Words Matter

Words Matter - a poem by Tally Gilbert. (pinky_studio_by_tally). Please help @WordsMatter_ end verbal abuse of children by adults. Join our mission via hello@wordsmatter.org Together we can change the lives of children DoP - Max Montgomery Talent – Ethan Adonteng

New study in @bmj_latest Open by @markabellis reveals childhood verbal abuse is as harmful as physical abuse and on the rise. There is an urgent need for awareness, training & policy change. Read more: theguardian.com/society/2025/a…

Let's celebrate all the incredible mothers, aunts, grandmothers, and women who nurture, guide, and uplift the children in their lives. Thank you! #ThankYou #MothersDay #LoveAndSupport #WordsMatter

Words matter. They stick. They last a lifetime. They shape who we are and who we become. Together we can end verbal abuse of children so they can thrive. Let's build children up, not knock them down. #WordsMatter #LetsBuildChildrenUp

@TheForeUK With The Fore’s support we are shining a light on this pervasive issue that affects 2 in 5, raising awareness of its lasting impact and providing the tools and support needed to prevent it. Together we can end verbal abuse of children by adults so they can thrive. (2/2)

Thank you to @TheForeUK for inviting Jessica Bondy to talk about @WordsMatter_’s mission and work to end verbal abuse of children by adults. Let’s build children up, not knock them down. #WordsMatter #EndVerbalAbuse #LetsBuildChildrenUp (1/2)

It's International Day of Happiness. Let's spread it with kind words. #WordsMatter #InternationalDayofHappiness #Happiness #BeKind

@COTYInc @ItsMeAnitaB ... plus make-up artist and influencer Ewa (Red Lipstick Monster) and from Coty Anna Bayern, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Priya Srinivasan, Chief People and Purpose Officer. To take a look at the trailer for the campaign, visit bit.ly/4bTxidX #WordsMatter (3/3)

@COTYInc She was joined by leading beauty journalist and author @ItsMeAnitaB, multi-medal winning paralympian cyclist Denise Schindler, contemporary artist Francisco Vidal, brain scientist and psychologist Professor John-Dylan Haynes... (2/3)

Our founder Jessica Bondy was delighted to be invited by @cotyinc to be part of a panel of experts discussing how words matter when talking about beauty as part of its #UndefineBeauty campaign. (1/3)

@narowlansky @avnon_julia @commaficionado @FintanOregan It is part of a set of supportive resources we’ve created with Dr Fiona Pienaar to help talk to children in a way that will build them up. Let’s champion understanding, kindness, and inclusivity this week and beyond. #WordsMatter #CelebrateDifference #NeurodiversityWeek

Looking for guidance? We have a helpful resource here bit.ly/4kC8BX1 about how to talk to neurodivergent children and young people. It was developed by our neurodiversity experts, including @narowlansky , @avnon_julia, @commaficionado and @FintanORegan.

It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week - a time to embrace and celebrate the unique strengths and differences that make each person special.

Dweck’s research shows that seeing challenges as temporary helps children (and adults) stay motivated and persistent. Let’s embrace the power of yet and nurture growth in ourselves and the children around us. #PowerOfYet #WordsMatter #LetsBuildChildrenUp

The ‘power of yet,’ introduced by Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck, highlights how a simple shift in language can change mindsets. Adding 'yet' to 'I can’t do this' - turning it into 'I can’t do this yet'- reminds us that growth is always possible.

This Empathy Week, let’s remember to always listen, understand, and support children and one another. Put yourself in someone else’s shoes - because a little kindness and compassion goes a long way. #EmpathyWeek #Understanding #Compassion #LetsBuildChildrenUp

BIG THANKS - last but not least: Dalia Alfred (ACAMH) Lauren Seager-Smith Kathy Weston (Tooled Up Education) Barbie Clarke (Family, Kids & Youth) Jennifer McGowan (UCL) Jaimie Smith (Anna Freud) Anita Bhagwandas (4/4)

BIG THANKS: Maria Aarts Nana Owusu Bess Herbert (WHO) Chris Werkele Jen Fraser Laura Brown Joan Kaufman Julia Avnon Laura Lundy Vivian Hill (UCL IOE) Catherine Roche (Place2Be) Ghino Parker (Barnardos) Sue Roffey Dr Jessie Stern Prof Leslie Leve Prof Tracie Affifi (3/3)

This International Women's Day we're celebrating some of the extraordinary women that are supporting us on our mission to end childhood verbal abuse by adults. Thank you so much everyone! (1/4) #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2024 #WordsMatter