{"id":8254,"date":"2021-11-30T04:37:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T11:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=8254"},"modified":"2021-11-30T17:39:52","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T00:39:52","slug":"kids-helping-kids-one-film-at-a-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2021\/kids-helping-kids-one-film-at-a-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Kids Helping Kids \u2013 One Film At A Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2021.GoFundMe.jpg?resize=225%2C127&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8255\" width=\"225\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2021.GoFundMe.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2021.GoFundMe.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Celebrate Giving Week with KIDS FIRST! November 29 \u2013 December 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m a big believer in the importance of taking time to be grateful. It\u2019s not surprising that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of all \u2013 just ask my children about that. As KIDS FIRST! celebrates its 30<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary, I want to express my gratitude to all our wonderful donors and supporters that helps get our KIDS FIRST! Film Critic\u2019s reviews out to kids and families everywhere, guiding them to make better media choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gofund.me\/d26e072d\">https:\/\/gofund.me\/d26e072d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we approach Giving Tuesday, I want to remind you that contributions from individual donors like you assist us in meeting our annual fundraising goals which provides critical funding that supports all the backend work at our office \u2013 coaching our young reporters, editing their written and videotaped reviews, promoting them on our website, social media pages, YouTube channel, weekly podcast and weekly e-zine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent&#038;listType=playlist&#038;list=PLA909904C742004A3\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, you have the opportunity to join millions around the world in supporting the causes they care about on #GivingTuesday. I realize that there are many causes that tug at your heartstrings. I am simply asking you to take a moment to do something that benefits youth and families everywhere. A donation to KIDS FIRST! helps kids make thoughtful media choices and sometimes that can be life changing. Support Kids Helping Kids Make Positive Life Choices One Film At A Time:<a href=\"https:\/\/gofund.me\/d26e072d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> https:\/\/gofund.me\/d26e072d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ALOUDHOUSEXMAS.CAST_.3.THUMB_.jpg?resize=225%2C171&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8256\" width=\"225\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ALOUDHOUSEXMAS.CAST_.3.THUMB_.jpg?resize=300%2C228&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ALOUDHOUSEXMAS.CAST_.3.THUMB_.jpg?resize=1024%2C777&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ALOUDHOUSEXMAS.CAST_.3.THUMB_.jpg?resize=768%2C583&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ALOUDHOUSEXMAS.CAST_.3.THUMB_.jpg?w=1270&amp;ssl=1 1270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I remember the first time I met Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers) and he told me, \u201cKeep doing what you are doing Ranny because it truly does make a difference. I know it\u2019s hard sometimes, but you need to stick with it.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a regular follower of our lively group of youth reporters, you know that KIDS FIRST! Film Critics are a team of 65 youth, ages 9 to 21, who review the latest films, TV shows, Digital Media designed for a youth and family Audience. Our youth reporters come from all across the USA, plus from other countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These young people attend press screenings, press junkets, red carpet events and stand side by side with seasoned entertainment reporters. They hold their own and are well respected in the entertainment industry. Their reviews and talent interviews are published on the KIDS FIRST! website, social media, YouTube Channel, weekly podcast and weekly newsletter. Plus, it is shared with a group of 40+ publications \u2013 print and online that reach a total of over 7 million subscribers\/viewers\/readers with every post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.Darby_.Jack_.Zoe_.thumb_.jpg?resize=225%2C132&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8257\" width=\"225\" height=\"132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.Darby_.Jack_.Zoe_.thumb_.jpg?resize=300%2C176&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.Darby_.Jack_.Zoe_.thumb_.jpg?resize=1024%2C599&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.Darby_.Jack_.Zoe_.thumb_.jpg?resize=768%2C449&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clifford.Darby_.Jack_.Zoe_.thumb_.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our youth reporters are real kids giving real opinions about entertainment geared for youth and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They share with you their genuine opinions and give warning about any unsavory elements such as graphic violence, profanity, sexual content or racism. They want you \u2013 parents and children alike \u2013 to have enough information to make intelligent choices about the media you choose to consume or allow your children to consume. KIDS FIRST! Film Critics are unique in examining entertainment from a youth point of view. When the kids win, everyone wins! Smarter kids make smarter consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Katherine.TomHanks.TS4_.jpg?resize=225%2C141&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8258\" width=\"225\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Katherine.TomHanks.TS4_.jpg?resize=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Katherine.TomHanks.TS4_.jpg?resize=768%2C482&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Katherine.TomHanks.TS4_.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! has been a trusted source for parents and families for 30 years! In celebration of our 30<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary, we ask for your support so we can reach more people nation- and world-wide. Your support provides coaches, editors, technical personnel and equipment to assist our youth reporters, provide ongoing training, and help us reach an ever increasing audience of youth and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! is a project of the national 501(c)(3) Coalition for Quality Children&#8217;s Media. 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