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As I stepped into the buzzing conference hall, alive with energy and voices, my attention was immediately captured by a young woman across the room. She was in her early twenties, vibrant and magnetic—an unmistakable presence. With a dazzling smile and an infectious spirit, she moved through the crowd like a burst of light...

Spelling to Communicate (S2C) is a method that uses gross motor movements to communicate rather than fine motor movements, which are typically used for speech. Instead of using the mouth and vocal cords to form words..

Fall is tricky for me. I'm usually a matching set kind of woman with head-to-toe looks that make getting dressed simple. But once the leaves start turning, I crave a little bit more texture to break up the sameness without losing the ease. That's where suede comes in. 

When I first stepped into the tech industry, I didn’t follow the traditional path. Like many, my journey was unconventional—full of twists, detours, and lessons that shaped my understanding of what tech truly means. I didn’t attend school to pursue a degree in computer science, and for that matter, I didn’t even graduate from college. I’ve never held an IT role for a Fortune 500 tech company. While many see me as a tech guru, I’ve always considered myself more ‘tech adjacent’

When it comes to saving for retirement, one of the big decisions you might face is whether to open a Roth IRA or a Traditional IRA. At first glance, the rules can be confusing—with contribution limits, tax advantages, and withdrawal rules coming into play. But don’t worry. Once you break it down, the differences between the two retirement accounts are pretty straightforward.

For women, especially in the professional realm, likability has been sold to us as a form of currency. If they like you, they’ll keep you around. If they like you, they’ll listen. If they like you, they’ll promote you. We’ve been conditioned to believe that likability is the key to opportunity. The truth? It’s a moving target, and chasing it will drain you faster than any project deadline.

We readily celebrate the roar of a stadium—the touchdown, the soaring jump shot, the runner breaking the ribbon. Yet how often do we pause to applaud the student who sketches a vision no one else can see, or choreographs emotion into movement, or even discovers an elegant solution to an “unsolvable” problem?

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In the world of mental health and chronic pain, many people follow the usual path: medications, therapy, and maybe lifestyle changes. For some, these approaches work beautifully. For others, the relief never fully comes. Depression lingers, anxiety feels unshakable, or chronic pain becomes a constant companion.

They won’t say it out loud, but they’ve been laying us off for months. Behind the headlines about “strong job growth,” the truth is staggering: nearly 300,000 Black women left the workforce in just a few months in 2025. But why? It’s not that we lack talent. In fact, we are overqualified in many cases.

With the new school year approaching, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with dozens of current and former educators—teachers, support staff, and administrators—spanning preschool through high school. A common and growing concern has emerged: educators are leaving the profession—or seriously considering it—at an alarming rate.

The 419NATL is a reunion of former Toledoans who come together the first weekend in August each year to network, socialize, celebrate each other, and reminisce about “the good ole days.”The founders of 419NATL, affectionately known as “The Committee,” are Stephen Pope, Myron Johnson, Kesha Allen, Angelo Byrd, and Matha Bryson

Leadership isn’t just about managing outcomes. It is about nurturing people, fostering belonging, and building trust. But when we’re leading from survival mode where urgency, exhaustion, and fear are the primary drivers, we undermine the very relationships that sustain strong, resilient leadership.

Let's talk about the idea, or misconception, that we need to buy a new wardrobe every time the seasons change. I used to fall for the fashion industry’s seasonal imperative, too, scrolling and saving links for sweaters..

Let’s be honest: investing can feel like decoding a secret language. But once you get the basics, it’s way less intimidating. So, here’s the straight talk on stocks and bonds: what they are, how they work, and how to use them to build your financial future.

This dish combines warm Moroccan spices with fresh herbs and bright citrus, making it a stunning and flavorful centerpiece or side.

In the past decade, the evolution of the modern family has influenced us on every level imaginable. We’ve shifted from tolerance to acceptance of family norms that were once inconceivable. The definition of family has shifted to include different combinations of parents, with or without children. And with or without men. We are now at a tipping point where fathers are being left out of the equation.

Let’s not waste time sugarcoating it: a tidal wave of artificial intelligence is crashing toward us. It’s not looming in the distant future. It’s here. Right now. And it’s transforming everything in its path — whether we’re ready or not.

In a pivotal conversation centered on the future of specialized education in Northwest Ohio, Anthony Bronaugh, M.Ed., BCBA, founder of AB Education & Behavior Consulting, sat down with Dr. Jill Blanchard

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to view health as something we manage only when symptoms arise. We’ve been conditioned to believe that a prescription or quick fix is the solution to every ailment, a pill for every problem.