The Playground Project
The award winning film exposes the industry of child trafficking right in the heart of America. Through one on one interviews with victims and perpetrators alike, the story confronts one to take action. See the trailer and learn more.
The Power of Words
This brilliant and moving short film illustrates the power of words to change your message and your effect upon the world.
Social Media Revolution 2
Social Media Revolution 2 is a refresh of the original video with new and updated social media and mobile statistics that are hard to ignore.
Resting His Eyes
A grandson remembers his Grandfather.
Teen Girls Sues School Alleging Relentless Bullying
A 16 year old girl has sued a small private girls' school in seattle, where she said administrators failed to protect her from two years of assaults, Facebook taunts and near-daily name calling.
Define the Line
This is an excellent new user friendly website about cyber-bullying from researchers at McGill University in Montreal. Recommended!!!
If Pets Could Talk
Ultimate dog tease! You will laugh! Guaranteed!
"Every boy in this land grows to be his own man, in this land, every girl grows to be her own woman."
For all the walls we thought we'd broken down with Free to Be - and all the stereotypes we thought we'd shattered - children today are not free to be anything they want to be, nor anything they are, and they are dying for it. Mario Thomas in Huffington Post
Flash Fiction: Apocryphal Story in Six Words
"For Sale. Baby Shoes. Never Worn."
Attributed to Ernest Hemingway
Something somewhere is waiting to be known...
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
The Kids are Listening
The American Bar Association launches a national awareness campaign this week, "the Kids Are Listening," that's designed for lawyers, judges, educators, and community members to support LGBT youth and put an end to discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Check out the PSA.
Recommended: The Promise of Youth - European Zeitgeist 2011
60% of the world's population is now aged under 30, making youth the world's largest demographic. What impact is this having on society? In this inspirational panel session, youth change-makers converse with business leaders and opinion formers to share their experiences and discuss solutions to the challenges of tomorrow.
Mental Health of Youth Improving - BC Study
The McCreary study in British Columbia states that today's youth report lower rates of considering and attempting suicide compared to their peers at any time since 1992. However, 56% of youth who reported a mental or emotional health condition said they had not accessed the mental health services they felt they needed in the past year.
Hip Hop Genius: Remixing High School Education
The video illustrates (literally!) the concept of Hip Hop and its relationship to education. Fascinating!
Starting Young
You have to love this 8 month old bon jovi baby!
Children's Rights in Canada 2011
Canada submitted its official Third and Fourth Report on implementation of the Convention on November 20 2009 canadas-third-and-fourth-report-on-crc.
Number of Kids Who Die in Government Care Still on Rise: Children's Advocate
The number of Saskatchewan children who died or were critically injured while in the care of the government continues to increase, says the latest report of Saskatchewan children's advocate.
Best Videos
Some people have nothing better to do than compile their best videos of 2010. You won't be totally wasting your time by giving it a quick glance.
The American Bar Association launches a national awareness campaign this week, "the Kids Are Listening," that's designed for lawyers, judges, educators, and community members to support LGBT youth and put an end to discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Check out the PSA.
Recommended: The Promise of Youth - European Zeitgeist 2011
60% of the world's population is now aged under 30, making youth the world's largest demographic. What impact is this having on society? In this inspirational panel session, youth change-makers converse with business leaders and opinion formers to share their experiences and discuss solutions to the challenges of tomorrow.
Mental Health of Youth Improving - BC Study
The McCreary study in British Columbia states that today's youth report lower rates of considering and attempting suicide compared to their peers at any time since 1992. However, 56% of youth who reported a mental or emotional health condition said they had not accessed the mental health services they felt they needed in the past year.
Hip Hop Genius: Remixing High School Education
The video illustrates (literally!) the concept of Hip Hop and its relationship to education. Fascinating!
Starting Young
You have to love this 8 month old bon jovi baby!
Children's Rights in Canada 2011
Canada submitted its official Third and Fourth Report on implementation of the Convention on November 20 2009 canadas-third-and-fourth-report-on-crc.
Number of Kids Who Die in Government Care Still on Rise: Children's Advocate
The number of Saskatchewan children who died or were critically injured while in the care of the government continues to increase, says the latest report of Saskatchewan children's advocate.
Best Videos
Some people have nothing better to do than compile their best videos of 2010. You won't be totally wasting your time by giving it a quick glance.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Children's Rights on Buzz
PLEASE WATCH THIS!
This 40 second video has the potential to do more for the children's rights movement than all those mostly useless high cost conferences where policy wonks go to ponder and eat muffins. It's brutal, compelling and it's real. Thanks to the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children for "getting it right."
Stop the Stigma
Read this inspiring Globe & Mail article about a special awards program and the accomplishments of young people working to reduce violence in all its forms.
