National Suicide Prevention Strategy Released
The 2012 US National Strategy for Suicide Prevention report includes community-based approaches to curbing the incidence of suicide, details new ways to identify people at risk for suicide and outlines priorities for reducing the number of suicides over the next decade. It's a long comprehensive plan well worth a visit.
Justice is a Fickle Thing
Sexual abuse, physical assaults and a home filled with drugs: the heartbreaking upbringing of boy, 13, who is being tried as an adult after 'killing his 2 year old brother.' Read more.
Facebook and Google Help Launch Online Safety Platform For Teens
Teenagers live online - nearly 58% of teens own smartphones and make up the market's largest growing sector. However, mobile crazed teenaged aren't as unconcerned about online safety as some people thing. Read More.
Thomas Goes Into Space
The story of a father who sent his son's favourite toy into space.
More Evidence Smoking in Movies Influences Teens to Pick Up the Habit
Research has shown that smoking initiation is an important milestone. One third of initiators go on to become addicted smokers. However, the key question remains: What kind of exposure to smoking will prompt an adolescent to start smoking? Read More.
Letting Kids Sip Alcohol May Not Stave Off Binge Drinking
Researchers probe whether giving children alcohol helps them resist peer pressure to drink.
And While On The Subject...UK Report on Youth Who Don't Drink Alcohol
A research report form the UK contains some interesting information about young people in that country who choose either not to drink at all or not to drink to excess.
He Built This House!
You like Lego?
Something somewhere is waiting to be known...
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Stand Up (Video)
The always progressive Peel District School Board takes a collaborative stand on mental health.
Turn Up The Volume
On September 26 and 27 the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will ask the Canadian Government questions about how well children are doing in Canada. This is part of the third review of how well Canada implements the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The dialogue will be webcast, so you can watch it in Canada. The CCRC is providing commentary and background on its website and invites Canadians to join the discussion through its Facebook page. Go here for more information
Youth Statement of 6th World Urban Forum 2012
Two Canadian youth helped write the draft statement by the youth at the concluding session of the sixth World Urban Forum (WUF) on 5th September 2012.
Child Survival Rates Are Highest Ever - UNICEF
More children across the world survive their 5th birthday then ever before and there are now 14 000 fewer children dying every day than there were in 1990. Read more.
The Power of the Informal Economy
Robert Neuwirth spent four years among the stalls of street markets, talking to pushcart hawkers and gray marketers, to study the world's informal economy. It's a fascinating short video. Watch it here.
Try This At The Office
Who makes the better sound effects - girls or guys?
Luxury Brands Look to Leverage Children's Market
Underage guests at the Four Seasons Berlin can whizz around the lobby in a miniature Mercedes-Benz or take high tea using 'child friendly china'. Fascinating!
Antipsychotic Prescriptions in Children Have Skyrocketed
Since 1993, the rate of antipsychotic drug prescribing to children increased by a factor of nearly eight, while prescribing to teens quintupled and in adults nearly doubled, according to a new study.
The always progressive Peel District School Board takes a collaborative stand on mental health.
Turn Up The Volume
On September 26 and 27 the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will ask the Canadian Government questions about how well children are doing in Canada. This is part of the third review of how well Canada implements the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The dialogue will be webcast, so you can watch it in Canada. The CCRC is providing commentary and background on its website and invites Canadians to join the discussion through its Facebook page. Go here for more information
Youth Statement of 6th World Urban Forum 2012
Two Canadian youth helped write the draft statement by the youth at the concluding session of the sixth World Urban Forum (WUF) on 5th September 2012.
Child Survival Rates Are Highest Ever - UNICEF
More children across the world survive their 5th birthday then ever before and there are now 14 000 fewer children dying every day than there were in 1990. Read more.
The Power of the Informal Economy
Robert Neuwirth spent four years among the stalls of street markets, talking to pushcart hawkers and gray marketers, to study the world's informal economy. It's a fascinating short video. Watch it here.
Try This At The Office
Who makes the better sound effects - girls or guys?
Luxury Brands Look to Leverage Children's Market
Underage guests at the Four Seasons Berlin can whizz around the lobby in a miniature Mercedes-Benz or take high tea using 'child friendly china'. Fascinating!
Antipsychotic Prescriptions in Children Have Skyrocketed
Since 1993, the rate of antipsychotic drug prescribing to children increased by a factor of nearly eight, while prescribing to teens quintupled and in adults nearly doubled, according to a new study.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Wake Up World - The Time in Now
If you nothing else give this a quick view and find a child to share it with...
