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Friendship
See MoreRejection: It Happens To Everyone
Experiencing rejection is a normal part of life. Whether it is not getting the part in a play that you really wanted or having your partner break up with you,…
Fighting Fair
People don’t always get along or agree with one another. They may disagree with one another or have a conflict because they have different beliefs, ideas or preferences. Sometimes people…
How to help your friends when they’re struggling
Maggie Dent gives some good advice here for teens who are noticing their friends aren't doing so well, want to help, but aren't sure how to go about it.
How To Deal With Rejection
Experiencing rejection is a normal part of life. Whether it is not getting the part in a play that you really wanted or having your partner break up with you,…
Social Anxiety
It is normal to feel nervous or worried especially if you’re in a new or stressful situation, like when you take a test. But if you’re so worried you can’t…
How to be a good friend?
There are a few things you can do which make a big difference to being a good friend and Maggie shares what they are in this video.
Friends Forever?
Having friends that you enjoy being around and can trust is super important. It’s great when both friends care about and support each other. But sometimes friendships change or can…
Together It’s OK! Song
R U OK? has created a music video to encourage children from Kindergarten to Year 6 to take the time to comfort their friends when they're feeling blue. Watch and…
How to Talk to Girls, Boys and Everyone in Between
Expressing your wants and needs and listening to understand what the other person wants or needs are important communications skills. Healthy communication can benefit your relationships with your family, friends…
When you get into a fight with one of your friends
We all get into fights with our friends from time to time. Tom shares so good ideas of what you can do when you are in a fight with your…
Sexuality Education
See MoreBirth Control Basics: Condoms, The Pill & Patch
Once you start to go through puberty, it’s possible to get pregnant or get someone pregnant, which is why it’s important to be familiar with different ways to prevent pregnancy.…
Disability and Sexuality
All people are sexual beings, no matter what their bodies can or cannot do physically or what type of support they may need from time to time or all of…
Virginity
Maybe you have heard the word “virgin” or “virginity.” But what exactly do those words mean? The word “virgin” means a person who has not had sex. But if being…
Biological Male Anatomy
Most people have the same basic body parts—heads, arms, legs and feet. While we are mostly similar, we do have different reproductive and sexual organs. A person who is male or assigned…
Gender Identity: Gender Roles and Stereotypes
Do you ever feel like you are expected to act a certain way because you are a girl or a boy? There have traditionally been clear and sometimes unfair roles…
Help kids learn about gender
Children receive messages about gender from the time they are born, often based on rigid expectations about the proper roles for girls and boys and men and women, and reinforced…
Help kids learn how bodies are mostly alike
As children are growing up, it’s important for them to learn the proper names for all of their body parts. Parents and other adult caregivers almost always correctly label the parts that…
Help kids learn how babies are made
“How are babies made?” is a question that many adults, sadly, dread having to answer. But, if we can remember to think about the question from the child’s perspective, answering…
When Will I Be Ready? When Should I Have Sex?
Only you know when you’re really ready to have sex. As you grow up, you will begin to get clear about what you are or aren’t ready for sexually. Talking…
Biological Female Anatomy
Most people have the same basic body parts—heads, arms, legs and feet. While we are mostly similar, we do have different reproductive and sexual organs. A person who is female…
Puberty
See MoreMood Swings – Feeling Depressed, Happy and Other Emotions
Mood swings—when a person’s feelings change quickly and might feel very intense—are a normal part of puberty. You might feel moody, crabby or even suddenly want to cry and then…
Period Hygiene: Tampons, Pads and Menstrual Cups
If you’re between the ages of 9 and 14, you’ve probably started to experience puberty, or the changes that happen when your body changes from a child to a young…
What is a wet dream?
If you’re between the ages of 10 and 14, you’ve probably started to experience puberty or some of the changes that happen when your body changes from a child to…
Boobs and More
If you’re between the ages of 9 and 14, you’ve probably started to experience puberty, or the changes that happen when your body changes from a child to a young…
All About Getting Your Period
If you’re between the ages of 9 and 14, you’ve probably started to experience puberty, or the changes that happen when your body changes from a child to a young…
Sad and Happy: Feelings Happen
Mood swings—when a person’s feelings change quickly and might feel very intense—are a normal part of puberty. You might feel moody, crabby or even suddenly want to cry and then…
Puberty and Finding Out Who You Are
If you’re between the ages of 9 and 14, you’ve probably started to experience puberty, or the changes that happen when your body changes from a child to a young…
Why Don’t I Like The Way I Look?
During puberty your body goes through a lot of changes. Sometimes this can be overwhelming, and you may notice that you don’t like everything about the way you look all…
Bodies: Different Shapes and Sizes. All Beautiful!
During puberty your body goes through a lot of changes. Sometimes this can be overwhelming, and you may notice that you don’t like everything about the way you look all…
Top Signs Girls are in Puberty
If you’re between the ages of 9 and 14, you’ve probably started to experience puberty, or the changes that happen when your body changes from a child to a young…
Protective Education
See MoreAnti-Bullying Squad
Bullying is when one person hurts, harms or is mean to another person over and over again. Some bullies may be mean by repeatedly tripping, hitting or pushing someone, while…
Wise On The Web
Being connected to your friends, family and everyone else online can be awesome! But nothing we do online is really private, including emails, text messages and even the apps you…
Saying Yes or No: What Is Consent?
Sexual consent is when people agree to engage in certain sexual behaviors. They can express their consent by saying, “Yes, that’s okay with me.” Just because someone doesn’t say “no,” it…
What is Sexual Assault?
