S1 Hamilton

I was reminded at first hand last week of the price some people are paying for free and easy access to texting, the internet and social networking sites by a case of cyber bullying that came very close to home.

Like many parents I’m never entirely sure what my kids have been doing on the web but try to stay one step ahead. Kids have so many opportunities today via PCs, laptops and smartphones that have access from almost any location and at any time that unless you have a complete ‘lock down’ and adapt an attitude of constantly being at a DEFCON 3 level of awareness you can’t possible know what’s going on.

Young people are being asked to stand for election to the Scottish Youth Parliament which takes place on 14-20 March.

The Scottish Youth Parliament has been campaigning on voting at 16, alcohol and tobacco, the discrimination of young people and tackling the negative portrayal of them in the media.

The latest Boogie Beats for Tiny Feet course is all set for another round of fun and interactive music and dance for toddlers.

Open to children aged 18 months to three years, the 10-week programme is packed full with puppets, parachutes, percussion instruments and dance.