Gifts that inspire and educate can be a great alternative to the usual toys and tech this holiday season. Books about the 2026 Winter Olympics, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, and legendary athletes can spark a child's interest in sports and music. These books are designed to be both fun and educational,
Four new leaders have joined the National 4-H Council's Board of Trustees. They come from different backgrounds: business, tech, education, and nonprofits. Their goal? To help 4-H prepare young people for the future. Deisha Barnett is one of the new members. She's the President of Global Communicat
Obesity in young people is a pressing issue. It's not just about looks. It can lead to serious health problems. Doctors often prescribe medications to help. But these meds can have side effects. They might cause poor nutrition. This is a big problem. Young people may not stick to their treatment pla
Young people are stepping up to make a real difference in health checks for older adults. A special program called HealthStart is using a mix of support and coaching to help seniors stay healthy. The goal is to make sure they keep up with their health and make positive changes in their lives. The p
Breanna Cutright, an 18-year-old from Clarksburg, West Virginia, found her purpose through Raze, an anti-tobacco program for youth. When federal funding cuts forced Raze to shut down, she felt lost. The program had given her opportunities, like meeting senators and advocating for tobacco-free school
A coach from Peoria is in big trouble. Aydan Trueblood, 22, is accused of hurting a young girl who played in the sports team he coached. He is locked up and will stay that way until his trial. The bad thing happened at his parents' house. The girl and Trueblood talked on Snapchat. Then, she left he
College sports recruitment can be a confusing and unpredictable journey. Many young athletes and their families struggle to understand the process, which often feels chaotic and inefficient. Coaches have their own ways of evaluating talent, and not all offers are created equal. One big challenge is
France is making a big change to boost its military. Starting next year, young people aged 18 and 19 can join a new voluntary service. This isn't about fighting in wars abroad. Instead, they will train and work within France and its territories for 10 months. The idea is to prepare for future threa
COVID-19 didn't just change how we lived; it also changed how young athletes played sports. A recent study looked at face and head injuries in kids aged 12 to 17 across eight sports. The data spanned from 2014 to 2023, giving a clear picture of how the pandemic affected injury rates. The study foun
Teen trouble is a big deal. It hurts not just the young people involved, but also their families and the whole community. To tackle this, experts look at different ideas to figure out why some teens act out. One of these ideas is Agnew's General Theory of Crime. It says that what happens in a teen's
