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 […]
This article is written for yooou! by 12-year-old, “EF”. Ever since I was young I have always loved football. Every Sunday my dad and I would get a big bowl of popcorn and sit on the couch and just watch football. He taught me about the game and the teams and pretty soon just like […]
This blog post is written for yooou! by relationship coach, Kathleen Fischer. Do you ever think about the transitions that happen in your life? The tween and teen years are FULL of them: Moving from elementary school to begin middle school Graduating from middle school to start high school Giving up a sport/dance/orchestra Having your family […]
Now that the holidays are over, there’s one big project left. Thanking your loved ones for their gifts, or time, is important. Hand writing a thank you note is a way to express your sincere gratitude. It is a simple gesture that goes a long way. There is value in giving someone a handwritten note. […]
Hugging creates builds trust, creates connection and leads to strong friendship bonds. By giving your bestie a big bear hug, you are saying, “I trust you” and “you can trust me.” After all, an embrace is basically sharing your personal space while you’re in someone else’s personal space. That kind of trust has physical and […]
Your grandparents are special people. They know where you come from and might be able to help with where you are going. And they would love to hear from you right now so give them a call! They know what it’s like to be your age, (and they’ve lived to tell about it!) Okay, so they […]