Canada's Anchor Babies
The Journey 'home' is tough for children deported with their parents. Read More.
Powerful Public Spaces - A Wonderful Six Minutes
In her New Orleans Neighbourhood, Candy Chang turned an abandoned house into a giant chalkboard asking a fill-in-the-blank question: "Before I die I want to ____." Her neighbours' answers, surprising, poignant, funny, became an unexpected mirror for the community. Watch it here.
Aboriginal Kids at Great Risk of Injury, Death
A new report by the Canadian Paediatric Society says aboriginal children are at a much greater risk of becoming seriously injured or killed than other kids in Canada. "Indigenous children are dying at a disproportionate rate...and a lot of these injuries are preventable." University of Toronto researcher Anna Banerji said.
Manitoba Inquiry Into Toddlers Death Grinds to a Halt
Manitoba's Court of Appeal has halted an inquiry into the death of a five year old girl so that it can hear arguments over whether witness interviews should be fully disclosed. The inquiry into the death of Phoenix Sinclair, who was beaten to death in 2005 by her mother and the mother's boyfriend, months after child welfare workers removed her from a foster home and gave her back to her family, is examining how yet another child fell through the cracks in the system. Read More.
We Think he is a Young Looking 40 Year Old
This amazing and ever so cute kid is better at piano than you'll ever be. Watch Here.
Well-being in Canada: Are We Satisfied? - Opinion
The political and economic health of countries are key measures of the welfare of nations. A country that fails its citizens politically and economically can make little claim to legitimacy. Read Article.
If you nothing else give this a quick view and find a child to share it with...
Canada's Anchor Babies
The Journey 'home' is tough for children deported with their parents. Read More.
Powerful Public Spaces - A Wonderful Six Minutes
In her New Orleans Neighbourhood, Candy Chang turned an abandoned house into a giant chalkboard asking a fill-in-the-blank question: "Before I die I want to ____." Her neighbours' answers, surprising, poignant, funny, became an unexpected mirror for the community. Watch it here.
Aboriginal Kids at Great Risk of Injury, Death
A new report by the Canadian Paediatric Society says aboriginal children are at a much greater risk of becoming seriously injured or killed than other kids in Canada. "Indigenous children are dying at a disproportionate rate...and a lot of these injuries are preventable." University of Toronto researcher Anna Banerji said.
Manitoba Inquiry Into Toddlers Death Grinds to a Halt
Manitoba's Court of Appeal has halted an inquiry into the death of a five year old girl so that it can hear arguments over whether witness interviews should be fully disclosed. The inquiry into the death of Phoenix Sinclair, who was beaten to death in 2005 by her mother and the mother's boyfriend, months after child welfare workers removed her from a foster home and gave her back to her family, is examining how yet another child fell through the cracks in the system. Read More.
We Think he is a Young Looking 40 Year Old
This amazing and ever so cute kid is better at piano than you'll ever be. Watch Here.
Well-being in Canada: Are We Satisfied? - Opinion
The political and economic health of countries are key measures of the welfare of nations. A country that fails its citizens politically and economically can make little claim to legitimacy. Read Article.
Monday, September 3, 2012
A Romney First: Over 40% of Youth Vote Back Him
For the first time since he began running for president, Republican Mitt Romney has the support of over 40% of America's youth vote, a troubling sign for President Obama who built his 2008 victory with the overwhelming support of younger, idealistic voters.
Teen Invents Advanced Cancer Testing Using Google (BBC)
Fifteen-year-old high school student Jack Andraka likes to kayak and watch the US television show Glee. And when time permits, he also likes to do advanced research in one of the most respected cancer laboratories in the world.
Sony World Photography Awards, Youth Award
Sony are searching for the next generation of talented young photographers - 19 and under. The program is for those studying photography in school or college, or just have a passion for taking photographs. For more and the opportunity to see some fine photography go to here.
Dog Teaches Baby How to Play Fetch
Irresistible!
And While We Are At It!!!
11 month old twins dancing to Daddy's guitar.
On Television - It's Good Enough For Me
The renaissance in children's programming is an excellent read from Emily Nussbau in The New Yorker.
