From Author to Publisher: Watching the Vision Become Real
By Karen Yvonne McClain There are moments when you have to stop, look around, and acknowledge just how far a dream has traveled. For…
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The Power of Kindness: Small Actions That Change Lives
Helping Young People Discover That Compassion Is One of the Greatest Forms of Leadership By Karen Y. McClain We live in a world where…
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Why Character Matters More Than Popularity
Subtitle Teaching Young People to Build a Life of Integrity Instead of Chasing Approval By Karen Y. McClain In today’s world, it’s easy to…
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Building Confidence in a World of Comparison
By Karen Y. McClain Every day, young people are bombarded with images of what they are told they should look like, wear, own, accomplish,…
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Why Every Great Dream Begins with a Strong Foundation
Today you didn’t just work on a website. You worked on the foundation of a vision. You talked with your grant writer about building…
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Faith, Identity, and the Journey of Self-Discovery
One of the most important journeys a young person will ever take is the journey of self-discovery. In today’s world, young people are constantly…
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The Courage to Be Authentically You
In a world that constantly tells young people who they should be, one of the greatest acts of courage is simply being yourself. Every…
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I Know Who I Am and Whose I Am
At 59 years old, I finally found words for something I had struggled to understand most of my life. I have never been married.…
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Young People and Drugs: Understanding the Challenge Facing Today’s Generation
Few issues concern parents, educators, and communities more than the growing impact of drugs on young people. While every generation has faced challenges related…
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You Don’t Need to Know Your Purpose Yet
A lot of people feel stressed because they don’t know their purpose. What they want to do. Who they’re supposed to be. What their…
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