The Unicorn
Such a beautiful film...No more than 6 lines of script or 3 minutes was the rule of the contest.
Time to End the Slut Wars
SlutWalk is a worldwide grassroots movement challenging rape culture, victim-blaming and working to end sexual violence. It started in January 2011, when a Toronto cop warned students that to avoid getting raped they shouldn't dress like sluts.
Teenagers Want to Have More Say in the Content of Sex Education
A poll of 2 000 14 to 18 year olds found 78% did not have the chance to influence the content of these lessons, but 72% thought they should. Here is the report.
Is the UN Ready for Serious Youth Involvement?
We feel that they never moved beyond the rhetoric. Indeed this item could have been written ten years ago!
Native Youth Suicide Rates Prompt Former Lieutenant Governor to Write Novel.
"One 12 or 13 year old girl hanged herself in a tree outside of the school so the other students could see her when they came into the school in the morning. It was part of a suicide pact with two other kids."
Here's the link.
Back to the Start...Cultivate a Better World
Clever marketing or a company with a social conscience? See Video.
The Blind cat and the Hair Dryer
Such determination!
And While on the Subject...
No one believed her so she filmed it!
Something somewhere is waiting to be known...
Monday, October 17, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
About Half of Grade 12 Students Admit to Drinking in Excess, Driving Intoxicated
Authors of the Cross Canada Report on student alcohol and drug use, released Monday, are sounding the alarm about the prevalence of alcohol and cannabis use among students in Grades 10-12.
No Place For Kids
The evidence presented in this (highly recommended Annie E. Casey Foundation) report makes clear that, except in cases where juvenile offenders have committed serious crimes and pose a clear and present danger to society, removing troubled and delinquent young people from their homes and families is expensive and often unnecessary-with results no better (and often far worse) on average than community-based supervision and treatment.
Time Waster
This is hard to describe but it's quite amazing. Check it out.
National Geographic on Teenage Brains
Moody. Impulsive. Maddening. Why do teenagers act the way they do? Viewed through the eyes of evolution, their most exasperating traits may be the key to success as adults. Excellent item!
Why Are Suicide Attempts so High Among LGB Teens?
In a review of 100 studies, a recent publication concluded that the high rates of suicidal behaviour among LGB teens was not directly related to their sexual orientation but rather the discrimination and alienation they experience from their community. Read article.
Sesame Street's Newest Muppet is Poor and Hungry
Iconic children's show Sesame Street has introduced a new character so young people can learn about the issues of poverty and hunger.
Authors of the Cross Canada Report on student alcohol and drug use, released Monday, are sounding the alarm about the prevalence of alcohol and cannabis use among students in Grades 10-12.
No Place For Kids
The evidence presented in this (highly recommended Annie E. Casey Foundation) report makes clear that, except in cases where juvenile offenders have committed serious crimes and pose a clear and present danger to society, removing troubled and delinquent young people from their homes and families is expensive and often unnecessary-with results no better (and often far worse) on average than community-based supervision and treatment.
Time Waster
This is hard to describe but it's quite amazing. Check it out.
National Geographic on Teenage Brains
Moody. Impulsive. Maddening. Why do teenagers act the way they do? Viewed through the eyes of evolution, their most exasperating traits may be the key to success as adults. Excellent item!
Why Are Suicide Attempts so High Among LGB Teens?
In a review of 100 studies, a recent publication concluded that the high rates of suicidal behaviour among LGB teens was not directly related to their sexual orientation but rather the discrimination and alienation they experience from their community. Read article.
Sesame Street's Newest Muppet is Poor and Hungry
Iconic children's show Sesame Street has introduced a new character so young people can learn about the issues of poverty and hunger.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Canada: Remote Reserve Plagued by Epidemic of Youth Suicides
This summer the community of Pikangikum had it's sixth suicide within a span of two months. Burying the young has become far too come in Pikangikum, a remote community of 2 400, where more than 60 teenagers have committed suicide in the past decade. Read article.
Children Are Unhappy Because Their Parents are too
UNICEF has this week published a report that warns of ailing childhoods. Children, starved of time by busy, working parents, are lavished with material possessions instead, which don't make them happy.
