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Quaranteened: helping teenagers cope with lockdown
Social distancing and self-isolation bring challenges for everyone, but teens face a particularly hard time. So how can you help?
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Education and the future
COVID-19: your education questions answered
As children and young people across the UK are sent home from school, we break down the government’s new guidance on the cancellation of GCSEs, AS, and A Levels to try to offer a little clarity
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Health and wellbeing
How to look after your family’s mental health when you’re stuck indoors
With schools closing and many adults working from home, families are going to be cooped up – and that may present some difficulties for children and their parents. Here are our tips for keeping everyone’s spirits up as much as possible as we self-isolate.
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Games, apps and tech
What are unboxing videos – and why does my child like them?
The first unboxing videos involved technology products: it’s thought that the first unboxing video on YouTube was for a cellphone in 2006. Since then, unboxing has rapidly become one of YouTube’s most-watched genres.
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Health and wellbeing
Tips for starting the difficult coronavirus conversation with your child
The news is worrying. Children are understandably anxious about constant talk of disease, infection rates, and hospitals under pressure. It can seem daunting to explain what's going on when even scientists don't have all the answers. Here are our tips for getting started with a conversation.
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Games, apps and tech
What does it meme?
Are you confused about memes, or unsure what a meme even is? You’re not the only one. Don’t worry: we’re here to help.
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Health and wellbeing
Mindfulness in schools: a parent's guide
Schools are turning to mindfulness as a way of helping pupils relax, concentrate, and avoid distractions. But what is it – and could it help your child?
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Relationships and sex
The new blended family parenting rules
Advice on how to be an effective parent or step parent within a blended family
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Parenting
The 5 digital parenting rules that REALLY matter
The really important things that every parent needs to know about online safety.
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Health and wellbeing
Sexually transmitted infections: eight useful facts
Teens and STIs: a parent’s guide
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Relationships and sex
If your teen is sexually active
Finding out your teen is already having sex can be a shock. Find out how best to handle the situation and support them
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Health and wellbeing
Boosting your child’s self-esteem in six easy steps
Get your copy of the 'Uniquely Me' parent guide for more advice on how to boost children's self-esteem and body confidence.
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Health and wellbeing
Childhood stroke: what parents need to know
Around 400 children in the UK suffers a stroke every year. Here, Dr Anne Gordon on behalf of the Stroke Association, explains more.
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Health and wellbeing
Low mood: a guide for parents
Clinical Psychologist Dr Asha Patel on the signs and possible causes of low mood in children and young people, and how parents can help.
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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
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Health and wellbeing
When family banter turns toxic
Families tease each other all the time. Banter is part of the way we bond. But when banter and teasing focus on appearance, we don’t always realise the effect it can have on the self-esteem of children.
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Games, apps and tech
Screen time and young children: finding a balance
Screen time: a common sense guide for parents