UNICEF Innovation: An Important Website
Children and their families around the world face various barriers to fulfilling their rights - particularly in resource-limited settings. Through their website, UNICEF encourages dialogue and co-development to support the successful delivery of end-user driven and innovative services, products and systems. Some very cool partnerships and initiatives:
Modern Children go to Bed 40 Minutes Later Than Their Grandparents Did
Modern day children go to bed 40 minutes later and spend two hours less playing outside, new research shows. In addition, they also eat later, and these three factors could be having a detrimental affect on their ability to sleep well, according to The Sleep council. For More:
"That's So Gay" Phrase Has Lasting Impact for LGBT Youth
"That's so gay" has been a part of the adolescent lexicon for some time, but a new University of Michigan study has revealed the phrase could have deep consequences for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students.
For the first time since he began running for president, Republican Mitt Romney has the support of over 40% of America's youth vote, a troubling sign for President Obama who built his 2008 victory with the overwhelming support of younger, idealistic voters.
Teen Invents Advanced Cancer Testing Using Google (BBC)
Fifteen-year-old high school student Jack Andraka likes to kayak and watch the US television show Glee. And when time permits, he also likes to do advanced research in one of the most respected cancer laboratories in the world.
Sony World Photography Awards, Youth Award
Sony are searching for the next generation of talented young photographers - 19 and under. The program is for those studying photography in school or college, or just have a passion for taking photographs. For more and the opportunity to see some fine photography go to here.
Dog Teaches Baby How to Play Fetch
Irresistible!
And While We Are At It!!!
11 month old twins dancing to Daddy's guitar.
On Television - It's Good Enough For Me
The renaissance in children's programming is an excellent read from Emily Nussbau in The New Yorker.
UNICEF Innovation: An Important Website
Children and their families around the world face various barriers to fulfilling their rights - particularly in resource-limited settings. Through their website, UNICEF encourages dialogue and co-development to support the successful delivery of end-user driven and innovative services, products and systems. Some very cool partnerships and initiatives:
Modern Children go to Bed 40 Minutes Later Than Their Grandparents Did
Modern day children go to bed 40 minutes later and spend two hours less playing outside, new research shows. In addition, they also eat later, and these three factors could be having a detrimental affect on their ability to sleep well, according to The Sleep council. For More:
"That's So Gay" Phrase Has Lasting Impact for LGBT Youth
"That's so gay" has been a part of the adolescent lexicon for some time, but a new University of Michigan study has revealed the phrase could have deep consequences for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Reachout.com
We just think this is such an good resource for youth - it's Australian but relevant to youth everywhere. "Is there such a resource for Canadian youth?" you ask, " and if so how is it accessed and how come it is so poorly marketed?" And we ask "What's the point of spending all kinds of money on websites that no one visits?" Canada churns 'em out on a regular basis and if few visit then what's the purpose? Forgive the rant. Visit Reachout.com
Youth Rights
Right Now is a volunteer, not-for-profit media organization led by young people focused on human rights issues and it's so good. They are committed to covering human rights issues through free, accessible, creative and engaging online, print, and radio media. Check out one of their recent reports on education young people about their rights.
Palestinian Town Gets a New Mayor, Aged 15 (The Guardian)
Canada has such a long way to go... For two months, the regular may, Sufian Shadid, and his team of councillors have handed the reins of power to a group of teenagers. The adults are on hand to advise and offer guidance, but all the decisions are left to be made by the youngsters. Read article:
"Initiatives"
TakingITGlobal announces their newest and impressive Action Tool, Initiatives: a platform for sharing and building your project, campaign, coalition, or task force with other like-minded youth around the world! Visit the site:
Cyber Bullying: Are Teens Really in Danger?
Parents of pre-teens and adolescents have a lot to worry about, but a new study says cyber bullying isn't nearly as rampant as many believe. According to two national studies of 5 000 young people, only 15% said they been bullied online last year. Full article:
Power Shift
On the weekend of October 26-29th 2012, over 1500 will come from communities across Canada for a historic gathering that hopes to build a movement for a just and sustainable future. Including are leading voices from the global movement to stop climate change. Visit the site.
The Unite and Ignite Campaign
The campaign as three objectives: to raise awareness on the recommendations of young people on their issues through the promotion and sharing of key messages from the 2012 Unite and Ignite conference, to support and motivate young people to volunteer and take action in their communities and to raise funds to support the travel and conference fees of interested youth and their adult allies from across Canada. Check out the new site:
Kids Ditching Full-Sugar Soda For Diet Drinks, Just Like Mom and Dad
Diet soda, once the soft drink of choice for adults watching their calories, isn't just for grown ups anymore. Increasingly, kids are getting their fix too.
