Social media & identity: Developing wholeness in a connected world
In the past couple of years I’ve presented several times about the concept of social media and identity, with the focus on wholeness in a connected world. In particular, these … Continue reading
Getting ready to say goodbye
I woke early today, mostly due to the pesky thunderstorm raging outside. But also because my head is full of thoughts and my heart is full of feelings. You see, … Continue reading
On International Day of Women & Girls in Science: A different vision for girls
For the past several years, I’ve worked with several of our Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) faculty at ACU to host our annual STEM for Girls day. We started with … Continue reading
Your life, your journey
I have this necklace that I wear almost everyday. I bought it in Dublin from Irish jeweler Enibas. It says, in Irish, Your life…your journey. Have you ever noticed how … Continue reading
Does Sexy Media Matter?
Last month I gave a TEDx talk at my university. I talked about my research into Sexualized media and how it effects children and adolescents. It was so fun to … Continue reading
To My Daughter on Her 12th birthday
It seems like yesterday that I was holding you as a newborn, warm and soft with a head full of dark hair. You were so tiny, so dependent on me … Continue reading