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Problema is a film that looks at you as you watch it, that speaks to you in a multilingual mantra made of the voices, insights, perceptions and reflections of over 100 people sat together at the world's largest round table. If you do nothing else, then watch the trailer.
How to Create a Different World
Fascinating short video on education...brilliantly conceived.
Sometimes it Gets Worse
Fourteen year-old Jamie Rodemeyer made this heartbreaking "It Gets Better" video and shortly thereafter took his own life. See his video.
Lady Gaga Takes on Bullying
The Diva sings moving tribute to bullying victim 14 yr old Jamey Rodemeyer. She appears to be playing a motor bike.
What Parents Should Tell a Suicidal Teen
Excellent item relating to the afore mentioned - from Huffington Post
Dove & Body Manipulation
Model to billboard in less than 60 seconds...The peril of Photoshop and advertising. Watch the Video.
Hayden's Story
Doing your own thing is not always easy, especially when you go to school with people who are afraid of difference. Hayden tells us how he got through the crap and found the good life.
Bullying Victims are Taking Schools to Court
Fed up with ineffective policies, parents are suing for millions. Interesting item from last week's Maclean's.
Something somewhere is waiting to be known...
Monday, September 26, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Adora Svitak: What Adults Can Learn From Kids
Child prodigy Adora Svitak says the world needs "childish" thinking: bold ideas, wild creativity and especially optimism. Kids' big dreams deserve high expectations, she says, starting with grownups' willingness to learn from children as much as to teach.
You're Worthless
The video about bullying is 30 seconds long - The comments on the YouTube page indicate how far we have to go to address the problem.
The Hardest Topic To Broach with Kids is...(It's Not Sex)
A new study shows that parents would rather talk to their kids about alcohol, sex, drugs, or smoking than being overweight.
Life in a Garbage Dumpster
Giving new meaning to living on the streets!
Prevention Focus of 5-Year Mental Health Plan (Alberta)
Albertans who have mental health or substance-abuse problems will have their illness identified earlier and get treatment closer to home under a new five-year plan.
Stayin' Alive
This video promotes Hands-Only CPR and it's a riot.
7.5 Million Facebook Users Under the Age of 13
Among this group of minors using Facebook, more than 5 million were 10 and under. Read full article.
CCRC Looking for Input to UN Bound Report
The Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children invites young people to add their voice to preparation of a report on the state of children's rights in Canada. Twenty papers on various topics have been developed by groups across the country. They are available on the Monitoring page at the website.
Madison Applies Make-Up
Halloween make-up tips from Madison. She's a pro!
Child prodigy Adora Svitak says the world needs "childish" thinking: bold ideas, wild creativity and especially optimism. Kids' big dreams deserve high expectations, she says, starting with grownups' willingness to learn from children as much as to teach.
You're Worthless
The video about bullying is 30 seconds long - The comments on the YouTube page indicate how far we have to go to address the problem.
The Hardest Topic To Broach with Kids is...(It's Not Sex)
A new study shows that parents would rather talk to their kids about alcohol, sex, drugs, or smoking than being overweight.
Life in a Garbage Dumpster
Giving new meaning to living on the streets!
Prevention Focus of 5-Year Mental Health Plan (Alberta)
Albertans who have mental health or substance-abuse problems will have their illness identified earlier and get treatment closer to home under a new five-year plan.
Stayin' Alive
This video promotes Hands-Only CPR and it's a riot.
7.5 Million Facebook Users Under the Age of 13
Among this group of minors using Facebook, more than 5 million were 10 and under. Read full article.
CCRC Looking for Input to UN Bound Report
The Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children invites young people to add their voice to preparation of a report on the state of children's rights in Canada. Twenty papers on various topics have been developed by groups across the country. They are available on the Monitoring page at the website.
Madison Applies Make-Up
Halloween make-up tips from Madison. She's a pro!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
John @ Joe
Remembering 9/11
World Suicide Prevention Day - (PS: You missed it)
A recommended website...
The Children Who Fall Victim to Anorexia
As the new school term starts, the revelation that hundreds of children suffer from eating disorders has put teachers on alert.
A Unique Way to Play the Piano
Watch university student Evan Petrone play the piano backwards.
Hundreds of Preteen Children Treated for Eating Disorders
Exports blame the trend on a pernicious celebrity culture which glorified size zero figures, numbers of young girls struggling to cope with their growing bodies.
