A digital footprint is essentially the trail we leave online. It’s a record of our online activities and communications, and these little data traces remain on the Internet or on any electronic devices we may be using. This includes email records, social media posts,...
Izabella Gates is the Founder and Managing Director of the Life Talk Forum, and the author of the Life Talk and Tug of Life books. The company focuses on empowering young people to make life-enriching choices, equipping parents for proactive parenting (while...
Change can be tricky Whether it’s a toddler going to playschool for the first time, a teenager going to high school, a parent starting a new job or a grandparent retiring, we are all exposed to change at various stages of our lives. And, with this, come uncertainty,...
What is bullying? Bullying is hurting someone, through words or actions, using repetitive and intentional behaviour resulting in a real or perceived imbalance of power. This could take the form of physical assault, threats, rumours, abuse, intimidation, teasing – in...
These frequently-heard words can create a dilemma for parents. Especially when it comes to clubs and our under-age teenagers. Clubs serve alcohol. Drugs are available. Drinks get spiked. Schools implore us not to let our children go. And yet so many kids (from...
As highlighted in recent media features, drugs are extremely easy to obtain. On school playgrounds, at shopping malls, clubs and parties, most kids know where they’re available. And they’re affordable. According to a behavioral health specialist, alcohol and smoking...
