Through the Childline Learning programme, Childline offers a selection of child protection and wellbeing (CPWB) short courses. All courses are self-paced and supported by interactive learning materials based on culturally relevant content.
What is Sexuality? Sexuality is how people experience and express themselves as sexual beings. Sexuality can encompass sexual intercourse and sexual contact in all its forms as well as the psychological aspects of sexual behavior. Sexuality in humans generates profound emotional and psychological responses. Our gender identity impacts our sexuality.…
How to be a Good Student Not all people are born good students but good students can be created from developing good study habits. Being a good student takes a lot of things, but to be a good student one will always have to persevere (be persistent, refuse to stop).…
What is Bullying? Bullying is when someone keeps doing or saying things to have power or control over another person. There are many ways that someone can be bullied: Verbally- such as name-calling, put downs, threats, teasing. Physically- being punched, tripped, kicked or having your belongings (lunch, money, books) stolen…
What Is Stress? Stress is what you feel when you are worried or uncomfortable about something. This worry in your mind can make your body feel bad. You may feel angry, frustrated, scared, or afraid — which can give you a stomachache or a headache or even make you feel…
So what is peer pressure? It is not uncommon to want to be a part of a group and feel like we belong in our community. Peers influence your life, even if you don’t realize it, just by spending time with you. You learn from them, and they learn from…
Death of A Loved One The loss of a parent or close family member can be devastating to children. They need help and support so that they can move on in a healthy balanced manner. The most important thing to recognize is that every child responds to death differently. It…
What is Separation? Separation is when two adults who live together, and who have been in a relationship decide to live apart. This can be temporary until they can work out problems or permanent where they go their separate ways. A divorce is an order of the Court declaring a…
The Importance of Family Relationships Family relationships are important as they help us interact with the wider social world. The family is where we first see how relationships work by observing our parents, our grandparents, siblings and other family members relate to each other. The quality of our family relationships…
What is Loneliness? Loneliness is a feeling where people experience emptiness and isolation. Loneliness is usually accompanied by feeling unwanted and unimportant. Feeling lonely from time to time is normal and sometimes people even experience a phase of loneliness. However, persistent loneliness can consume us and turn into feelings of…
Parenting and Parent Child Relationship The parent-child relationship consists of a combination of behaviours, feelings and expectations that are unique to a parent and his or her child. This relationship varies from child to child. Close relationships with parents have also been associated with positive outcomes for teenagers such as…
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