M8-E and friends
Join M8-E the robot as he learns what it means to be a good friend and a positive role model, with help from Milo, Tanvi, Zayn, Joshua and Emma.
Each article contains expert advice and support to help parents, guardians, and carers facilitate meaningful conversations about friendships and role models with young people age 7-11.
What can we encourage children to look for in a role model?
Advice on how to talk to your child about what makes a good role model and how to think critically about a person’s character and values.
What’s the difference between a positive friendship and a negative one?
Help your child understand the importance of respect, trust and kindness, while building their confidence to speak up if something doesn't feel right.
Embracing differences and supporting others
Watch these films with your child and explore the value of different viewpoints and how to show empathy and support to their friends when they need it.
What is a role model?
Support your child to reflect and think critically about the people they look up to with advice on how to help them recognise positive qualities in a role model.
What are physical and verbal boundaries?
Kickstart conversations about the behaviours that can make people feel uncomfortable to help your child recognise positive boundaries.
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Support for parents and guardians
Get simple, practical tips from parents and mental health expert Raoul Lindsay on how to tackle tricky conversations.
