July 14: Children Who Stand Beside Others
how society shapes the way children and young people see themselves, each other and the world they live in
Over the past week, we've explored what it means for children to feel seen, represented and accepted for who they are. We've talked about race, disability, sexuality and the importance of creating a world where every young person feels that they belong.
Today we’re asking how we help our children make others feel welcome. This isn’t about raising children who are perfect or who always know the right thing to say. It's about helping them develop empathy, curiosity and the confidence to stand beside someone who might be feeling left out or treated unfairly.
Today is a chance to reflect on the conversations we've been having in the last week and to consider how, through the small choices we make every day, we can help our children grow into thoughtful, compassionate allies who understand that kindness is something we choose to show. When children learn to stand up for others they help build a world where everyone has the chance to belong.
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International Self Care Day: Self‑Care is not negotiable.
Friday 24 July 2026
12:00 13:00
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In this 60‑minute webinar, we’ll dismantle the myth that self‑care is a luxury or an indulgence. Once again, we’ve been sold short-term, capitalist quick fixes—like scented candles and bubble baths—as if they could patch over much deeper, systemic problems.
Real self‑care is far less glamorous and far more powerful. It’s about boundaries. About rest. About tuning into our natural rhythms and creating the space to truly know ourselves.
We often frame self‑care as something we do for others—role‑modelling healthier behaviours, being better colleagues, parents, partners. And yes, that matters. But the deeper truth is this: we don’t need to earn rest or justify our wellbeing. We need to normalise self-love without attaching it to usefulness.
Self‑care is a political act. It's about reclaiming what we all deserve—without guilt—and refusing to burn out while trying to fix the very systems that make it so hard to care for ourselves in the first place. Because access to self-care isn’t equal, and recognising that is part of the work.