(upbeat pop music) - welcome to teen kids news, i'm livia. let's begin with our top story for this week. (rhythmic electronic pop music) this report is brought to you by the national road safety foundation. we're about to show you what it takes to turn a winning idea into a great public service announcement. (groovy trance music) - hey, guys! - [katie] franklin reitzas is this year's winner of the drive safe la contest. he submitted an idea for a public service announcement that alerts young drivers to the dangers of distracted driving. - so, it's a really big misconception that once you get within a short distance of your home,

you're safe and you get on autopilot mode. i just felt that people were failing to recognize that you can get into an accident right next to your house and right by your home or wherever you are. - [man] this is the script. and in video, you'll see it's in two columns. the right column is for the narration and the left column shows you what pictures go with the narration. - [katie] in addition to a cash prize, franklin gets to create his psa with an emmy award-winning production company. - so, this is now the storyboards: scene one, 2a, 2b, et cetera. but we're gonna go today and we'll take the pictures of the outside. marilou will then put them into storyboards. all right, you guys ready to do that? - sure. - terrific. - [katie] franklin's friend greta will play the role of the driver. the director worked with franklin to shoot the stills for the storyboards. - excellent, really. very good. all right, so i think we've got everything we need.

okay, so here are the storyboards we worked on yesterday. - [katie] using the storyboards they created, the director walks franklin and greta through all the scenes of the psa. - and then it ends with the graphic that says, "distracted driving kills." all right, what do you think? - sounds perfect, that's exactly how i want it to be. - what do you think? - i'm ready. - [katie] since the concept calls for five different outfits, the producer and greta choose the wardrobe. - so, how about we go with that one for five, since it pops? - you lock this in here like that. okay, and then you manipulate this arm to get the proper shot. - [katie] rick is the dp; that's short for director of photography. he and franklin position the cameras on the car. - yeah, looks good. - [katie] with the cameras set, the director gives greta some last-minute instructions. - and, of course, she's gonna go slowly. this is pretty much a closed street,

so we have no traffic here. - [katie] finally, everything's ready to start shooting. - so, we're doing scene 2d and 3d now, okay? - okay. - all right. - in outfit four. - okay, so we don't shoot in order, so we're out of order. - right. (groovy pop music) - [katie] after each scene, the crew reviews the shots. - that went really well. franklin, let's look at it. so, there's just normal driving, she's looking. a little sun-kicks there, that was nice. and then, she's gonna answer the phone. what do you think? - yeah, yeah, yeah, great. - all right, looks good? so, we do that with the four outfits, all right? and then, after that, we'll do the lockdown shots on the shoes. - yeah, looks beautiful. - [katie] not only does greta need to be good at driving, she needs to be fast at changing outfits. - outfit number three! - [rick] and action. cool.

and (pausing) action! - it's good? - looks good to me. - got it, all right. i had to wear a lotta outfits. we had five total and i had to do some quick changes. it was fine though. some of them were a little cold. (laughing) but, yeah, other than that, it was good. (laughing) - yeah! (laughing) yeah, let's go team. - the most important thing that i learned today was be organized and have a plan. - it's important to get the message out there that we need to be safe drivers. - [katie] to help get that message out, franklin's psa was shown at the la auto show. if you'd like to find out how you can enter one of the drive safe contests sponsored by the national road safety foundation, go to teenlane.org. - sign up for the contest and then maybe it could be you. - now, for the tv debut of franklin's winning psa, not an ordinary day. for teen kids news, i'm katie. - [narrator] it's an ordinary day.

stephanie's driving home from school, like she does every day. since she's almost home, she takes a quick glance at her phone, like she does every day. she arrives safely, like she does every day. it's another ordinary day. (phone notification dinging) but then, something out of the ordinary happens. (brakes screeching) distracted driving kills. - we've gotta take a quick break, but we'll be right back with more teen kids news. - [boy] closed captioning is brought to you by.

- feeling angry isn't necessarily a bad thing, but how you express your anger could be. emily has this report. - here's a quick self-test. when you get angry, do you shout? (screaming) - no, i don't usually shout. (laughing) - sometimes, but i try to keep it in and try to just not be too bad. - do i shout? no, i'm pretty passive when it comes to being angry. - i usually cry when i get mad. that's just my first reaction if i'm that mad. - [emily] when you get angry, do you criticize the other person? - sometimes, yeah. (laughing) - i criticize the other person 'cause it's my only way of fighting back usually. - oh yeah, all the time, man. i'm walking around judging constantly. - [emily] how about your tone of voice? for example, do you speak in an irritated voice? - yeah.

pretty much, yeah. (laughing) - well, with my mom or friends or anything, i try not to speak in one, but it just kinda happens. - [emily] or how about pretend nothing's wrong? - no, i do not pretend that nothing is wrong. - sometimes, man. sometime you gotta mask it and hide it, you know what i'm saying? - i feel like it depends on the person that i'm angry at or the subject that i'm angry at. but yeah, sometimes i pretend like there's nothing wrong. - [emily] do you just leave the room? - i occasionally leave the room if i'm pretty upset. (laughing) - not usually. i usually like to stay in the fight 'til the end. i don't really like to get up and leave. (laughing) - [emily] or do you discuss the problem? - yes, definitely. - half the time, i would say i discuss the problem, but i usually discuss a problem in the end. sometimes i just wait for me to cool off a little bit, but sometimes i just like to discuss it right there. - oh yeah, man. if you don't talk about it, i mean, the communication's a foundation to a lotta things. - so, how did you do? no, don't tell me.

