If you haven't had time during your busy week to watch Pope Francis' TED talk titled "Why the only future worth building includes everyone," I encourage you to do so. No matter your religious leanings, I'm sure most would agree that the Pope delivered an excellent message, ripe with wisdom and on a platform that reaches millions in one fell swoop. I'm a big fan of TED.com. Giving us ideas and information to chew on. The Pope chose a most fabulous way to remind us that no m

Admittedly, math was my favorite subject in school. I love the way that numbers come together to make shapes and patterns; to me, it's art. I acquired a love of learning early on and I think that there's more we can do to encourage a love and passion for learning through science and the practical applications of mathematics. Look below for four tips on how to encourage your children's passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to inspire a passion for lea