Gender ID & Teens: The Freedom to Choose Your Pronoun
PGP's...Teenagers are by nature prone to rebellion against adult conventions...the gender nonconformity movement gains momentum among young people, "it is about rejecting the boxes adults try to put kids in by assuming their sexual identity labels their personal identity. See this article.
Cure Kids of Nature Deficit Disorder
David Suzuki writes in Huffington Post about a school with a difference in British Columbia.
The Living Bridge
One of our subscribers recommends the short epic video about the living bridges (sometimes knows as root bridges) of Meghalaya in the state of India. It's all about working with nature to combat nature's forces. Thanks Pam.
Aviva Community Fund Now Accepting Proposals
The Aviva Community Fund is not accepting proposals in its 3rd annual competition for community initiatives. For more information and to make an application follow this link.
National Commission on Community Health and Social Services.
The Canadian Council on Social Development and participating organizations, are considering the need for a National Commission on services for people who need the support of their community (including both publicly-mandated and community mandated services). The Commission is seeking the help of individuals and organizations across the country.
Stick Man
It's a time waster but such fun - try it!
This summer the community of Pikangikum had it's sixth suicide within a span of two months. Burying the young has become far too come in Pikangikum, a remote community of 2 400, where more than 60 teenagers have committed suicide in the past decade. Read article.
Children Are Unhappy Because Their Parents are too
UNICEF has this week published a report that warns of ailing childhoods. Children, starved of time by busy, working parents, are lavished with material possessions instead, which don't make them happy.
Gender ID & Teens: The Freedom to Choose Your Pronoun
PGP's...Teenagers are by nature prone to rebellion against adult conventions...the gender nonconformity movement gains momentum among young people, "it is about rejecting the boxes adults try to put kids in by assuming their sexual identity labels their personal identity. See this article.
Cure Kids of Nature Deficit Disorder
David Suzuki writes in Huffington Post about a school with a difference in British Columbia.
The Living Bridge
One of our subscribers recommends the short epic video about the living bridges (sometimes knows as root bridges) of Meghalaya in the state of India. It's all about working with nature to combat nature's forces. Thanks Pam.
Aviva Community Fund Now Accepting Proposals
The Aviva Community Fund is not accepting proposals in its 3rd annual competition for community initiatives. For more information and to make an application follow this link.
National Commission on Community Health and Social Services.
The Canadian Council on Social Development and participating organizations, are considering the need for a National Commission on services for people who need the support of their community (including both publicly-mandated and community mandated services). The Commission is seeking the help of individuals and organizations across the country.
Stick Man
It's a time waster but such fun - try it!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Watch!
Problema is a film that looks at you as you watch it, that speaks to you in a multilingual mantra made of the voices, insights, perceptions and reflections of over 100 people sat together at the world's largest round table. If you do nothing else, then watch the trailer.
How to Create a Different World
Fascinating short video on education...brilliantly conceived.
Sometimes it Gets Worse
Fourteen year-old Jamie Rodemeyer made this heartbreaking "It Gets Better" video and shortly thereafter took his own life. See his video.
Lady Gaga Takes on Bullying
The Diva sings moving tribute to bullying victim 14 yr old Jamey Rodemeyer. She appears to be playing a motor bike.
What Parents Should Tell a Suicidal Teen
Excellent item relating to the afore mentioned - from Huffington Post
Dove & Body Manipulation
Model to billboard in less than 60 seconds...The peril of Photoshop and advertising. Watch the Video.
Hayden's Story
Doing your own thing is not always easy, especially when you go to school with people who are afraid of difference. Hayden tells us how he got through the crap and found the good life.
Bullying Victims are Taking Schools to Court
Fed up with ineffective policies, parents are suing for millions. Interesting item from last week's Maclean's.
Problema is a film that looks at you as you watch it, that speaks to you in a multilingual mantra made of the voices, insights, perceptions and reflections of over 100 people sat together at the world's largest round table. If you do nothing else, then watch the trailer.
How to Create a Different World
Fascinating short video on education...brilliantly conceived.
Sometimes it Gets Worse
Fourteen year-old Jamie Rodemeyer made this heartbreaking "It Gets Better" video and shortly thereafter took his own life. See his video.