Tedx Talk
Not sure how he does this - magic or illusion. Beware, it's spellbinding!
Thinking About Suicide: Contemplating and Comprehending the Urge to Die
David Webb's book opens with an address to any readers who might be thinking about suicide themselves, calling on them to both honour but not indulge the thoughts that they are having and to seek help, to talk to someone.
What Kids Should Eat to do Well in School
It is well established that nutrition and learning go hand in hand. Certain foods enhance brain function, memory, concentration and motor skills. Children who eat the right foods at regular intervals are more focused, have more energy for school work and have better moods.
Synchronization at its Finest
These marchers show up the Canadian Forces and RCMP together! It really picks up after the first 1 1/2 minute.
Remembering 9/11
World Suicide Prevention Day - (PS: You missed it)
A recommended website...
The Children Who Fall Victim to Anorexia
As the new school term starts, the revelation that hundreds of children suffer from eating disorders has put teachers on alert.
A Unique Way to Play the Piano
Watch university student Evan Petrone play the piano backwards.
Hundreds of Preteen Children Treated for Eating Disorders
Exports blame the trend on a pernicious celebrity culture which glorified size zero figures, numbers of young girls struggling to cope with their growing bodies.
Tedx Talk
Not sure how he does this - magic or illusion. Beware, it's spellbinding!
Thinking About Suicide: Contemplating and Comprehending the Urge to Die
David Webb's book opens with an address to any readers who might be thinking about suicide themselves, calling on them to both honour but not indulge the thoughts that they are having and to seek help, to talk to someone.
What Kids Should Eat to do Well in School
It is well established that nutrition and learning go hand in hand. Certain foods enhance brain function, memory, concentration and motor skills. Children who eat the right foods at regular intervals are more focused, have more energy for school work and have better moods.
Synchronization at its Finest
These marchers show up the Canadian Forces and RCMP together! It really picks up after the first 1 1/2 minute.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Dateline on Bullying
Fascinating! "Dateline" presents a telling feature on stereotyping and bullying.
Where Children Sleep
James Mollison's poignant and provoking portraits of poverty and privilege around the world.
Handcuffing Out-of-Control Child - Last Resort
Globe and Mail editorial (Aug 31st. 2011) - Be sure to check out some of the 80 comments that follow the article.
Austin Hay's Tiny House
Austin Hay is a 16 year old high school junior who's in the process of constructing his very own tiny house on wheels that he plans to take to college.
"Space Oddity"
David Bowie's brilliant song about an astronaut, whose mission goes horribly wrong, doesn't sound like good bedtime reading, but it somehow works. The book illustrated by a Kitchener man is causing copyright controversy- you can see the pages here but likely nowhere else.
Six Great Apps For Every Schoolchild's iPad
Children are heading to school and increasing numbers of them will be stashing iPads in their satchels. Some apps that might be worth downloading.
"Too Pretty to do Homework"
J.C. Penny is not selling a T-shirt to girls aged 7 to 16 that says, unabashedly, across its front "I'm too pretty to do homework so my brother has to do it for me." Read more and sign the petition:
New App Tells You What's Happening at Your Kid's School
Staying on top of your kid's school activities.
Fascinating! "Dateline" presents a telling feature on stereotyping and bullying.
Where Children Sleep
James Mollison's poignant and provoking portraits of poverty and privilege around the world.
Handcuffing Out-of-Control Child - Last Resort
Globe and Mail editorial (Aug 31st. 2011) - Be sure to check out some of the 80 comments that follow the article.
Austin Hay's Tiny House
Austin Hay is a 16 year old high school junior who's in the process of constructing his very own tiny house on wheels that he plans to take to college.
"Space Oddity"
David Bowie's brilliant song about an astronaut, whose mission goes horribly wrong, doesn't sound like good bedtime reading, but it somehow works. The book illustrated by a Kitchener man is causing copyright controversy- you can see the pages here but likely nowhere else.
Six Great Apps For Every Schoolchild's iPad
Children are heading to school and increasing numbers of them will be stashing iPads in their satchels. Some apps that might be worth downloading.
"Too Pretty to do Homework"
J.C. Penny is not selling a T-shirt to girls aged 7 to 16 that says, unabashedly, across its front "I'm too pretty to do homework so my brother has to do it for me." Read more and sign the petition:
New App Tells You What's Happening at Your Kid's School
Staying on top of your kid's school activities.
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