We just think this is such an good resource for youth - it's Australian but relevant to youth everywhere. "Is there such a resource for Canadian youth?" you ask, " and if so how is it accessed and how come it is so poorly marketed?" And we ask "What's the point of spending all kinds of money on websites that no one visits?" Canada churns 'em out on a regular basis and if few visit then what's the purpose? Forgive the rant. Visit Reachout.com
Youth Rights
Right Now is a volunteer, not-for-profit media organization led by young people focused on human rights issues and it's so good. They are committed to covering human rights issues through free, accessible, creative and engaging online, print, and radio media. Check out one of their recent reports on education young people about their rights.
Palestinian Town Gets a New Mayor, Aged 15 (The Guardian)
Canada has such a long way to go... For two months, the regular may, Sufian Shadid, and his team of councillors have handed the reins of power to a group of teenagers. The adults are on hand to advise and offer guidance, but all the decisions are left to be made by the youngsters. Read article:
"Initiatives"
TakingITGlobal announces their newest and impressive Action Tool, Initiatives: a platform for sharing and building your project, campaign, coalition, or task force with other like-minded youth around the world! Visit the site:
Cyber Bullying: Are Teens Really in Danger?
Parents of pre-teens and adolescents have a lot to worry about, but a new study says cyber bullying isn't nearly as rampant as many believe. According to two national studies of 5 000 young people, only 15% said they been bullied online last year. Full article:
Power Shift
On the weekend of October 26-29th 2012, over 1500 will come from communities across Canada for a historic gathering that hopes to build a movement for a just and sustainable future. Including are leading voices from the global movement to stop climate change. Visit the site.
The Unite and Ignite Campaign
The campaign as three objectives: to raise awareness on the recommendations of young people on their issues through the promotion and sharing of key messages from the 2012 Unite and Ignite conference, to support and motivate young people to volunteer and take action in their communities and to raise funds to support the travel and conference fees of interested youth and their adult allies from across Canada. Check out the new site:
Kids Ditching Full-Sugar Soda For Diet Drinks, Just Like Mom and Dad
Diet soda, once the soft drink of choice for adults watching their calories, isn't just for grown ups anymore. Increasingly, kids are getting their fix too.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Does Nike's 'Greatness' Ad Featuring an Obese Boy Exploit Fat People?
Opinions are mixed on whether a Nike commercial featuring 12-year-old Nathan Sorrell, who weighs 200lbs, combats or promotes stigma surrounding obesity. You be the judge.
Kids Are Growing Up So Fast These Days
If you don't like the video and how can you not - then enjoy the music and trip down memory lane. Clever and too cute!
More Kids Taking Antipsychotics for ADHD
Use of powerful antipsychotic medications such as Abilify and Risperdal to control youngsters with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder )ADHD) and other behaviour problems has skyrocketed in recent years. For More:
World Humanitarian Day
Every day humanitarian aid workers help millions of people around the world. The day recognizes the sacrifices and contributions of those who risk their lives to give others help and hope. It is also about inspiring the spirit of aid work in everyone. Love this commemorative video from Ziggy Marley.
The White Stripes
We're Going to be Friends - So appropriate for the time of year.
Study: Teens Who Smoke Cigarettes Reveal Early Signs of Addiction
Researchers report that the brains of adolescents who smoke as little as two cigarettes a day respond to images of smoking as do the brains of heavily addicted adult smokers: with pleasure.
Defining Moments: Discovering Our Canadian Stories
"Taking it Global" presents the jury-selected, top 26 winners of the Defining Moments: Discovering Our Canadian Stories contest. See the final 26 here:
Lesbian Gold Medalist Tell Other Olympians To Come Out
US soccer star and Olympic gold medalist Megan Rapinoe has said other athletes should come out and be open about their sexuality. For More:
Opinions are mixed on whether a Nike commercial featuring 12-year-old Nathan Sorrell, who weighs 200lbs, combats or promotes stigma surrounding obesity. You be the judge.
Kids Are Growing Up So Fast These Days
If you don't like the video and how can you not - then enjoy the music and trip down memory lane. Clever and too cute!
