Recommended: It Follows Me Around
A short and compelling 4 min film about child abuse from Childline - it's very good. See it here.
Rachel's Gift
An inspiring and heartwarming story - requires no explanation and is well worth a viewing.
In Order to Win, We Have to Lose
This excellent four part HBO documentary films series, The Weight of The Nation explores the obesity epidemic. Note the documentary website is full of interesting resources on an assortment of topics. Check it out.
Bath Salts: Info-graphic
It has an innocent name yet very dangerous consequences. It's and interesting website...
What Makes You Beautiful
It's beautiful; who would have thought you could do that on a piano... 5 Piano Guys and 1 piano. It's irresistible.
Computer System Endangers Children
Problems with a recently launched computer system are putting children in dangerous situations. The problems service workers are finding have prompted BC's children's advocate to speak out. For more:
Latest Report on Kids in Care
BC's Child and Youth Representative has released her latest report into critical injuries and deaths among children and youth in care. Since February, 119 critical injuries and 41 deaths have been reported, and reviews are underway in the case of 71 injuries and 14 deaths.
Children with FASD More Likely to End up in Prison
"Research in Canada and the USA shows that children with FASD are 19 times more likely to end up in prison than those who are not affected. About 35% of young people with FASD end up in the criminal justice system, and over half have been in trouble with the law. For more:
Something somewhere is waiting to be known...
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012
How Time Flies: July 23 Marks Ten Years Since John Paul II Led His Last World Youth Day Meeting in Toronto
Discover The Children's Republic of Shoreditch
This is way too cool - Well worth a view. We love it! (Britain has a Minister for Civil Society -Who knew?) These kids would have a "Minister of Special Things"! Check out their logo. Thanks to Denis for this!
Recommended New Resource: HealthyReads.com
Healthy Reads is working from the ground up to create a vibrant space for students and practitioners in public health to share, rank and talk about health news. It's an excellent resource designed to help us better communicate and collaborate in order to build healthier communities. Check it out.
Kids' TV Time Predicts Waist Size
Children' who watch more TV between the ages of two and four may increase their risk of having a large waist size and weaker muscular fitness by the end of grade 4. Quebec research suggests.
UN Developing a System-Wide Action Plan on Youth
The Plan will affect the way the UN system will work with and for youth in the coming years. It will focus on five priority areas: employment, entrepreneurship, education (including education on sexual and reproductive health), citizen and protection of rights, and political inclusion. The UN is seeking input from youth and those working with youth. Short questionnaire here.
The 100 000-Student Classroom: An Excellent 6 Minute TED Talk
An engrossing talk and a great step forward for education. Imagine educating humanity to overcome ignorance; imagine. View video.
New Website for Children of Parents with a Mental Illness
Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPM) has launched an excellent new website with helpful new information for children for children and teenagers, and their parents. Check it out.
Online Bullying: Top Concern Among Youth
More than half (54%) of children around the world worry about being bullied online, according to a new Global Youth Online Behaviour Survey released last week by Microsoft Corp.
Boy Scouts Leadership Affirms Policy of Excluding 'open or avowed' Gays
The Boys Scouts of America announced Tuesday it has affirmed its policy of "not granting membership to open or avowed homosexuals." the organization's leaders reached that decision after a nearly two-year evaluation and will take no further action on a resolution that has sought a change in policy. Read more:
Young Women Force Magazine to Change its Policy
A teenage girl has galvanized a group of her teenage friends to gather signatures for a petition aimed at curbing the amount of digital alternation carried out on photos of young women in a leading girls' magazine, and to publish "images of real girls." For More:
We'd love to hear from you!! Drop us a line, pass us along and share the newsletter with colleagues, friends and co-workers.
Discover The Children's Republic of Shoreditch
This is way too cool - Well worth a view. We love it! (Britain has a Minister for Civil Society -Who knew?) These kids would have a "Minister of Special Things"! Check out their logo. Thanks to Denis for this!
