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This week we look at the challenges, concerns and changes to how school will work in the coming weeks amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic. What are schools doing to confront early surges in infections, what infrastructure is in place for remote learning, what impact will remote and hybrid learning solutions have on our children and when can we expect a return to some normalcy.We'll look specifically at what Madison's school is doing. The changing environment, evolving messaging and the recommendations coming down from the Federal Government, CDC and other respected organization. There's a lot of fear, anxiety and uncertainty about the risks of sending our kids back to school under these conditions and we'll talk about all of it this week.

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IntroductionsWelcome to Insights Into Teens Episode 79: “Back to Remote Schooling.”I’m your host, Madison Whalen and my co-host, Joseph Whalen.

What will return to school look like during COVID-19https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/what-will-return-school-during-covid-19-pandemic-lookhttps://uni.cf/3b7aVSI Life during this pandemic has been difficult for parents and children alike. The return to school is a very important step in our journey, but many parents and students have questions concerning this year. Here is some helpful information on that.

When and how school will reopen?We are slowly seeing an increasing number of children going back to school. 105 of a total of 134 countries (78%) have closed schools and have decided on a date to reopen their schools. 59 of those 105 countries have already reopened schools or plan to as of late August, 2020.Given the difficulty of the situation, countries are in different stages regarding how they reopen schools. When deciding whether to reopen schools, authorities should consider the benefits and risks across education, public health and socio-economic factors. The best interest of every child should be at the centre of these decisions, using the best available evidence.

Is it safe for my child to go back to school?Decisions on control measures in school closures and openings should be consistent with decisions on other physical distancing and public health response measures within the community. Generally schools are not opening in countries as an isolated action, but as part of a number of actions related to opening back the country,

Disney Detective explores the possibility of famed Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter returning to help remake Journey Into Imagination with Figment. Disney+ will reportedly be moving some of it's more mature content to the streaming service along with parental controls. And we'll take a look at 12 unique items from Disney's Secret Vault.Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy will take a look at George Lucas' reaction to the Mandalorian and how his faith in the franchise is once again restored. Entertainment News will look at NBC's efforts to revitalize Broadway and Netflix just dropped a teaser trailer for the upcoming season of "The Crown".

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IntroductionInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 78 “Journey into Adulthood”My patient and articulate  co-host Michelle Whalen

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Disney DetectiveTony Baxter Wants to Redo Journey Into Imagination With Figment, Would Come Out of Retirement to Helphttps://blogmickey.com/2020/08/tony-baxter-wants-to-redo-journey-into-imagination-with-figment-would-come-out-of-retirement-to-help/?fbclid=IwAR3f3I-jx6kUvhprCAdFo6dM9LU7WlZpPnhEngpWHn0fJJKAcaxGZZX0LR8https://bit.ly/3j356Zg One of the agenda items on many EPCOT fan’s wish list over the years has been a redo of the Journey Into Imagination With Figment attraction in Future World. When Disney announced their ambitious plans for an EPCOT overhaul, some of which has been scaled back due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they left out Journey Into Imagination With Figment from the discussion.Many fans were holding out hope that a refresh of the ride might come in a later phase of the EPCOT reimagining, but with Disney tightening the purse strings in the coming years as the travel industry rebounds from a global pandemic, any “phase two” or “phase three” EPCOT plans could be years, if not a decade or more into the future. That said, former Imagineer Tony Baxter recently brought up the idea of a Journey Into Imagination With Figment redo.Speaking at a TEA@USC event the other night (YouTube video since deleted), Baxter broached the subject of a Journey Into Imagination With Figment refresh saying, “I just wish we would do the ride over. I would come back out of retirement to do that ride over”.

This week we're talking about the various things that Madison did this summer in quarantine. COVID-19 has seen the normal summer vacation time period turned on it's head. With a summer filled with stay at home days it's proven challenging to keep Madison occupied and entertained. Without the usual weekend trips, vacations and outdoor activities to draw on we had to get creative with different projects, virtual camps and other things to keep her challenged, engaged and motivated. We'll discuss all of the things we've done to accomplish exactly that in this weeks episode.

