When children speak. Always listen and BELIEVE!
When children speak. Always listen and BELIEVE! If you don't ... that child's life may change forever. DEPRESSION. ANXIETY. SUICIDE. ON-GOING SEXUAL ABUSE. LOW-ESTEEM. SELF-HARM. BELIEVING children sends the message that what they have to say is IMPORTANT. CHILDREN HAVE A VOICE. BELIEVE A CHILD TODAY!
When children speak. Always listen and BELIEVE!
When children speak. Always listen and BELIEVE! If you don't ... that child's life may change forever. DEPRESSION. ANXIETY. SUICIDE. ON-GOING SEXUAL ABUSE. LOW-ESTEEM. SELF-HARM. BELIEVING children sends the message that what they have to say is IMPORTANT. CHILDREN HAVE A VOICE. BELIEVE A CHILD TODAY!
12 Encouraging Phrases to Build Resilience in Kids
I love the way you always try so hard. Keep going, you're nearly there. I'm so proud of how you always give things your best try. I know this is hard but I also know you will get there in the end. What other ways could you approach this? Is there a way I can help you without doing the task for you? I believe in you. You've got this. Just take a few deep breaths and try again/another way. Believing in yourself takes lots of practice. Sometimes we have to fail and then try again, and maybe even fail...
12 Encouraging Phrases to Build Resilience in Kids
I love the way you always try so hard. Keep going, you're nearly there. I'm so proud of how you always give things your best try. I know this is hard but I also know you will get there in the end. What other ways could you approach this? Is there a way I can help you without doing the task for you? I believe in you. You've got this. Just take a few deep breaths and try again/another way. Believing in yourself takes lots of practice. Sometimes we have to fail and then try again, and maybe even fail...
Teaching children the meaning of empathy and kindness can change the world.
"We have managed to harness the power of the wind, the sun, and the water, but have yet to appreciate the power of our children to effect social change. from Roots of Empathy by Mary Gordon
Teaching children the meaning of empathy and kindness can change the world.
"We have managed to harness the power of the wind, the sun, and the water, but have yet to appreciate the power of our children to effect social change. from Roots of Empathy by Mary Gordon
Kid's Book Checklist
There is no doubt that violence against women and children is deeply rooted in power imbalances that are reinforced by gender norms and stereotypes.' (p2, State of Victoria, Royal Commission into Family Violence: Summary and recommendations, Parl Paper No 132 (2014-16). A number of children's books continue to reinforce gender stereotyping, i.e. girls are beautiful, charming, quiet and well-mannered; boys are strong, powerful, assertive and rarely show their emotions. To help reduce gender stereotyping, consider the books your kids are reading... Are girls portrayed as strong characters? Are girls daring, brave and smart? Are girls interested in science, technology,...
Kid's Book Checklist
There is no doubt that violence against women and children is deeply rooted in power imbalances that are reinforced by gender norms and stereotypes.' (p2, State of Victoria, Royal Commission into Family Violence: Summary and recommendations, Parl Paper No 132 (2014-16). A number of children's books continue to reinforce gender stereotyping, i.e. girls are beautiful, charming, quiet and well-mannered; boys are strong, powerful, assertive and rarely show their emotions. To help reduce gender stereotyping, consider the books your kids are reading... Are girls portrayed as strong characters? Are girls daring, brave and smart? Are girls interested in science, technology,...
Gender equality is important
Gender equality is important because it relieves men of the burden of toxic masculinity and makes women safe.
Gender equality is important
Gender equality is important because it relieves men of the burden of toxic masculinity and makes women safe.
How to Raise Our Sons to Be Good Men
Teach your son: that everyone has a body boundary; he needs to ask for consent before entering another's personal space that when a person says 'No' it means 'No' - not maybe or l'm not sure that silence is not a 'yes' to express his feelings and emotions; this shows strength rather than weakness to respect differences; but at the same time see we are more alike than we are different empathy so that he can see the world from all perspectives and ask himself, How would I feel if this happened to me?' that nurturing, caring and loving is...
How to Raise Our Sons to Be Good Men
Teach your son: that everyone has a body boundary; he needs to ask for consent before entering another's personal space that when a person says 'No' it means 'No' - not maybe or l'm not sure that silence is not a 'yes' to express his feelings and emotions; this shows strength rather than weakness to respect differences; but at the same time see we are more alike than we are different empathy so that he can see the world from all perspectives and ask himself, How would I feel if this happened to me?' that nurturing, caring and loving is...
"Who would I have been? What life could I have lived? My childhood was stolen."
"Who would I have been? What life could I have lived? My childhood was stolen." Survivor of childhood sexual abuse "I believe you. We believe you. Our country believes you." Australian National Apology to Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, 22nd October 2018. We must NEVER let this happen again! This generation of children WILL be educated to tell and we, as adults, must be educated to believe." Jayneen Sanders, advocate, author
"Who would I have been? What life could I have lived? My childhood was stolen."
