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The danger of a single story | Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
"The consequence of the single story is this: it robs people of dignity. It makes our recognition of our equal humanity difficult, it emphasizes how we are different rather than how we are similar" Really great TED talk from Chimamanda. The idea of the single story is...
This Completely Changed How I Use Social Media
Really interesting video by Matt D'Avella on social media. Love to hear what you do to control your social media time. Have you ever taken a 30 day break from social media? *small language
Should We Cancel Celebrities for Their Crimes?
Really great discussion on cancel culture. Definition is given at the start of the video.
Hey Brett … what podcasts do you listen to?
I had a few people message me this week to ask what podcasts I listen to. I thought that this might be something I could add as a blog. I listen to numerous Podcasts and I have taken 2 screenshots of the entire list in my podcast app. Now I am not able to listen to...
Mass Graves in New York? How to Read the News – Viva Frei Vlawg
“Making sense of the news is a tedious task. The most recent video doing the rounds on social media coming out of New York is a prime example of what everyone individual has to do to make sure they are getting accurate information, and verifying the information they...
80+ YouTube videos
Looking for some videos on parenting, faith, media, dating, mental health or other interesting topics? Check out the over 80 videos I have on my YouTube channel. Be great if you could subscribe. Click here for a direct link to my YouTube Channel
Social Media Dangers Exposed by Mom Posing as 11-Year-Old
This is a short 10 min video that I would encourage everyone to watch. We must make sure we are engaging our tweens and teens in conversations on topics of online safety, sex, pornography, and sex trafficking. A 37-year old mom goes undercover as an 11-year old girl...
‘We’re constantly asked for pictures’: Teen researches why sending naked pics is now normal
Since September, Kiona has been looking more closely at why boys feel entitled to ask for nude photos, and why girls feel compelled to send them. "This has become a societal norm and we need to start taking it apart." It is rare to see these conversations...
How To Recognize A Fake News Story
A great article talking about how to spot fake news. I think this is a really important article for students and parents. This is something we need to be equipping our kids to understand as well. If you’ve been looking at Facebook lately, you may have seen...
6 great websites for parents & youth workers | Brett’s Picks
Great websites for parents/youth workers. I am often asked about how I keep current with what is going on in popular culture today. The answer is easy - I subscribe to weekly email blasts from these websites. These sites are my favourites to keep on top of what is...
