The Quest for Imperfection

The Quest for Imperfection

Tween Times Emma studied for her science exam, felt prepared and earned a 91. She did not stress about not getting 100. She was curious about what she missed. She combed through the returned test. She saw how she graphed the values wrong. Now, she plots them...
Ted Talks – Guy Winch: Emotional First Aid

Ted Talks – Guy Winch: Emotional First Aid

We’ll go to the doctor when we feel flu-ish or a nagging pain. So why don’t we see a health professional when we feel emotional pain: guilt, loss, loneliness? Too many of us deal with common psychological-health issues on our own, says Guy Winch. But we don’t...
No More Tragedies

No More Tragedies

JoAnn Schauf You may have watched the tragic story of Alexandra Valoras, a high school junior. She was on track to attend a prestigious university, and appeared motivated and happy to her parents, teachers, and friends. Shockingly, Alexandra jumped to her death from...
Plan B

Plan B

JoAnn Schauf As if feeling excited and stressed weren’t enough, some high school seniors face the reality that due to low GPAs, SAT scores, or rank, their dreams of being accepted into a top tier college as an incoming freshman won’t happen. It may appear as though...
Here’s What Happened

Here’s What Happened

JoAnn Schauf We were elated and relieved when Jayme Closs escaped from the man who murdered her parents, kidnapped her, and held her captive. Unfortunately, it was incorrectly reported by many sources: “We found. Police discovered. Jayme Closs was located!” None of...