"Who would I have been? What life could I have lived? My childhood was stolen." Survivor of childhood sexual abuse "I believe you. We believe you. Our country believes you." Australian National Apology to Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, 22nd October 2018. We must NEVER let this happen again! This generation of children WILL be educated to tell and we, as adults, must be educated to believe." Jayneen Sanders, advocate, author
CONSENT - words and how you say them matter!
NO CONSENT No! I don't want to. Absolutely not. No wav! Nup! I don't like that! I'm not sure Maybe... Let me think about it You cannot. Not really. I don't think so. Maybe later... (says nothing) CONSENT Yes! Absolutely. I want to do this! For Sure! I will allow you to... It's okay (but in strong voice) I'm sure How you can ask for CONSENT Can I please...? May I please...? Would you like to...? Do you want to...?
CONSENT - words and how you say them matter!
NO CONSENT No! I don't want to. Absolutely not. No wav! Nup! I don't like that! I'm not sure Maybe... Let me think about it You cannot. Not really. I don't think so. Maybe later... (says nothing) CONSENT Yes! Absolutely. I want to do this! For Sure! I will allow you to... It's okay (but in strong voice) I'm sure How you can ask for CONSENT Can I please...? May I please...? Would you like to...? Do you want to...?
'He hit you because he likes you'
The old saying of 'He hit you because he likes you' is out-dated and dangerous. Abuse does not equal love. Teach your kids there are many ways to say, "I like you'. You are amazing at. 'You are a fantastic... 'I really like the way you smile, dance, paint, laugh, etc.' 'You are so clever, funny, smart, creative, etc.' 'I like you.'
'He hit you because he likes you'
The old saying of 'He hit you because he likes you' is out-dated and dangerous. Abuse does not equal love. Teach your kids there are many ways to say, "I like you'. You are amazing at. 'You are a fantastic... 'I really like the way you smile, dance, paint, laugh, etc.' 'You are so clever, funny, smart, creative, etc.' 'I like you.'
Good Teachers
Provide engaging, learning opportunities Listen attentively and empathically to their students' needs, wants and hopes Impart positive, encouraging and supportive reinforcement Ask for students' opinions so they become part of the learning process Encourage autonomy and self-determination in their students Focus on process not outcomes Foster critical thinking and active learning Respect and care about their students' points of view Support students to become life-long learners Make students feel important and that they matter Motivate students to be their best selves Excite students about learning Challenge students to push further Nurture students' individual talents Believe in their students
Good Teachers
Provide engaging, learning opportunities Listen attentively and empathically to their students' needs, wants and hopes Impart positive, encouraging and supportive reinforcement Ask for students' opinions so they become part of the learning process Encourage autonomy and self-determination in their students Focus on process not outcomes Foster critical thinking and active learning Respect and care about their students' points of view Support students to become life-long learners Make students feel important and that they matter Motivate students to be their best selves Excite students about learning Challenge students to push further Nurture students' individual talents Believe in their students
With attitudes like these will our daughters ever be safe?
*1,761 young Australians aged between 16 and 24 were surveyed. Here are some of the findings: 43% thought it natural for a man to want to appear in control of his partner in front of his male friends. 1 in 7 believe a man would be justified in raping a woman if she initiated sex but changed her mind. 25% of young men think women find it flattering to be persistently pursued, even if they are not interested. 1 in 3 believe that women prefer a man to be in charge of a relationship. 1 in 5 believe there is...
With attitudes like these will our daughters ever be safe?
*1,761 young Australians aged between 16 and 24 were surveyed. Here are some of the findings: 43% thought it natural for a man to want to appear in control of his partner in front of his male friends. 1 in 7 believe a man would be justified in raping a woman if she initiated sex but changed her mind. 25% of young men think women find it flattering to be persistently pursued, even if they are not interested. 1 in 3 believe that women prefer a man to be in charge of a relationship. 1 in 5 believe there is...
With attitudes like these will our daughters ever be safe?
*1,761 young Australians aged between 16 and 24 were surveyed. Here are some of the findings: 1 in 7 believe a man would be justified in raping a woman if she initiated sex but changed her mind. 1 in 3 believe that women prefer a man to be in charge of a relationship. 45% of young people believe women exaggerate gender inequality in Australia. 37% agreed that women make up or exaggerate claims of violence to secure advantage in custody battles. 37% agreed that it is common for sexual assault accusations to be used as a way of getting back...
With attitudes like these will our daughters ever be safe?
*1,761 young Australians aged between 16 and 24 were surveyed. Here are some of the findings: 1 in 7 believe a man would be justified in raping a woman if she initiated sex but changed her mind. 1 in 3 believe that women prefer a man to be in charge of a relationship. 45% of young people believe women exaggerate gender inequality in Australia. 37% agreed that women make up or exaggerate claims of violence to secure advantage in custody battles. 37% agreed that it is common for sexual assault accusations to be used as a way of getting back...