When Lucy first told me about the babysitting job, her eyes lit up. “Mrs. Carpenter asked if I could watch her boys next week. Monday to Friday. She’s paying $11 an hour!” Lucy had been saving for an online art course, turning down outings and gifts for months. Five days of work would nearly cover … Read more
Imagine a wall of water over 1,000 feet high racing toward shore. This isn’t science fiction—it’s a potential reality. Scientists warn that parts of the U.S. could one day face mega-tsunamis, rare disasters caused not just by earthquakes, but by massive landslides or volcanic collapses. What Is a Mega-Tsunami? Unlike typical tsunamis caused by underwater … Read more
I was furious—not just because of the money, but because someone tried to make my daughter feel small. That night, I posted anonymously in our neighborhood Facebook group: a reminder to treat teen workers with respect. I didn’t name names, but people quickly connected the dots. By morning, the comments were flooding in—outrage, support, and … Read more