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 article is written for yooou! by 16-year-old, “FB”. People ask me why I did it or how I possibly could cut off a portion of my hair. It’s a very small sacrifice to pay if you consider the fact that there are hundreds of children suffering from different diseases resulting in hair loss, such […]
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 […]
This article is written for yooou! by 14-year-old, “GL”. Struggling with confidence is something that every girl experiences at some point in their life. No matter how much you feel like everyone else has their whole life figured out, they are struggling just as much as you are. Whether it’s in school, with their looks, […]
What reduces anxiety, improves your productivity and purifies your surroundings? According to many studies, houseplants can do all of that – and MORE! Plants help to reduce stress and that overwhelmed feeling that many teen girls get. There is something very calming about having beautiful, live greenery in your corner. Your mood can improve while […]
Exams are coming up and things are getting a little tense around school. Relieve some of that stress by adding color to your day. Using fun (and comfortable) pens and pencils for study guides, homework and quizzes can lighten the dreaded “fear of finals”. Paper Mate Flair Pens are the best for taking notes. Their […]
Did you know music can help you get better grades? Listening to music while you study helps you retain information, improves memory and reduce anxiety. For your next study session, try putting on some light instrumental music. Lyrics can be distracting but instruments-only can actually help you retain what you read. Music activates both the […]
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 […]