On Tuesday, February 24th, the Blue Hills Boys and Girls Club came to the Center for a presentation on self-esteem and the media. Before they arrived we spent a lot of time preparing ourselves. They got here at about 5:30 and as soon as they…
This was a very busy week for us because we had both a presentation and a health fair to prepare for. Our first presentation was on February 18th, and it was nothing like what I had imagined. I am not a shy person but the…
Our two new youth advisors Erica and Tynaya have been preparing these last couple of weeks for their first presentation. On Wednesday they are giving their first presentation on Safety on the Internet. To get the girls prepared for the presentation we did trainings on…
OK, so you’ve been hearing about the economy non-stop lately. You’ve probably heard your parents talking about it, maybe your teachers too. Some of it may sound unrelated to you, like banks closing, or the car industry having problems. But some of it might hit…
Today was one of the most important days in history. It was an emotional day because I felt both relief and such hope for the future. Barack Obama is a strong individual and challenges Americans to think about and contemplate the important decisions we have to make as…
Despite all the bad things you hear about Myspace and Facebook they can actually be pretty useful. Honestly, who doesn’t have a Myspace page? Or, a Facebook page then, since that’s the new trend. Most organizations create Myspace and Facebook profiles to spread their information. The…
Hi Readers! We just wanted to wish you a wonderful, safe, and healthy holiday season, and a happy new year! – From all of us at the Center for Young Women’s Health
I love technology. It has helped the CYWH become what it is today. Without our website and chats we would not be able to reach and help everyone we have so far. With the new programs and websites that help people publicize their organizations, we…
Ever feel like your cramps just don’t end? Well you’re not alone! A lot of females suffer really bad cramps during their menstrual cycle, and even though it may not seem like it, there is hope. It is extremely normal for you to have mild…
One of a girl’s most common problems involves boys. Most of my girls come to me with their boy drama. Usually it’s something typical like – I think he’s cheating on me, should I break up with him? – and more. One of my friends…