Kinned - The Mom and Son Talk Show

Anime - What is it? What shows are worth watching? What makes it so popular?

Anime is the term for Japanese produced animation. It is estimated that there are 50 million fans of anime and manga around the world with the global anime market size valued at approximately USD 24.23 billion.

Listen in as Kess and Sam discuss Anime, what makes it so appealing and popular, and what Anime shows they've seen that they feel are worth watching.

If you haven't watched anime before you might be surprised at how much you enjoy it - give it a try - there is a show for everyone.

And if you're already an anime lover - listen to our reviews of A Silent Voice and Anohana. See if you agree with us and visit our website at www.kinned.ca or tweet us @kinned7 to let us know what your favourite anime is and why.

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Cancel culture is growing. More and more people are using social media platforms to withdraw support from celebrities, ordinary people, businesses and brands - this is known as 'cancelling'. Many celebrities have fallen victim to cancel culture: Ellen DeGeneres, Jimmy Fallon and Kevin Hart to name a few. This powerful and influential form of calling out bad behaviour and enforcing social norms can be used as a valuable tool for social change,however, it can also be misused and people's lives can be ruined in an instant. Kess and Sam discuss the positives and negatives of cancel culture and the repercussions it can have on today's youth.

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Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 15-24 year olds. More teens are admitted to hospital for suicide attempts than any other age group. Males are at a higher risk for suicide with male youths dying by suicide 2-3 times more often than females.

Opening the lines of communication with our sons becomes especially important when we look at the statistics that boys are less likely to reach out for help than females when in distress and are more likely to succeed in committing suicide when attempted. Developing and maintaining open lines of communication with our teens (males and females) is imperative in order to identify the warning signs for suicide. If we as parents do not have the relevant information to identify whether or not our child has the warning signs, how can we determine if our child is at risk for attempting suicide? Talking openly and honestly with our teens will help increase the chance that we will see the possible warning signs for suicidal thoughts and get them the help they need as early as possible.

Listen to this very important podcast for tips on how to connect with your teen, what to listen for and what to do if you think your child is at risk for self-harm.
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Cats vs dogs. Which is better? Sam, the cat person, and Kess, the dog person, debate this age-old question. Is the debate really about the cat vs dog or is it about cat people vs dog people? Are you a cat person or a dog person? Listen in to find out which personality traits go with which animal. You might be surprised at what being a dog person or a cat person says about you.
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Valentine's Day is almost here. Is it going to be everything you expect? What if you're expectations aren't met? How will that make you feel? Have you been disappointed in the past and do you dread Valentine's Day? In this week's episode Kessia and Sam explore the expectations that often precede Valentine's day.

Whether Valentine's Day makes you feel happy or sad often has to do with our expectations, and the discrepancy between our expectations of what the day will bring, and the reality of what actually happens. Listen in to find out how to mitigate the disappointment of Valentine's Day. Whether you're married, in a relationship or single, this episode might make you feel a little better about Valentine's Day and the days leading up to it.
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