Photo: wavebreakmedia (Shutterstock) As a mom of two, I go into every new school year with good intentions. I tell myself that I’ll be at every PTA meeting and get an early jump on those awful class projects. And I’m going to drill my kids with math facts and spelling …

If you’re wondering where your time went, check your screen time. I bet you’ll find your missing minutes there. The thing is, our phones can help us optimize our day (thank God for the Google calendar app)  but they can also create an absolute black hole because of social media. …

Each installment of “The Friendship Files” features a conversation between The Atlantic’s Julie Beck and two or more friends, exploring the history and significance of their relationship. This week she talks with two friends who also happen to study friendship. They met at a conference back when very few relationship …

A shortage of workers nationwide is pushing companies, employers, and even local and state governments to change their hiring operations to bring in more workers. According to Finurah, calls have grown for employers and local governments to change their hiring qualifications to bring in more workers. Four states, including Washington, …

Nyla Hayes loved brontosaurus dinosaurs as a little girl. She thought they were fascinating and strong. She even gave them the nickname “long neckies.” As she continued to cultivate a love of drawing, Hayes, now 13, drew on her love of the creature, creating beautiful, unique art pieces with that …

Country artist Mickey Guyton at the 64th Annual GRAMMY AwardsPhoto: Jeff Kravitz (Getty Images) You may not hear country music booming out of the speakers of many cars in the inner cities of New York, Chicago or Detroit. But a new generation of country artists like Kane Brown, Mickey Guyton …

Always different, always the same. Which is to say, whatever the size or mood or condition of the room, whether there’s hair coiled blackly in the bathtub or an orchid in a vase on the table, what greets you as you open the door, every time, is a neutral waft …

The value of a personal or business is priceless. Whether building a personal brand or looking to launch an online store or boutique, there’s no better platform than the internet to spread your message. Website creation has transformed a lot over the years to that point where virtually anyone with …

Photo: Universal History Archive (Getty Images) Brooklyn-native Shirley Chisholm (November 30, 1924 – January 1, 2005) was a nursery school teacher before she got into politics. In 1969 Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing the 12th District of New York. Chisholm used …

The creative mind is a beautiful thing that helps people bring their passion to fruition. Having a business mind as well elevates the chances of entrepreneurial success. As an interdisciplinary artist, Melissa Sutherland Moss has been able to focus her energy and business acumen to help artists such as herself …