This article is part of the special editorial section called “Mentors4Teens,” which highlights positive influence to our teens thru mentors beyond mom and dad. Channel is sponsored by Ford en Español, and their #AbrochatePorAmor campaign for safe teen driving. We had the opportunity to chat with Claudia Espinosa, founder of L.O.V.E., a mentoring program for young Latinas… [Read More]
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How to Blend the Best of Western and Asian Approaches to Parenting
A global citizen, Maya Thiagarajan has lived and worked in India, Singapore, and the US. She earned a BA in English from Middlebury College and a Masters in Education Policy from Harvard University. Struck by the different approaches to education and parenting that she encountered, Maya began to interview hundreds of Asian families on their values, hopes, fears… [Read More]
How I Instill a Sense of Social Responsibility in my Boys
No one is self-sufficient. We all must rely on the help of others to get through life. Our parents guide us, teachers mold us, friends influence us and heroes inspire us. When on solid footing, it is our turn to be those mentors and to assist those who might need a little hand. It doesn’t… [Read More]