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The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

Hear 7 year old Adam speak the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child - a short animated video from the Children's Rights Alliance (www.childrensrights.ie on the (UNCRC).

Teen Sexting Linked to Psychological Distress

Teens involved in sexting are not only more likely to report a suicide attempt, they also have twice the odds of reporting depressive symptoms.

Online Bullying: Still Way Less Common than in Real Life

A just released study from the Pew Internet and American Life Project found that "69% of social media-using teens think that peers are mostly kind to each other on social networking sites."

Rick's Rant

For those who haven't had the opportunity to see Rick Mercer's rant on teen suicide.

US: Number of Gay Couples Who Adopt Nearly Tripled Over the Last 10 Years

The number of gays adopting children in the United States nearly tripled in the last decade, in part due to lessened restrictions and increased social acceptability, according to a report by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law.  About 21 740 same-sex couples adopted children in 2009, which was an enormous jump from 6,4777 in 2000, the report said.

My Friend Jason

"Live simply so others people can simply live." A simple and beautiful video.

Skype Postpones Sweet Sorrow

"We would usually Skype for about three hours a day," said Ms. Brown of the couples first months apart.  Once, she said, they both fell asleep on their beds next to their computers. "At one point I just listened to him sleep," she said.

Laughing Llamas

It's only 30 seconds...30 very funny seconds!