DERRICK THOMAS BROWN
August 13, 2009 by Kim
Filed under Missing Kids
| Case Type: Family Abduction | |
| DOB: Jun 18, 1992 | Sex: Male |
| Missing Date: Apr 13, 2009 | Race: Biracial |
| Age Now: 17 | Height: 5’7″ (170 cm) |
| Missing City: ALBUQUERQUE | Weight: 160 lbs (73 kg) |
| Missing State : NM | Hair Color: Black |
| Missing Country: United States | Eye Color: Brown |
| Case Number: NCMC1121596 | |
| Circumstances: Aaron and Derrick may be in the company of their mother. They are Biracial. Aaron and Derrick are Black and Hispanic. | |
Michelle Simeon | Sexual Predator | Miami,Florida
August 13, 2009 by Kim
Filed under Sexual Predator
Date Of Photo: 06/05/2009
Michelle Simeon
DOB: 01/22/1978
Reported Address:
1505 NE 139TH ST Miami,Florida
Additional Information:
Sonja Knight | Sexual Predator | Miami,Florida
August 13, 2009 by Kim
Filed under Sexual Predator
Date Of Photo: 06/02/2009
Sonja Knight
DOB: 05/10/1976
Reported Address:
Additional Information:
Jeffrey Gordon | Sexual Predator | Opa Locka,Florida
August 13, 2009 by Kim
Filed under Sexual Predator
Date Of Photo: 08/04/2009
Jeffrey Gordon
DOB: 05/31/1961
Reported Address:
1120 SESAME ST APT 2 Opa Locka,Florida
Additional Information:
Manuel Carlos Borrero | Sexual Predator | Miami,Florida
August 13, 2009 by Kim
Filed under Sexual Predator
Date Of Photo: 05/06/2009
Manuel Carlos Borrero
DOB: 05/05/1957
Reported Address:
1445 NE 135TH ST Miami,Florida
Additional Information:
Joseph Mark Schrager | Sexual Predator | Miami,Florida
August 13, 2009 by Kim
Filed under Sexual Predator
Date Of Photo: 08/10/2009
Joseph Mark Schrager
DOB:
01/08/1955
Reported Address:
Additional Information:
Date Night’ Your Kids
August 12, 2009 by Dan
Filed under Encouragement
by Jim Burns, PhD
August 14, 2009
The power of parents “being there” for their kids is so profoundly meaningful that we often miss it. When kids understand that their parents are available and accessible to them, kids will often thrive during the adolescent years. Parents who are present and involved in the lives of their kids place important emotional, physical and spiritual “deposits” that will continue to influence their kids for years to come. Many times parents look for the latest parenting fad to help their kids grow into mature adults. Yet one key component for building kids’ lives is right in front of them: investing time, energy and a commitment to ‘be there’ for their kids. A regular, one-on-one ‘date night’ with each of your kids is a great place to begin intentionally investing in the overall health and growth of your child. Here are five tips for having a great ‘date night’ with your kids.
Choose to do something your kids want to do. At times, when parents want to do something together with their kids, they’ll select an activity that they have interest in, but their kids have little or no interest in. If you really want to create a positive ‘date night’ culture where your kids want to hang out with you, try doing things that the kids are interested in. While this is a simple idea, it can reap a lot of benefits! And remember, ‘date nights’ don’t have to be complicated! They can be as simple as taking your child out to get an ice cream cone or throwing a Frisbee around in the yard.
Communicate. Be sure to engage your son or daughter in conversation at some point during your ‘date night’. Don’t just talk about what you are interested in. Talk about anything and everything. Ask your kids about their interests, opinions and feelings. Ask open-ended questions that can’t be answered yes or no. (Note: if you have not had a history of talking with your kids, getting started may seem a bit awkward to both you and your kids. Don’t let this get in your way. Share with your kids what you are trying to do (build stronger relationships / reconnect) and start slowly with reasonable expectations. Just keep at it!)
Listen. Don’t do all of the talking on a ‘date night’ with your child! Communication is a two way street, so be sure to work at listening. Listening is the language of love. Through listening, you demonstrate that you value your kids. When you take the time to really pay attention, show empathy and listen – you are taking a key step in connecting with your kids. When kids know that their parents will really listen (instead of immediately “correcting”) they will be more willing to talk.
Display affection. Even though teenagers are in the process of becoming adults and separating from their parents, they still need the affection of their parents. In fact, sexual promiscuity in teenage girls can often be traced back to a desire for (and lack of) affection from their fathers. Dads, be sure to offer your kids genuine affection through loving words, affirmation, encouragement, small gifts and appropriate touch. (For ideas on physical affection, check out our free tip sheet, “Keeping in Touch with Your Kids”.)
Never embarrass your kids in front of their peers. It’s possible that a ‘date night’ activity might take you onto your son or daughter’s “territory” – to a place where they may run into some of their peers. Gentle teasing is one thing, but embarrassing your kids in front of their peers might be close to being an unpardonable sin in teen culture. Show respect to your kids and they’ll be more willing to hang out with you – and your ‘date nights’ will be much more enjoyable as well.
