KidsCast

Happy New Year

There are lots of fun crafts you can make for the a New Year's party at home. Check out some of the great ideas at Family Fun. They've got games too.  And remember, be safe. 

You'll poke your eye out!

That's a sentence spoken by moms for probably centuries. And it's a legitimate concern because every year thousands of people suffer eye injuries. Listen to this week's show to get tips for protecting your peepers. Also, check out this site for more information.

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Get Crafty for the Holidays

There's still time to contribute to the holiday decorations.  Kaboose has a lot of simple but festive ideas for crafts you can make at home. From napkin rings to flower arrangements to coasters, you can find something to make. 

Family Finances

Even kids have the power to help impact your family's finances in a positive way. Check out Scholatic News for details. And listen to this week's show.

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Talking Friendship

November's writing contest topic was friendship. Three girls from Elsberry wrote in about what they think a good friend is. You can hear them read their entries by clicking on the links below. 

Amanda Talbot

Madison Cleveland

Tara O'Brian

MYAA Wants Your Public Service Announcement

Missouri's Youth Adult Alliance is looking for videos from you and your friends about why your generation is great and most kids choose not to drink alcohol. Your PSA could even be chosen to air on MTV, Discovery or The CW television networks. Check out the rules and guidelines here.

Don't Be Bullied

Statistics show that bullying is still a major problem in US schools. Listen to the this week's show to learn how to put a stop to it.  And learn what other kids have to say about bullying at Kids Health.

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A Winter Wonderland

Participating in your school's group activities is a healthy behavior that can not only be fun but can help you figure out where your interests are.  Check out this photo of the 5th graders at Jefferson City's West Elementary School. They put on a fun and festive play about Christmas. 

Smokebusters Trains Kids to Train Kids

Fifty high school students from northeast Missouri communities are one step closer to getting rid of smoking.  They have begun training with the Smokebusters program.  This training will help them be able to use their knowledge about tobacco and its promotion to spread the word to others about its dangerous effects. Learn more about the three phase Smokebusters program here.

Safe Shopping

This is the busiest shopping time of the year. And when groups go shopping together, not everyone wants to be in the same place at the same time. That can lead to getting lost from the crowd...or worse. Listen to this week's show to get safety tips. And learn more by checking out this article from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

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