Brilliant United Way Video
Please take three minutes to check out this inspirational video from the United Way of Lower Mainland. One of the very best, if not the best U.W. video in many a year!
United Way Video (2)
And if you like the previous one, then you will find this video compelling and at times funny. They are obviously doing good work at the U.W. of Lower Mainland.
Where Are You?
This is brilliant slam poetry with accompanying video - Check out other youth videos while at the site.
School Expulsions "at the Drop of a Hat"
Twelve year old handcuffed and arrested for doodling raises concerns about zero tolerance.
"Smile though your heart is aching"... Written by Charles Chaplin
Did you know your smile can be a predictor of how long you'll live - and that a simple smile has a measurable effect on your overall well-being? A fascinating video that will make you smile.
Dog and Stick!
Watch the dog trying to get a 'stranger' to throw a stick for him. Funny!
This 40 second video has the potential to do more for the children's rights movement than all those mostly useless high cost conferences where policy wonks go to ponder and eat muffins. It's brutal, compelling and it's real. Thanks to the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children for "getting it right."
Stop the Stigma
Read this inspiring Globe & Mail article about a special awards program and the accomplishments of young people working to reduce violence in all its forms.
Brilliant United Way Video
Please take three minutes to check out this inspirational video from the United Way of Lower Mainland. One of the very best, if not the best U.W. video in many a year!
United Way Video (2)
And if you like the previous one, then you will find this video compelling and at times funny. They are obviously doing good work at the U.W. of Lower Mainland.
Where Are You?
This is brilliant slam poetry with accompanying video - Check out other youth videos while at the site.
School Expulsions "at the Drop of a Hat"
Twelve year old handcuffed and arrested for doodling raises concerns about zero tolerance.
"Smile though your heart is aching"... Written by Charles Chaplin
Did you know your smile can be a predictor of how long you'll live - and that a simple smile has a measurable effect on your overall well-being? A fascinating video that will make you smile.
Dog and Stick!
Watch the dog trying to get a 'stranger' to throw a stick for him. Funny!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
This Week's Buzz
Dear 16 Year Old Me
This short film features real Canadians and Americans whose lives have been touched by melanoma. These are not actors. An important lesson for youth...for us all! Please watch.
Talking to Teens about Suicide and Depression
How to protect your child from sad news about teen suicide? Don't
Teen Brain Less Discerning of Threat vs. Safety, More Vulnerable to Stress
Teen brains rely on early-maturing brain structures that process fear differently than adult brains, according to an NIMH-funded study. As a result, teens may have more difficulty than adults in differentiating between danger and safety, leading to more pervasive stress and anxiety.
Some People Have all the...
The world's luckiest man.
Recommended Item: Phoebe Prince Suicide: What can be Done About Bullying?
Five teens charged with bullying that contributed to the suicide of Phoebe Prince accepted plea deals this week, ending the long court-proceedings and offering Prince's family some closure. Excellent item including video of excerpts of testimony given by Phoebe's Mom.
ReachOut.com
ReachOut.com has just released a list of recommended YA fiction dealing with the serious issues that many teens today face. Their goal is to promote positive mental health and build awareness of Reachout.com as a resource for teen and young adult readers of popular YA ficton. It's an excellent resource for youth and professionals.
For Autistic Children, Brain Size is Bigger
Children with autism have slightly bigger brains than children without autism by age 2, research has shown. And a new study has found that, though the enlargement continues, the increased growth does not.
This short film features real Canadians and Americans whose lives have been touched by melanoma. These are not actors. An important lesson for youth...for us all! Please watch.
Talking to Teens about Suicide and Depression
How to protect your child from sad news about teen suicide? Don't
Teen Brain Less Discerning of Threat vs. Safety, More Vulnerable to Stress
Teen brains rely on early-maturing brain structures that process fear differently than adult brains, according to an NIMH-funded study. As a result, teens may have more difficulty than adults in differentiating between danger and safety, leading to more pervasive stress and anxiety.
Some People Have all the...
The world's luckiest man.
Recommended Item: Phoebe Prince Suicide: What can be Done About Bullying?
Five teens charged with bullying that contributed to the suicide of Phoebe Prince accepted plea deals this week, ending the long court-proceedings and offering Prince's family some closure. Excellent item including video of excerpts of testimony given by Phoebe's Mom.
ReachOut.com
ReachOut.com has just released a list of recommended YA fiction dealing with the serious issues that many teens today face. Their goal is to promote positive mental health and build awareness of Reachout.com as a resource for teen and young adult readers of popular YA ficton. It's an excellent resource for youth and professionals.
For Autistic Children, Brain Size is Bigger
Children with autism have slightly bigger brains than children without autism by age 2, research has shown. And a new study has found that, though the enlargement continues, the increased growth does not.
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