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How To Recharge Yourself

Do you look after your phone? Charge it when it needs to be charged? Install updates, and delete stuff if the storage is getting full? You probably do. When your phone needs charging you give it more energy. The same applies to your brain and body, sometimes you need to recharge. Tired? Slow? Can’t concentrate? […]
FriendsGrab The Meic

GrabTheMeic: Finding It Hard To Make Friends

Jo is finding it hard to make new friends. She asked Meic for advice in Grab the Meic. Grab the Meic was an opportunity to ask us about anything that was worrying you. The advice was not instant and was used to create anonymous blogs for the website to help other young people who were […]
Struggling With Mental Health

Mental health: How To Get Help

We hear about ‘mental health’ all the time, on social media, in school/college or from friends or family but do you know how to go about getting help if you or someone else suffers from a mental health issue? Here at Meic we have put together a quick help guide, explaining what mental health is […]
Bullying & HarassmentFriends

GrabTheMeic: I’m scared about going up to comp

Moving from primary to secondary school can feel exciting and scary at the same time. It’s okay and normal to feel nervous about it as it is a big event in your life. One thing to remember is that you’re not alone in feeling nervous, most of the other children moving to secondary are probably feeling […]
Rights

Do You Know Your Rights?

Do you feel like adults take you seriously? Less than a quarter of under 25s in Wales feel that they do, according to a survey by Meic. The survey also suggests that children and young people don’t have the information they need to challenge people who don’t respect their rights or views. This is a […]
Online Safety

Snap Map: Awesome or Terrifying?

Today I sailed a yacht across the Great Barrier Reef, skydived in Alaska, then watched a kitten fall off a sofa in Swansea, all before I got out of bed. You’ve probably already been warned about Snap Map by adults. But what’s the big deal? After all, if you went skydiving, wouldn’t you want to share […]
Announcements
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Behind the Scenes of our Video!

It’s been a busy week for our video team at Meic, while we’ve been shooting our new video! Feeling nosey? Check out our favourite photos from behind the scenes of the shoot! [You can view all the photos on Flickr] Can you guess what the theme of our next video is? Let us know!
Announcements

Urdd 2017: Photo Booth!

Did you catch us at the Urdd Eisteddfod? We had a great time hearing the views of young people from all over Wales. We wrote down what you had to say on the topics which mattered to you, and these will help us to improve our service. You probably also joined in our fancy dress […]
Voting

Why should I bother voting?

What does the government do for young people anyway? Politicians know that most young people don’t vote in general elections and this probably makes them less likely to do things for us.  Compare that with a massive turnout of 78% for people aged 65 and over, and you begin to see why politicians, rightly or wrongly, […]
Bullying & HarassmentEmployment

Spotting and Tackling Bullying in the Workplace

Most people assume that bullying happens most often in schools, but the harsh reality is many people might find themselves bullied at their place of work, too. The key question is, how can we spot bullying at work, and what can we do to help? In honour of International Women’s Day, Little But Fierce blogger […]
Bullying & HarassmentCrime

Grab the Meic: Nudes Nightmare

What should you do if someone asks you to send them nude photos? This is the question asked us in this Grab the Meic. We discuss consequences, the law and why you shouldn’t feel pressured to do something that doesn’t feel right. Grab the Meic was an opportunity to ask us about anything that was […]
Online Safety

Can a Stranger See What You Post On Facebook?

Can a stranger see what you post on Facebook? What about your parents? (Don’t pretend you  haven’t noticed that friend request from them! 😂) There’s a very easy way to check: Click on the padlock in the top-right corner to open a quick overview of your privacy settings. Under ‘Who can see my stuff?’ click […]
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