Young People Nation

Welcome back to Young People Nation. Join the Perrys as they discuss familial life. Tiffany: Being a single mom of two with a great support system — then here enters Kenya Hodge. Talk about the connection. Kenya: A true leader and protector; Tiffany learning to allow him in. The challenges and beauty of being with your opposite. The power of being childlike in your emotions — how to know your safe...

Welcome back to Young People Nation. Join the Perrys as they discuss setting a firm foundation for marriage. True heart motives versus selfish motives. The importance of understanding your person. The continual highlight of when we first met. The true and authentic you — don’t lose “you” in “us.” Closing remarks. Young People Nation is here to bring transparency, healing, a place of safety, and tr...

Welcome back to Young People Nation. Join the Perrys as they discuss parenting in today's world. What are the continual challenges we see with our youth? Have we varied away from God’s original blueprint — father and mother working together (his role and her role)? Kenya & Tiffany: Teaching your children what “right” looks like. Being intentional and paying attention — each child is different....

Welcome back to Young People Nation. Join the Perrys as they discuss mental health. Where and how do I start? Our experience of what putting in the work looks like. The key to seeking God and how He directs you to get the help you need. Never be ashamed of your process, and never allow anyone to judge your process. The importance of finding the right therapist or method for becoming genuinely heal...

Welcome back to Young People Nation. Join the Perrys as they discuss mental health. Sharing warning signs — remembering that everyone is different. The difficulty of facing your truth. Refusing to stay in a place of not being okay. Finding the power to know your “why” for living and not just existing. Closing comments. Young People Nation is here to bring transparency, healing, a place of safety,...

Welcome back to Young People Nation. Join the Perrys as they discuss mental health. Being aware and cautious of the man in the mirror. It starts with each of us as individuals. The danger of masking and the effect it can have on others. The power of saying, “I need help.” Closing comments. Young People Nation is here to bring transparency, healing, a place of safety, and truth to everyday situatio...

Welcome back to Young People Nation. Join the Perrys as they discuss mental health. Let’s talk about awareness and your own experience.  The importance of breaking the stigma around mental health.  How important is mental health awareness for men?  How important is mental health awareness for women?  Closing comments. Young People Nation is here to bring transparency, healing, a place of safety, a...

Welcome back to Young People Nation. Join the Perrys as they talk with their guest, Dr. Ladovia Washington, PhD. The danger of not stopping the cycle. Parents: Do it for your children, and your children’s children. The power of sharing your mental health journey with your children. Follow-up questions from your children — ignoring is not an option. How can parents or youth connect with Mauri 4 the...

Welcome back to Young People Nation. Join the Perrys as they talk with their guest, Dr. Ladovia Washington, PhD. Share the safe space of being your child’s, or another person’s, journal. The pressure of a 12- or 13-year-old taking care of younger siblings. The waiting period for clinical help — ideas parents can consider until therapy is an option. A place of expressive arts — talk about this meth...

Welcome back to Young People Nation. Join the Perrys as they talk with their guest, Dr. Ladovia Washington, PhD. Leading with love. How does “no judgment” look with our teens? Ladovia: The social worker equipping the village. Busyness/the power of stillness. Words for parents to understand “the village.” Young People Nation is here to bring transparency, healing, a place of safety, and truth to ev...

Welcome back to Young People Nation. Join the Perrys as they talk with their guest, Dr. Ladovia Washington, PhD. Your amazing son, Jha’Mauri McCreary — the intelligent teen; the gamer; a winner. Share the impact of this movement to help our teens. Child/children struggling in many ways. Your journey of being able to talk with parents. Not a clinician, but going deep to learn more about mental heal...

Welcome back to Young People Nation. Join the Perrys as they talk with their guests, Hannah Leatherwood & Aaliyah Ellis. Parents: Pay attention to our patterns — depression and sleeping more than usual. When approached about a mental health challenge, watch your words. They go deep. Administrators need to be more open about mental health. Help us with this to understand. Parents, fight for you...

