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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]