Q. WhatÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ the best life advice you have?
Mary JoÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Response: Wow! What a great question! Let me first say that each of us is unique. What guides my life may not inspire you, although I hope at least some of my message touches your heart. I will start with two stories. I share them because ...
Q. I graduate next week! I can’t believe it. I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but now that itÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ over, I feel like the last four years flew. Will you please put this in your column? I know teens read it. I want to tell them that they need to enjoy high school. Stay away from drama and ...
Q. I have a question that you may not have an answer for, but my mom reads your column every week and she said maybe you could give me perspective. Evidently you taught her. I hope that doesn’t make you feel old! The problem is my gramma. She was my primary parent. My mom had addiction ...
Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski has been awarded the American Association for Sexuality Education, Counseling and Therapy Humanitarian Award, the AASECT's highest award.
The award is presented to an individual or group who has contributed to the field of human sexuality through charitable events, ...
Comment about last weekÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ column on seeking employment: I heard from a reader who is an alumnus. I think his words are worthy of repeating: “Network. Network. Network. Have a good work ethic, make sure you’re seen, and don’t burn bridges. Maintain those connections, because if the right ...
When I first wrote this column in 2005, I ran a feature where I shared wonderful teen activities. It was a vehicle for me to show our community a side of teens they may be missing. ItÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ been a while since I did so, but this week I feel our current teens have earned the affirmation.
This ...