WhatAreKidsSaying.com

WhatAreKidsSaying.com is a FREE platform for the weak, strong, shy, popular, creative and artistic youth of today!  We are capturing the most valuable resource on our planet, the innocent and profound nature of children. 

Now with members from nearly every state in the US, as well as several countries around the globe such as England, Brazil, New Zealand just to name a few, WhatAreKidsSaying.com is quickly becoming the world's most effective way for kids and teens to gain and share their thoughts and opinions, and/or worldly perspectives, without having to travel an inch!

About the Founder:

WhatAreKidsSaying.com was founded by University of Michigan graduate and former NFL linebacker, ian gold. 

"In 2006, after returning from a journey around the world, I asked myself a question, 'During my travels, what was the most consistent thing that I noticed?'  I thought in depth for a moment, and then my thoughts went to the children.  Being reminded of photographs and video footage that I had taken of kids and teenagers in Fiji, Egypt, Australia, in which it seemed as if the children, with their arms and hands waving in the air, and bright smiles on their faces, were glowing with innocence, I realized that the most consistent thing that I noticed during my travels around the world, was the innocent and profound nature that children possess..."

In 2008, Gold walked away from the NFL, and founded WhatAreKidsSaying.com.  Although there are many purposes for his creating the website, there are none greater than the purpose of educating a generation of young people. 

In an effort to inspire young people to share what lies in their hearts and minds, Ian has created a blog.  Through his own words, Gold is sharing glimpses of his heart and mind with young people around the world.  A link to "ian's blog" is located on both, members and subscribers, homepages.

Site Features:

Write Now…Discover Later

Every day, kids and teens around the world are saying things that are unique and powerful. WhatAreKidsSaying.com gives kids and teens a safe outlet to express their feelings and organize their poems, essays, and ideas in a time capsule that they can access and update whenever they want. 

Here at WhatAreKidsSaying.com, kids and teens can:  Participate in weekly contests and gain recognition.  Determine their level of privacy. Share writings according to their personal level of comfort.  Have fun writing and relax while in an environment designed for kids and teens! 

Ask The Doc

Here at WhatAreKidsSaying.com, now millions of kids and teens, along with all subscribers, have a Board Certified Adult, Child and Adolescent, and Forensic Psychiatrist, Dr. Shabnum H. Sheikh, M.D. to answer common questions!

Questions may be submitted by members and/or subscribers that pertain to any emotional health issue such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, peer pressure, relationships, family stressors, conflicts at home or at school, and issues regarding anger control, or any other issues that relate to kids and teens, or issues that relate to parent/child relationships.  These are all areas Dr. Sheikh addresses in her many lectures to students and families.  Dr. Sheikh strongly believes that helping families and kids cope with the multiple stressors in society today is crucial to keeping this nation strong.

The Time Capsule: A Place to Call Your Own

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an archeologist, traveling the world and digging up precious artifacts from another time?  At WhatAreKidsSaying.com, using your time capsule, you can become your own archaeologist and preserve the ideas and items you cherish most.  Then, you can dig your personal time capsule later and discover what was important to you at different points in your life.

Friend to Friend

Have you ever wanted to share something with someone you care about, or maybe get something off of your chest that you've been holding onto for a long period of time, but every time you see this person, it's never "the right time"?  Well, now you can share messages with your bff, mother, father, sister, brother, or anyone else you can think of, without having to find "the right time."  It's as easy as 1, 2, 3!  Write your message in your "public" Notebook.  Then notify whoever the message was written for, to "Search" WhatAreKidsSaying.com for the title of your message.  After locating the message, they can simply read and enjoy!

Showcase Your Skills in Writing Contests

Each week we feature writing contests so kids like you can submit your poetry, short stories, true stories, lyrics, and quotes to give you the chance to share your writing with others and have the opportunity to win the WhatAreKidsSaying.com Spotlight for the week.

TOP 10 REASONS WHY WHAT YOU SAY REALLY MATTERS:

Your Thoughts and Ideas Matter

You often hear the saying that “children should be seen, not heard”.  At WhatAreKidsSaying.com we believe that children need to have a place where they can go to and know that their ideas and thoughts are important.  We believe that kids have the chance to make a difference in the world when their thoughts are heard and we know that some of the most profound statements come from the mouths of children. 

Your Thoughts Are Your Passport

By reading the thoughts and opinions of your peers from Brazil, New Zealand, London, and across the entire US, just to name a few places, you can travel without moving an inch!

Your Thoughts Are Inspiring

Not only do your ideas inspire other kids and teens, but they touch the lives of adults everywhere when you take the time to share them.

Youth Hold the Key to Our Future

As our future leaders, the ideas of our youth will determine the type of world we will live in. So, it’s to our benefit to know and understand a child’s perspective. 

It’s Cool to Say What’s On Your Mind

Did you know that it’s cool to express yourself?  People respect other people who aren’t afraid to speak their mind and are able to articulate their thoughts clearly.

Your Thoughts are Ever-Changing

As you grow and experience new things, your thoughts and opinions also are rapidly developing.  One of the many great things about WhatAreKidsSaying.com is that you can always look back through your Time Capsule to discover what you were thinking and how you were feeling at different points of your life. 

You Can Develop Your Political Stance

In order to understand how you feel about the world around you, it’s important that you express your thoughts and opinions.  This is how you shape your political views. 

Your Views Are Enlightening

Once you understand how valuable your ideas are, you give yourself the authority to take a stand on issues and to become a leader within your community.  As others around you watch your involvement they too will become inspired to also empower themselves. 

Your Thoughts are Sacred

Your inner-most thoughts are indeed sacred, and at WhatKidsAreSaying.com we respect your privacy and support by never allowing anyone to access your personal Time Capsule. 

Music is Born through your Ideas

In an age where Mp3 players rule, we understand the importance of music in our world.  Did you know that some of the most famous music lyrics start off from an artist simply brainstorming their ideas on a piece of paper?