There is a lot of talk about online bullying – but what is online bullying and why is it different than other types of bullying? What does online bullying look like? Online bullying can be private (e.g. in direct messages or by text) or more public (e.g. public posts, or in a closed or public…
We all have times when we see something online that we feel strongly about. When you care a lot about something it can be hard to know how to talk to someone about it without things getting overly heated. To help, we’ve put together our top four tips on how to disagree with someone respectfully…
Information about online grooming – what it is, how it works, the warning signs to look out for and where to get help if you need it.
Drama and gossip can feel like a part of life. But it doesn’t have to be that way. If someone is bullying or harassing you online you can ask us for help and advice – no matter what your situation is. How can we help? Our helpline is open seven days a week to give…
Being bullied online can really knock your confidence and it can be hard to know how to get back to feeling normal again. We’ve put together some ideas of things you could try if you’re recovering from something hurtful that happened online. Talk it out: It can be hard to reach out for help and…
Social media makes it easy to create a version of yourself that doesn’t always tell the whole story. So how can you tell the difference between social media and reality? We’ve put together a few things worth thinking about if social media is getting you down. Social media doesn’t tell the whole story It’s easy…
Sometimes we do things and say things about other people online that we aren’t proud of, that we regret or that we know deep down isn’t right. It’s quick and easy to send a snap or message, write a comment or share something in a group chat that we didn’t take the time to think…
Sometimes it can feel like sending nudes is happening everywhere, especially as new technology has made it easier to take, send and share images. While it might seem like everyone is sharing nudes, research in New Zealand shows it’s less common than you might think. Although a lot of young people have been asked for…
It isn’t always easy to tell the difference between banter and bullying. Having a laugh with your friends is a normal part of friendships, but how do you know when the roast has gone too far? We’ve put together some tips so you can tell the difference. What is banter? Banter is a friendly back-and-forth…
If you want to go a step further and promote online safety activity to others, we have some suggestions to get you started