Recommended New Resource: HealthyReads.com
Healthy Reads is working from the ground up to create a vibrant space for students and practitioners in public health to share, rank and talk about health news. It's an excellent resource designed to help us better communicate and collaborate in order to build healthier communities. Check it out.
Kids' TV Time Predicts Waist Size
Children' who watch more TV between the ages of two and four may increase their risk of having a large waist size and weaker muscular fitness by the end of grade 4. Quebec research suggests.
UN Developing a System-Wide Action Plan on Youth
The Plan will affect the way the UN system will work with and for youth in the coming years. It will focus on five priority areas: employment, entrepreneurship, education (including education on sexual and reproductive health), citizen and protection of rights, and political inclusion. The UN is seeking input from youth and those working with youth. Short questionnaire here.
The 100 000-Student Classroom: An Excellent 6 Minute TED Talk
An engrossing talk and a great step forward for education. Imagine educating humanity to overcome ignorance; imagine. View video.
New Website for Children of Parents with a Mental Illness
Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPM) has launched an excellent new website with helpful new information for children for children and teenagers, and their parents. Check it out.
Online Bullying: Top Concern Among Youth
More than half (54%) of children around the world worry about being bullied online, according to a new Global Youth Online Behaviour Survey released last week by Microsoft Corp.
Boy Scouts Leadership Affirms Policy of Excluding 'open or avowed' Gays
The Boys Scouts of America announced Tuesday it has affirmed its policy of "not granting membership to open or avowed homosexuals." the organization's leaders reached that decision after a nearly two-year evaluation and will take no further action on a resolution that has sought a change in policy. Read more:
Young Women Force Magazine to Change its Policy
A teenage girl has galvanized a group of her teenage friends to gather signatures for a petition aimed at curbing the amount of digital alternation carried out on photos of young women in a leading girls' magazine, and to publish "images of real girls." For More:
We'd love to hear from you!! Drop us a line, pass us along and share the newsletter with colleagues, friends and co-workers.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Who Knew it? It's International Youth Day on August 12th
Student Mental Health: Canadian teachers call for more resources and professional development in schools.
A new study just reported in the Canadian Teachers Federation publication gives us some sobering information about what teachers think about mental health in young people and their ability to address that in the school setting.
Spoiled Rotten (Recommended Article)
A lack of discipline is apparent these days in just about every aspect of American society. Why this should be is a much larger question, one to ponder as we take out the garbage and tie our kids shoes. Excellent article from the New Yorker.
Internet Safety Resource for Kids, Parents and Educators
The BeSmartOnline! Website is funded by the European Union and intended to help children, youth, parents and educators understand all the elements that lead to a safer online experience. Recommended!
A Couple of Weeks Late for Canada Day
The National Anthem like you have never heard it - clever! Thanks Mr. Lefebvre at Laidlaw.
Adobe Youth Voices Aspire Awards
The Adobe Youth Voices Aspire Awards celebrates the extraordinary work of young media artists from around the world by recognizing top talent in media production. The winners are quite brilliant and can be found here.
Honesty
Shouldn't go unrewarded - cool and creative video.
Bullied Boys Four Times More Likely to Self-Harm
Boys who have been bullied are four more likely to self-harm, according to research. Schools need to prioritize implementation of anti-bullying policies give the serious consequences and the reluctance of boys to seek help.
Kiss for a Rose
Serenade for a Kitty
Canadian Student Brings Her Foster Care Experiences to International Summit
Dawn Lamothe knows what it's like to be in a foster home. And she wants to take her positive experience and help others achieve the same. Lamothe, 21 was one of 30 youth from around the world at the International Summit on Youth Care in Washington, D.C., last week.
Student Mental Health: Canadian teachers call for more resources and professional development in schools.
A new study just reported in the Canadian Teachers Federation publication gives us some sobering information about what teachers think about mental health in young people and their ability to address that in the school setting.