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[Introductions (3 - 5 minutes)]IntroductionsWelcome to Insights Into Teens Episode 78: “Summer in Quarantine.”I’m your host Madison WhalenAnd my co-host, Joseph Whalen

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Show PlugsBefore we get started we’d like to invite you to subscribe to this show and all of our shows on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsAmazon PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioAnd any Podcasting service you useYou can catch us streaming 6 days a week on Twitch at www.twitch.tv/insightsintothingsYou can email us at [email protected] us on twitter @insights_thingsOr on Facebook at www.facebook.com/insightsintothingspodcastHi res videos are available at www.youtibe.com/insightsintothingsOr you can catch all of our podcasts and social media links at www.insightsintothings.comNow let’s get on with the show

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What I did RecreationGamesI would play games on my devices like Mincraft, Gacha Club, and the Sims 4.I would play games with you and Mommy like Either or, Trivia Battle, Geek Trivia, and Disney Hits Quiz.

TVMommy and I would do movie night Sunday through Thursday.I didn’t really watch T.V until it was announced that Big Brother was starting up again.Every Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Mommy and I would watch Big Brother instead of a movie.

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We explore the controversial topic of voter suppression in this episode. We'll take a look at the various forms of voter suppression dating back to the founding of our country up until the present time. We'll investigate the various laws that on the surface were portrayed as a method of preserving the integrity of our voting system but in reality were tied to the ever present but rarely proven fear of voter fraud.We dive deep into the current voter suppression techniques employed today that are designed to manipulate, inconvenience and disenfranchise a large portion of the voting public. We'll discuss the corrupt, racist and anti-democratic motivations for such schemes and how they are eroding our political system.Finally we'll look to the future of voter suppression and the impact it will have on our country as a whole. All in an attempt to educate the voting public. Because if there's one thing politicians fear it's an informed, educated and motivate block of voters who are immune to the tried and true manipulative techniques that all politicians employ to gain themselves political office.

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[INTRODUCTIONS] (3-5 minutes)Show introduction: Insights Into TomorrowEpisode: #8  Voter Suppression Host introductionsHost (Sam Whalen)My co-host (Joseph Whalen)

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This week's Disney Detective segment takes a look at a new animation school Disney will be embarking on that builds upon Walt Disney's legacy with the hope of producing the talented animators of tomorrow at the Promise Youth Animation Academy. Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy introduces us to a new Star Wars Holiday Special, this one done in the style of Lego's that draws on some of the concepts of the original cult classic 1977 Star Wars Holiday Special.In Entertainment news we learn that Flash Gordon's Brian Blessed discovered a fan of his 1980 campy sci-fi film in an unexpected person. Quentin Tarantino has thoughts on what the next Star Trek movie should be and the original series episode it draws inspiration from. We'll also look at how New York Comic Con will continue it's story legacy in a similar way to other popular comic book conventions during the COVID-19 lock down.Finally we'll finish off with two great Insightful Picks of the week. One a second season recommendation that's already appeared on the show and the other a pop-culture documentary that no geek should miss.

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IntroductionInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 77 “A New Hope for the Holidays”My caring and loving co-host Michelle Whalen

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Disney DetectiveNew Animation School to Build Upon Walt Disney’s Legacyhttps://insidethemagic.net/2020/08/disney-at-promise-animation-academy-high-school-rwb1/https://bit.ly/30ZDcY7 Walt Disney once said: “Crowded classrooms and half-day sessions are a tragic waste of our greatest national resource – the minds of our children.”Walt was always committed to supporting the next generation of artists and creative minds and now, The Walt Disney Family Museum is continuing his legacy.During the week, the Museum hosted its first ever online fundraiser, An Evening With Alan Menken. The fundraising event began with a ticketed VIP Chat about Alan’s inspiring career and continued with a free performance that featured a medley of Menken’s most famous Disney songs.Highlights included “Under the Sea” and “Poor Unfortunate Souls” (The Little Mermaid), “Be Our Guest” (Beauty and the Beast), “I See The Light” (Tangled), “Proud of Your Boy” (Aladdin Broadway musical), “Suddenly Seymour” (Little Shop of Horrors), and, of course, “A Whole New World” (Aladdin).During the virtual performance, Disney Legend Al

Everyone has or will have to face the prospect of mental, physical or emotional burn out at some point in their lives. With the stress of school and pressures of socializing at an awkward age many teens reach a burn out phase early on. In this episode we'll look at some of the signs and symptoms to keep an eye on. We'll talk about some of the common causes of burn out. We will also look at ways to cope with burn out and how to recover from it while also  understanding that burn out and stress, while they may be linked are two different and distinct problems to deal with.

