RiseUP Blog

Whatever you do with the fathers in your life this weekend, I hope you will let them know how much you appreciate the little things they do.

When working together on a project, some team members may have largely similar skills, which helps to get certain tasks done much faster. By contrast, a team whose members have very different personalities and skills can often accomplish a wider variety of projects.

We are talking this week about responsibilities—specifically, jobs your children can assist with around the house during the summer.

Life is a journey, not a destination, so don't be afraid to course-correct when necessary.

You don’t have to spend money to give us moms a nice Mother’s Day.

Now that we are one week into the month of May, summer vacation looms ever closer. From now until the end of school, be sure you tell the teachers in your (or your child’s) life how much you appreciate them.

For the last eight months, we as parents have made lunches, assisted with homework, chaperoned field trips, volunteered in classrooms, and encouraged our children’s teachers. … It’s time to give ourselves a pat on the back.

When it comes to your courses in school, if you are doing your best, don’t let others make you feel as if you are not making the grades you should be.

An assessment test such as the TCAP represents only a snapshot of what you have learned at a specific moment in time. The results are not the sum total of your intelligence.

It is always the right time to clean out unwanted items, whether clothing, kitchen utensils, or any random furniture. But where do you start? I’m glad you asked.

Reading can lead you to imagine fantastic fantasy, follow along with a crime that needs to be solved, or get acquainted with characters who are growing into the type of person they most want to be.

In the trunk, use a large bag or plastic crate to store a blanket (reflective, if you have one) as well as jumper cables, a flashlight, and a pair of heavy-duty gloves. I also recommend that you pack a separate bag of snacks and water in case you break down.

Every spring we lose an hour of sleep, and this small change can throw many people (especially children) surprisingly off-track.

Have a great weekend. Remember, you are most awesome, and YOU ROCK!

Consider doing the Benjamin Franklin method of making important decisions: create a pros and cons list, and whichever column makes the most sense is your result.

Learning about the hardships that others face helps those of us with privilege and power learn what is going on and how we can make a difference.

Weather is an important factor in my topic today: mental exhaustion. We have hit that time in winter that makes us all groan in one way or another.

This week I want to cover the idea of decluttering your personal space—not only in the sense of physical clutter, but also in terms of surrounding yourself with the wrong people and/or thoughts.

Whenever it’s cold, be sure to carry a jacket or coat with you in case your vehicle breaks down.

In addition to promoting full and equal access for women and girls to participate in science, the day is also a great time to recognize the role that women and girls play in science and technology.