30 May 2012
Young people LOVE to share!
Today I discovered 'Snapshot'an iphone only app that aims to make ‘sexting’ safer. ( If you're not familiar with the term 'sexting' it is the act of sending sexually explicit messages or photographs, primarily between mobile phones)
I am always the first to admit that 'technology is not my thing' so this may not be new news! However, I thought it was worth sharing....
The 'Snapshot' app allows the sender to set a time limit on images sent before they are deleted. It will also tell you if the recipient has tried to take a screen grab. Sounds pretty good to me, as young people LOVE to share, but don't always consider the consequences.
What 'Snapshot' won’t do is stop or inform a sender if someone takes a picture of the phone whilst it is displaying the image, so it's not completely safe, however, it is a move in the right direction.
At the moment I believe that this is only available on Iphone, although increasing numbers of young people seem to have their own Iphone or Ipad now, but I'm certain android won't be too far behind!
What do you think? Does it encourage young people to consider what they are sharing, or make them even more 'share happy'?
25 May 2012
Teaching teenage girls to get REAL!
Some of you will know that the launch of my exciting new venture Love The REAL You is imminent! I am so excited! For those of you that don't know, Love The REAL You is the revolution that will change the way teenage girls think and feel about themselves. It will teach them how to get REAL inside and out! These girls are our future mother's, business leaders, entrepreneurs
On Wednesday night I had the pleasure of being The Secret Millionaire Sue Stone's guest on Wave 105 Radio Station . We discussed the pressure teenage girls face in today's society to achieve perfection in their appearance and education, which causes so many to feel inadequate and strive to become someone or something they are not.
For the first time, I publicly shared my own personal story, of how I grew up feeling not good enough, which had a negative effect on my behaviour and attitude, and is what has inspired me to launch Love The REAL You.
The REAL revolution will teach girls the principles of being REAL, which are to Respect, Embrace, Accept and Love who they really are. REAL will help girls to get REAL on the inside through its eCOURSE, available to down load from the new website, and help them to get REAL on the outside through it's natural skincare.
To keep up to date with details of the launch, be sure to come across and like the Facebook page! The REAL revolution is going to be HUGE!
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Lara has worked with young people for 14 years. She delivers her signature personal development programme, SHIFT, to small groups, as well as to a limited number of individual clients. Lara believes that young people are under enormous pressure in today's society, to acheive perfection in their education and appearance. Her work is concerned with supporting young people to overcome this pressure and be themselves.
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