I cannot emphasize enough the importance of family encouragement - not just for me, but for everyone.

I cannot emphasize enough the importance of family encouragement - not just for me, but for everyone.

A lot of negative words adults call the young, like 'naive,' 'impulsive' and 'way too connected online,' are all things we can turn into strengths to help us.

The point of my work is to make it clear that all youth can make 'big miracles' happen.

The unsaid message of that endless rack of juniors' pushup bras? No matter what size you are, it still isn't good enough.

Any good teacher knows how important it is to connect with students and understand our culture.

I wouldn't call myself a geek, but I do sometimes teach Mommy and Daddy stuff about computers. And I do watch TV, but only informative programmes like the news and documentaries.