Spoiled Rotten (Recommended Article)
A lack of discipline is apparent these days in just about every aspect of American society. Why this should be is a much larger question, one to ponder as we take out the garbage and tie our kids shoes. Excellent article from the New Yorker.
Internet Safety Resource for Kids, Parents and Educators
The BeSmartOnline! Website is funded by the European Union and intended to help children, youth, parents and educators understand all the elements that lead to a safer online experience. Recommended!
A Couple of Weeks Late for Canada Day
The National Anthem like you have never heard it - clever! Thanks Mr. Lefebvre at Laidlaw.
Adobe Youth Voices Aspire Awards
The Adobe Youth Voices Aspire Awards celebrates the extraordinary work of young media artists from around the world by recognizing top talent in media production. The winners are quite brilliant and can be found here.
Honesty
Shouldn't go unrewarded - cool and creative video.
Bullied Boys Four Times More Likely to Self-Harm
Boys who have been bullied are four more likely to self-harm, according to research. Schools need to prioritize implementation of anti-bullying policies give the serious consequences and the reluctance of boys to seek help.
Kiss for a Rose
Serenade for a Kitty
Canadian Student Brings Her Foster Care Experiences to International Summit
Dawn Lamothe knows what it's like to be in a foster home. And she wants to take her positive experience and help others achieve the same. Lamothe, 21 was one of 30 youth from around the world at the International Summit on Youth Care in Washington, D.C., last week.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
IACAPAP Textbook of Child and Adolescent Mental Health
An electronic textbook on child and adolescent mental health that is free of charge and downloadable is now available on the website of the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP). It is based on best clinical practice, reflects the latest research, will be updated regularly and strives to be culturally sensitive. Visit the site:
Teens With Anxiety and Depression Can Skip Referrals
Teens and young adults in Ontario with depression and anxiety disorders are gaining faster access to psychiatric care in a program that is drawing national attention. Read Item:
Clever Video
32 year old man has a conversation with his 12 year old self! Watch the video!
Uncontrollable Anger Prevalent Among Youth
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. adolescents have experienced an anger attack that involved threatening violence, destroying property or engaging in violence toward others at some point in their lives. These severe attacks of uncontrollable anger are much more common among adolescents than previously recognized, a new study led by researchers from Harvard Medical School finds.
Interview With Dr. Bruce Ferguson on Children's Mental Health
TVO Parents host Cheryl Jackson interviews Dr. Bruce Ferguson, director of the Hospital for Sick Children's Community Health Systems Resource Group about kids' mental health. Watch video.
An electronic textbook on child and adolescent mental health that is free of charge and downloadable is now available on the website of the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP). It is based on best clinical practice, reflects the latest research, will be updated regularly and strives to be culturally sensitive. Visit the site:
Teens With Anxiety and Depression Can Skip Referrals
Teens and young adults in Ontario with depression and anxiety disorders are gaining faster access to psychiatric care in a program that is drawing national attention. Read Item:
Clever Video
32 year old man has a conversation with his 12 year old self! Watch the video!
Uncontrollable Anger Prevalent Among Youth
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. adolescents have experienced an anger attack that involved threatening violence, destroying property or engaging in violence toward others at some point in their lives. These severe attacks of uncontrollable anger are much more common among adolescents than previously recognized, a new study led by researchers from Harvard Medical School finds.
Interview With Dr. Bruce Ferguson on Children's Mental Health
TVO Parents host Cheryl Jackson interviews Dr. Bruce Ferguson, director of the Hospital for Sick Children's Community Health Systems Resource Group about kids' mental health. Watch video.
Toronto Task Force Split on Future of Daycare
Nearly a year after Toronto Mayor Rob Ford appointed a task force to find " alternative sources of funding" for the city's cash-strapped daycares, the committee is limping across the finish line with a slim report, recycled recommendations and a major disagreement over whether the city should get out of the child-care business. Read more.
