Author Deb Nicholson

Learn about fun ways to get involved Now, more than ever, our youth are becoming increasingly more aware of their environment. Charles Best, founder and CEO of DonorsChoose.org discusses easy, hands-on ways that students can help the environment and more. Read More.

Growing options for women to better plan for families Women should be empowered when making personal choices including having children and contraception with women in the U.S. now wait average of 26 years to have their first child. Dr. Alyssa Dweck discusses important topics on women’s minds. Interview/Video

Do you travel for social media bragging rights? Prefer Being Pampered in Luxury or Budget Baby? Where you decide to vacation and why you choose a certain destination is usually determined by two things – your finances and your feelings. Travel expert Kendra Thornton has details of a new Choice Hotels survey of 1,000 U.S. adults and what best describes you as a leisure traveler. Article/Video

Emergency need for blood and platelets Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion. The Red Cross supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood supply,   Following the July 4 th  holiday weekend, the American Red Cross is expected to experience a significant blood shortage and will issue an emergency request for eligible blood and platelet donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve and help save lives. Article/Video