Category Archives: Media

The Relationship Between Video Games and Positive Youth Development

Posted on October 9, 2020 by jaredmacdonald3

By Jared M. Youth development can be defined as the process which prepares youth to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood through a series of activities and experiences.(Youth Development & Leadership – National Standards for Secondary Education and Transition, … Continue reading →

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It’s Time for a Wake-Up Call for Youth to Catch Some Z’s

Posted on October 13, 2017 by tgowan04

by Tara G. I bet you won’t believe me when I say that 31% of school-aged children and 26% of adolescents in Canada are sleep deprived (ParticipACTION, 2016). Another astonishing fact is that in recent decades, children’s nightly sleep duration … Continue reading →

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Screen off, Go play outside!

Posted on October 31, 2016 by madmusclemaxx

By Josh M. Technology has had a substantial change since the 1900’s to now, not only has its growth been linear some would argue it’s been exponential. The discovery and manufacturing of mobile devices, personal computers, software, and equipment have … Continue reading →

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Media/social media and its influence on children and youth development

Posted on October 9, 2013 by jbuote

By: Jamie B Over the last few decade’s social media/ media has been surfacing more and more each year and the effect it plays on youth is becoming even greater. Media and social media are how the majority of youth … Continue reading →

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