Jonathan Todres
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Including Youth Voices in Our Democracy
Adrianna Zhang, Jonathan Todres | August 24, 2021 |
There is absolutely no downside to hearing from young people, unless we’re afraid of what they’ll tell us.
A Healthy Digital Environment for Children Means More than Protection
Jonathan Todres, Joseph Wright | August 4, 2021 |
For young people, the digital environment is a modern-day playground or park. It is where they hang out, socialize, and learn. But ask any …
Bringing Mental Health to the Forefront
Jonathan Todres | October 9, 2020 |
October 10th marks World Mental Health Day. Although international days typically do not get much coverage in the United States, World Mental Health Day …
Universal Children’s Day: An Opportunity for Common Ground
Jonathan Todres | November 20, 2018 |
All parents share one thing in common. Whatever our differences – across race, religion, socio-economic status, political beliefs, and more – every parent wants …
The Long Game: Tolerance and Respect for One Another
Jonathan Todres | February 8, 2017 |
In 2017, the United States of America turned its back on refugees. History will judge us poorly, but that’s no consolation for the children, …
Atonement and Action for the Final 100 Days
Jonathan Todres | October 10, 2016 |
This post was originally published on the Human Rights at Home Blog. This week is Yom Kippur (Sundown, October 11 to Sundown, October 12), the …
Independence Day: Freedom To…?
Jonathan Todres | July 1, 2016 |
This post was originally published on the Human Rights at Home Blog. Even amidst the barbeques, beach trips, and sales during 4th of July …
Supporting families’ efforts to advance children’s rights and well-being
Jonathan Todres | March 2, 2016 |
This blog post originally appeared on the Human Rights At Home Blog. Early childhood is widely recognized as a critical stage of development. Yet it’s …
A National Bill of Rights for Children
Jonathan Todres | January 5, 2016 |
This blog post originally appeared on the Human Rights At Home Blog. Approximately one-quarter of the U.S. population is restricted from voting in elections, entering …
Making Universal Children’s Day meaningful
Jonathan Todres | November 19, 2015 |
November 20th is Universal Children’s Day. The U.N. established Universal Children’s Day in 1954 to create a day of “activity devoted to the promotion …