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Health and wellbeing
Healthy friendships - how to encourage your child away from toxic body shaming
Friends introduce children to new ideas and exciting opportunities - whether that’s something minor like a different way of dressing or a whole new way of thinking about the world. But friends can be a source of anxiety for parents, not least when it comes to influencing how your child feels about their looks.
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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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Health and wellbeing
When your child is being bullied over their appearance
More than half of 11 to 16 year-olds have been bullied about their looks, according to a recent survey of children in England and Wales, and 40% of children are targeted at least once a week.
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Health and wellbeing
Reality TV - not real and quite depressing
A YouGov survey for the Foundation found that almost one in four 18-24-year-olds say reality television shows make them ashamed of their own appearance. In more than a third of viewers, this led to feelings of anxiety and depression.
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Health and wellbeing
Young people and suicide: if your child tries to take their life
Ged Flynn of Papyrus, the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide, outlines what parents need to know if their child tries to take their life
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Relationships and sex
Teen sex and contraception: what’s legal?
Get clued up on what's legal when it comes to contraception and sex for your teen.
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Safety and settings
Sexting: NCA-CEOP says don't panic, but do respond
NCA-CEOP offers advice to parents on how to respond if your child shares a picture online they regret
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Games, apps and tech
Choosing the right video games for your children
Where to go for information on the video games your children will ask for.
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Safety and settings
Setting filters on Google
Google is often the first port of call for homework and curiosity of all kinds. Here's how to guard against adult content appearing in your children's Google searches.
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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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Games, apps and tech
Viral Trends 2: the sequel
Viral challenges continue to shape a lot of young people’s experiences online. fare harmless and just good fun, but some are more sinister and could pose risks. Here's what parents need to know
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Safety and settings
Protecting your child from online grooming: a parent’s guide
Essential tips for parents if you're concerned your child may have been groomed online by a paedophile
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Games, apps and tech
Live streaming: what parents need to know
The risks and opportunities that children face when using live streaming social media apps including Live.me
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Health and wellbeing
When you think your child may be gay
Advice and support for parents who think their child is lesbian, gay, bi or trans
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Health and wellbeing
Talking to your child about traumatic life events: miscarriage, redundancy and terminal illness
Advice for parents on how to talk to your children about traumatic events in the family
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Health and wellbeing
How to help your child if they're being bullied
https://www.kidscape.org.uk/advice National children’s charity, Kidscape, offers parents tips on how to help their children sif they are being bullied.