Youth Crime in the U.S. Has Plummeted 78% Since 1994, Which Counters the Usual Narrative
Analysis of the data from the FBI found that people age 17 and younger accounted for just 7% of all arrests for violent crime in 2020.
Encouragement
Showing 1 - 20 of 41 Posts
Playing Sports at School Makes People Grittier and Harder Working
Often old notions about people arose from a small truth, and in this case, Roosevelt's notion that sports hardens a young man seems correct.
Reaching Out to Friends After Long Time is More Appreciated Than You Know, Says Research
Have you ever gotten nervous before sending a message to a friend after a long time? It's normal, but also likely unwarranted.
Boy Stops at Random House to Leave a Pep Talk on Stranger's Doorbell Cam (Watch)
A young boy walking down a sidewalk stopped at a random house with a doorbell camera-to leave an encouraging message for a stranger-WATCH.
19 Wildcats Set to Bring Back Scottish Highland Species - They're Thriving in a Reintroduction Program
The iconic species was declared "functionally extinct in the wild" due to habitat loss and interbreeding with domesticated cats.
After University Starts Selling Bullied Boy's Homemade T-Shirt Design, 16,000 Buyers Crash Their Website
After a creative elementary school student was bullied for his homemade university t-shirt, more than 16,000 people bought his design.
When Crying Student Boarded Bus for First Day of School, the Driver Held His Hand On the Way There
This is the heartwarming moment that a school bus driver helped an anxious kindergartner turn his first-day jitters into excitement.
Comedian Kevin Hart Finally Listened to His Mother's Advice, and it Paid Off-Big Time
Comedian Kevin Hart recalls the moment when he finally followed his mother's advice, and it paid off-big time-both for his wallet and his heart.
Thousands of Students Are Cheered By These Photos of an Optimistic Cloud Formation
Though it may have just been a coincidental cloud formation, students and internet users are being encouraged by a "thumbs up" in the sky.
Thousands of People Have Been Encouraged By Mom's Yard Signs - and Their Feedback Has Been Amazing
It has been two years since an Oregon woman started planting encouraging signs in people's yards - and the resulting testimonials have been amazing.
When Classmate Was Preparing for Heart Surgery, His Entire School Showed Up to Cheer Him On
Before this 9-year-old boy was set to undergo a heart transplant, his entire school took to the streets in order to encourage him before the operation.
Watch What Happens When Martial Arts Classmates Rally Behind Tearful Boy Who Failed to Break Wooden Board
In this sweet new viral video, a little boy is discouraged by how he can't seem to kick through a wooden board – until his classmates rally behind him.
Anonymous Love Letters Lift the Spirits of Anyone Signed Up On This Website
You know how you feel when you open a mailbox and find a letter among the bills? Imagine getting dozens of anonymous notes filled with encouragement.
Mom Fighting Breast Cancer Comforted By Random 'Angel' in a Restaurant When She Needed It Most
Right when Amy Pettenato was beginning to despair in the face of her cancer fight, an "angel" in a restaurant swooped in to comfort her.
Watch Jeopardy's Alex Trebek Get Choked Up When Contestant Uses Final Answer to Express Love for Host
The 79-year-old game show host has gotten plenty of intriguing answers from his contestants, but this may be the first that left him on the brink of tears.
Man Who Grew Up Without a Dad Supports Youth With 'Dad, How Do I?' YouTube Channel
Rob Kenney who grew up without a father started a youtube channel called Dad, How Do I? to help youth who have no one to teach them life skills.
This 1,000-Year-old Cherry Tree in Japan is a Role Model for Resilience During Trying Times
Despite tsunamis, nuclear meltdowns, wars, and earthquakes, the breathtaking Takizakura has been blooming in the Fukushima province for 1,000 years.
Watch Notre Dame Cathedral Bell Ring Out for Healthcare Workers on the One-Year Anniversary of Its Fire
On the one-year anniversary of the fire that almost burnt the Notre Dame cathedral to the ground, the bell rang out in solidarity with healthcare workers.
In Historic Televised Speech, Queen Elizabeth II Offers Message of Global Support: 'We will succeed'
As the world continues to combat COVID-19, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II offered a rare televised message of encouragement to the masses.
Watch Farmer Use His Tractor to Plow Massive Tribute to Healthcare Workers into His Field
This British farmer used one of his last remaining unplowed fields to offer a heartwarming message of support to hospital workers fighting COVID-19.
Recent Stories
A Heartfelt Reminder to Appreciate the Ones We Love
Cherish the Woman Who Stands by You
Breaking Generational Cycles of Pain
Living by Your Own Values, Not Others' Approval
When Life Brings Rain, It’s Okay to Rest
Before You Judge Someone's Life, Take a Moment to Walk in Their Shoes.
A Friend Who Spreads Gossip is Not a True Friend at All
The Value of Human Connection Over Digital Convenience
The Quiet Kind of Love
One Day, Your Mom Won’t Call You Anymore
I’ve reached a point in my life...
Happiness is a mindset, a conscious choice we make every day