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Why are Pronouns Important?

Janine Monico2023-05-30T10:35:29-04:00June 1st, 2023|LGBTQIA|

What are pronouns? Pronouns are words we use to describe ourselves and others. Examples of pronouns include: She, he, they, him, his, hers, ours, and them. Why are pronouns important? Beyond the words, pronouns are a chance to describe ourselves as we are. For many people, our names are given to us by our parents or caregivers. When we choose pronouns, we get the chance to make a choice for ourselves. When we use the correct pronouns, we show someone appreciation and respect. And when we do not use the [...]

Period Poverty: What is and how it harms us

Janine Monico2023-05-03T09:39:28-04:00May 22nd, 2023|Awareness, Women's Health|

What is period poverty? Period poverty is the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products, sanitation facilities, toilets, handwashing areas, and education around menstruation. Period poverty can mean that people are unable to afford pads and tampons and may be forced to use other materials to manage their periods such as cardboard, rags, toilet paper, and leaves. This can cause harm to someone's physical, emotional, and mental health. Who is most impacted by period poverty? In the United States, period poverty disproportionately impacts menstruators who are low-income, experiencing housing insecurity, [...]

Tips for Helping AAPI Parents Talk About Mental Health

Janine Monico2023-04-30T09:53:17-04:00May 15th, 2023|Mental Health, Racial Equity|

*Content warning: Contains disclosure of behaviors of self-harm. “You are too much! And you talk too much!” was what I was told as a child when I expressed my feelings. My parents emigrated from the Philippines and wanted the best for their six children: rigorous education, fine clothing, and a spacious home. They were advised by the pediatrician not to teach us their native language, warning it would cause confusion. I pinpoint this advice as the cause for our home’s emotional deficiency. It created a dynamic of tense silences, suspicion, [...]

Social Media in Small Doses

Janine Monico2023-04-18T21:35:57-04:00May 8th, 2023|Family & Youth, Mental Health|

WARNING: Consume Responsibly Let’s face it…we’re in the age of social media. If you’re reading this as the parent of a teen, chances are this is very different from how you grew up. Nowadays, 90 percent of adolescents between ages 13 and 17 use at least one type of social media. So it seems the question is: What are the effects of social media on younger generations? The Upside When it comes to social media, it’s a double-edged sword. During the peak of COVID-19, social connection was needed, and social [...]