Summer is right around the corner, and everyone is looking forward to a much-needed break. Adults and children alike have been spending a lot of time in front of screens, which makes it even more important to put down the devices and get some fresh air. Last month, we talked about the significance of getting … Read more
The school year is winding down, and soon, summer break will be upon us. We all know that it has been a tough year for our children– maybe the toughest school year ever. Whether your child is 5 or 15, whether they’re learning in-person or learning from home, every student has experienced challenges and hardships … Read more
As more people become vaccinated against COVID-19, and governments begin to lift restrictions in public spaces, the list of questions and concerns for children is growing. This past year has been incredibly difficult for our youth. It has been a year filled with not only educational hurdles, but social and emotional hurdles as well. As … Read more
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
During our current time of working and going to school at home, you might find an even bigger temptation in screen technologies like smartphones, tablets, laptops and video games. This time is a perfect opportunity to form memories together as a family that will last a lifetime, but family time can get lost as children … Read more
September 17th-27th, 2019 Youth Speak Out International expanded its Life’s Purpose™ Youth Empowerment Program into The Department of Juvenile Justice, Palm Beach County Detention Center. Life’s Purpose™ is a social and emotional youth enrichment program. Through group discussions, mentoring, self-exploration, and collaboration with peers and adults, students created their purpose / mission and life goals. … Read more
Middle and High School students in Palm Beach County empowered their friends and families to put down their on-screen technology and communicate face-to-face.