Any kind of sexual behaviors or touching another person’s breasts, genitals or buttocks without that person’s permission (also known as consent) is sexual assault. The age at which someone can…
Being Safe on the Internet
Being connected to your friends, family and everyone else online can be awesome! But nothing we do online is really private, including emails, text messages and even the apps you…
What Is Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment is a type of bullying intended to hurt or intimidate someone. It can include verbal harassment, such as sexual jokes or sexual comments, as well as physical harassment…
Help kids learn that bodies are private
As young children grow, they spend a lot of time wondering about and exploring their own bodies. They’ll likely have a lot of questions, and adults can help them best…
Consent and Communication
Sexual consent is when people agree to engage in certain sexual behaviors. They can express their consent by saying, “Yes, that’s okay with me.” Just because someone doesn’t say “no,” it…
What Is Bullying?
Bullying is when one person hurts, harms or is mean to another person over and over again. Some bullies may be mean by repeatedly tripping, hitting or pushing someone, while…
Consent
Sexual consent is when people agree to engage in certain sexual behaviors. They can express their consent by saying, “Yes, that’s okay with me.” Just because someone doesn’t say “no,” it…
Health
See MoreHow do periods affect us physically and emotionally?
After watching this video you will understand what happens physically and emotionally when you have a period. Watch the full Period Talk - An Education Program for Kids here.
Periods and Human Rights
This video takes a look at periods and human rights around the world. Watch the full Period Talk - An Education Program for Kids here.
Different types of sanitary items
In this video you will learn about the different types of sanitary products and how and when to use them. Watch the full Period Talk - An Education Program for…
When should you expect your period and what to do when it finally arrives?
After watching this video you will have an understanding of what happens when you have a period. Watch the full Period Talk - An Education Program for Kids here.
What role does hormones play during a menstrual cycle?
In this video you will understand the role that hormones play during the menstrual cycle. Watch the full Period Talk - An Education Program for Kids here.
Beliefs and traditions surrounding periods
In this video you will learn about different cultural beliefs and rituals related to menstruation, gain an understanding of women’s experience of menstruation around the world and why periods are taboo in…
What is a period?
In this video you will gain an understanding of the nature of the menstrual cycle and it will clarify any misconceptions or misunderstandings you had about menstruation. Watch the full…
Sanitary products and the environment
In this video you will learn about how sanitary products impact on the environment and how to dispose of them properly. Watch the full Period Talk - An Education Program…
How do the 4 phases of menstruation work?
In this video you will come to understand how each individual phase of menstruation works. Watch the full Period Talk - An Education Program for Kids here.
Bullying
See MoreAnti-Bullying Squad
Bullying is when one person hurts, harms or is mean to another person over and over again. Some bullies may be mean by repeatedly tripping, hitting or pushing someone, while…
What Is Bullying?
Bullying is when one person hurts, harms or is mean to another person over and over again. Some bullies may be mean by repeatedly tripping, hitting or pushing someone, while…
Body Image
See MoreWhy Don’t I Like The Way I Look?
During puberty your body goes through a lot of changes. Sometimes this can be overwhelming, and you may notice that you don’t like everything about the way you look all…
Bodies: Different Shapes and Sizes. All Beautiful!
During puberty your body goes through a lot of changes. Sometimes this can be overwhelming, and you may notice that you don’t like everything about the way you look all…
Relationships
See MoreRejection: It Happens To Everyone
Experiencing rejection is a normal part of life. Whether it is not getting the part in a play that you really wanted or having your partner break up with you,…
How to Be a Good Listener
Expressing your wants and needs and listening to understand what the other person wants or needs are important communications skills. Healthy communication can benefit your relationships with your family, friends…
Fighting Fair
People don’t always get along or agree with one another. They may disagree with one another or have a conflict because they have different beliefs, ideas or preferences. Sometimes people…
How to Talk to Girls, Boys and Everyone in Between
Expressing your wants and needs and listening to understand what the other person wants or needs are important communications skills. Healthy communication can benefit your relationships with your family, friends…
How To Deal With Rejection
Experiencing rejection is a normal part of life. Whether it is not getting the part in a play that you really wanted or having your partner break up with you,…
First Kiss And Showing Affection
Thinking about kissing or showing someone affection can feel a bit scary, but this nervousness is completely normal. Before you decide you’re ready for that first kiss or even a…
Finding An Adult That You Can Trust
Sometimes it can be awkward to ask a parent or trusted adult questions about puberty and sex. As uncomfortable as it may feel, remember that they were once your age and…
What does divorce really mean for my family?
Divorce can be sad and traumatic for children and families, but we can get through it, and sometimes that means changing how we look at what it means to be…
Is It Love?
Having romantic and sexual feelings for another person your age is totally normal during puberty. It’s also totally normal if you do not experience romantic or sexual feelings. You may…
What Makes A Relationship Healthy?
Having romantic and sexual feelings for another person your age is totally normal during puberty. It’s also totally normal if you do not experience romantic or sexual feelings. You may…
Education
See MoreMaking mistakes is ok!
Teacher Tom helps kids understand that everybody makes mistakes and nobody's perfect.
What is a learning disability and why are they exceptional?
Dr Vanessa Lepointe unpacks some of the myths about learning disabilities and explains that, instead of the negative connotations given by the word disability, young people should see them as…
What does growth mindset mean?
Growth mindset is something being spoken about a lot at the moment. In this video Dr Vanessa explains exactly what it means in everyday life.
Don’t want to go to school – School Refusal
If you're feeling like you really don't want to go to school Maggie helps you understand why you might be feeling this way.