KidsCast

Celebrities and Alcohol

Recent news headlines have noted that some celebrities don't shy away from drinking alcohol or talking about drugs while in public.  Do you think they should act more responsibly when in the public eye?  Follow the link below to share your opionion.

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You Snooze, You Don't Lose

Sleep is important. Your brain needs it and so does your body. Listen to this week's show for tips for getting a good night's sleep. Check out Kids Health for other great tips to keep yourself feeling great. 

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Tell Us What You Think

It's important for grown ups to hear from kids on important topics that impact our lives.  KidsCast is asking for your help with this question. We want to know what you think of online schools for kids.  It's just one question.  Click on the following link to give us your response. 

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Writing Pretty

Poor penmanship can be a pain. Listen to this week's show to learn about why the quality of your handwriting is so important. Remember that just because you CAN type doesn't always mean you should. So pay attention to your technique and make sure the person who tries to read your writing will know what it says.

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Show us Your Videos

KidsCast is looking for your videos on healthy topics. There are no requirements for length or subject matter as long as it's about being a healthy kid.  If you're 12 or older you can also enter Missouri's Youth Adult Alliance (MYAA) PSA contest.  They do have some rules, but they also have cool prizes.  If you make a video for MYAA be sure to send it to us too. Here's some information about MYAA's contest:

Want to see your face on MTV, Discovery and The CW?

Missouri’s Youth/Adult Alliance, MYAA, wants to hear your story! There are a lot of great things we can say about your generation, but we want to hear it from you.

73% of Missouri youth report having NOT drank alcohol in a given month. Tell us why your generation is great and how this is connected to the fact that most Missouri youth aren’t drinking alcohol.

MYAA wants you and a few of your friends to make a PSA (public service announcement) that shows that teens who don’t drink are in the majority.

Visit MYAA for all the details!
OR download contest details and registration forms at:
http://www.myaa.org/mostofmissouri/docs/PSAContestRules.pdf

Avoiding Germs

Germs are all over the place and when everybody is staying inside because it's too cold to be outside they can get spread a lot easier. That's one of the reasons so many more people get sick in the winter. But you don't have to be one of them. Listen to this week's show to find out about the easiest way to avoid spreading germs, washing your hands.

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Happy with a Hobby

Boredom is one of a kid's greatest enemies. You can fight boredom by getting yourself a hobby. Listen to this week's show to get ideas for spending time on your own special project. Check out this list of ideas too.

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