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An endless stream of opinion pieces and social media content has given communication degrees and students majoring in communication a bad rap.Communication often ranks lower on “Return on Investment” charts. The field is also often labeled as a “useless” degree.But I have a bachelor’s in communication and digital studies from…

My parenting style can be described as a tired mother, trying her best. My approach is mostly gentle and laid-back, with flashes of Type-A-style organization where I try to set boundaries. I love my kids, but often feel overstimulated and overwhelmed, as though, despite my best efforts, I’m not doing…

I’m 42, and I can still hear my mother’s voice. “Isn’t that skirt a little tight?” she said to me.More than two decades have passed, but those six words remain lodged in my memory. I can still picture exactly where I was standing when she said them. The moment stands…