Sometimes, you need to leave home to find yourself. For some people, childhood is a source of happiness. But for others, it is a black...

What a Kentucky experiment taught me about kids, screens, and rediscovering the joy of reading.

With the republication of my two books on literacy education, I want to affirm that the strength of humanities lies in keeping "human" at the center. Educators are reimagining humanities teaching in the age of AI. Instead of banning chatbots, they’re creating real-time, community-based projects that foster critical thinking and human connection.

Back-to-school jitters hit harder when PTAs have to fill funding gaps. This year, parents at my child’s elementary school were asked to donate $350 per student—far more than in past years—to cover programs the district doesn’t fund. I’m glad to support my school, but the growing reliance on parent contributions highlights inequities: wealthier schools benefit while high-need schools fall further behind. Declining federal and state funding, especially recent cuts, worsens the

A toy company announced that it will develop AI-powered toys for babies, but studies have shown that such toys is vulnerable to leaking children's personal information and may interfere with their social, emotional, and cognitive development in many ways. Our precious children need rich, human interaction—not to be raised by AI-powered nannies.

There are two types of artificial intelligence: generative and companion. Based on testing, companion AI can compete with users' real-life friends, encourage them to run away from home, and even suggest self-harm—posing a serious risk to children under the age of 18.

The Trump administration wants to persuade women to have more children by awarding $5,000 for every birth. But women say they want universal healthcare and affordable childcare.

With Trump administration laying off 50% of the Department of Education staff, students with learning disabilities will take great damage.

Like in the movie "Companion," men seek docile partners while women seek freedom. AI chatbot "dating" is already popular among young people.

Popular culture often portrays being alone as negative, but loneliness is normal, and everyone should learn to embrace solitude.

Little J entered the "freaking fours," determined to test every limit I had. After one meltdown, I made a mistake...

As back-to-school season waning and election season approaching, To-wen writes why parents need talk to their boys about care.

"He picked up a deer-hunting rifle and pointed it at my head...I really thought I was going to die."

"My left leg is a bit awkward. It was broken by my mom when I was a child." I have been writing about family relationship for five years....

People usually think of their moms on Mother's Day. But I only think of my mom on Dragon Boat Festival. My mom is a very strict, very...

Family estrangement is painful, stemming from long-term issues--not one fight. Be mindful of what you say to those who've made this choice.

Thanksgiving is upon us. This year, I’m grateful for family, friends, and my fellow MomsRising Hub Leaders. I had the pleasure to speak...

On June 27, the White House hosted a celebration of two historic laws signed by President Biden—the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the...

In a crispy cold morning in early December, four classes of nearly 100 fourth graders, led by their teachers and volunteer parents,...

I don't expect you to be happy all the time. I hope you embrace your true self, feel all your emotions, and keep trying even when you fail.