7 Ways to Make Your Summer Camp Better for Trans Campers
Gender-specific bunks and activities have historically been a big part of the camp experience, especially at sleepaway camp. While this ...
The Importance of Recharging Your Social Battery
As the school year winds down and the days are warm and sunny, people’s schedules tend to fill up. End ...
Being Trans At Summer Camp
Summer camp can be an incredibly important experience for teens. For five years starting at age 10, I went to ...
An Open Letter to Our Readers
Dear Readers,We are upset. We are mad. We are scared. The news of another mass shooting, this time at an ...
Finding A College Roommate
When you think about the stress and anxiety surrounding college, typically you think of whether you are going to be ...
How to Adjust your Standards for Standardized Tests
It’s testing season, the very worst time of the year for a lot of us! The Executive Board of HereNow ...
The War in Ukraine: Our Role in Learning, Helping, and Caring
The conflict in Ukraine is scary! This is the first time in history we have access to real time information ...
Simple Things You Can Do To Be More Inclusive At School
In honor of Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), here is a list of 10 simple and little things ...
Tips To Get Through Finals
Finals can be a tough and stressful time, but with a bit of help, you can get through them more ...
Access to LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources Is a Matter of Life or Death
Sharpie Markers. I was obsessed with these colorful little markers as a toddler, and despite what one would expect, my ...
How to Ask For Help and Where to Find It
When people seek support from mental health professionals, there can be a range of stigma associated with it. To work ...
Five Ways to Deal with Stress During the College Admission Process
You are sitting behind the cold desk, hearing the clock tick down the seconds as you stare down at your ...
Learning Disabilities and Feeling Good About Yourself
Everyone learns differently, it’s a fact. Some people could be visual learners, others could be auditory learners, some people may ...
A Letter to My Past Self (of Future & Fate)
Dear Younger Jessica,I want to formally introduce myself to you as the future Jessica. The Jessica that would have never ...
So You Wanna Talk About Morals
“Please leave a message,” the automated voicemail droned. I panicked for half a second, then jabbed the red button to ...