KIDS ON THE BLOCK VIDEOS
NOT A TOY
Sean and Eddie are hanging out all alone at Eddie’s house watching a movie. Eddie decides to show Sean something “cool”; his father’s pistol. Sean and Eddie discuss the serious nature of guns and how they are not a toy.
This video was generously funded by International Paper.
CYBERBULLY
Melody learns about cyberbullying when Eddie posts a private conversation between them on social media.
This video was generously funded by International Paper.
ALL THE PIECES OF ME
All the Pieces of Me is a song about self acceptance by Joseph Johnson featuring Les Passees Kids on the Block Puppets.
This video was generously supported by Baptist Hospital Group.
Additional Resource about Body Image in young people: https://healthpoweredkids.org/lessons
STRONGER TOGETHER
John’s father is in the hospital and is scared his father won’t come back home. Sean talks to John about his own grief over losing a loved one. John realized that it is a good thing to share his feelings and find support in his friends and family.
Featuring the puppets of Les Passees Kids on the Block and generously funded by the Baptist Hospital Groups.
For an additional resource about grief and young people, check out: https://www.dougy.org/resources/audie…
TALK TO SOMEONE
Lately, Claire has been struggling in school. Brenda checks in with her best friend and finds out that Claire has been suffering with anxiety and depression. Brenda and Claire talk the meaning of anxiety and depression and what Claire can do to find help.
Featuring the puppets from Les Passees Kids on the Block and generously funded by the Baptist Hospital Group.
For an additional resources:
- Online for Anxiety https://childmind.org/about-us/contac… Helps parents and adults understand anxiety in children.
- Coping Cat is great for teachers, parents and kids. Can buy books on Amazon or here is a paid version https://www.copingcatparents.com
- Depression and more: Large resource that leads to several areas. Kennedy Krieger leads a lot of this research https://www.kennedykrieger.org/storie…
IT’S ALL ABOUT BALANCE
Nam hasn’t been eating well and is starting to feel sluggish. He has also been staying in and playing video games more and more. Mark and Sean talk with Nam about the effects of what food he is eating and the importance of getting outside to play.
Featuring the puppets from Les Passees Kids on the Block and generously funded by the Baptist Hospital Group.
Additional resource about young people, nutrition, and getting active: https://healthykidshealthyfuture.org
A NIGHT AT THE THEATRE: AN INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
John and his grandpa attend a play at Theatre Memphis and learn what it means to be a good audience member.
KIDS ON THE BLOCK GOES TO THE DIXON
Renaldo & Nam go on a sensory tour of the Dixon Gallery & Gardens.
This video was a collaboration with the Dixon Gallery & Gardens. Visit the Dixon at www.dixon.org