The hold music is not helping: How poor customer service is stressing us out
Can I vent for a moment? I know I’m not alone here. You’ve been there too, phone pressed to your ear, staring at the ceiling, tapping your foot to a distorted, looping jazz instrumental that you never asked to listen to. You’ve memorized the...
More than a game: Growing up with performance anxiety in sports
My dad’s voice was the loudest part of every game. Sports have been a part of my life since elementary school. I played football, baseball, street hockey, basketball and tennis. Through all of them, one thing followed me: performance anxiety. During my early days of...
You are not alone: A parent’s journey through dyslexia
“Mom, there are kids just like me.” Those were the words my son said after his first day at a school that truly supported his dyslexia — and I’ll never forget them. For the first time, he didn’t feel alone. And as a parent, neither did I. Like so many...
Community FoodBank of New Jersey launches fifth annual statewide period product drive
For a milestone fifth year, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is holding a month-long statewide campaign to help provide period supplies for neighbors in need. During the month of May, the #GreatBigPeriodProductDrive will...
Hidden ingredients: What’s lurking in our lotions and potions?
We hear a lot about toxins in our food, but what about the products we use every single day: things like shampoo, deodorant, lotion, body wash, makeup, and even the cleaners under our sink? Many of us are making more mindful choices at the grocery store, reading...
