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Children Can Make A Difference For Human Rights!News Canada NC—Why not celebrate Universal Childrens Day on November 20th by doing an activity with your children Here are a few ideas for how your family can promote and protect the human rights of all children around the world: 1. Write a letter: Families can write letters together to governments and opposition groups to speak out for children who face human rights abuses. 2. Be creative: Together you can make collages or do paintings about childrens human rights. 3. Wear it on your sleeve: Making your own t-shirts or hats with a social message is fun and easy with fabric paints. 4. Explore other cultures: Attend a multicultural event or cook a new dish together. 5. Make movies: If you have access to a video camera, encourage your kids to make their own videos about childrens human rights. 6. Start a family book club: If your kids are older, let them pick a book on a rights-related topic and discuss it as a family. 7. Bring it to school: Children can ask their teachers if they can do a special class activity for Universal Childrens Day. For a free information package about childrens human rights, please write to Amnesty International, 312 Laurier Ave East, Suite 200, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 1H9 or call us at 1-800-AMNESTY 266-3789 or visit www.amnesty.ca. - News Canada
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Is it any wonder you feel like the Kranks Money for College – Where Is It and How Do I Get It College is expensive – but money is available to help you pay the way! By doing a little research and filling out a few forms, you can find money through scholarships, grants, loans, and tuition assistance such as work study. PokeMon Exposed! Have you seen the Campbell soup commercial about the two brothers playing a video game. The one where their mom calls them to eat. One video game monster says to the other, "Dont worry. Theyll be back. They need us." Then the monster whispers, "I hear footsteps," obviously convinced it was the kids coming to finish their game. As the mom turns off the video game, you hear "Oh no! Its the mom!" Watch Your Language! I have a big mouth. If you have read my testimony, you know that I have struggled with panic attacks and an anxiety disorder that most of the time left my tongue paralyzed when it came to simple things, such as ordering a meal or answering the phone. God delivered me from the solitude I had imprisoned myself in. However, I had a new problem--now I talked too much. REVIEW: TV Critic Reviews… “Higglytown Heroes” As aunt of a preschooler and an aspiring voiceover actress I knew all those hours of watching Bugs Bunny would come in handy, I know all the kids’ shows as well as every kids’ DVD out there.My TV Critic column will be a regular family-fare guide to Kids’ TV. Of Drugs and Youth Today, the problem of drug abuse among the youth has assumed a greater significance and heightened concern in various socio-cultural and economic strata. Though no accurate figures are available to measure the actual extent of the problem, drug addicts reporting to counseling in the country points out that the problem has spread among various age groups, and much among youths aged 16 to 25 years. Principalship: Leading Change in Schools -The L.E.A.D.E.R. Way Obesity Isn’t The Only Problem With Today’s Youth Entertainment Parents are desperately trying to lure their children away from video games and the TV for fear of obesity. Many children today are substituting good reads for TV remote and game controllers. Cindi Brown, a daycare owner expresses “Children who read at an early age seem more content with a good book and do not rely on TV and video games for entertainment as much as non-readers.” Breaking the Mold - Creative Boys Bedrooms Decorating boys bedrooms with licensed characters and themes is an easy but expensive option.While most children do have a preferred character or theme that they would enjoy having in their rooms, there are more affordable ways to achieve a similar desired result. Real Friends About a year ago, I was talking to a friend of mine on the telephone. He had just experienced a big success in his career and wanted to brag. We had a great time cheering and laughing over his big moment. Then as we were wrapping up our phone call, he apologized for gloating to me. I blew it off telling him, "Dont apologize! Real friends are people that you can cry with during the bad times and gloat with during the good times. Everyone else expects you to be politically correct in your behaviors." Whats the point of having friends if you cant be yourself around them Inexpensive Dating Ideas Dating and saving money. For many, the two concepts dont equate. Theres an automatic reaction for most when suggesting the two together that the person paying is trying to be "cheap" and the resulting date will naturally have the same feel. Contrary to popular belief, however, dating doesnt have to be expensive to be fun, entertaining and memorable. It doesnt even have to take a whole lot of extra preparation time. What it does take is a little imagination and breaking from the typical date routine. You have to be willing to think beyond dinner and a movie and be willing to try something new for a change. Here are 15 inexpensive dating ideas: 10 for anyone plus 5 for the adventurous. Gaining a Childs Trust My daughters and I went to the beach several weeks ago. They were having a blast playing in the freezing cold water as I tiptoed around the waves, trying to keep my feet from becoming frost bitten. Next to us in the water was a mother with her daughter who was no more than 18 months old. This woman was holding her frightened little girl hostage in the ocean as the bitter cold waves crashed into her and rushed back with a fierce undertow. The poor child was screaming and crying, begging to be rescued from the torture. Her mother thought this was amusing. She laughed at her baby’s fear and grinned at everyone around her. I was disgusted and horrified. I finally told the mother that I didn’t find the situation at all funny. I have no idea if my words had any impact. By then, my own kids had finally remembered they had nerve endings and were shivering uncontrollably, begging for the warmth of their dry towels and warm sweatshirts. We left the water’s edge and the sickening site of mother traumatizing baby. Hot or Not -- Prom Trends for 2004 Prom: its loaded with expectations. For some, its merely a dance. For others, it means that first great step into adulthood, while savoring ones position at the top of the grammar-school food chain. And for some, it means a night of pure Cinderella magic. Combine all this with a youth-oriented culture, and you have an event that demands a serious fashion plan. Vision turned into Action Dear Reader, Is The World of Fiction Good for Kids... Fiction- Good or Bad for Children The Top 10 Life Lessons Your Child Can Learn from Playing Golf During the last seven years, I have watched my son and his friends grow up in the world of Junior Golf. This amazing sport has brought out the best in these young men, and has taught them so many valuable life lessons. I am forever impressed, in particular to the following ten qualities that I have observed my son develop as a bi-product of the great game of golf. Be Serious With Your Child Future As a parent your biggest responsibility is to prepare your child for the future , physically emotionally and mentally. God Dont Like Rich People I will never forget the day that my daughters sixth grade friend told me that.We had been discussing someone who had recently lost a fortune and had become very bitter as a result.She suddenly piped up with that all knowing scowl that only a twelve year old girl can truly master while proclaiming, "God dont like rich people!"She said it as if it was a mortal sin worthy of an eternity in hell.She immediately made a snap decision from that point forward to dislike the person wed been talking about.Ive met her dad.Hes a nice enough guy and from what I can tell, he agrees with his daughter.They are very regular attendees at their church.I dont know what church they go to, but all I could think to myself at the time was, "Who in the world is teaching her that!" 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