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[INTRODUCTIONS (3-5 minutes)IntroductionsWelcome to Insights Into Teens Episode 77: “Burnout.”I’m your host Madison WhalenAnd my co-host, Joseph Whalen

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[SEGMENT 1 (5-10 minutes)]The Definition of Burn Outhttps://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/burnout-prevention-and-recovery.htm#:~:text=Burnout%20is%20a%20state%20of,unable%20to%20meet%20constant%20demands.https://bit.ly/3h0K0Kp Burnout is a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. As the stress continues, you begin to lose the interest and motivation that led you to take on a certain role in the first place.The negative effects of burnout spill over into every area of life, whether it be your home, work, and social life. Burnout can also cause long-term changes to your body

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[SEGMENT 2 (10-15 minutes)]Signs and Symptoms of BurnoutBurnout is a gradual process. It doesn't happen overnight but it can creep on you. You should look out for these symptoms if you fear you might have burn out.

You could be close to burnout if:Every day is a bad day.Caring about your work or home life seems like a total waste of energy.You’re exhausted all the time.The majority of your day is spent on tasks you find either mind-numbingly dull or overwhelming.You feel like nothing you do makes a difference or is appreciated.Most days you might feel helpless and overwhelmed

Physical SymptomsFeeling tired and drained most of the time.Frequent headaches and muscle pain.Lowered immunity, frequent illness

Bag checks are in the news this week in our Disney Detective segment. Disney's Hollywood Studios is implementing new Artificial Intelligence Bag Check Scanners that have already proven effective in speeding up lines and detecting illicit items such as weapons in Epcot. Then we'll take a look at bag checks gone wild at Disney when 69 year old Hester Burkhalter was subjected to a bag check that ultimately led to her arrest and a full body cavity search after it was revealed that she was carrying CBD oil into the park. Finally we'll take a look at the latest movie role that Tom Hanks will be taking on for Disney studios.In Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy we'll take a look at just how Star Wars got their titles wrong. A fan video shows that the titles of all nine primary Star Wars movies work much better when they are applied to different movies. The videos gives the alternative titles and their reasoning and will leave you wondering if perhaps there wasn't a larger theme at play with the naming of the movies.Entertainment news this week is all about Disney's latest live action remake Mulan. In an unexpected change of policy speculated on in the podcast a few weeks ago Disney will be streaming the movie on Disney+ but with a catch. While that news was a welcome change of heart to most of us, one theater operator in France didn't take the news so well. We have that story and his reaction this week as well.We'll finish this week up with a bit of a reversal of roles in our Insightful Picks of the Week, with Michelle highlighting a documentary and Joe a surprising non-documentary pick this week.

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IntroductionInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 76 “Disney magic with CBD”My talented and tolerant co-host Michelle Whalen

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Disney DetectiveArtificial Intelligence Bag Check Scanners Debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studioshttps://blogmickey.com/2020/08/artificial-intelligence-bag-check-scanners-debut-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/?fbclid=IwAR0eS2BxOrrGNF_Dm6M_xHje3DSjogjIHq72pxnUUyeYyQBxA4HSkGlNp40https://bit.ly/2XIPuBM Disney has rolled out the new Artificial Intelligence bag scanners at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this week. The scanners originally appeared at Disney’s Animal Kingdom back on July 11th, and has since been rolled out to the International Gateway entrance to EPCOT and now the main entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

In a twist of roles Madison plays host of this weeks show guiding us through some of the finer points of relationships. We talk about what relationships are, the different types of relationships and what a toxic relationships to look out for. We'll talk about the various types of toxic partners to avoid, what to look for and why you should be careful. We'll also talk about what you can do if you do ever find yourself in a toxic relationship.

Check out our recently published article on this subject available now on Medium.com.

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IntroductionsInsights Into Teens Episode 76 “Relationships”My co-host Joseph Whalen

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DefinitionThere is no surefire answer for the definition of relationships. There are multiple ways to describe its definition.1. The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or a state of being connected.2. The state of being connected by blood or marriage.3. The way in which two or more people or groups regard and behave toward each other.4. (my definition) Any interaction in which two people react and treat each other.

Different Types of relationships.https://www.yourdictionary.com/relationshipExamples of relationships include:A husband and his wifeA brother and his sisterTwo businesses working togetherThe father of a daughterThis website also offers the many definitions of different types of relationships and what they are called. For example:Amity - the friendship or harmony between individuals or groupsThere are many different ways to describe different types of relationships, whether it be about family, friends or just someone you work with or bump into.

