As a mother, May always reminds me of the end of the school year and the excitement, uncertainty, anticipation, and accomplishment that my girls experienced. This season marks milestones for our children as they move into new phases in their lives.

Cynthia Germanotta

Kindness is not a nice-to-have, it's a must-have - for ourselves and for others.

Cynthia Germanotta

Mastering tools and strategies to flourish emotionally provides a solid foundation that can last a lifetime.

Cynthia Germanotta

Sending a note of appreciation, gratitude, or encouragement can go a long way in showing someone you care.

Cynthia Germanotta

I think the power of storytelling is so important. It helps when people realize they're not alone.

Cynthia Germanotta

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?

Cynthia Germanotta

I always start my day with two things that really ground me. One is a book of daily inspirational readings called 'The Book of Awakening.' Basically, it talks about having the life you want and being present in the life you have. I also write three things I'm grateful for in a gratitude journal.

Cynthia Germanotta

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

Cynthia Germanotta

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

Cynthia Germanotta

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

Cynthia Germanotta

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

Cynthia Germanotta

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.

Cynthia Germanotta

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.

Cynthia Germanotta

We heard from young people around the country, and around the world, who felt like their voices weren't being heard and their feelings weren't being respected.

Cynthia Germanotta

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.

Cynthia Germanotta

From physical health to academic and professional success, how someone feels has a tremendous impact on many key aspects of his or her life.

Cynthia Germanotta

Through the Born Brave Bus Tour and other initiatives, we have provided youth with a safe space to tell their stories and, through partnerships with more than 50 like-minded organizations, with access to resources and services in their communities when talking is not enough.

Cynthia Germanotta

I was raised differently, where you just have to be tough and not talk about your emotions.

Cynthia Germanotta

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

Cynthia Germanotta

When Gaga started emerging, when she was in her bikini performing 'Lady Starlight' and decided that night to actually light hairspray on fire. And some people left when that happened - a lot of people stayed and thought it was cool. But her father and I were like, honestly, he said, 'I think she has a screw loose.'

Cynthia Germanotta

Cynthia Germanotta Quotes

As a mother, May always reminds me of the end of the school year and the excitement, uncertainty, anticipation, and accomplishment that my girls experienced. This season marks milestones for our children as they move into new phases in their lives.

Kindness is not a nice-to-have, it's a must-have - for ourselves and for others.

Mastering tools and strategies to flourish emotionally provides a solid foundation that can last a lifetime.

Sending a note of appreciation, gratitude, or encouragement can go a long way in showing someone you care.

I think the power of storytelling is so important. It helps when people realize they're not alone.

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 always start my day with two things that really ground me. One is a book of daily inspirational readings called 'The Book of Awakening.' Basically, it talks about having the life you want and being present in the life you have. I also write three things I'm grateful for in a gratitude journal.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

We heard from young people around the country, and around the world, who felt like their voices weren't being heard and their feelings weren't being respected.

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.

From physical health to academic and professional success, how someone feels has a tremendous impact on many key aspects of his or her life.

Through the Born Brave Bus Tour and other initiatives, we have provided youth with a safe space to tell their stories and, through partnerships with more than 50 like-minded organizations, with access to resources and services in their communities when talking is not enough.

I was raised differently, where you just have to be tough and not talk about your emotions.

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