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Teachers urged to address porn factor

“Young people must have the skills to reject a sexuality that eroticises degradation and violence as it undermines … Read More »

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10 Strategies to help kids develop resilience

Resilience is the ability to ‘bounce back’ from life’s difficulties. For many young people it is vital to … Read More »

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Age Specific Tips for Online Safety

Here is a great Canadian website that features age specific tips and advice that parents or professionals can … Read More »

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Does Bullying Cause Depression, or Vice Versa? Surprising New Study 

Dr. Karen Kochel, an assistant research professor at Arizona State University’s School of Social and Family Dynamics, performed … Read More »

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10 Resources to help kids who are bullied

In Australia one in six children are bullied at school each week. 90% of school children report witnessing … Read More »

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Child beauty pageants and eating disorders

Could the behaviour these pageant mums are modelling be setting their children up for a lifetime of eating … Read More »

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Shifting Focus of 21st Century Teachers

In 2012, schools have to acknowledge the fact that their teachers have more face-to-face access to teenagers than their parents. … Read More »

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6 Common Signs of Internet Addiction- Expert Advice

In recent months, there has been much interest in Australia about problematic internet use (PIU), or internet addiction … Read More »

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Stop City Beach selling porn to young people!

City Beach surf store are selling pornographic clothing and merchandise, including caps and thongs, as well as countless … Read More »

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Do young people need to read porn themed novels?

Do young people need to read porn themed novels? That was the argument put by Age social affairs … Read More »

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