Youth Of A Nation

The power of positive thinking in Star Wars

I’m am a mother, which means I’m naturally drawn to things that encourage and improve children’s learning. I’m also a child of the 80’s and had a mom that was a huge fan of Star wars, which means I grew up surrounded by the original Star Wars trilogy – Episodes IV, V, and VI, respectively. I’ve watched all 3 films literally dozens of times on top of the prequels.Believe it or not,  these movies…

The story of self medicating

No one decides to get addicted to prescription pain pills. So how does prescription painkiller abuse progress to full-blown opioid addiction? Many individuals are prescribed these medications for pain management, but unfortunately, can build up a tolerance and misuse the medications prescribed by self-medicating.  Can someone know if their brain is vulnerable to opioid addiction? Unfortunately,…

Dare To Be Different

Your life experiences thus far have made you the person you are today. It is the combination of the way you were brought up on top of everything that you have learned and the various things that you have done that make you truly different from everyone else on this planet. Others may share some of your talents and abilities, but there is no one who is identical to you. It is rather like an artist…

take action against bullying

FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND TEACHERS: Help Kids Understand Bullying Kids who know what bullying is can better identify it. They can talk about bullying if it happens to them or others. Kids need to know ways to safely stand up to bullying and how to get help. Encourage kids to speak to a trusted adult if they are bullied or see others being bullied. The adult can give comfort, support, and…

I am so sorry that Youth of a Nation has not been posting lately. Unfortunately my family lost someone very special to us recently and another one of our family members was hospitalized for sometime. Because of what has been going on in my life I wanted to share this post with all of you. In all tragedies, families deal with immense and unexpected grief, loss, and uncertainty about the future. It…

We are surrounded by people and things that can influence our behavior in life.  The reality is, we live in times that there are a lot of outside influences that could put us on the wrong path, in both our personal and professional life.  And many people do go the wrong way; good people too, and it often destroys part or their entire life.

Integrity is one of those things, that you either have…

Trials and suffering can actually refine and deepen gratefulness if we allow them to show us not to take things for granted. when times are good, people take prosperity for granted and begin to believe that they are invulnerable. In times of uncertainty, though, people realize how powerless they are to control their own destiny. If you begin to see that everything you have, everything you have…

Autism Awareness Month is a time to educate your community about autism and Light It Up Blue! Spreading autism awareness in schools is a great way to celebrate April and promote inclusion and acceptance in the classroom and beyond.

The Puzzle Piece Project Tool Kitis a fun and interactive educational tool kit for grade levels K-12 designed to increase students’ understanding of autism during…

When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully.

When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light.

When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it.

When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway.

When life seems to beat you down, dare to fight back.

When there seems to be no hope, dare to find some.

When you’re feeling tired, dare to keep going.

When times are…

“The company you keep will have a positive or negative impact on your self-image. Choose your friends wisely. People come and go, just be careful of the ones you choose to have remain in your life.”

As you go through life, you begin to realize how important having true friends really is.  Unfortunately as we go through this time, we realize the people we once counted on are no longer the people…

When we lose something that is precious to us, we are left with a feeling of sadness. Whether it is a precious friend or even a treasured object, the loss can be hard to bear. It is as if a part of you has gone missing. Throughout our life we amass collections of friends and treasured possessions. Having close relationships help us feel as if we are not alone in the world. When we lose someone…

If you have chronic pain and depression, you’ve got plenty of company.That’s because chronic pain and depression are common problems that often overlap. Depression is one of the most common psychological issues facing people who suffer from chronic pain, and it often complicates the patient’s conditions and treatment. Pain, especially chronic pain, is an emotional condition as well as a physical…

One of the signs of a strong family is how the family unit reacts to stress, tension and crisis as a group. When something tough happens (a move, death, an illness etc.) does your family come together or does everyone head off in their own directions?

Of course, there is no such thing as a perfect family and we all do things differently. I have a friend who feels as though she came from an…