KidsCast

Staying Active When the Cold Takes Hold

When the temperatures outside are so cold that you hang out inside most of the time, it can become easy to sit around.  You may get sucked into watching hours of TV or playing video games non stop. But those activities are doing nothing for your health. Parenting magazine recently listed four activities you can do that will keep you active while the weather is cold. Check them out here. 

Fun Learning Online

The topic of alcohol and drug abuse is certainly not a fun one. But there are fun ways for you to learn about the dangers of drinking and doing drugs. Doctor P. Body's Learning Fun Center is one such place. Check it out and then check out our essay contest topics and write in. You could win a great prize.

The Power of Words

Did you know it takes many positive comments for someone to recover from one negative comment? That's because words can hurt. And sometimes even when you're just joking you can end up hurting someone you care about's feelings. January 25th through 29th is No Name Calling Week. Take some time to think about what you say and how it would make you feel if someone said it to you. If you're on the receieving end of name calling, know that you don't have to listen to it and you can ask for help.

Universal Letter Writing Week

Universal Letter Writing Week starts this Friday, January 8th and runs through the 14th.  Why not take a little time to celebrate it by writing a letter to KidsCast's essay contest.  Find the topics here.  You could win a fantastic prize.