Cynthia Germanotta

We just set an example as parents by giving back.

It's inspiring to be aligned with an organization that envisions health equity.

Kids live online, but love and support don't.

We all walk with the same two feet.

I know, as a family, we'll continue to learn from one another, making each other wiser and stronger by sharing lessons not just from one generation to the next, but between generations.

We're already using digital tools to teach phonics and arithmetic. Let's use them to teach kids how to manage their emotions and relate more effectively to those around them.

What are kids learning through osmosis when our representatives flaunt the very rules of behavior that we teach our sons and daughters to uphold? How can we teach them to be accepting and respectful of others when the role models they see on TV refuse to show even a modicum of civility?

I didn't always understand the difference between normal biological teenage development and a real problem.

While we rightly stress common core subjects such as science, math, and reading in our education system, these tools for emotional literacy are equally impactful on a young person's long-term well-being and success.

When my daughter Stefani - who most people know as Lady Gaga - was a child, she had to learn painful lessons about the dangers of cruelty and the importance of kindness.

Whether the obstacles your child faces are physical, academic, or social, you want to do everything you can to help. But too often as a parent, you feel like you don't have the tools you need to guide your child through the difficult experiences we all encounter growing up.

As a mom, it's difficult to watch your child struggle.

I've raised two strong women to be champions of kindness and I'm so proud of them for that.

Always remember, especially in the face of struggle, that you matter, you are loved.

There's immense power in being kind to others and to ourselves.

As a family, we always emphasized giving back to society and instilled that value in our children.

When I was growing up, times were different. The way that we would deal with things is what I learned, and that's what I resorted to... I relied on getting a grip. I relied on the generational grit of just sucking it up and getting on with it.

Both of my girls are grown now, but I remember those years when my husband and I did our best to shield them from content we thought would set a bad example. But back then that usually came in the form of R-rated movies or racy song lyrics - not from our leaders.

I spent over 25 years in corporate America.

We're going to do our best to help youth feel safe and accepted, so that they have the skills to effect change and recognize opportunities in their communities where they can make a difference.