Today is Father’s Day so I want to tell y’all about my dad. My dad is the designated peace maker of my family. My mom and I argue a lot (you can read more about our yooou! “discussions” here) and my brothers are almost always wrestling. My dad always manages to calm everyone down and keep […]
This article was written for yooou! by 17-year-old, FB. For most people, society’s recent outcry has been a relief of finally sharing stories, like people’s own experience with police brutality and racism. But for others, it has been a stressful moment of ‘what can I do to play a part in this historical moment?’ or […]
Sienna says… Today is National Best Friends Day. My best friends mean the world to me so I’m going to tell y’all about them. I’m one of those people who thinks you can have multiple best friends, because to me a best friend is someone who brings out the best part of yourself. I have […]
Sienna says… In honor of Mother’s Day, I thought I’d share my experience on working with my mom. We started talking about yooou! last summer but we didn’t start until our first Instagram post in November and the website and blog in January. My mom and I constantly brainstorm about this initiative and how we […]
Sienna says… I am so grateful for my teachers. I have no idea what I would do without them. I’ve had certain teachers that have meant the world to me. The first one is my second grade teacher. He had a guitar and in our free time, he would teach us songs. Most of them […]
This article was written for yooou! by 18 year olds, BS and HJ. On April 19th, 2020, my friend Heidi and I decided to walk a marathon. Every day of quarantine, Heidi and I have gone on a socially distanced walk, since we’re neighbors, and we wanted to challenge ourselves to do something both physically hard […]
Wanting to help others in a time of crisis is a natural reaction. Providing aid to someone in need gives them assurance, relief and hope, but there are benefits to the giver as well. Putting positive energy into the world during a time of distress can distract you from your own feelings of anxiousness and […]
Today is National Doctors’ Day. It’s a day in the US (other countries have a similar day) to celebrate the contributions of physicians in our lives. Doctors, we thank you for all you are doing today – and everyday – to keep us healthy.
Teens and tweens are going back to a different type of schooling after their spring breaks. This article was written for yooou! by almost 12-year-old, RB, who attends school in California. She has been e-learning for 2 weeks. At first I was really excited to get a break! Finally, a chance to breathe from the stress of […]