July 5: The Voices Our Children Hear Online
how society shapes the way children and young people see themselves, each other and the world they live in
For today's children, the online world is a part of everyday life. They use it to learn, laugh, connect with friends and explore their interests. Along the way, they're also exposed to countless opinions, stories and ideas about the world around them.
Many of those messages are positive, inspiring and educational. Others are less helpful, quietly encouraging division, stereotypes or fear without children even realising it.
Today we explore how social media, influencers and online algorithms can shape the way young people understand difference, belonging and the people around them. More importantly, it looks at the role parents can play in helping children question what they see, think critically and stay curious rather than simply accepting every message at face value.
In a world where so many voices are competing for our children's attention, one of the most important voices they can hear is yours.
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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.