Relationships
how you can help
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 […]
thank you doctors
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.
distance learning, by RB
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 […]
missing you, by AB
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, AB, who attends school in Dubai. E-learning for me is very different to school, I listen to Virgin Radio whilst setting up my bedroom ready for E-Learning so it feels […]
my world wide web, by RB
Teens are going back to a different type of schooling after their spring breaks. This article was written for yooou! by 16-year-old, RB, who attends boarding school in Connecticut. Over the next few days, we will be posting articles from girls across the country/world with their thoughts and feelings in relation to “e-learning”. My second-to-last night […]
random acts of kindness
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, […]
love letters
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 […]
football IS for girls, by EF
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 […]
it’s transition time
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 […]