Anna is a brand-new doctoral student, and she has been looking forward to returning to academe after being away for a few years. She has thought a lot about her research and teaching interests and is ...

Community can buffer loneliness and isolation by offering pathways to health through physical and social activities, ...

I was recently struck by an unattributed statement that “individuals are trying to do what used to be done by a community.” As a 21st century parent, this statement couldn’t feel more true. In my last ...

“The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.” Dr. Afua Kuma, a Ghanaian philosopher, and Abeni, a scholar from West Africa Transition-aged youth, typically ...

Pennyroyal Arts Council executive director Margaret Prim had a photo and message honoring Imelda Gorman displayed on the Alhambra Theatre marquee sign. (Photo provided) This story was originally ...

Sustained engagement after remission maintains access to evolving information and peer connections that function as a durable “family” for patients and survivors. Sharing lived experience can prompt ...

Being a part of the cancer community means meeting new people, forming personal friendships and fostering those connections for others. I have written before about the importance of community among ...

Engagement has become the most critical factor in the influencer industry as brands shift their focus from sheer follower counts to meaningful interactions. Influencers are now measured by their ...

During times of chaos, challenges and long-term stress, what has been found to shield children from trauma and to inspire resilience are three things — a highly connected relationship with a parent, ...

Experiencing a sense of belonging is vital for our psychological well-being. Being a part of a healthy community can help us feel connected to others, as well as feel we’re part of something larger ...