but i am gonna ask an expert to weigh in on this. dr. susan heitler is a psychologist, as well as the author of the book prescriptions without pills. welcome. - hello! - so, tell me, is getting angry always a bad thing? - anger energizes you to go into battle. so, if there's something you want that you're not getting or something you're getting that you don't want, like someone's attacking you, anger enables you to fight. the problem is that sometimes fighting is not the best way to get what you want. - all right, let's go back to the self-test on how we deal with our anger. can you go through the points and tell us what are the right ways and wrong ways? - if you're walking in the park and you get attacked, then shouting is a great idea. fighting back, punching, do whatever you can to protect yourself. that's a relatively rare occurrence, thankfully, for most people. so, most of the time when you're getting angry,

find a way to calm down and shift into problem-solving mode. ask yourself, "wait, what do i want here? "what's the problem?" and then figure out, "oh, what might be an effective way "to resolve that, to get a plan of action "that will get me what i want?" - so, you're saying that when i'm in danger, it's okay to shout. but if you're not in danger, shouting is not necessarily the right way to express your anger? - exactly, exactly. - the other points are criticize or speaking in an irritated voice. what's your opinion on that? - when you want something, look at what you can do differently to get it, rather than telling the other person, "i don't like what you did; you should change." criticism invites defensiveness, so it gets less change. so, looking at what you can do differently invites the other person to begin thinking about

what they could do differently. - and i guess your tone of voice comes into play here. so, if you talk in an irritated voice, that's probably not gonna get you what you want. - yes, people are like mirrors with each other. if you speak with a pissed-off sound, you're gonna get pissed-off back. - how about pretending nothing's wrong, is that a smart way to go? - well, sometimes you can buy time that way, step back from the situation, maybe even leave the room so you can calm down. you don't want it to end there though. if something's really bothering you, odds are it will happen again and again if you don't do something about it. so, figure out a plan of action. for instance, if you have a teacher who seems to be picking on you unfairly, saying something like, "you know, i felt very uncomfortable in class today. "my concern was that i felt picked on. "i would like to talk this over with you,"

and see if you can get a real problem-solving dialogue going. - that's an example of the last point: discussing the problem. so, you feel that's the right way to deal with anger? - yes. in general, anger means there's a problem there, something you want, like i said before, or something you don't want that's being done to you. so, the goal is to solve the problem, not to punch people out verbally and certainly not physically. - good point. thanks, doc. - you're very welcome. - when it comes to anger, here's a great saying to keep in mind: "the size of a person can be judged "by the size of that which makes him or her angry." so, don't let the little things make you angry. for teen kids news, i'm emily. - my make the grade report is next. i'll have some tips on how to get into that not-so-interesting book you have to read. teen kids news will be right back.

- wanna do well in school?

my advice is to take all of the advice you can get. here's christin with some tips to help you make the grade. - it's been said that a book is like a ship: it can take you anywhere. problem is, some books are so dense, i sometimes feel like i'm being left behind. try as i might, if the subject is challenging, it can all become a big blur. to help you focus, experts suggest you first read the contents page. that will give you a quick overview of the subject matter. next, turn to the index at the back. look for terms that get mentioned a lot. that should give you clues as to what's important. so, when you see them as you read, you'll know you need to pay particular attention. think of it like meeting someone for the first time. once you've introduced yourself to your book, you're really ready to get acquainted. i'm christin, here to help you make the grade. - this week's words of wisdom come from an ancient chinese ruler.

"in the end, it's not going to matter "how many breaths you took, "but how many moments took your breath away." that means we should learn to really appreciate the amazing things we see and experience throughout our life. (upbeat pop music) - if worrying about life is keeping you awake at night, we'll get tips on how some simple yoga techniques can help. i'll have that story when teen kids news returns.

even when we get to bed early, many of us lie awake for hours. one of the reasons why we don't get restful sleep is called the monkey mind. emily explains in this week's yoga and you report. (soft meditation music) - we're back again with yoga expert brenda schnable. hi. - hi. - so, tell us about what the monkey mind means. the monkey mind is when you can't shut those thoughts off. you're jumping from thought to thought like a monkey jumps from branch to branch. it's most common when you go to sleep at night; you just can't get that mind to turn off. and so, there's a couple things you can do to shut that or slow that monkey mind down. one of 'em is an inversion. would you like to try? - sure, let's do it. - all right.

so, let's turn this way so that we don't run into each other. this is called rag doll, from back when i was a kid; there was a doll called raggedy ann and raggedy andy. - right. - so, you just bend over, hold those elbows. an inversion has a calming effect because the heart is above the head. and then, just release those elbows and slowly roll up. the next thing you can do for the monkey mind is balance poses. balances are great because they make you focus and concentrate on something. so, we're gonna stand on our right foot, this is called tree pose, and we're gonna look at a focal point and concentrate on that and put our left foot on our calf and bring the hands to the heart. don't forget to breathe. - and is this eyes-closed or eyes-open?

