Yesterday we celebrated Anti-Bullying Day but today we bring to your attention Self-Injury Awareness Day. This is important to recognize because many kids are subjecting themselves to self-harm in an attempt to deal with overwhelming feelings of pain and distress.
Self-Injury Awareness Day
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kids now Anti-bullying Pledge
Bullying exists everywhere. It’s present in playgrounds, work environments and in different social settings. The truth is that kids are not the only ones affected by bullying – teens and even adults experience it too.
Unfortunately, many kids witness aggression at home and will act it out at school towards their peers. But when we feel good and teach our kids to feel good about themselves, we are capable of treating others with kindness.
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Positive Choices
We live in an interconnected world, through Facebook, Twitter and our
community. Whatever is done online and in real life will have an impact
on our lives directly. If you post a negative statement or picture
online it will tarnish your reputation, and if you negatively
contribute in your community, there will be a deterioration in it’s
productivity and soundness.
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Spotlight: Christie Chuakay
Christie Chuakay is a Corporate Account Lead for a Learning Innovations company B Wyze. Learn more about Christie’s kids now experience.
In August 2009, I traveled to Vietnam to volunteer at orphanages working with kids with disabilities. When I returned home, I shared my experience with a former colleague who was involved with kids now at the time. After hearing about my time in Vietnam, she asked me to come and share my story with the kids – I did and the kids were in awe. The stories put things into perspective for many of them, and I realized then that I too could have an impact by becoming a mentor.
Each time I sat down with the kids , I was simply inspired. Watching the kids grow and develop over a three month period was truly remarkable. Some kids from being shy, timid individuals became outspoken and confident warriors ready to take on the world. The kids now program teaches children valuable lessons and skills they may not learn from school or at home. It gives kids the opportunity to feel empowered and increases their self-confidence to make smart decisions now and in the future. Continue reading
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National Post | Power of positive thinking
The following article was published in the National Post on Thursday, January 19, 2012.
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In our ever-connected digital world children today find themselves under more social pressure than ever before, while at the same time they are faced with making defining life choices at increasingly younger ages.
It was the recognition that children are bombarded with life-altering choices well before their high schools years that prompted educator Janet King to create national youth charity kids.now more than a decade ago.
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National Post | Preparing for ‘the softer side of things’
The following article was published in the National Post on Thursday, January 19, 2012.
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A participant in the inaugural kids.now mentoring session in 1999, Carey Escoffery traces much of his academic and career success to kids.now.
“One of the things you are going to get at school is the technical know-how but the program prepares you for the softer side of things, such as relationship-building,” says Mr. Escoffery, 27, who grew up in Toronto’s notorious JaneFinch area and is now an analyst with BMO Financial in Toronto.
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Life Success Skills & being Happy
Teaching our kids math and science is very important. However, there are a number of skills that as parents, caregivers and teachers must also develop in our youth – Life Success skills or also known as Social Emotional Skills.
What are social emotional skills? The answer is simple and has been around for ages – Aristotle said it best: Know Thyself.
Teaching our kids to know their strengths, weaknesses, talents and by encouraging them to believe in their abilities can have a greater impact on their life success than by just pushing them to get high grades.
Bullying: A Chicken and An Egg Problem
Bullying is a national problem that is breaking spirits and driving more than one kid to commit suicide.
Many think of bullying as the classic big kid taking the small kid’s snack during recess scenario. Reality is, bullying affects kids from all walks of life no matter how big, small, popular or not so popular.
A recent CNN study revealed that bullies don’t just prey on the weak, rather peer abuse has become a ‘social combat’ or way of life for kids to survive and strive at school. No one is exempt. Continue reading
The Holidays are for Giving!
During the holidays it is very normal to think only about getting all the right presents, getting ready for holiday parties and getting delicious food to enjoy with our loved ones. There is no doubt these things are great, but we must not forget of what is truly important: giving!
Although giving is something that has no time frame and can be done at any given moment, the holidays is a great time to make it a family activity. It’s important to teach our kids to become self-aware of all the wonderful things they have and be aware and empathetic of those who are not so fortunate. Continue reading