For most kids, this is a great time to be alive. Children have more opportunity than at any time in history. Global economic development is at an all-time high. Life expectancy is up. Infant mortality down. Worldwide literacy is up. Though there are still many pockets...

Oakland Based Self Literacy Company Sweeping Up Product Awards Know Yourself, PBC is a Self Literacy company on a mission to prepare all young people to understand their self worth. Know Yourself accomplishes this mission by developing educational products that guide...

The 2016 Oakland Running Festival was an amazing feat! We had a wonderful time handing water out station #14 with our friends at the Oakland Parks and Rec Department. Nearly ten thousand people gathered at Snow Park for this year’s festival, and we were happy to...

…Know Yourself Adventure is a year long monthly subscription. The first month’s adventure includes a Time Skaters comic, science experiments and corresponding materials, historical lessons and healthy recipes, all packed in a sturdy box with a magnetic...

Hi there, my name is Alexandra Bacchus. I’ve been working at Know Yourself for two consecutive summers–their very first college intern! Apart from that, I’m in my junior year at Wesleyan University where I study economics, government, philosophy, and history. Learning...

Annually observed on February 20th, the United Nations’ World Social Justice Day encourages people from all walks of life to examine the various forms of inequity and exploitation that continue to plague our planet, and recommit to working towards their eradication....

Heart Art with our friends at Oakland’s MOCHA was a blast! We were pumped to do arts and crafts with such a creative crew. As part of our Know Yourself, Love Yourself initiative celebrating the release of Dr. Bonyfide Presents: Bones of the Rib Cage and Spine we...

In honor of National Heart Month, Valentine’s Day, and the release of our third Dr. Bonyfide Workbook: Bones of the Rib Cage and Spine, we’re encouraging kids not only to know themselves, but to love themselves from head to toe. Know Yourself, Love Yourself Giveaway...

Self-esteem and Self Literacy go together like peanut butter and jelly! What isn’t such a great combination? Children and diet culture. Body-positive advocate Jes Baker, author of Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls (Seal Press) and internationally recognized blogger at...

Loving your body begins with knowing how it functions. In honor of National Heart Month, Valentine’s Day, and the release of our third Dr. Bonyfide Workbook: Bones of the Rib Cage and Spine, we’re encouraging kids not only to know themselves, but to love themselves...

If you made it this far into winter without hearing the words “I’m bored,” give yourself a pat on the back! And if you haven’t, don’t fret. Getting through cold and dreary days can be a struggle, especially with kids. It’s tempting...

I would say that a six year old with strong reading skills would definitely love it and there are plenty of opportunities for younger children (such as my 4 year old) to join in. Educational subscription services are an excellent idea for busy families who want to be...