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Toxic relationshipshttps://www.healthscopemag.com/health-scope/toxic-relationships/#:~:text=By%20definition%2C%20a%20toxic%20relationship,physically%20damaging%20to%20their%20partner.&text=A%20toxic%20relationship%20is%20characterized,-centeredness%2C%20dominance%2C%20control.By definition, a toxic relationship is a relationship characterized by behaviors on the part of the toxic pa

Just what is the cost of staying safe at Disney World during the COVID-19 crisis, we'll get the inside scoop from so Disney employees. We'll also look at some of the unique Disney Park items coming up for auction this month as Disney hosts the "Disneyland: The First 65 Years" auction in Sherman Oaks California on August 15th and 16th.Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy gives us some disappointing news about delays in three of the as yet untitled Star Wars movies on the horizon due to the COVID-19 crisis. We;ll also take a behind the scenes look at the true inspiration for Supreme Leader Snoke from the man who designed the character.In Entertainment news we have some additional delays due to COVID-19. Films like "A Quiet Place 2", "Top Gun: Maverick" and even a sequel to "Sonic The Hedgehog" are all getting delayed release dates. We've got all the details on that as well as our take on the digital versus cinematic release methods currently in play in the industry.We'll round out the show with a couple of great Insightful Picks of the Week. But before we go we'll talk a bit about how well Comiccon@home did as a virtual San Diego Comic Con this year and whether it's a model worth exploring in future years.

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IntroductionInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 75: Delays, Distancing and Disappointments”My radiant and vibrant co-host Michelle Whalen

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Disney DetectiveDisney World employees describe the cost of staying safe as coronavirus cases surge in Floridahttps://www.businessinsider.com/disney-workers-feel-safe-yet-distant-covid-cases-surge-florida-2020-7?fbclid=IwAR1KdaAxHLd07rDK5cGbYSJDzhlKJVBxZL2UYukna7EYMmo4Xs-Umm8BWoAhttps://bit.ly/39N1ya4 Walt Disney World in Florida began its staggered reopening process earlier this month.Over 432,700 people in Florida have tested positive for COVID-19, putting the state ahead of New York in confirmed cases. Business Insider spoke to four cast members who have recently been called back to Walt Disney World regarding their experiences returning to work with new guidelines amid the pandemic.Each reported feeling that Disney had thus far succeeded in creating safe conditions for reopening but described a fundamental shift in their jobs, with physical and social barriers making it harder to keep the magic alive at the "Happiest Place on Earth.""We're encouraged by our guests' positive feedback and cast members' diligence for

After a week off we're back with a discussion on Personal Freedom for Teens. We discuss how the proper balance of freedom and boundaries is important for allowing our teens to grow, mature and take on new responsibilities. We'll look at some of the issues that parents face when granting personal freedoms to teens. We'll also look at some of the temptations and consequences of too much personal freedom in teens.We take a look at how to best balance the need for freedom for teens to explore who they are and who they want to be while still maintaining that layer of protection that all parents feel for their children.

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IntroductionsInsights Into Teens Episode 75 "Personal Freedom"My mature and responsible co-host Madison Whalen  What is Personal FreedomFreedom helps teens learn more about how to take care of themselves and interact well with others. But granting too much freedom is just as bad as giving too little.  Five Facts about Teenage Personal Freedomhttp://www.imom.com/the-five-facts-of-teenage-freedom/https://bit.ly/2DpU1BSFact #1: Freedom wields a greater influence than parents or peers.Over the years, many studies (and parents!) have asked whether parents or peers exert a bigger influence over kids’ behavior. Research suggests this question misses the main point. When freedom is added to the mix, it seems to far outstrip the influence of any person. Look at the astounding survey results.  Question: When you do something that your parents would disapprove of, what is the best description for the reason that you do it? Choose one answer.4% answered with “I’m just being rebellious against my parents.”6% answered with “I’m just doing what my friends want me to do.”89% answered with “I’m just pursuing my freedom and my ability to do what I want to do.”  Question: Think of something that you really want to do that your parents might disapprove of. Which statement most closely describes you? Choose one answer.22% answered with “If I want to do something, I will usually find a way to do it, no matter what my parents think or say.”31% answered with “Even if I really want to do something and even if my parents would never know, I generally don’t do it if they would disapprove.”47% answered with “If I want to do something, I will usually find a way to do it… although I’d hope my parents wouldn’t think I was being too bad.”  Fact #2: Under the influence of freedom, kids may do stupid things.Like addicts under the influence of a real drug, kids high on the thrill of freedom may not be thinking clearly. To complicate