The problem of bullying in American schools has become so rampant that in 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Department of Education released the first federal definition of bullying. The definition includes three core elements: unwanted aggressive behavior observed or perceived power imbalance repetition or high likelihood of repetition of bullying behaviors This definition helps …
No matter who you are or where you live, stressful situations will recur throughout your life. After all, most of us will experience a difficult driving test, family crisis, job interview, wedding, or childbirth. It’s important to be ready for the curves life throws at us. At Young Lions Youth Organization, we help kids develop …
The Young Lions Youth Organization helps Tampa’s low-income kids plan for college. College tuition is costly, and then there are all the other expenses that life throws you. Rent, food, books, gas, and entertainment can add to large sums of money. Every fall and spring, college students return to campus. It’s a time of excitement, …
Young Lions Youth Organization is dedicated to its juvenile delinquency prevention mission. Communicating with your children, especially as they grow into adolescence, is key to keeping them from falling into negative behaviors. One of the most critical topics to talk to teenagers about is drugs and alcohol. Teens require structure to stay safe. Having clear …
There are so many choices, it’s tasty and affordable, it’s well advertised, and is simple to order and consume. There are many reasons why people pick fast food to satisfy their appetites. In our fast-paced society, it is becoming more and more difficult for people to maintain healthy eating habits. Let’s be honest: preparing a …
It is common knowledge that “the family that dines together stays together.” At Young Lions, we propose going a step further and urging families to cook together. Kitchen work is a core element of the Montessori Practical Life curriculum, introduced in Montessori pre-schools as soon as children can walk. According to experts, it offers a …
After-school jobs have always been a traditional stepping stone in adolescent growth and development. Many parents are finding increasingly challenging to juggle their children’s schedules for athletics and arts activities. Many students also participate in scouting, FFA, or faith-based programs. High schools often require volunteer hours each semester – college bound students will not be …
The Young Lions lend a hand to Santa Claus every year Each Christmas, far too many children are forced to learn harsh lessons about life much earlier than they should. It seems Santa Claus skimps on the presents under their trees, or skip over their houses entirely, while friends, neighbors, or classmates are lavished …
When he started The Young Lions Youth Organization in 1997, Dexter Bryant did not dare to dream how well his charity would flourish and expand over a quarter of a century. The juvenile delinquency prevention organization had humble beginnings. Bryant reminisces about the early days, “As a kid who got in some trouble in my …
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