UK Report about Young People's Views on Poverty
A report published in the UK in March 2011 details findings about young people's understanding of what it means to be poor.
Child and Youth Mental Health Matters
Three conferences in One: First National Parental Mental Health Conference, First International Young Carers Congress, Third International World Congress on Children of Parents with Mental Illness
May 6 -8, 2012 - The Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites - Vancouver
Duck versus Dog
Duck wins!
Childhood Music Lessons Yield Lifelong Benefits for the Brain
A study of seventy healthy adults ages sixty to eighty-three with various levels of music education starting around the age of ten showed impressive differences in brain functioning far later in life than any other research has previously shown.
Awful Cyberbullying Video
Positively the worst PSA about cyberbullying and Mean Girls and it comes courtesy of the American Bar Association. Bad acting, terrible script...no redeeming value!
Child Abuse May Change Brain
Canadian researchers report that sexual or emotional abuse in childhood increases the risk of depression in teens by altering a person's response to stress. Is anyone surprised?
Three Things I Learned While my Plane Crashed
"He had a front-row seat on Flight 1549 as it crash-landed in the Hudson River. What went through his mind as the plan went down?"
The trouble with being poor is that it takes up all your time.
Willem de Kooning.........
The trouble with being rich is that it takes up everybody else's.
Something somewhere is waiting to be known...
Friday, April 29, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Buzz on April 24th
Teachers Worried as Girls Go Top of the Class for Cyber-Bullying
The survey of 859 teachers in both primary and secondary schools said girls' misbehaviour centred on isolating fellow pupils from a friendship group, spreading rumours and making snide comments.
Evian's Cool New Dancing Baby Ad
Dancing babies have long been a big part Evian's marketing, and with good reason: humans are basically genetically programmed to love babies.
Sexism, What About the Children?!
From Macleans - Why are we dressing our daughters like skanks? Eight-year-olds in fishnets, padded "braletts" and thong panties: Welcome to the Junior Miss version of raunch culture.
Charlie
You have probably watched this before but we recommend it time and time again.
And Then You Have...
Why do we lose the capacity to laugh like this?
And For the Beluga's out There...
Raffi urges young adults TO VOTE on May 2!!
The survey of 859 teachers in both primary and secondary schools said girls' misbehaviour centred on isolating fellow pupils from a friendship group, spreading rumours and making snide comments.
Evian's Cool New Dancing Baby Ad
Dancing babies have long been a big part Evian's marketing, and with good reason: humans are basically genetically programmed to love babies.
Sexism, What About the Children?!
From Macleans - Why are we dressing our daughters like skanks? Eight-year-olds in fishnets, padded "braletts" and thong panties: Welcome to the Junior Miss version of raunch culture.
Charlie
You have probably watched this before but we recommend it time and time again.
And Then You Have...
Why do we lose the capacity to laugh like this?
And For the Beluga's out There...
Raffi urges young adults TO VOTE on May 2!!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Buzz for April 19th
New Video: I Want to Hold Your Hand
Recommended: A new video from a recent Irish campaign against the bullying of gay students.
New Website: 24 Hour Cribside Assistance
We invite you to check out this wonderful new site for Dads - and we would argue for Moms too! This site is Canadian, attractive to look at, easy to navigate and full of rich information. We love it!
Youth Advocate and Political Involvement
Connor Brantley is the teen founder of United Now, a political organization committed to ending partisanship on all levels of government. Hear him speak.
Children and the 2011 Federal Election
Our friends at the Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children are urging Canadians to voice and vote to support the rights of children in Canada. The attached fact sheet provides helpful information.
Article: How Not to Prevent Bullying
Two new anti-bullying videos that might do more harm than good.
7-Year Gets Plastic Surgery to Prevent Bullying
The number of teens and children getting plastic surgery has gone up 30 percent over the last decade, with more and more young people resorting to operations in order to avoid bullying.
The Missing Link
We apologize for the missing link last week - Click here to see the amazing UBC video!
Recommended: A new video from a recent Irish campaign against the bullying of gay students.
New Website: 24 Hour Cribside Assistance
We invite you to check out this wonderful new site for Dads - and we would argue for Moms too! This site is Canadian, attractive to look at, easy to navigate and full of rich information. We love it!
