These book recommendations are for yooou! from 16-year-old, EL. Remember when you used to have time to read for fun? (Not for school). Well, here are 6 page-turners from our friend, EL, who loves to read. Escape…without actually leaving the house. Woven in Moonlight, by Isabel Ibanez – A lush tapestry of magic, romance, and […]
Have you ever watched the minutes tick away as you feel yourself get more and more anxious about being tired the next day? Well, you are definitely not alone. Did you know that the hormone shifts that happen during puberty moves your body clock? This means that you will naturally fall asleep later in the […]
Did you ever write in a diary then hide it from your mom or sister so they couldn’t read about your secret crushes? Well, a journal and a diary have similarities but are also a little different. For one, “journaling” is actually a verb. It basically means “writing in a journal”. Journaling has many benefits, […]
This article was written for yooou! by 13-year-old, MP I was recently the lead in my school’s eighth grade performance of Aida. It was truly one of the most amazing experiences of my life, and I became so close with so many people whom I had never even talked to before the show because of […]
This article is written for yooou! by 11-year-old, “JJ” Hi, I’m 11 years old and I am a glass artist. I started blowing glass with Carlyn Ray when I was 5. Carlyn Ray is a glass artist in Dallas, Texas who owns a studio called Dallas Glass Art. She and my mom attended the same […]
This article is written for yooou! by 13-year-old, LS.When I was around five, I decided I wanted to play the violin. I didn’t get one until I was nine, but that was one of the best days of my life. Playing an instrument is hard, and sometimes it’s a chore, but I will never regret […]
This article was written for yooou! by 14-year-old, “PP”. I have tried out for school sports and club sports for some time now and I love it! I love the challenge and being part of a team. When I am getting ready for tryouts, I like to do skills with other coaches to get different […]
It’s about that time – spring sports teams tryouts. It can be a challenging process but don’t shy away from a sport, team or activity because you don’t think you can do it. High school varsity girls lacrosse coach, MF, has some insightful tips for anyone trying to make any team. (Spoiler alert: the most important tip is […]
One afternoon in 1982, Anne Herbert wrote the message, “Practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty” on a placemat. It is believed this was the start of the “Random Acts of Kindness” movement. Then in 1993, the book, Random Acts of Kindness, was published. It was full of true stories of thoughtfulness, […]
This is the perfect week to tell the people you love how much they mean to you. One unique way to express your adoration is through a love letter. A love letter does not have to be long or “gushy” but it does need to be personal and sincere. Be specific in the reason you […]