- you wanna keep your eyes open 'cause you're looking at the focal point. and then come on out. and the third thing you can do is a breathing technique called three-part breathing. imagine your lungs as a balloon. a balloon being filled with water goes from the bottom to the top, side to side, front and back. and so, when you breathe deep and you fill your lungs, your thoughts begin to slow down. so, you want to give it a try? - sure! - all right. so, when you breathe, close those eyes and just think of filling that balloon or the bottom of your lungs to the top. and then exhale out. and then, breathing from the inside of the lungs, to the ribs. and then, front to back. and then you put it all together.

and open those eyes. how you feel? - very good! so, when would you do these exercises? - especially since you feel it most or you notice it most at night when you go to bed, i would do it like 30 minutes before you go to bed to just begin to calm that mind down. - and then it helps you go to sleep. - yes. - that's great! thank you, brenda! - you're welcome. - with yoga and you, i'm emily. (upbeat pop music)

- [boy] this report is brought to you by nada guides. - we're taking you behind the scenes at the 2017 la auto show and it's all about cars here in los angeles. let me get out of the way, this is the lincoln nautilus and it's a 2019 model year. it's an all-new premium model from the lincoln brand. i love the interior of this vehicle,

not to mention that stow-and-go area where your cell phone will be charged. great vehicle coming online here in the next year with bold styling. toyota showcasing it's all new ftac concept here at the la auto show. this is an off-roader's dream. love the exterior; bold look, led lights on the front, a reversible pull-out tray on the rear for you to stow your mountain bike. looking forward to seeing this design inspiration on the road in the very near future. nissan showcasing it's all-new kicks crossover vehicle here at the la auto show, and this vehicle is meant for the urbanite and adventure-minded buyer. not to mention an incredible color scheme, it's the exterior that sets this vehicle apart. bose speakers in the headrest and a lot of creature comforts on the inside, like this big touch screen monitor. nissan showcasing its all new leaf here at the la auto show. the nissan leaf is the best selling electric vehicle of all-time, with 115,000 of these vehicles being sold. starting price: $29,999. lexus showcasing it's all-new rxl here at the la auto show,

l standing for long wheel base. what does that mean? you finally get a third row seat in that lexus rx. starting price: $47,670. love the interior of the rx. all right, jeep making big news here at the la auto show with the 2018 jeep wrangler. comes in two doors, comes in four doors. the best part about it, a single push-button retractable canvas top, a 8.4-inch screen on the interior, and a fold-down front windshield that makes this vehicle a standout. subaru showcasing the all-new ascent here, it's an suv. it's a world premiere and this will the largest subaru to-date, not to mention with a 5,000-pound towing capacity; this will be a true sport utility vehicle. all right, hyundai showcasing the all-new hyundai kona here, and this falls in line with that cuv category. sporty driving characteristics, great bold design, love the look of this vehicle, refined interior. price? we're gonna throw right around $20,000,

with a beautiful touch screen instrument panel. infinity showcasing the all-new qx80 here. what i love the most about this vehicle, it stretches three-and-a-half inches, making it longer and making it sleek. the qx50 also being debuted here by infinity, this is their mid-size crossover. this comes with something called pro-pilot assist, which helps the driver control acceleration, braking, and steering during single-lane traffic. of course, it's all about luxury and performance. this will be a mid-$30,000 vehicle from infinity. mitsubishi showcasing the all-new eclipse cross here at the la auto show as well. i love the exterior color of this vehicle. they're going for refinement and quality with this 2018 model year vehicle, not to mention a nice seven-inch smartphone-linked display on the inside of this vehicle. all right, jd power says that by 2018, the majority of vehicles on the market will be sold at an average price of $32,000. well, this vehicle kind of sets itself apart because it starts at $15,000; it's the hyundai accent. and the accent is a stylish entry-level vehicle,

but it's all about the technology and luxury that this vehicle will come with. touch screen on the interior, normally associated with a luxury vehicle. led lights, normally associated with a luxury vehicle. this hyundai comes packed with all of it for $15,000. and with an mpg of 38 miles per gallon, you can't beat this car. all right, nissan showcasing its new relationship with lucasfilms with the star wars movie coming out. december 15th is when the last jedi will hit cinemas nationwide, and they partnered with lucasfilms to come up with a series of star wars-themed vehicles. let me throw some names at you: the altima special forces tie fighter, the nissan maxima kylo ren tie silencer, and the nissan rogue a-wing. love what they're doing there. and we're gonna close on this: genesis celebrating its one-year as an automotive manufacturer. that's the g80 sport, it's a $41,000 vehicle. great things, lots of awards from the folks over there at genesis, congratulations. that's it for me. i'm mike caudill for teen kids news. - that wraps up our show for now,

but we'll be back with more teen kids news next week. see you then. (upbeat pop music)

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