Youth Advocate and Political Involvement
Connor Brantley is the teen founder of United Now, a political organization committed to ending partisanship on all levels of government. Hear him speak.
Children and the 2011 Federal Election
Our friends at the Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children are urging Canadians to voice and vote to support the rights of children in Canada. The attached fact sheet provides helpful information.
Article: How Not to Prevent Bullying
Two new anti-bullying videos that might do more harm than good.
7-Year Gets Plastic Surgery to Prevent Bullying
The number of teens and children getting plastic surgery has gone up 30 percent over the last decade, with more and more young people resorting to operations in order to avoid bullying.
The Missing Link
We apologize for the missing link last week - Click here to see the amazing UBC video!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Buzz for April 12 2011
UBC Students Shine
On Saturday March 26, 2011 the students at UBC got together and created this totally brilliant, creative masterpiece. Andrew Cohen is a genius. Watch it to the bitter end. We are in awe!
Adolescents Use Condoms More Than Adults
The message of safe sex appears to be reaching teens.
Ricks Rant
The Rick Mercer Report for March 29, 2011
Let's Talk About Sex
"Whether you have children, teach children or are around children at all...this movie is a must-see." - Hugh Jackman. Visit this site, see the trailer and learn more.
The Power of Sports
This video is all about a special youth and the power of sports...and did we mention inspiration?
Students Need to Vote
The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations want you, in a video of 1-2 minutes, to tell Canadians why you think it is important that young people of Canada vote. Go to their website to find out more and to hear from Strombo.
How Parliment Would Look if Only Youth Voted
Infographic braking down Canada's youth vote.
Teen-Line
This site has been running for over 30 years. They handle 10 000 calls a year. Fully operated by youth!
Tucker Performs
This is some of the finest vocals we have heard in a long, long time. The piano isn't bad either.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Buzz on April 5th
Quarter of Kids Have Mental Health Woes
In excess of one in four students in the Thames Valley District school board suffers from mental health issues - most strongly linked to bullying - this according to a recent study.
A Strong Cry Out
An 8th grader at Connecticut Middle School posts a video on YouTube about the nasty things said to her.
Research: "On Call all Night Leaves Teens Tired Out"
Children who text late into the night do not fall asleep as well as those who don't and they don't enter the deep sleep of Stage 4 REM sleep according to new research.
Youth Film Competition
The global film compeition 'Faith Shorts' aims to give young people under age 18 the opportunity to express what their faith means to them in their words and take this to the global stage by winning the chance to see their film premiered at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
Gallop International Youth Poll
Very interesting! "If you would like to move permanently to another country, to which country would you like to move?" - Info-graphic.
Update from Raffi
Get the latest about Raffi's global movement that views honouring children as the best way to create sustainable, peacemaking societies.
In excess of one in four students in the Thames Valley District school board suffers from mental health issues - most strongly linked to bullying - this according to a recent study.
A Strong Cry Out
An 8th grader at Connecticut Middle School posts a video on YouTube about the nasty things said to her.
Research: "On Call all Night Leaves Teens Tired Out"
Children who text late into the night do not fall asleep as well as those who don't and they don't enter the deep sleep of Stage 4 REM sleep according to new research.
Youth Film Competition
The global film compeition 'Faith Shorts' aims to give young people under age 18 the opportunity to express what their faith means to them in their words and take this to the global stage by winning the chance to see their film premiered at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
Gallop International Youth Poll
Very interesting! "If you would like to move permanently to another country, to which country would you like to move?" - Info-graphic.
Update from Raffi
Get the latest about Raffi's global movement that views honouring children as the best way to create sustainable, peacemaking societies.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Buzz on March 29th 2011
What Teacher's Make
Requires no introduction but it's well worth a listen.
Where Will it End?
Abercrombie Padded Bikini Top for 8 year-olds angers parents.
Picking It Up!
A flashmob with a difference... and it's Canadian. Watch it to the end. We think you'll love it!
Ten Who Went Beyond the Lemonade Stand?
While most kids stick with lemonade stands, some young entrepreneurs take their business much further. Millions of dollars and multiple countries further, that is, with products in tech, software, business and even bacon.
Global Youth Service Day (April 15-17 2011)
Global Youth Service Day is an annual campaign that celebrates and mobilizes the millions of children and youth who improve their communities through service and service-learning. It's a great initiative that has been growing since 1988 - Sad that it's relatively unheard of in Canada.
