comes to body image. Many of those lessons were taught...
The Rise of the Study Drug
The use of “study drugs,” or specifically prescription stimulants, among students without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is on the rise. Some students use...
Hamlet and #MeToo
I’ve been teaching “Hamlet” recently — Shakespeare’s well-known play about the murder of the title character’s father by his brother and the fallout as...
Love Your Tree
The catch phrase is clever: “Love Your Tree.” It’s the name of the annual poster campaign at the Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard...
A Whole Lotta Love
This month we look at all-of-a-kind families. Looking ahead, mark your calendar for one of the featured authors, Hena Khan, at the Rosedale Branch...
Community College Is Now Free in Maryland
This month, community college is now free in the state of Maryland for qualifying families, thanks to a law passed last year by the...
At a Glance: Seasonal Affective Disorder
Feeling a little post-holiday letdown? The winter blues? Not happy about the fact that spring break seems so far away?
This time of year, many...
Cozy Up to a Book
The holiday break is over, the snow days aren’t coming (yet), and you’ve got bored kids on your hands. Here’s a list of books...
Unbreakable Bonds
I swear, my heart doubles in size every time I see my children connecting with one another in a meaningful way. Eye contact, an...
A Visit to Adulthood
It’s the mayor’s first day in office, and everybody wants a piece of his attention. He’s due to appear on television, and newspaper reporters...
