The Hardest Job in the World is the Best Job in the World
This commercial honours everything that all moms do to help their children succeed by showcasing the amazing moms behind Olympic athletes at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Might make you cry!
"Service is Power!"
The Huffington Post will announce, one-by-one, for 25 days - April 20 to May 14 the 25 most powerful and influential young people in the world. Each Honouree will have a platform on The Huffington Post to tell her story, share her inspirations, inspire others, and rally support for her cause. There are four young leaders announced already at the Youth Service America website.
Canada: Kids Get Less Physical Activity Than Parents Believe
Children aren't getting enough physical activity and move even less than their parents believe, a new report released today suggests. Statistics Canada researchers measured the physical activity levels of children and recorded the times and days of the week the youngsters were sedentary.
Earth Rangers and Newfoundland Pine Martins
This is a cool site for young environmentalists. Check out the short PSA and the charming young man who presents it on behalf of the Newfoundland Pine Martins.
Ten Children Died in Alberta Foster Care Last Year
For the first time, the Alberta government has released the full number of children who died while in provincial care, and the number is much higher than previously reported.
Center for Effective Discipline
This is a website and excellent resource library of facts, direction, guides, examples, arguments, and responses on the subject of effective discipline.
Drew (6 years) Raises $10 000 at Lemonade Stand for Sick Dad
When Randy Cox, a father of three from Gladewater, Texas was diagnosed with Seminoma cancer three months ago, his 6 year old son, Drew knew he had to help in any way he could.
Something somewhere is waiting to be known...
Monday, April 23, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Youth Suicide Rate Rising Among Canadian Girls
The number of girls committing suicide in Canada has risen in the past 30 years, a trouble trend that's prompting some experts to question the role played by social media. Be sure to read the comments following the article.
Opposing Kirk Cameron
Kirk Cameron's controversial remarks on homosexuality may have angered many in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community as well as fellow celebrities. But now, it's another segment of the population that speaking out.
Alberta's Child Advocate Marks Independence
For Del Graff, Sunday was independence day - the first day Alberta's child and youth advocate became a fully independent officer of the legislature, instead of reporting to a cabinet minister.
A 9-Year Old Built his own Arcade, and Charges $2 for entry
9 year old Caine Monroy, who built an elaborate cardboard arcade inside his dad's used auto parts store, is about to have the best day of his life. Thanks to Denis at the Laidlaw Foundation for sending this along. You'll possibly in love with Caine!
The Effects of "Screen Time" on Childhood Obesity
It's likely that the kinds of households in which kids watch hours of television per day happen to be the same ones where healthy food options are hard to come by, or ones in which parents are not well educated in how to good dietary choices. Though it seems like a convenient cure, just disconnecting the cable service isn't going to fix those problems. Read this article from Slate.
One in Five Children Hear Voices
As many as one in five children between the ages of 11 and 13 hear voices in their head, research published by the British Journal of Psychiatry has found. Just more than half (57%) of the younger adolescents who heard voices were found to have a psychiatric disorder following clinical assessment.
Missing Pieces in Budget 2012
Developing the full potential of every child needs more attention across Canada. There is undeniable evidence that failing to do so limits productivity and creates hight social costs. This focus is missing in Budget 2012. Read This item.
The number of girls committing suicide in Canada has risen in the past 30 years, a trouble trend that's prompting some experts to question the role played by social media. Be sure to read the comments following the article.
Opposing Kirk Cameron
Kirk Cameron's controversial remarks on homosexuality may have angered many in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community as well as fellow celebrities. But now, it's another segment of the population that speaking out.
Alberta's Child Advocate Marks Independence
For Del Graff, Sunday was independence day - the first day Alberta's child and youth advocate became a fully independent officer of the legislature, instead of reporting to a cabinet minister.
A 9-Year Old Built his own Arcade, and Charges $2 for entry
9 year old Caine Monroy, who built an elaborate cardboard arcade inside his dad's used auto parts store, is about to have the best day of his life. Thanks to Denis at the Laidlaw Foundation for sending this along. You'll possibly in love with Caine!
The Effects of "Screen Time" on Childhood Obesity
It's likely that the kinds of households in which kids watch hours of television per day happen to be the same ones where healthy food options are hard to come by, or ones in which parents are not well educated in how to good dietary choices. Though it seems like a convenient cure, just disconnecting the cable service isn't going to fix those problems. Read this article from Slate.
One in Five Children Hear Voices
As many as one in five children between the ages of 11 and 13 hear voices in their head, research published by the British Journal of Psychiatry has found. Just more than half (57%) of the younger adolescents who heard voices were found to have a psychiatric disorder following clinical assessment.
Missing Pieces in Budget 2012
Developing the full potential of every child needs more attention across Canada. There is undeniable evidence that failing to do so limits productivity and creates hight social costs. This focus is missing in Budget 2012. Read This item.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
A 7-Year Old Aboriginal Girl's Battle to Tell the Truth at School
Ruby was seven year old and in Grade 2. She was to prepare a class presentation on a topic of her choice, and decided she wanted to tell the story of why she doesn't speak her First Nations language. Full article and interview with Ruby.
