Pornography is often the first place children and young people learn about sex, so how do we break this damaging cycle? More
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You may not have even heard of county lines, or if you have you may be inclined to think it isn’t relevant to your context. But as this London social worker (who wishes to remain anonymous) explains, no child or young person is exempt, and our youth and children’s groups may be vulnerable to this horrific exploitation. More
Gardner’s World - Marooned on Love Island?
How do you know that what you want is what you want and not what others want you to want? Confused? You should be. Desire is super...
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The birds, the bees and the Bible
Some of us may be a little squeamish about sex, but as it’s part of the Bible story we should be talking about it more with children....
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“People aren’t always attracted to the opposite gender”
A young person (who wishes to remain anonymous) shares what he wishes children and youth workers knew about his experience.
MoreFaith at home
The clip-clop beat
Here is a story for you to tell at home, perhaps at bedtime or as part of a God time during the... More
Passover at home
Why would you celebrate Passover if you’re not Jewish? That’s a good question! More
Fluffy bunnies, chocolate eggs and instruments of torture
The Easter story can be a difficult one for children.... More
Blog
Why churches need a social media pastor
Mark Miller is the vicar of Stockton Parish Church. He explains why his... More
Why we need to talk about sex with young people
You may have noticed that we keep talking about talking about this.... More
Why we need to be careful talking about Father’s Day
For some, celebrating father-figures can be a heart-warming... More
Media
Delirious?’s pianist on culture and youth
Tim Jupp ponders whether young people today are encountering the same... More
JLS pop star JB Gill talks to YCW // Full Interview
JB Gill shot to fame as part of JLS, one of the biggest boybands... More
Reaching young people
Premier Youth and Children’s Work editor, Ruth Jackson, speaks to Alpha Youth’s Ben Woodman... More
