by UFI Blog | Mar 10, 2023 | Child Development, Education, Family, Schools, Values
March 10, 2023 by Marinda Loertscher When I think of the United Nations, I think of world leaders coming together in an organized effort to shape better opportunities and circumstances for people around the world. This is what I expected when I came to the United...
by UFI Blog | Mar 9, 2023 | Child Development, Education, Family, Schools, Values
March 9, 2023 by Dawsen Goodfellow Today I took my first steps into the world of policy and it happened to be at the 67th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in the middle of Manhattan in New York City. Me, a simple BYU-I student from Southern Nevada is...
by UFI Blog | Mar 9, 2023 | Child Development, Education, Family, Schools, Values
March 9, 2023 by Jaren McClure The United Nations is a place that I only thought existed in dreams and movies, where people rigorously debate policy to change the world. That was my perception of the United Nations before I had the opportunity to experience it myself...
by UFI Blog | Feb 21, 2023 | Child Development, Education, Family, Schools, Values
February 21, 2023 by Alexa Sanwo People all over the world endure the struggles of not having enough. In 2018, there were 38.1 million people living in poverty in the United States alone. Poverty, of course, is terrible. People donโt get to choose whether they are...
by UFI Blog | Jan 25, 2023 | Child Development, Family, Values
January 25, 2023 by Amanda Henderson Kids are like tiny sponges when it comes to absorbing information from all around them. Therefore, if they see the adults in their lives modeling healthy behaviors, they will do the same. As parents and role models, we have to help...
by UFI Blog | Nov 22, 2022 | UFI, Values
November 22, 2022 by Alexis Tarkalson This week as we prepare to gather with family and friends, we also prepare to give some thought to the word ‘gratitude’ in recognition of this week’s namesake, Thanksgiving. A great number of studies have been...