Tories Slash Funding for Youth Justice Programs Across Canada
The Conservative government has slashed 20 per cent of federal funding for youth justice programs in Canada, cutting $35.6 million used to supervise and rehabilitate young offenders.
Eleven Children Died While in Province's Care
Alberta child welfare officials must be more accountable to the public when children die while in the province's care - as 11 did last year. The province's Human Services Department released it's annual report last week, detailing the 11 deaths and 17 additional cases where children required hospitalization after being injured while in care. For More:
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Old vs Young - New York Times...Recommended
Draw it at the age of 65, 50 or 40. Wherever the line is, the people on either side of it end up looking very different, both economically and politically. The generation gap may not be a pop culture staple, as it was in the 1960's, but it is probably wider than it has been at any time since then. More:
Students Tricked into Eating Moose Poop by School Staff
Some parents are furious after learning their children were tricked by school leaders into chewing moose droppings on a class canoe trip in Manitoba. Article and video.
Youth Homelessness
Homelessness continues to be an unacceptable reality in many Canadian communities and youth are one of the fastest growing segments of the homeless population. It is estimated that 65,000 young people experience homelessness at some time during the year. More:
Only Boys Aloud
A boy band with a difference - If it doesn't inspire then nothing will!
Child Prodigies: 20 Astounding Young Wunderkinds
From a seven-year old surgeon to a 16 year old who speaks 23 languages, the seemingly superhuman intelligence of child prodigies has long been a subject of public fascination.
Donor Siblings, and a New Kind of Family
...I posted eight words to the Donor Sibling Registry, a Web site that helps form connections among the children conceived by sperm, egg or embryo donations. I was required to enter one other key piece of information: the name of the sperm bank and ID number of the donor that we used to conceive our children. The match popped up instantly...
The Fight to End Fighting in Youth Hockey
The extent to which youth hockey has so far allowed -- even tacitly encouraged -- fighting in some youth leagues for plays from 16 to 20.
After the Agony of Youth, the Ecstasy of Surfing
We watched as he paddled out and, sometimes later, caught a wave. He has been such a graceful surfer when I knew him. Now he didn't manage to get to his feet until he reached the bottom. He looked like a newborn foal struggling to rise. But he was doing it, the thing they said he'd never do again.
Draw it at the age of 65, 50 or 40. Wherever the line is, the people on either side of it end up looking very different, both economically and politically. The generation gap may not be a pop culture staple, as it was in the 1960's, but it is probably wider than it has been at any time since then. More:
Students Tricked into Eating Moose Poop by School Staff
Some parents are furious after learning their children were tricked by school leaders into chewing moose droppings on a class canoe trip in Manitoba. Article and video.
Youth Homelessness
Homelessness continues to be an unacceptable reality in many Canadian communities and youth are one of the fastest growing segments of the homeless population. It is estimated that 65,000 young people experience homelessness at some time during the year. More:
Only Boys Aloud
A boy band with a difference - If it doesn't inspire then nothing will!
Child Prodigies: 20 Astounding Young Wunderkinds
From a seven-year old surgeon to a 16 year old who speaks 23 languages, the seemingly superhuman intelligence of child prodigies has long been a subject of public fascination.
Donor Siblings, and a New Kind of Family
...I posted eight words to the Donor Sibling Registry, a Web site that helps form connections among the children conceived by sperm, egg or embryo donations. I was required to enter one other key piece of information: the name of the sperm bank and ID number of the donor that we used to conceive our children. The match popped up instantly...
The Fight to End Fighting in Youth Hockey
The extent to which youth hockey has so far allowed -- even tacitly encouraged -- fighting in some youth leagues for plays from 16 to 20.
After the Agony of Youth, the Ecstasy of Surfing
We watched as he paddled out and, sometimes later, caught a wave. He has been such a graceful surfer when I knew him. Now he didn't manage to get to his feet until he reached the bottom. He looked like a newborn foal struggling to rise. But he was doing it, the thing they said he'd never do again.
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