KidsCast

Honesty Day

One of the virtues most often talked about is honesty.  Today is National Honesty Day, a day to stop and think about how important it is to be honest. If you're caught in a lie it makes it that much harder for someone to believe you in the future. Your character is called into question.  Instead of lying, try and explain your actions and if necessary ask for forgiveness.  You'll then be known as someone who can be trusted and you'll likely have better relationships with friends and family.  Write in to KidsCast and tell us why you think it's so important to always be honest. 

There's Still Time for a Visit

One of the reasons you hear so many voices when you listen to the KidsCast show is because there are so many voices in Missouri schools. Would you like to be one of them?  One easy way to make that happen is to get a visit from KidsCast in your classroom. A producer will record feature scripts with any student willing to participate (and who has a media release form).  It's easy and fun and you get to hear your voice on a radio show.  Ask your teacher to check out our website or call for more details. KidsCast could come to your classroom by the end of the year.

Why Drugs and Alcohol are Unhealthy

Michelle Granados just won a computer in our annual grand prize giveaway. The Verona student wrote about what effects drinking and drug use can have on a young person's body, attitude and overall life.  Listen to this week's show to hear Michelle read her winning essay.  You can win a prize too. Just look at our monthly contest topics and write in yourself. 

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Take Your Daughter to Work Day

Getting a look at what your parents do for a living can be a great way to learn what skills you'll need to have when you grow up and head out into the work force.  Your mom or dad may not know you have an interest in seeing what they do. Tell them and maybe they'll take you to work with them.  Even if it's not today.

KidsCast Computer Winners

Despite a rainy and chilly day, lots of fun was had at Columbia's Annual Festa Palooza event.  That's where KidsCast met Gus Galarnyk and Michelle Granados, this year's grand prize winners in our KidsCast essay contest.  Gus came from Lee's Summit to make the event. While Michelle traveled all the way from Verona.  Both were asked to read their essays to the crowd.  Gus wrote about his role model, his dad.  Michelle wrote about the negative health effects that can come from drinking and drug use. Both received brand new computer systems for their efforts participating with KidsCast.

Broken Bone Behavior

A broken bone is not uncommon among active kids.  And a lot of times kids get hurt when they're playing together without an adult around.  Do you know what to do if a friend gets injured and you're the only one around?  Listen to this week's show to learn about the proper procedure for dealing with accidents and injury.

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Time to Talk

Your parents are a resource you can use to get questions you may have about drugs and alcohol answered.  Time to Talk is a website with great suggestions for things you can talk about.  It's part of the Partnership for a Drug Free America.  Ask your mom or dad to visit the website with you.

Stay Hydrated to Feel Better

Making sure your body gets the fluids you need is really important, especially when you're being active.  When you don't have the fluids you need, your body can become dehydrated leading to health issues like thirst, tiredness and sometimes even feeling like you could pass out.  Listen to this week's show for tips about keeping your body fit and healthy with fluids.

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Dangerous Chemicals

Something you probably don't think about very often is chemicals that are in and around your home and how dangerous they can be.  To remain healthy, you should never use a cleaning product or other chemical in a way that is not specifically on the item's instructions label.  Never ever sniff and inhale from a chemical container. That process can rob your body of oxygen which your brain and body need to function and keep you alive. Be a positive role model for younger kids too by letting them know how important it is to stay away from dangerous chemicals.

Keep America Beautiful

Your generation has a responsibility to keep the environment healthy for the future.  This is Keep America Beautiful month. Listen to this week's show to hear tips you can use to do your part.  There are lots of simple everyday habits you can get yourself used to that will have a positive impact on the world around you. 

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