Q. I graduate next week! I can鈥檛 believe it. I鈥檓 sure you鈥檝e heard this before, but now that it鈥檚 over, I feel like the last four years flew. Will you please put this in your column? I know teens read it. I want to tell them that they need to enjoy high school. Stay away from drama and ...
Q. I have a question that you may not have an answer for, but my mom reads your column every week and she said maybe you could give me perspective. Evidently you taught her. I hope that doesn鈥檛 make you feel old! The problem is my gramma. She was my primary parent. My mom had addiction ...
Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski has been awarded the American Association for Sexuality Education, Counseling and Therapy Humanitarian Award, the AASECT's highest award. The award is presented to an individual or group who has contributed to the field of human sexuality through charitable events, ...
Comment about last week鈥檚 column on seeking employment: I heard from a reader who is an alumnus. I think his words are worthy of repeating: 鈥淣etwork. Network. Network. Have a good work ethic, make sure you鈥檙e seen, and don鈥檛 burn bridges. Maintain those connections, because if the right ...
When I first wrote this column in 2005, I ran a feature where I shared wonderful teen activities. It was a vehicle for me to show our community a side of teens they may be missing. It鈥檚 been a while since I did so, but this week I feel our current teens have earned the affirmation. This ...
Last week鈥檚 column received several responses. Here are a few. Q. Your column last week made me think. My mom and dad split up when I was 10 and mom was alone for a while. Then she met and married my stepdad. I pushed back at her 鈥� and him 鈥� at first. I think I was just a scared ...
