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This Just Talk week; we are focusing on empowering young people to be safe and aware whilst online.

Being online is a huge part of our daily lives, there are so many benefits to it, connection, learning new things, having fun. But are we always aware of the less positive impacts it can have on us and others around us? 

 

JustTalk Week webinars

Join our Just Talk Partners, WithYouth on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th December for an engaging online webinar, providing information and guidance to keep you/ your child safe whilst online. Follow the links below to book your free space:

Tuesday 10th December 6pm-7pm ‘Be Kind Online’ for 10-14 year olds (For young people and their parent/carer)

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/be-kind-online-tickets-1092514834279?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Wednesday 11th December 6pm-7pm ‘Be Kind Online’ for 15-18 year olds.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/be-kind-online-tickets-1092517251509?aff=oddtdtcreator

Young people

 

Parents and carers

 

Things to do online instead

  • Connect – Face time family member or friend
  • Be active – follow a workout/ yoga online tutorial
  • Give – a small act of kindness, whether its sending a positive message to someone, sending a podcast link to something powerful or finding a guide to help them complete task they have been struggling with and showing it to them
  • Learn – learn a new skill, follow tutorials on how to code / bake/ crochet
  • Take Notice – Take a moment to be aware of how long you can last before you have the need to check your most used apps (Snap/Insta/TikTok). You can use the With Youth screen time tracker to help you with this Screen Time Tracker - WithYouth

 

Things to do offline instead

  • Find activity sessions and activities near you Moving More
  • Learn to journal, writing things down is a great way to monitoring your thoughts and feelings and help yourself feel better when you are feeling worried. You can download The Just Talk Journal to help you easily keep track and learn about yourself
  • Check out our Just Move It campaign page to find top tips and resources to get active.