EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS

  TRANSCRIPT: Children should always expect from their parents' love and care. But what if the parents are toxic? How would you feel if I told you that in 2008, the Administration of Children and Families in the US Department of Health and Human Services reported that more than 50,000 children were officially counted as victims of emotional abuse? Whether hurtful words are intended to cause pain or not, they can leave marks and memories from a short time to a lifetime. Hurtful remarks can come from loved ones such as parents, and the psychological and emotional damage can be detrimental to a lot of people, especially their children.  The way parents raise their children and behave around them sets up the basic ground which builds their personality and self-esteem. So, how do you know if a parent or caretaker is toxic? Here are eight things toxic parents say that can affect a child's life.  1. Offensive words towards their appearance.  "You're ugly, ...

  TRANSCRIPT: As human beings, we are all hardwired to feel things and react on an emotional level to the things going on around us. From the moment we're born, we cry when we're sad or hungry or in need. We feel angry towards the people who hurt us. We're afraid of things that might be dangerous. And we feel happy when we're given love, kindness, and affection. These emotions come so naturally to us and it's natural for us to express them. But somewhere along the way, it all gets complicated.  When you start getting confused about what we were feeling and why we were feeling it. There were some emotions that we didn't quite know how to deal with, so we ended up repressing, denying, or hiding our true feelings. Understanding our emotions not only helps us better understand ourselves, but also helps us build a deeper and more meaningful life. So, with that said, here are seven of the most important things you need to know about your emotions.  1. You are not you...

  TRANSCRIPT: What do you look for in a good friend? Are the traits for a good friend universal ? Well, the definition of friendship varies across cultures . Let's talk about the  traits  that should not only be expected in others but should also be cultivated within each individual . Here is the list of five signs of a good friend to reflect upon : 1. You engage in self-awareness. Do you often reflect and monitor your thoughts, emotions and beliefs ? Do you often wonder if you're being a good friend to others? Pondering these questions makes you aware of your strengths and weaknesses. You begin to understand how these  traits  can strengthen your friendships at the same time, you recognize the areas you need to focus on more. Self-awareness provides you with insight into your own self. You can also identify how your behaviors and personal patterns affect your friendships and learn to balance them with the needs of your friends. 2. You practice forgi...

TRANSCRIPT: We all have people in our lives who give us a hard time sometimes. Maybe it's because you disagree, don't get along or simply dislike each other. However, difficult people aren't the same as toxic ones. A toxic person is a negative influence in your life who exploits you, and drains your energy with their needless drama, leaving you emotionally exhausted. If you’re not careful, a toxic relationship can rob you of all of your happiness, motivation, and self-esteem over time.  To help you figure out if there's someone in your life who's toxic for you, here are six telltale signs of a toxic person.  1. They abuse you Whether it's physically or emotionally. Abusing another person in any way is never acceptable. No matter how often they say “they'll change”, it's always best to cut ties with someone once abuse starts to happen, especially if it's intentional. Based on a study by Mor and Kirkham, abusers will often wreak havoc on their vi...

  TRANSCRIPT: Is there something you want to change about yourself or something you think you should stop doing? It's never easy to let go of what you've learned to be comfortable with, but the act of letting go and starting over can be incredibly powerful. It can positively impact our lives and allow us the freedom to finally pursue the things that emotionally fulfill us, because we're no longer waved down by the obstacles we created for ourselves.  With that said, here are 10 things in your life you should let go of.  1. Unrealistic expectations While there's certainly nothing wrong with aiming high and believing in yourself, setting goals that are too unrealistic only set you up for failure and disappointment. The more you pressure yourself to succeed and live up to your perfect ideals, the more frustrated you will feel when things don't work out. Success isn't a checklist and life isn't a race to see who lands the best job, lives in the nicest house...

  Transcript:  South Korea has joined other countries in voicing concerns  about the political situation in Myanmar . The military seized control of the country and detained civilian leaders including Aung San Suu Kyi . Kim Jae-hee has the latest. The  military  has reportedly  detained  hundreds of pro-democracy leaders and activists in  Myanmar  including  State Counsellor   Aung San Suu Kyi  and officials in her National League for Democracy , claiming fraud in the election her party won by a landslide last November. The  military  took over the country on the day the new parliament was due to convene its first session . Since then, it has removed 24 ministers  and deputies and named 11 replacements  including those for finance , health and foreign affairs . The  National League for Democracy , in a statement on Tuesday, called for the release of  Aung San Suu Kyi  and the oth...

Video Transcript:  My name is Katherine Mannix. and in my humble opinion , dying is probably not as bad as you're expecting.  We've stopped talking about dying. We've stopped mentioning the D words . Instead of saying 'dead', we say 'passed' or ' passed away '. Instead of saying 'dying', we might say 'seriously ill'. And, families don't understand that death is approaching when those words are used. And that, is in fact a bit of a problem for us. And so, now a family will sit around the bed of somebody so sick that they will be dying and not know what to say, not know what to say to each other, not know what to say to the dying person. And the dying person doesn't know what to say either and doesn't know what to expect - wondering whether each breath might be their last breath. A scene of sadness, anxiety and despair .  And, in my humble opinion , it doesn't need to be like that at all. We've lost the rich ...

  Video Transcript: Today, I want to tell you the story of John. "Hi. I'm John. I'm an electrician and I fixed an old lady's entire home for free." John is not an ordinary electrician . He is an  electrician  with the biggest heart I've ever seen and here is why. "I can't even comprehend the gratitude that I have" One day, John received a call from an old lady. She wanted him to fix one simple light in her house but when he got there, he realized it wasn't just one light that needed to be fixed. It was everything - the water wasn't working, half the lights were out, the garden was like a jungle, the roof was leaking , the floor had holes, animals were getting in, and even her ceiling looked like it was about to collapse . The lady didn't have any family members and she was so old. She didn't realize how bad her house had become. "When I first got to Gloria's house, I was just shocked at the condition of the h...

  Last year, I was called a terrorist and a murderer by a 13 year old girl. I was in Jerusalem when all of a sudden an Orthodox Jew passed by. "Everything okay?" "Everything is okay. Hakuna Matata ." He wanted to be friends with me until he learned that I was an Arab.  "Yes, I'm Palestinian-Israeli!"  "You look very...intelligent." He was in shock because in his mind Arabs cannot speak English and are not intelligent. "I work with many Arabs. They're not intelligent. They're barbaric ." His 13-year-old sister joined and agreed with him. She too, hated Arabs. "If it were up to me, I wouldn't let any Arab enter this area." "But why not?" "Because they kill us!" I was sitting there in disbelief at how much hate is coming from old and young people alike. "No. All Arabs are terrorists ." From both Jews and Arabs alike. "There is no single Arab that's not a terrorist." ...