Source: Homeword
Editor’s Note: We would like to know if you have done this with your kids? Can you tell us your story? dan@youngchronicle.com
The Myth of the Bad Kid”
August 12, 2009 by Dan
Filed under One Person's View
By SMH
August 12, 2009
Six-year-old Jimmy is having trouble in school. As a first grader, he already has a reputation among the teachers as a “bad kid.” He spends most of his school day sitting in the corner or the principal’s office. With 30 other children in his class, the teacher has little time for Jimmy. He isn’t learning anything in the classroom, and he has trouble making friends.
We all have memories of the “bad kid” in our class – the child who was always in trouble and often alone. We tend to blame this kind of behavior on a lack of discipline or a bad home. We say the child was spoiled, abused, or “just trying to get attention.” But these labels are often misguided. Many of these children suffer from serious emotional problems that are not the fault of their caregivers or themselves.
Myths about children’s behavior make it easy to play the “blame game” instead of trying to help children like Jimmy. Often, in making assumptions, we “write off” some children. However, with understanding, attention and appropriate mental health services, many children can succeed – they can have friends, join in activities and grow up to lead productive lives. To help children with emotional problems realize their potential, we must first learn the facts about the “bad kid.”
- Children do not misbehave or fail in school just to get attention. Behavior problems can be symptoms of emotional, behavioral or mental disorders, rather than merely attention-seeking devices. These children can succeed in school with understanding, attention and appropriate mental health services.
- Behavioral problems in children can be due to a combination of factors. Research shows that many factors contribute to children’s emotional problems including genetics, trauma and stress. While these problems are sometimes due to poor parenting or abuse, parents and family are more often a child’s greatest source of emotional support.
- Children’s emotional, behavioral and mental disorders affect millions of American families. An estimated 14-20 percent of all children have some type of mental health problem. Jimmy and the many others mislabeled as “bad kids” can use the support of their communities.
Editor’s Note: For more information on children’s emotional and behavioral problems, call the Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, one of the Public Health Service agencies in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-789-2647.
We would like to know what you think? dan@youngchronicle.com
Source: Samhsa Mental Health
Summer Trip to Sweden
August 12, 2009 by Dan
Filed under Encouragement
By Alan Gelman
Kids Press Corps
August 12, 2009
Editor’s Note: PHOTO: My mom, me, and Mikael and his mom, Natalie, in Times Square in New York City. Photo Courtesy Alan Gelman
We would like to know what you did for your summer? dan@youngchronicle.com
Sweden is an amazing and beautiful country. It is a monarchy (ruled by a king and a queen), located in Northern Europe. It borders Norway and Finland, and a bridge called the Oresund Bridge connects Sweden to Denmark. It is part of the Scandinavian Peninsula. Sweden’s current population is about 9.2 million people.
A few of those people came to visit me and my family this summer. I talked to them about what it is like to live in Sweden. I also learned a lot about the language.
My friend Mikael Carrlsson told me that his favorite sport is soccer (which they call football). In school he learns English along with his native Swedish language. He also studies math, art, writing, reading, and Swedish history.
A traditional Swedish dish is kalops, or moose meat soup. Swedish people also love pancakes with jelly and whipped cream.
In Sweden people use kronors for currency, and eight kronors equal one dollar.
I learned to speak a little Swedish while Mikael was here. I learned that hej means hello; kontroll means remote, bil means car, and klocka means clock.
People usually live in apartment buildings, he said, and the Harry Potter series is very popular. Another favorite Swedish book series is LasseMajas Detektivbyra, which translates to Lasse and Maja’s Dectective Agency.
Higher education in Sweden is free for all citizens. Health care is also free, but visits to the doctor are limited to four minutes per patient.
I also asked Mikael what holidays he celebrates.
“Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter,” he says. “We also celebrate Mid-Summer, where people dance and sing together.”
Overall, I think Sweden is a wonderful country. Researching it for Mikael’s visit—and this blog—was really interesting.
Source: Scholastic News Online
NG Kids in Guinness World Record
August 12, 2009 by Dan
Filed under Encouragement
By NGK
August 12, 2009
National Geographic Kids set the world record today for the largest collection of denim clothing to recycle.
The final count, verified by Stuart Claxton for Guinness World Records, is an astounding 33,088 pieces of denim clothing! Erek H., a NG Kids reader from Ohio, collected 1,684 pairs of jeans for the project.
He had the honor of putting the final pair of jeans into the display…jeans that once belonged to Ben Stiller! The actor donated one of his pairs of jeans at the beginning of the jeans drive.
Visit the Green Scene blog to find out more about the record attempt
Check out videos of other Guinness World Records
Read about the record NG Kids set for the longest chain of shoes
Source: National Geograohic
Editor’s Note: We would like to know what you think? dan@youngchronicle.com