Sometimes friends fight
Having a friend is not always fun. Sometimes friends get angry with each other or feel hurt about something. Fighting can be really upsetting for everyone.
It’s ok to have a break and figure out how you feel
Spend some time apart from each other. Do some things you enjoy. Ask yourself what you’re feeling and how your friend might feel.
Let’s talk about it
Talk to your friend alone in a quiet place. Try to stay calm. It’s good to let your friend know how you feel about the fight but remember to listen to how your friend feels too.
What happens now?
You might still want to be friends after the fight. Or maybe you don’t want to stay friends anymore. It’s ok for friendships to change - a new friend might be just around the corner!
The internet is amazing, but it can also be scary
Playing games, looking at videos and talking to friends online can be a lot of fun! Take a look at these tips to make sure you do it safely.
Don’t give out information about yourself
Don’t share personal stuff online like your full name, address or phone number. Someone could try to use this information to find you. Choose a fun nickname instead!
Only talk to people you know
When using social media or online messaging, make your profile private and only add your friends in real life. Talk to your parents first before you chat with people you don’t know.
Think carefully before you press send
You can get in trouble with Police if you send photos of you or other people without clothes on. You can also get in trouble if you bully someone or talk about hurting them.
Watch what you buy online
Some stuff on the internet needs money like playing games or shopping. Always ask your parents before spending money online!
Talk to an adult if you feel worried
Some things on the internet might make us feel scared or confused. Always talk to a parent or an adult you trust if you are worried about something online.
Making mistakes is a part of life. Everyone makes them ALL the time.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a parent, a teacher, a police officer or even the Queen! There will be times when you make mistakes.
You might feel afraid or worried about what other people think of you.
It can be hard to admit that you’re wrong or made a mistake. Try not to be hard on yourself. It’s okay to make mistakes. Nobody’s perfect.
Mistakes teach us a lot of things. There’s always something to learn.
Getting good at something like making new friends, doing homework, or learning a new game, means being okay with making mistakes. It’s how we learn to do things better!
Try to work out how the mistake happened.
This can help you know what to do differently next time. The important thing to remember is that we are always learning. Getting better at things takes practice.
Sometimes friends fight
Having a friend is not always fun. Sometimes friends get angry with each other or feel hurt about something. Fighting can be really upsetting for everyone.
It’s ok to have a break and figure out how you feel
Spend some time apart from each other. Do some things you enjoy. Ask yourself what you’re feeling and how your friend might feel.
Let’s talk about it
Talk to your friend alone in a quiet place. Try to stay calm. It’s good to let your friend know how you feel about the fight but remember to listen to how your friend feels too.
What happens now?
You might still want to be friends after the fight. Or maybe you don’t want to stay friends anymore. It’s ok for friendships to change - a new friend might be just around the corner!