Teen Toolkit

I love these paper Christmas ornaments - all you need is some paper, glue, string, beads and patience. They would be a great mindfulness activity. Note: you can mute the music and just read the captions.

0 Comments

We're all broken

1/12/2021

0 Comments

Things to be grateful for

30/11/2021

0 Comments

Gratitude is an important part of good mental health. Here are some benefits of gratitude according to
https://positivepsychology.com. What are some things that you are grateful for?

0 Comments

A Good Childhood - Flora Cash

29/11/2021

0 Comments

Having a Ball

26/11/2021

0 Comments

Six reasons not to send nudes

25/11/2021

0 Comments

You might think that everyone is doing it and feel pressured into joining in—but not everyone is doing it and there are some very good reasons not to join in.

They can never be deleted. Once you have sent an image you have no control over who they share it with, and who that person shares it with, and who they share it with, etc. Imagine if it got back to your school principal or your parents (this has happened).
It may be shared without your consent. Just because someone promises not to share an image, doesn't mean that they will keep that promise.
They can be used as revenge or blackmail. Ex-boyfriends have been known to post images of their exes to get back at them. Images can also be used to coerce you into doing something you don't want to. They may threaten to share the images if you don't do what they want you to.
It can lead to humiliation, guilt, regret, etc. Many teens have been bullied or teased because of images they've sent that have been shared around the whole school.
It can be a crime if the person is under 18. According to Legal Aid WA, 'It is against the law to take, keep, send or ask for a sexualised image of a young person who is under the age of 18 years old, even if they consent. If you are under the age of 18, it is also against the law to take, keep or send a sexualised image of yourself (for example, a selfie).'
It can affect your employment opportunities. Most prospective employers will check your online presence before hiring you (or not).

For more information see:
https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/staying-safe/sending-nudes-sexting
https://www.esafety.gov.au/educators/classroom-resources/be-deadly-online/sending-nudes-sexting
https://www.legalaid.wa.gov.au/find-legal-answers/young-people/sex-and-law/selfies-and-sexting

0 Comments

We can choose

24/11/2021

0 Comments

Chocolate Peanut Butter Nice Cream

23/11/2021

0 Comments

I love ice cream but here is a healthy alternative. There are only five ingredients, plus it's vegan and gluten free! You can find the recipe at https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com.

Be who you are
not who the world
wants you to be

People are Awesome

DIY Paper Christmas Ornaments

We're all broken

Things to be grateful for

A Good Childhood - Flora Cash

Having a Ball

Six reasons not to send nudes

We can choose

Chocolate Peanut Butter Nice Cream

Most People - R3hab & Lukas Graham

Archives

Categories

Be who you are not who the world​wants you to be

Archives

Categories

Be who you are
not who the world
wants you to be