More Kids Taking Antipsychotics for ADHD
Use of powerful antipsychotic medications such as Abilify and Risperdal to control youngsters with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder )ADHD) and other behaviour problems has skyrocketed in recent years. For More:
World Humanitarian Day
Every day humanitarian aid workers help millions of people around the world. The day recognizes the sacrifices and contributions of those who risk their lives to give others help and hope. It is also about inspiring the spirit of aid work in everyone. Love this commemorative video from Ziggy Marley.
The White Stripes
We're Going to be Friends - So appropriate for the time of year.
Study: Teens Who Smoke Cigarettes Reveal Early Signs of Addiction
Researchers report that the brains of adolescents who smoke as little as two cigarettes a day respond to images of smoking as do the brains of heavily addicted adult smokers: with pleasure.
Defining Moments: Discovering Our Canadian Stories
"Taking it Global" presents the jury-selected, top 26 winners of the Defining Moments: Discovering Our Canadian Stories contest. See the final 26 here:
Lesbian Gold Medalist Tell Other Olympians To Come Out
US soccer star and Olympic gold medalist Megan Rapinoe has said other athletes should come out and be open about their sexuality. For More:
Sunday, August 12, 2012
The Children's Rights and Business Principles - Global Release, 12 March 2012
The final Principles were released on 12 March 2012 in London. The event brought together leading companies and experts to discuss and showcase ways in which business can respect and support children's rights in their core operations. See the principles.
Complex Factors, Not Just Bullying, Underlie Teen Suicides
As media coverage of bullying has expanded over the past few years, so have mischaracterizations of the relationship between bullying and adolescent suicide, researchers and anti-bullying advocates said Tuesday at a national summit on prevention efforts. More:
A Piece of Chalk
Inspirational 3 minute video about bullying.
Emotion Detectives Uncover New Ways to Fight Off Youth Anxiety and Depression
Approximately 8% to 22% of children suffer from anxiety, often combined with other conditions such as depression. However, most existing therapies are not designed to treat co-existing psychological problems and are therefore not very successful in helping children with complex emotional issues.
Ophelia Horton
She's 12 and a hugely successful blogger. Visit her site.
A Three Minute Meditation - Pieces of Wood, Love, Knowledge and 299 Hours of Work.
Armed with passion for knowledge and emotion he attempts to combine the precision of science with the elegance and resourcefulness of art. You don't have to love the guitar to appreciate this magic.
Gang Violence in Toronto: Fighting for Creative Solutions
Could the "summer of the gun" be echoing through Toronto once again? That's something Toronto city councillors and community advocates feared in early June and recent tragedies have only served to reinforce their predictions. Communities are demanding answers.
When is a Mentally Ill Child Ready for Adult Treatment?
"In Ontario, it's being suggested that there is a disconnect between youth who are transitioning from an adolescent clinic to an adult clinic because for somebody emotionally fragile, this prospect can be extremely frightening."
The final Principles were released on 12 March 2012 in London. The event brought together leading companies and experts to discuss and showcase ways in which business can respect and support children's rights in their core operations. See the principles.
Complex Factors, Not Just Bullying, Underlie Teen Suicides
As media coverage of bullying has expanded over the past few years, so have mischaracterizations of the relationship between bullying and adolescent suicide, researchers and anti-bullying advocates said Tuesday at a national summit on prevention efforts. More:
A Piece of Chalk
Inspirational 3 minute video about bullying.
Emotion Detectives Uncover New Ways to Fight Off Youth Anxiety and Depression
Approximately 8% to 22% of children suffer from anxiety, often combined with other conditions such as depression. However, most existing therapies are not designed to treat co-existing psychological problems and are therefore not very successful in helping children with complex emotional issues.
Ophelia Horton
She's 12 and a hugely successful blogger. Visit her site.
A Three Minute Meditation - Pieces of Wood, Love, Knowledge and 299 Hours of Work.
Armed with passion for knowledge and emotion he attempts to combine the precision of science with the elegance and resourcefulness of art. You don't have to love the guitar to appreciate this magic.
Gang Violence in Toronto: Fighting for Creative Solutions
Could the "summer of the gun" be echoing through Toronto once again? That's something Toronto city councillors and community advocates feared in early June and recent tragedies have only served to reinforce their predictions. Communities are demanding answers.
When is a Mentally Ill Child Ready for Adult Treatment?
"In Ontario, it's being suggested that there is a disconnect between youth who are transitioning from an adolescent clinic to an adult clinic because for somebody emotionally fragile, this prospect can be extremely frightening."
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