The Bleakness of the Bullied
"I too, was bullied as a child. And I, too considered taking my life. I was 8 years old." Read item.
Looking Back
The 45 most Powerful Images of 2011
Facebook's New Suicide Prevention Tool Has Both Fans and Critics
The social networking site which supplanted MySpace as the most popular in the world, Facebook, has launched a new suicide prevention tool.
Led by the Children Who Knew!
The twin boys were identical in every way but one. Wyatt was a girl to the core, and now lives as one, with the help of a brave, loving family and a path-breaking doctors care. Read Item.
Autism and Blinking Examined in New Study
Eyes may be the ket to the soul, but the act of opening and closing them - and the rate at which children do it - may provide clues to the mind. According to a new study, "blinking patterns" might contain new insights into how children with autism think.
The Chief Public Health Officer's Report on the State of Public Health in Canada, 2011
This federal report presents a demographic profile of youth and young adults, and looks at the current physical and mental health status of the population. It provides details of health risk behaviours, including risky sexual behaviours and substance use and abuse. It also looks at socio-economic determinants of health and their relationship with health status and well-being.
Cyber Bullying
"The night I heard my 16 year old tough guy sobbing..."
Thanks to Madison Goodacre For this Link
The Internet, mobile phones and other digital media provide children and young people with many educational and social benefits - and also with risks. For most children, online activity does not lead to harm. but the increased risk of sexual abuse, exploitation and other forms of harm in both online and offline settings demands a coordinated response by governments, parents, professionals, business and young themselves.
UNICEF's report, Child Safety Online: Global Challenges and Strategies, reviews global evidence and practice, and answers questions "What are the risks to children online?" and "what are the most effective responses to make them safer?" The report exposes myths and provides evidence to equip policymakers, professionals, families and business to respond.
Something somewhere is waiting to be known...
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Child Maltreatment Shows no Signs of Significant Decrease
New research published in The Lancet (9 December 2011) shows no consistent decrease in the maltreatment of children across several countries over the last two decades.
Teen Suicides Rock Eastern Ontario City
Residents of Pembroke, Ont., are devastated and looking for answers after three teenagers committed suicide over the last four months. Article and Video.
Teen Sexting
A new report from the prestigious Crimes Against Children Research Center (CACRC) at the University of New Hampshire should put to rest the notion that children routinely sending around naked pictures of themselves.
The Swedish Chef
A recipe for popcorn.
What We Can Learn From the Dutch About Teen Sex
Teen birth rates are eight times higher in the U.S. than in Holland. Abortion rates are twice as high. The American AIDS rate is three times greater than that of the Dutch. What are they doing right that we're not?
Bullying/Suicide: Another Tragedy
A Tennessee teen has taken his own life after being subjected to anti-gay bullying which, friends say, officials at his high school did little to prevent.
Georgia on my Mind
Like you have never heard it before!
Note & Neurons
An oldie but goodie from Bobby McFerrin.
New research published in The Lancet (9 December 2011) shows no consistent decrease in the maltreatment of children across several countries over the last two decades.
Teen Suicides Rock Eastern Ontario City
Residents of Pembroke, Ont., are devastated and looking for answers after three teenagers committed suicide over the last four months. Article and Video.
Teen Sexting
A new report from the prestigious Crimes Against Children Research Center (CACRC) at the University of New Hampshire should put to rest the notion that children routinely sending around naked pictures of themselves.
The Swedish Chef
A recipe for popcorn.
What We Can Learn From the Dutch About Teen Sex
Teen birth rates are eight times higher in the U.S. than in Holland. Abortion rates are twice as high. The American AIDS rate is three times greater than that of the Dutch. What are they doing right that we're not?
Bullying/Suicide: Another Tragedy
A Tennessee teen has taken his own life after being subjected to anti-gay bullying which, friends say, officials at his high school did little to prevent.
Georgia on my Mind
Like you have never heard it before!
Note & Neurons
An oldie but goodie from Bobby McFerrin.
Monday, December 5, 2011
My Aboriginal Education
In this moving talk, John Reilly (At age 30, was the youngest Provincial Court Judge ever appointed in Alberta) shares stories of how he came to have a deeper understanding of what real justice is beyond simple punishment and deterrence.
Canada's Poverty Problem is Not Going to Fix Itself
It's been 22 years since the House of Commons voted unanimously to eradicate child poverty in Canada by 2000. However, a new report from Campaign 2000 reveals that over two decades later, 639 000 children are still living in poverty. A recent article from Senator Art Eggleton.
Christie Blatchford: Little Hope for Change in Attawapiskat
The truth is that neither Canadian political leaders nor Canadians themselves have the stomach for an honest conversation about the disgrace that is the state of too many First Nations, the grotesque and bewildering array of rules which govern the federal-aboriginal relationship and the paternalistic and ultimately poisonous nature of that relationship in the first place. Read the article here.
Hard Times Generation: Families Living in Cars
What everyone is talking about. Scott Pelley brings "60 minutes" cameras back to central Florida to document another form of family homelessness: kids and their parents forced to live in cars. A "must see."
A Fourth of Canadian Children Overweight
A new international study has found that one in four Canadian children are overweight. In contrast to developing countries, obesity and poverty in Canada are inextricably linked.
Child Poverty Highest in B.C.
For the eighth year in a row, B.C. has the worst child poverty rate in Canada, impacting students' academic success, social development and emotional wellbeing in profound ways.
A Commentary on Gay Marriage and a Great Speech
Zach Wahls, a 19-year-old University of Iowa student and son of two mothers speaks about the strength of his family during a public forum.
The 5 Best Toys of All Time
Five items that no kids should be without! All five should fit easily within any budget, and are appropriate for a wide age range so you get the most play out of each one. These are time tested and kid approved! And as a bonus, these five can be combined for extra-super-happy-fun-time.
In this moving talk, John Reilly (At age 30, was the youngest Provincial Court Judge ever appointed in Alberta) shares stories of how he came to have a deeper understanding of what real justice is beyond simple punishment and deterrence.
Canada's Poverty Problem is Not Going to Fix Itself
It's been 22 years since the House of Commons voted unanimously to eradicate child poverty in Canada by 2000. However, a new report from Campaign 2000 reveals that over two decades later, 639 000 children are still living in poverty. A recent article from Senator Art Eggleton.
Christie Blatchford: Little Hope for Change in Attawapiskat
The truth is that neither Canadian political leaders nor Canadians themselves have the stomach for an honest conversation about the disgrace that is the state of too many First Nations, the grotesque and bewildering array of rules which govern the federal-aboriginal relationship and the paternalistic and ultimately poisonous nature of that relationship in the first place. Read the article here.
Hard Times Generation: Families Living in Cars
What everyone is talking about. Scott Pelley brings "60 minutes" cameras back to central Florida to document another form of family homelessness: kids and their parents forced to live in cars. A "must see."
A Fourth of Canadian Children Overweight
A new international study has found that one in four Canadian children are overweight. In contrast to developing countries, obesity and poverty in Canada are inextricably linked.
Child Poverty Highest in B.C.
For the eighth year in a row, B.C. has the worst child poverty rate in Canada, impacting students' academic success, social development and emotional wellbeing in profound ways.
A Commentary on Gay Marriage and a Great Speech
Zach Wahls, a 19-year-old University of Iowa student and son of two mothers speaks about the strength of his family during a public forum.
The 5 Best Toys of All Time
Five items that no kids should be without! All five should fit easily within any budget, and are appropriate for a wide age range so you get the most play out of each one. These are time tested and kid approved! And as a bonus, these five can be combined for extra-super-happy-fun-time.
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