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Relationships and sex
Why you should talk openly with children about sex and relationships
It’s hard to keep pace with our children’s digital lives. But there is something you can do that will help safeguard your children. Something that will support their mental health and, in the process, strengthen your connection to them. You can involve yourself in your children’s sex education. You can start the conversation.
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Games, apps and tech
Skin gambling: what parents should know
When you hear the word ‘gambling’ the first image that comes into your head is probably a lottery coupon or a Las Vegas roulette wheel, not a child betting in their favourite online game. But a report by the Gambling Commission found that almost 40 per cent of 11 to 16-year-olds had spent their own money on gambling.
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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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Games, apps and tech
When should technology be used during exam season?
The Priory Group, a provider of mental health treatment and therapy for young people, looks at ways in which technology could be used during revision
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Safety and settings
Child-friendly T&Cs: what parents should know
Child-friendly terms and conditions on social media; a parent’s guide
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Safety and settings
What is the dark web? A parent’s guide
A parent’s guide to the dark web: why your child may be using it and what you need to know
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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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Games, apps and tech
Are you worried your child might see something inappropriate online?
What happens if your child sees something they shouldn't online? NCA-CEOP offers advice for parents
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Parenting
Safer Internet Day 2019: How to help your child be kind to others online
Here are some things you can do to teach your child to be kind and respectful online and to expect this from others.
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Relationships and sex
Negging: what parents need to know
Negging is on the rise online as well as off. But what is it – and how can you help your child cope if it happens to them?
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Health and wellbeing
Understanding anorexia nervosa
Anorexia is a serious disease that can affect children and young people and sufferers are often secretive about their suffering. We explain how to spot the symptoms and what to do if you're concerned about your child
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Health and wellbeing
Underage drinking: how big an issue is alcohol for teens?
Children and alcohol: a parent's guide
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Parenting
Online safety course for parents: Parenting in the Digital Age
Find out more about Parent Zone's online digital parenting course
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Health and wellbeing
Mood-altering substances – everything you need to know
Maryon Stewart, founder of the Angelus Foundation (now Mentor UK), offers her expert advice on how to talk to your child about legal and illegal substances that may alter their mood or behaviour