Welcome back to Young People Nation. Join the Perrys as they talk with their guests, Hannah Leatherwood & Aaliyah Ellis. What is loving yourself, in your opinion, as a young teen? Suicide smiles and laughter — have you seen this among your age group? What brings true joy/happiness to you as individuals? Parents sometimes being too busy — help us understand the importance of daily conversations...

Welcome back to Young People Nation. Join the Perrys as they talk with their guests, Hannah Leatherwood & Aaliyah Ellis. What is bullying from each of your perspectives? Parents normalizing bullying? Talk about that. Have you experienced bullying? How did you handle it? The pressure of being a teen/social media and its influence? How can we as the community help? If you are being bullied, reac...

Welcome back to Young People Nation. Join the Perrys as they talk with their guests, Hannah Leatherwood & Aaliyah Ellis. What does depression look like in your opinion? How can parents help when depression shows up? Why do you think teens hide mental health? How hard is it to open up to a stranger/counselor? The importance of a safe space to talk. Young People Nation is here to bring transpare...

Welcome back to Young People Nation. In this week's episode, join the Perrys as they discuss starting your financial journey today. Allowing your child to view your personal finances: Be the true example. Weekly sit-downs with your children to go over necessities versus wants. Nuggets you have learned to prepare healthy credit for your 16-year-old—preparing him for life by 18. Teaching your childr...

Welcome back to Young People Nation. In this week's episode, join the Perrys as they discuss starting your financial literacy at home. Discovering my purpose and helping others in the financial atmosphere. Taking what Dad taught and what you learned working in finances. Teaching my children the importance of finances. Parents: Start immediately saving. Being the example and teacher of financial wi...

Welcome back to Young People Nation. In this week's episode, join the Perrys as they discuss not following trends and discovering your path. Single parenting and stepping in after your dad's transition. Discovering the seeds your dad sowed about finances. The mental space of “discovery.” Being a new mom, caring for your mom, and managing finances. The power of staying focused on the matters at han...

Welcome back to Young People Nation. In this week's episode, the Perrys are joined by Ms. Charmaine Finch, as they talk on faith, Charmaine's involvement in SRP Federal Credit Union's community, and being raised with good financial habits. Being a PK (Pastor's Kid): Morals and values sown from my parents. Father’s Words of Structure: God, get up, and go get it. Father teaching her the importance o...

Welcome back to Young People Nation. In this week's episode, join the Perrys as they discuss the importance of life mentality. Being honest and true to yourself, never ignore your truth. God has many ways to heal us. Be at peace with his way for you. The importance of a safe and non-judgmental share space. Therapy: checks and balances. Never give up. There is always hope. Young People Nation is he...

Welcome back to Young People Nation. In this week's episode, join the Perrys as they discuss getting ready for life's unpredictability. Make sure you have proper coverage for yourself and your family. Teaching your children the vitalness of preparation. Parents: getting older and knowing their business. Know your place in caring for the needs of your parents. Procrastination and the dangers of men...

Welcome back to Young People Nation. In this week's episode, join the Perrys as they discuss friendships and how they evolve after marriage. Our journey started in 1984. Do you still have any friends from that time period? Do they change? What happened when we committed our lives to Jesus Christ? The clearing of learning one another. Closing remarks and wisdom to leave the audience. Young People N...

Welcome back to Young People Nation. In this week's episode, join the Perrys as they discuss the importance of setting standards in the beginning of a relationship. Share your standards before saying "I do". My parent(s) or my spouse? Our journey and Genesis 2:24. Never totally disregard your parents. Setting healthy boundaries for your family. Operating together as one. No secrets when family is...

Welcome back to Young People Nation. In this week's episode, join the Perrys as they discuss important conversations to have before marriage. The importance of knowing why? Who are you covering, and who are you saying yes to? Professional counseling: Yes or No? Do I like you? Are we friends? Take your time to have understanding. Be honest with yourself. Young People Nation is here to bring transpa...

Join the Perry's as they discuss the importance of showing respect to one another. Is it hard to receive appreciation? The importance of showing your spouse respect. How far does gratitude/saying thank you go? All of me loves all of you. The importance of taking a moment before making an emotional comment. Young People Nation is here to bring transparency, healing, a place of safety, and truth to...