Favourite Video for March - And a Nod to the Japanese People
Ten Japanese "businessmen" perform a synchronized street performance. Fun and imaginative!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Buzz for March 22!
Always My Son
This short documentary tells the story of how the Plata family moved from struggling with EJ's sexuality to becoming a model of support. Powerful and moving!
The Future of Education
This is the video that people, particularly educators, around the globe are talking about. It just goes to show that great initiatives often come from small ideas.
The President talks to Youth
President Obama dropped by a roundtable meeting featuring youth leaders to discuss issues of concern to them and to also announce a new youth initiative. Imagine for a moment this happening in Canada! Visit the White House site and click on the video.
State of the World's Children
Young people are the key to a more equitable and prosperous world, according to UNICEF's new flagship report, 'The State of the World's Children 2011 - Adolescence: An Age of Opportunity,' launched in February.
Youth Leadership
The National Youth Agency believes that young people should have a voice in everything that affects them, and that the performance of services will be improved by taking proper account of that voice. They have just published "Challenge and lead" a resource designed to help young people who are passionate about creating positive change, and/or those who work with them, to identify issues important to them and to follow through by organizing a campaign that will lead to positive action. Question: Is there a Canadian organization with a similar mandate?
More U.S. Youth Say They Are Not Having Sex
According to US research the number of U.S. teenagers and young adults who say they are abstaining from sex is on the rise, even as more young women report having sexual contact with each other.
Do Something
Does anyone know of a youth organization in Canada that comes close to "DoSomething.org"? We have followed this US group for years and have come to respect it's relationship with the private sector over a reliance on government? We invite you to check out this video and check out this site.
Great or Questionable Parenting
Hilarious 30 second video.
Words & Actions: The Community Sector & Canada's New Narrative
"...the act of volunteering must evolve beyond today's view of it as an option for individual expression of personal values to one that is viewed as the defining act of citizenship in a democratic society..." An interesting item written by Tim Broadhead for the Tamarack Institute.
One-third HIV cases in age group 15-24
Of the over 33 million HIV-AIDS cases reported worldwide every year, around one-third are adolescents of the age group 15-24 years. This from a new UN Children's Fund report.
This short documentary tells the story of how the Plata family moved from struggling with EJ's sexuality to becoming a model of support. Powerful and moving!
The Future of Education
This is the video that people, particularly educators, around the globe are talking about. It just goes to show that great initiatives often come from small ideas.
The President talks to Youth
President Obama dropped by a roundtable meeting featuring youth leaders to discuss issues of concern to them and to also announce a new youth initiative. Imagine for a moment this happening in Canada! Visit the White House site and click on the video.
State of the World's Children
Young people are the key to a more equitable and prosperous world, according to UNICEF's new flagship report, 'The State of the World's Children 2011 - Adolescence: An Age of Opportunity,' launched in February.
Youth Leadership
The National Youth Agency believes that young people should have a voice in everything that affects them, and that the performance of services will be improved by taking proper account of that voice. They have just published "Challenge and lead" a resource designed to help young people who are passionate about creating positive change, and/or those who work with them, to identify issues important to them and to follow through by organizing a campaign that will lead to positive action. Question: Is there a Canadian organization with a similar mandate?
More U.S. Youth Say They Are Not Having Sex
According to US research the number of U.S. teenagers and young adults who say they are abstaining from sex is on the rise, even as more young women report having sexual contact with each other.
Do Something
Does anyone know of a youth organization in Canada that comes close to "DoSomething.org"? We have followed this US group for years and have come to respect it's relationship with the private sector over a reliance on government? We invite you to check out this video and check out this site.
Great or Questionable Parenting
Hilarious 30 second video.
Words & Actions: The Community Sector & Canada's New Narrative
"...the act of volunteering must evolve beyond today's view of it as an option for individual expression of personal values to one that is viewed as the defining act of citizenship in a democratic society..." An interesting item written by Tim Broadhead for the Tamarack Institute.
One-third HIV cases in age group 15-24
Of the over 33 million HIV-AIDS cases reported worldwide every year, around one-third are adolescents of the age group 15-24 years. This from a new UN Children's Fund report.
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