Cultivating joy and well-being is a journey unique to each of us.
Greetings, As we enter the holiday season, it's important to remember to prioritize our well-being and embrace the joy that this time of year brings. So often, instead of joy, holidays become a time of increased stress and expectations. Good news? We can choose joy....
Inspire an Attitude of Gratitude To Elevate The Mental Health of Your Teen
Inspire an Attitude of Gratitude To Elevate The Mental Health of Your Teen By Jean Keese & Jen Caple In a recent regional survey by our regional Planet Youth coalition*, more than half of our youth reported feelings of hopelessness and depression. This statistic...
Gratitude for Thoughtful, Committed Individuals Making A Difference
As we enter November, I want to pause a moment to share my gratitude. Living and working here in the West Central Mountains, I have so much to be thankful for! First, I’m grateful for THIS incredible community. The support we have received from everyone, especially...
How Later School Start Times and Healthy Sleep Routines Improve Mental Health, Mood, and Academic Performance
By Jean Munoz Keese Getting quality sleep is crucial for the development of our youth. It also helps with mood, academic performance, and overall well-being. Without proper sleep, we just don’t feel our best. But, regionally, 3 out of 4 youth tell us they have...
Empowering Hope: Introducing Hope Squad in our Schools
Greetings, Planet Youth Community, We have been diligently working towards creating a better environment for youth throughout our region, and this month, we are focusing on the power of hope. In our recent survey, 2/3 of students in our region do not agree that...
Leading The Way With Kindness: September Message From Our Executive Director
Greetings Planet Youth Community! I am thrilled to announce the successful launch of the McCall Donnelly Planet Youth Coalition. The response from the community has been incredible. It warms my heart to witness the enthusiasm and support pouring in. Together, we are...
A Message From YAC Executive Director, Patty Giardina
Greetings West Central Mountains! I am thrilled to announce the successful launch of the McCall/Donnelly Youth Advocacy Coalition. The response from the community has been incredible. It warms my heart to witness the enthusiasm and support pouring in. Together, we are...