YDWW

Tyra and Jackie discuss the subjective approach to parenting.

When you think of a child being "whole" how does that sit with you??

Tyra and Jackie discuss the Chicago Board of Education's idea to implement a 5-year plan that will phase out selective enrollment schools in Chicago. Will it work?

Catch up with Tyra and Jackie as we end the year discussing the decision to end selective enrollment in CPS

Tyra and Jackie discuss how education has changed over the years. Our children have developed a strong sense of entitlement. Where did it come from and how can we correct it, so that it does not become the norm?

Jackie and Tyra talk about how current class sizes in schools are not helpful in the educational development of our youth. They are filled to capacity and students often fall through the cracks due to lack of support, yet this seems to be a norm that is not being properly addressed.

Jackie and Tyra discuss the war between students, teachers and Admin. What can be done to keep an atmosphere of peace and learning in schools?

Tyra and Jackie discuss how the education system as a whole, needs a complete overhaul.

Jackie and Tyra share their thoughts on how youth are not being held accountable in certain instances for their behavior and the impact that it has on their futures.

Tyra and Jackie walk through what it was like during their time in elementary school to find out the needs of our present youth in elementary school and how to be a better source of support for them.

Tyra and Jackie discuss what they are looking forward to for the upcoming school year and the challenges with education.

Jackie and Tyra discuss the privilege of being an adult and how that privilege blinds us at times when it comes to how we interact with our youth.

Tyra and Jackie discuss the incident of a young man that had to repeat his entire high school career after finding out he would not be able to graduate. So many questions as to who is at fault.

Tyra and Jackie discuss Child Behavioral Health. What are your thoughts on different measures to address behavioral health with Children?

Tyra and Jackie free-style this episode of YDWW and end up discussing the importance of sowing your gifts.

Tyra and Jackie discuss the most recent "trend" in Chicago involving youth. Can we as adults reserve our judgments to help our youth?

Tyra and Jackie break down the meaning of "financial literacy" and what it means in relation to our young people and their pursuit of success.

Tyra and Jackie discuss the latest statistics on CPS students that says little to no students are proficient in reading or math. Who is to blame for the outcome of our students??

Tyra and Jackie discuss why entities with the same vision and goals feel the need to compete.

Tyra and Jackie discuss the case of Tyrie Nichols who was killed by 5 Memphis police officers. So many questions surrounding this case. How do we talk to our children about cases like this??

Tyra and Jackie discuss recent instances where citizens are fighting back against offenders who happen to be youth.

Tyra and Jackie discuss what it means to lead with a position of grace and remind ourselves that at the end of the day, we all are just people!!

Tyra and Jackie discuss the case of Shanquella Robinson and what it means to actually be a friend.

We've been gone for a little minute. Life has been doing its thing but YDWW is back. Catch up with Tyra & Jackie!!!

Tyra and Jackie discuss recent events involving the youth of today and simply ask "what about the children?"

Tyra and Jackie discuss a recent event in the news where a young lady had her college scholarship rescinded due to some photos that were posted on social media. How does your online presence impact your opportunities, and what is the parent's responsibility to make sure that their child/children have an appropriate online presence??

Tyra and Jackie discuss the recent incidents involving teens and random acts of violence in the city of Chicago. Is it a parenting problem or public safety problem?? We'd love for you to weigh in.

Tyra explains to us on what it is to lead with grace. Grace is so important to have for others but more importantly for yourself.

Jackie and Tyra discuss the recent events that have played out in the media and ask what are we as adults teaching our children by our actions?? Feel free to comment and weigh in on the subject.

Jackie and Tyra discuss the viral Tiktok video featuring people answering the question "what's an adult problem that nobody prepared you for?" It's an eye-opening question and we would love to hear your thoughts.

YDWW discusses the recent comments of Mayor Lori Lightfoot as she states that the uptick in carjackings in Chicago is due to remote learning. Jackie and Tyra explore how as adults we fail to take accountability and responsibility for the state of our youth.

Jackie interviews Tyra on her history with advocacy and community organizing on the heels of the release of former CPD officer Jason Van Dyke.  Tyra is a part of the efforts to have Van Dyke charged federally. We'd love to hear your thoughts!!!

Jackie and Tyra freestyle their conversation and end up focusing on post-secondary planning which is a hot-button topic for our young people. They offer their experiences and suggestions on how young people should approach their lives after high school.

YDWW weighs in on the showdown between Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union. As we know here in Chicago, our children have been out of school for 3 days due to the ongoing clash between both parties not agreeing on how to handle the rising cases of COVID in the city and among our children that attend CPS. What do you think??

We couldn't decide if it was our birthday or anniversary so our Co-host decided to combine them. We are freestyling tonight talking about topics from COVID to Education. Join us and wish us a happy Birthaversary :-)

YDWW talks with Dr. Akilah Bradford about the ins and outs of the workplace and what our young people will look forward to as they transition into their careers.

Tyra & Jackie discuss what safety looks like for our young people. Are we as adults doing all that we can to provide safe spaces for them??

Tyra and Jackie explore their journeys as they graduated high school and ways in which we can have the conversation with our young people now so that they can get off to a good start in becoming successful adults.

Jackie & Tyra discuss the rising cases of children contracting COVID within CPS and the lack of transparency around exposure.

Tyra and Jackie discuss the recent officer-involved shooting in Chicago involving two young brothers. Do our youth receive a fair chance when it comes to how they are depicted in the media???

Tyra & Jackie close out the conversation on combatting intergenerational conflict. As school starts back and the world returns to "normal" did we hear our youth??

Tyra & Jackie discuss Intergenerational conflict that exists between our young people and our Elders.

Tyra and Jackie discuss Juneteeth, its significance, its relationship to our young people and ask have we as Black people made strides in the fight for freedom? HAPPY JUNETEENTH!!!

Tyra and Jackie discuss the full opening of Chicago as well as the certain behaviors that youth have been exhibited, such as suicide and running away from home. Now that the world is opening up, will this be the answer to the change that we want to see for our youth??

Jackie and Tyra chop it up on how communication has evolved and how it can be best used with our youth!

YDWW talks with Joseph Butler about how to approach the subject of race with our youth

YDWW talks with Sam Binion on the recent phenomenons of carjackings in the city of Chicago

A candid conversation with Danny Vazquez on mental health and suicide among our youth.

How do we tear down walls of communication between youth and adults? Let's talk about it!

Tyra Shange gives a little preview of what you’ll experience with us

Come join us on our journey in youth development