Lady Gaga Takes on Bullying
The Diva sings moving tribute to bullying victim 14 yr old Jamey Rodemeyer. She appears to be playing a motor bike.
What Parents Should Tell a Suicidal Teen
Excellent item relating to the afore mentioned - from Huffington Post
Dove & Body Manipulation
Model to billboard in less than 60 seconds...The peril of Photoshop and advertising. Watch the Video.
Hayden's Story
Doing your own thing is not always easy, especially when you go to school with people who are afraid of difference. Hayden tells us how he got through the crap and found the good life.
Bullying Victims are Taking Schools to Court
Fed up with ineffective policies, parents are suing for millions. Interesting item from last week's Maclean's.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Adora Svitak: What Adults Can Learn From Kids
Child prodigy Adora Svitak says the world needs "childish" thinking: bold ideas, wild creativity and especially optimism. Kids' big dreams deserve high expectations, she says, starting with grownups' willingness to learn from children as much as to teach.
You're Worthless
The video about bullying is 30 seconds long - The comments on the YouTube page indicate how far we have to go to address the problem.
The Hardest Topic To Broach with Kids is...(It's Not Sex)
A new study shows that parents would rather talk to their kids about alcohol, sex, drugs, or smoking than being overweight.
Life in a Garbage Dumpster
Giving new meaning to living on the streets!
Prevention Focus of 5-Year Mental Health Plan (Alberta)
Albertans who have mental health or substance-abuse problems will have their illness identified earlier and get treatment closer to home under a new five-year plan.
Stayin' Alive
This video promotes Hands-Only CPR and it's a riot.
7.5 Million Facebook Users Under the Age of 13
Among this group of minors using Facebook, more than 5 million were 10 and under. Read full article.
CCRC Looking for Input to UN Bound Report
The Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children invites young people to add their voice to preparation of a report on the state of children's rights in Canada. Twenty papers on various topics have been developed by groups across the country. They are available on the Monitoring page at the website.
Madison Applies Make-Up
Halloween make-up tips from Madison. She's a pro!
Child prodigy Adora Svitak says the world needs "childish" thinking: bold ideas, wild creativity and especially optimism. Kids' big dreams deserve high expectations, she says, starting with grownups' willingness to learn from children as much as to teach.
You're Worthless
The video about bullying is 30 seconds long - The comments on the YouTube page indicate how far we have to go to address the problem.
The Hardest Topic To Broach with Kids is...(It's Not Sex)
A new study shows that parents would rather talk to their kids about alcohol, sex, drugs, or smoking than being overweight.
Life in a Garbage Dumpster
Giving new meaning to living on the streets!
Prevention Focus of 5-Year Mental Health Plan (Alberta)
Albertans who have mental health or substance-abuse problems will have their illness identified earlier and get treatment closer to home under a new five-year plan.
Stayin' Alive
This video promotes Hands-Only CPR and it's a riot.
7.5 Million Facebook Users Under the Age of 13
Among this group of minors using Facebook, more than 5 million were 10 and under. Read full article.
CCRC Looking for Input to UN Bound Report
The Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children invites young people to add their voice to preparation of a report on the state of children's rights in Canada. Twenty papers on various topics have been developed by groups across the country. They are available on the Monitoring page at the website.
Madison Applies Make-Up
Halloween make-up tips from Madison. She's a pro!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
John @ Joe
Remembering 9/11
World Suicide Prevention Day - (PS: You missed it)
A recommended website...
The Children Who Fall Victim to Anorexia
As the new school term starts, the revelation that hundreds of children suffer from eating disorders has put teachers on alert.
A Unique Way to Play the Piano
Watch university student Evan Petrone play the piano backwards.
Hundreds of Preteen Children Treated for Eating Disorders
Exports blame the trend on a pernicious celebrity culture which glorified size zero figures, numbers of young girls struggling to cope with their growing bodies.
Tedx Talk
Not sure how he does this - magic or illusion. Beware, it's spellbinding!
Thinking About Suicide: Contemplating and Comprehending the Urge to Die
David Webb's book opens with an address to any readers who might be thinking about suicide themselves, calling on them to both honour but not indulge the thoughts that they are having and to seek help, to talk to someone.
