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Netflix Jr. In 2022, Netflix will launch Netflix Jr., where kids can watch feature characters from their favorite shows, like “StoryBots” or “Super Monsters.” Children can learn and sing along with engaging content like the “ABC Jamboree” or educational videos like “What Makes an Airplane Fly?” See all the fun at YouTube.com/c/NetflixJr/featured.
Every family has their own approach when it comes to their children watching online content. The vast world of videos and channels in the media can be dicey. When media is used thoughtfully and appropriately, though, it can enhance your child’s learning experience. Here are four great YouTube channels for your kids, or even your whole family, to watch. Dodo Kids After years of parents telling The Dodo they loved watching their videos with the whole family, Dodo Kids was created. This channel is great for kids who have an interest in or passion for animals and enjoy watching cute, heartwarming animal videos. This channel features kid hosts, funny voice-overs, and colorful graphics to make stories fun and engaging. Check out the cuteness at YouTube.com/c/TheDodoKids/featured.
Crash Course Kids From the producers of Crash Course, this new channel for kids highlights grade school science. They focus on the Earth, habitats, space, chemical reactions, engineering, and much more. Many teachers and home-school parents use Crash Course in their classrooms because it’s full of engaging topics and enhances the learning experience visually versus reading from a textbook. Discover what you can learn at YouTube.com/c/crashcoursekids/featured.
PBS Kids This channel is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of children through their curriculum-based media. A large inventory of educational videos feeds your child’s curiosity about science, the world, or even emotional challenges they may face. To kids, it’s just an interesting video, but in reality, they’re getting a deeper understanding of the world they live in. Give it a try at YouTube.com/c/PBSKIDS/featured.
YouTube can be a great outlet for children to learn and engage their creativity. They can discover new interests, learn from diverse perspectives, and even enjoy a greater sense of community. Who knows? You might even learn something along the way!
A D epth of U nderstanding MEET PARALEGAL STEPHANIE MCCOLLUM!!
When Stephanie McCollum applied for a receptionist job at a Macon family law firm, she had no idea where it would lead her. She arrived for her interview only to find no one at the front desk and the phones ringing off the hook. “After hours of waiting, I started answering the phones and taking messages,” she says. No one told her to stop, so Stephanie returned the next day and did the same. “One of the partners walked by and said, ‘Who are you?’” she remembers. “I said, ‘I’m your new receptionist!’” The initiative paid off, and within three years, Stephanie had become a paralegal. “I just fell in love with helping people when they’re in such vulnerable situations,” she says. “It’s really fulfilling, and even the smallest things like drafting documents can help.” Stephanie joined The Manely Firm in September 2021. “The paralegal team here is top-notch, and we work really well together,” she says. “I absolutely love my coworkers, and I know that I can count on them. It’s amazing to work with a team that has your back.” Last year, Stephanie found herself on the other side of the family law equation when she and her husband of 25 years divorced. “It was my first experience going
through the thing I help people with every day, and now I have a totally different view and a more in- depth understanding of how to help people,” she says. After spending her life in Macon, Stephanie decided to start over in Atlanta with her three daughters. “We moved up here because I wanted my kids to have more opportunities, meet new people, and live in a different type of environment,” she says. “I’m excited to give them an eye-opening experience of what’s available to them.” Stephanie is getting the hang of being a single mom to her 14-year-old twins, Ava and Emma, and her 21-year-old daughter, Marah. The family has two cats and a rabbit, though Stephanie notes, “The rabbit thinks he’s a cat.” She enjoys running, yoga, and caring for her plants. After all these years, Stephanie still gets the most fulfillment from interacting with her clients. “I always remind them that regardless of how difficult the situation is, it’s temporary. Having someone who understands where they’re coming from can be such a relief,” she says. “Most people just want to know there’s somebody on their side.”
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