The Role of Education and Resources in Preventing Human Trafficking
What is human trafficking? Human trafficking is using force, fraud or coercion to compel a person into sex or labor acts against their will. The three components must be present for a situation to be considered trafficking and have to be identified as the factor...
Recognizing the Sacrifices of Nurturers, Educators and Role Models on National Parents’ Day
July 28, 2024 marks a special day— National Parents’ Day. Established in 1994, this day is dedicated to recognizing, celebrating, and honoring the incredible efforts and sacrifices parents make every day. Passed unanimously by Congress, the fourth Sunday of every...
Inside Out 2: How the Emotion of Anxiety Helps to Break Down Mental Health Stigmas
“Oh, my gosh! I’m Anxiety! Where can I put my stuff?” enthusiastically cried Anxiety, the new character of the 2024 Pixar movie Inside Out 2. Anxiety suddenly appeared on the screen amongst the five original emotions (Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness) from...
Reminiscing and Reflecting on Fun Times with Extended Family – It’s National Cousins Day
Since I am an only child, the relatives most important to me are my cousins because we can share our childhood. Cousins can come in a variety of “species” and that’s not just because of physical or intellectual similarities but many factors. First cousins refer to...
Cheers to the Inspiring Female Athletes of the 2024 Paris Olympics
The Olympics have always been a significant event in human history. It is an event where excitement and joy are wrapped into one, and we non-Olympians have the opportunity to appreciate and cheer on these seemingly superhuman athletes. It is when countries from all...
Savor the Tastiest of Frozen Flavors on National Ice Cream Day!
National Ice Cream Day happens on July 21, as a part of National Ice Cream Month. One interesting fact about this day is that President Ronald Reagan officially designated National Ice Cream Day and National Ice Cream Month in July of 1984. Here are more fun facts...
Want to Have a Chess Match? Join in the Global Fun on International Chess Day!
International Chess Day is on July 20. Many clubs and organizations, such as the International Chess Foundation or FIDE, plan to celebrate it. Another reason for celebration: it’s the 100th anniversary of their organization. International Chess Day was first...
5 Stress Management Techniques for WFH Entrepreneurs: Identify Your Own Work Rhythm
I’ve been working from home for the last 7 years, and if I can have my way, I will never return to employed life. Not because I had horrible bosses or disliked the 9 to 5, but because I like the freedom entrepreneurship grants you. Still, work from home (WFH) is...
Make Room for What Is to Come on National Give Something Away Day
Last week I finally decided to tackle my closet. I say tackle because this is no light task — the last time I cleaned out my closet was when I had decided I hated all my clothes and needed a clean, fresh start. I was 15 and dramatic. I’m still quite dramatic, but...
Malala Day: Honoring the Fearless Voice of Freedom of a Celebrated Activist
Living in a society where women were expected to submit to silence, Malala Yousafzai was the fearless voice of freedom. She was born in Pakistan on July 12, 1997, and her father, Ziauddin Yousafzai, vowed to give her a life that many young women in her country were...
My Unsolicited Advice: Changing Plans and Growing Through the Uncomfortable
At the mere age of 17, I thought I had everything planned out. I had laid out my life like a simple invisible puzzle. I predicted every piece that would go in, where they would be placed, and exactly how they would fit. My plan was precisely such: after graduating...
It’s National Video Game Day – Play On!
Today is National Video Game Day! Who doesn’t play video games? Sadly, it is a common misconception that women don’t play video games. Thankfully, there are a lot of women who play video games. Some women are even passionate about video games; they deserve to be...
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