What Kids Should Eat to do Well in School
It is well established that nutrition and learning go hand in hand. Certain foods enhance brain function, memory, concentration and motor skills. Children who eat the right foods at regular intervals are more focused, have more energy for school work and have better moods.
Synchronization at its Finest
These marchers show up the Canadian Forces and RCMP together! It really picks up after the first 1 1/2 minute.
Remembering 9/11
World Suicide Prevention Day - (PS: You missed it)
A recommended website...
The Children Who Fall Victim to Anorexia
As the new school term starts, the revelation that hundreds of children suffer from eating disorders has put teachers on alert.
A Unique Way to Play the Piano
Watch university student Evan Petrone play the piano backwards.
Hundreds of Preteen Children Treated for Eating Disorders
Exports blame the trend on a pernicious celebrity culture which glorified size zero figures, numbers of young girls struggling to cope with their growing bodies.
Tedx Talk
Not sure how he does this - magic or illusion. Beware, it's spellbinding!
Thinking About Suicide: Contemplating and Comprehending the Urge to Die
David Webb's book opens with an address to any readers who might be thinking about suicide themselves, calling on them to both honour but not indulge the thoughts that they are having and to seek help, to talk to someone.
What Kids Should Eat to do Well in School
It is well established that nutrition and learning go hand in hand. Certain foods enhance brain function, memory, concentration and motor skills. Children who eat the right foods at regular intervals are more focused, have more energy for school work and have better moods.
Synchronization at its Finest
These marchers show up the Canadian Forces and RCMP together! It really picks up after the first 1 1/2 minute.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Dateline on Bullying
Fascinating! "Dateline" presents a telling feature on stereotyping and bullying.
Where Children Sleep
James Mollison's poignant and provoking portraits of poverty and privilege around the world.
Handcuffing Out-of-Control Child - Last Resort
Globe and Mail editorial (Aug 31st. 2011) - Be sure to check out some of the 80 comments that follow the article.
Austin Hay's Tiny House
Austin Hay is a 16 year old high school junior who's in the process of constructing his very own tiny house on wheels that he plans to take to college.
"Space Oddity"
David Bowie's brilliant song about an astronaut, whose mission goes horribly wrong, doesn't sound like good bedtime reading, but it somehow works. The book illustrated by a Kitchener man is causing copyright controversy- you can see the pages here but likely nowhere else.
Six Great Apps For Every Schoolchild's iPad
Children are heading to school and increasing numbers of them will be stashing iPads in their satchels. Some apps that might be worth downloading.
"Too Pretty to do Homework"
J.C. Penny is not selling a T-shirt to girls aged 7 to 16 that says, unabashedly, across its front "I'm too pretty to do homework so my brother has to do it for me." Read more and sign the petition:
New App Tells You What's Happening at Your Kid's School
Staying on top of your kid's school activities.
Fascinating! "Dateline" presents a telling feature on stereotyping and bullying.
Where Children Sleep
James Mollison's poignant and provoking portraits of poverty and privilege around the world.
Handcuffing Out-of-Control Child - Last Resort
Globe and Mail editorial (Aug 31st. 2011) - Be sure to check out some of the 80 comments that follow the article.
Austin Hay's Tiny House
Austin Hay is a 16 year old high school junior who's in the process of constructing his very own tiny house on wheels that he plans to take to college.
"Space Oddity"
David Bowie's brilliant song about an astronaut, whose mission goes horribly wrong, doesn't sound like good bedtime reading, but it somehow works. The book illustrated by a Kitchener man is causing copyright controversy- you can see the pages here but likely nowhere else.
Six Great Apps For Every Schoolchild's iPad
Children are heading to school and increasing numbers of them will be stashing iPads in their satchels. Some apps that might be worth downloading.
"Too Pretty to do Homework"
J.C. Penny is not selling a T-shirt to girls aged 7 to 16 that says, unabashedly, across its front "I'm too pretty to do homework so my brother has to do it for me." Read more and sign the petition:
New App Tells You What's Happening at Your Kid's School
Staying on top of your kid's school activities.
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