Be healthy
Tuesday 11 December 2007
The Government’s Children’s Plan tackles issues that directly affect you as a young person living in the UK . This week we will be looking at some of the ideas laid out in the plan and providing links and helpful tips that could be useful for you. In Part 1 n2k looks at how to be healthy and happy!
Eat tasty, be tasty
Are you always saying you’re going to get fit and eat healthier? Not sure how to get started? There are easy ways you can get on the road to a healthier lifestyle and feeling great from going to dance classes to giving sweets a break! Find out more.
Eating healthily doesn’t mean you have to stop eating everything you enjoy – trust us! Here’s what to do if you can’t give up your fizzy drinks and fave snacks.
For those who want to be more adventurous but are totally clueless in the kitchen, our resident teen chef Sam Stern has recipes you can make in minutes. He even writes books about it. Also check in to n2k in the coming weeks when we will feature more of Sam’s tasty treats. You can also win a copy of Sam's book!
Happy home
Are you a young carer, under 18? DirectGov has information that can help you to make sure you get all the support you need. Find out more.
Perhaps you are having troubles at home and are not sure how to communicate with your family. Take a look at 5 ways that you can improve your home life and also get things to go your way every now and again!
When things do go wrong we can often find ourselves getting angry. That’s a very human reaction that normally passes quickly, but if you find yourself constantly flying off the handle for no reason at all, then it might be time to think about a bit of anger management.
Safe sex
If you're thinking about having sex, then one of the most important things you need to do is get your contraception sorted. It’s also important to protect yourself! How much do you know about STI’s, how they are transmitted and the effects and symptoms of these infections? Are you as clued-up as you think you are?
The n2k sexual health section has the info you need2know! Also check out the pages of DirectGov.
Disabilities
If you, a friend or relative are disabled it’s worth knowing your rights. There are also many websites that can help with getting a job, or that give you info on options if you want to carry on learning. For useful links to these plus information on how to get around if you are disabled, check out the useful links under the disability section.
Having fun
You probably don’t need ideas on how to have fun but just in case you find yourself saying “I’m bored” any time soon check out how you can get sportier and also get out and about in your spare time.
From extreme sports to on line gaming, the need2know site is also full of ideas if you’re interested in music, sports or even if you like a bit of arts and culture. Check the entertainment section of the site where you’ll also see articles on the latest celebrity goss.
Next we look at ways you can stay safe – on the street, at school and even on line.
Your say
You can also have your chance to voice your opinions about the Children’s Plan in the n2k debate. Which part of the plan is most likely to help or affect you? Tell us what you think.
In this week’s n2k vote we also ask your opinion about the Government are raising the school leaving age to 18 by introducing more options. Have your vote!
- Read more about the Children’s Plan
- Staying safe wherever you are
- Gaining skills through education and work
- The path to success!
Download the full version of the plan here.
