Allison Cary trigger warning: racism, mob violence, police violence On Wednesday, January 6th, the United States Capitol suffered an unprecedented attack. Images of people scaling the walls of the building, breaking down doors, and chasing down police officers were plastered across social media and television news. These events are difficult enough for an adult to process — … Read more
“Fake news” is a refrain we see a lot on social media. Now more than ever, it is important for kids and adults alike to be able to discern genuine news stories and articles from false narratives pushed by certain groups. According to Howard Schneider of the Center for News Literacy, giving kids and teens … Read more
After such a demanding year, the holiday season will be a welcome sight for many families. But like so many things, the holidays will look different in 2020 than they have in years past. One big question looms: how can I keep my friends and family safe during the celebrations? According to the CDC, the … Read more
For kids and parents alike, it can be difficult to focus on the present moment when we’re surrounded by devices. This has become even harder during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many of our daily connections are happening online. If you’re working-from-home or attending school virtually, disconnecting from technology is tough. But meaningful connections are still … Read more
Paco was a youth participant in the Life’s Purpose Youth Empowerment Program held at the Department of Juvenile Justice Palm Beach County Detention Center in 2020. As part of this program, he created a purpose statement, mission statement, and life goals. Below is a quote created by Paco. The purpose of my life is: This … Read more
Alex was a youth participant in the Life’s Purpose Youth Empowerment Program held at the Department of Juvenile Justice Palm Beach County Detention Center in 2020. As part of this program, he created a purpose statement, mission statement, and life goals. Below is a quote created by Alex. The purpose of my life is: I … Read more
Decembre was a youth participant in the Life’s Purpose Youth Empowerment Program held at the Department of Juvenile Justice Palm Beach County Detention Center in 2020. As part of this program, he created a purpose statement, mission statement, and life goals. Below is a quote created by Decembre. The purpose of my life is: I … Read more
Jit was a youth participant in the Life’s Purpose Youth Empowerment Program held at the Department of Juvenile Justice Palm Beach County Detention Center in 2020. As part of this program, he created a purpose statement, mission statement, and life goals. Below is a quote created by Jit. The purpose of my life is: I … Read more
Zay was a youth participant in the Life’s Purpose Youth Empowerment Program held at the Department of Juvenile Justice Palm Beach County Detention Center in 2020. As part of this program, he created a purpose statement, mission statement, and life goals. Below is a quote created by Zay. The purpose of my life is: I … Read more
Bean was a youth participant in the Life’s Purpose Youth Empowerment Program held at the Department of Juvenile Justice Palm Beach County Detention Center in 2020. As part of this program, he created a purpose statement, mission statement, and life goals. Below is a quote created by Bean. The purpose of my life is: I … Read more