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Health and wellbeing
Mental health and young people: tackling stigma together
1 in 10 children will experience a mental health problem. Here's how to help them
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ParentingHealth and wellbeing
Addicted to social media – or just teens being teens?
People often talk about children being addicted to social media. But are they really? Parent Info offers advice on helping your child use social media safely
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Safety and settings
What you need to know about online grooming
Many parents worry that their child could be groomed online. Here’s what you need to know to help protect them
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Health and wellbeing
Look for the good: positive role models
Parent Info has partnered with the Dove Self-Esteem Project to offer parents advice and information to help children and young people build confidence and feel good about themselves. In this article, we look at how teenagers can feel pressured to
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Parenting
At what age can my child…?
What age can your child be left alone? When can they drink? We answer parents’ frequently asked questions about legal milestones in their children’s lives
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Health and wellbeing
Children, alcohol and the law: a parent’s guide
What’s the law on children and drinking alcohol? Read our quick guide to find out
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Relationships and sex
Consent: when has someone agreed to sex?
Consent and teens: how to help your child understand that no means no
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Education and the future
Sex education in schools: a parent’s guide
Sex and relationships education: a helpful rundown of what is – and what could be – taught in schools
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Health and wellbeing
What to do if your child is self-harming
Self-harm: expert advice on how to help you and your child through this difficult and emotional time
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Education and the future
Preparing for university: a parent's guide
Some practical tips for parents to pass on to their children on how best to prepare for university
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Games, apps and tech
A parent's guide to vlogging
How to know your Zoellas from your PewDiePies in the world of vlogging
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Health and wellbeing
Boys and body image: it’s (not) different for girls
Recent research shows that boys today are increasingly sturggling with body image issues. How can parents support their son if they are affected?
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Health and wellbeing
Understanding and supporting anxiety in your child
Anxiety: how parents can help their children
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Health and wellbeing
Helping your child get the sleep they need: a parent's guide
Many teens are chronically sleep-deprived. Dr Pooky Knightsmith offers advice on how parents can help their child get a good night's sleep