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Bullying or Depression - which comes first?

A new study that followed 486 children through Grade 4 to Grade 6 found little indication that being bullied increased a child's risk of depression in later grades.  For kids who are already depressed, however, the earlier grades can be dark times.

Do Mothers Matter?

Not many would disagree that adoption must exist in order to find loving homes for children in need of them, but some of the kids, growing up without a biological mother is not all right.  Recommended item from the Atlantic.

Researchers: Let's Scrap Spanking

A new review by Canadian researchers looking at studies spanning two decades found that the physical punishment of children can increase aggression and antisocial behaviour.  The UN looks on corporal punishment as being against child rights.

THE LINK IS NOW WORKING!  - One Town's War on Gay Teens

In Michele Bachmann's home district, evangelicals have created an extreme anti-gay climate.  After a rash of suicides, the kids are fighting back.  This is a powerful article from the current edition of Rolling Stone and not an easy read.  It should be read by all who have a connection to youth and education.  It should be a read by all...be prepared to be angered and nauseated.  Apologies, last week's link didn't work.

First Nations Confront Ottawa over Discrimination, Child Welfare Funding

"Canada will treat First Nations kids with the justice and equity they deserve," says a determined Cindy Blackstock.  "The only question is, how embarrassed do they want to be."  Read Article.

BC Child Care Advocates in Geneva to Complain to UN

Frustrated with a lack of development on provincial and national childcare programs, advocates are taking their concerns above the British Columbian and Canadian Governments and going straight to the United Nations.

Talking Dog

We've Watched it a hundred times and still laugh...You will too!!

You Raise Me Up

A young blind Korean girl sings...and she sings like a lark.