Felix Finkbeiner the 13 Year Old Tree Ambassador
He planted a million trees in Germany by the time he was nine! He wants to plant a million trees in every country. Felix's organization called Plant for the Planet is now doing work in 70 countries. See him address the United Nations.
The Atlantic: 5 Research Based Ways to Turn Your Preschooler into a Math Whiz.
Turns out, Tetris isn't such a waste of time after all. Read Full Article.
The Absolute Power of Youth
"Mambo" played brilliantly by the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela conducted by the amazing Gustavo Dudamel at the Royal Albert Hall, Sunday 19 August 2007. This will light up your day!
Study: Young Consumers Switch Media 27 Times an Hour
A recent study found that consumers in their 20's ('digital natives') switch media venues about 27 times per non-working hour - the equivalent of more than 13 times during a standard half-hour TV show.
Anyone Know the Stats for Canada?
Around 400 sexual offences against children are reported to police each week in the UK but less than one in ten results in a conviction, according to figures obtained by the NSPCC. 10% of sex offences result in conviction. Read More.
This Would Never Happen in Scotland
A senior high school student in southwestern Illinois will be resigned to wearing pants to his prom, after a recent decision by the school board banned him from wearing a kilt to the event.
Baby Rock Climbing
This strikes us as a tad dangerous - not to mention foolish. You may have the opposite opinion. See video.
Ruby was seven year old and in Grade 2. She was to prepare a class presentation on a topic of her choice, and decided she wanted to tell the story of why she doesn't speak her First Nations language. Full article and interview with Ruby.
Felix Finkbeiner the 13 Year Old Tree Ambassador
He planted a million trees in Germany by the time he was nine! He wants to plant a million trees in every country. Felix's organization called Plant for the Planet is now doing work in 70 countries. See him address the United Nations.
The Atlantic: 5 Research Based Ways to Turn Your Preschooler into a Math Whiz.
Turns out, Tetris isn't such a waste of time after all. Read Full Article.
The Absolute Power of Youth
"Mambo" played brilliantly by the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela conducted by the amazing Gustavo Dudamel at the Royal Albert Hall, Sunday 19 August 2007. This will light up your day!
Study: Young Consumers Switch Media 27 Times an Hour
A recent study found that consumers in their 20's ('digital natives') switch media venues about 27 times per non-working hour - the equivalent of more than 13 times during a standard half-hour TV show.
Anyone Know the Stats for Canada?
Around 400 sexual offences against children are reported to police each week in the UK but less than one in ten results in a conviction, according to figures obtained by the NSPCC. 10% of sex offences result in conviction. Read More.
This Would Never Happen in Scotland
A senior high school student in southwestern Illinois will be resigned to wearing pants to his prom, after a recent decision by the school board banned him from wearing a kilt to the event.
Baby Rock Climbing
This strikes us as a tad dangerous - not to mention foolish. You may have the opposite opinion. See video.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Tedx: Brene Brown: The Power of Vulnerability
"Maybe stories are just data with a soul." This is a super talk; it's funny, poignant and strongly recommended.
Puberty Before Age 10: A New 'Normal'?
For many parents of early-developing girls, "normal" is a crazy-making word, especially when uttered by a doctor; it implies that the patient, or patient's mother, should quit being neurotic and accept that not much can be done. An excellent item from this week's New York Times.
Could it Happen in Canada?
U.K. schools may be trying to curb bullying with 'best friend' ban.
Young People Tuning Out the Environment
Despite their green reputation, a new Canadian report suggests today's young people are actually far less environmentally minded than previous generations. Check out the feedback to the item.
Teens, Smartphones & Texting
The volume of texting among teens has risen from 50 texts a day in 2009 to 60 texts for the median teen text user. In addition, smartphones are gaining teenage users. Some 23% of all those ages 12-17 say they have a smartphone and ownership is highest among older teens: 31% of those ages 14-17 have a smartphone, compared with just 8% of youth ages 12-13. See the report.
"Maybe stories are just data with a soul." This is a super talk; it's funny, poignant and strongly recommended.
Puberty Before Age 10: A New 'Normal'?
For many parents of early-developing girls, "normal" is a crazy-making word, especially when uttered by a doctor; it implies that the patient, or patient's mother, should quit being neurotic and accept that not much can be done. An excellent item from this week's New York Times.
Could it Happen in Canada?
U.K. schools may be trying to curb bullying with 'best friend' ban.
Young People Tuning Out the Environment
Despite their green reputation, a new Canadian report suggests today's young people are actually far less environmentally minded than previous generations. Check out the feedback to the item.
Teens, Smartphones & Texting
The volume of texting among teens has risen from 50 texts a day in 2009 to 60 texts for the median teen text user. In addition, smartphones are gaining teenage users. Some 23% of all those ages 12-17 say they have a smartphone and ownership is highest among older teens: 31% of those ages 14-17 have a smartphone, compared with just 8% of youth ages 12-13. See the report.
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