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Education and the future
Returning to school: 7 tips to help secondary students cope
Children in Scotland are returning to school next week after an extended time away, with those in the rest of the UK following soon after. How can you help your secondary-age child deal with all the changes?
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Education and the future
Returning to school: your questions answered
Everything you need to know about the upcoming re-opening of schools in the UK
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Education and the future
Returning to school: 7 tips to help your primary-age child cope
Children in Scotland are returning to school next week after an extended time away, with those in the rest of the UK following soon after. How can you help them deal with all the changes?
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Education and the future
GCSE, AS and A level results 2020: Everything you need to know
All the information you need for this year’s unconventional results day
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Health and wellbeing
Coping with anxiety in a post-lockdown world
Worried about returning to normal after lockdown? You’re not alone. Here are some helpful tips for re-engaging with the world
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Games, apps and tech
The 6 apps and services that every parent should know about
A guide for parents to some of the most popular apps children use online
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Safety and settings
Understanding PEGI ratings
PEGI unpicked: UK video games ratings explained in full
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Games, apps and techHealth and wellbeing
Video games to help your child stay active
Playing games needn’t mean sitting still for hours on end. These eight titles will all get your child moving around
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Games, apps and tech
TikTok: what parents need to know
Despite only launching in 2018, TikTok has enjoyed a dramatic rise to become one of the most popular social media apps on the planet. Here’s everything parents and carers need to know about it.
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Games, apps and tech
Roblox: a parents’ guide
It's one of the world’s most popular video games, with more than 100 million monthly users – but is Roblox safe for your child? Here's the Parent Info guide to having a safe and enjoyable experience on it
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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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Help your child make positive Cyber Choices
Coding and programming are extremely valuable skills to have for young people to have. Here’s how to ensure they use these skills in the right way
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Parenting
Digital resilience: a parent’s guide
But what exactly is digital resilience? And what can we do as parents to help our children develop it?
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Games, apps and tech
The hidden benefits of playing video games in lockdown
It’s easy to have positive gaming experiences as a family, if you choose your games wisely. We explain where to start
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Relationships and sex
Q&A about sex and teens with Brook
Brook's Richard Essery answers some parents' FAQs on young people and sex
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Relationships and sex
Online dating and teens
Advice for parents from NCA-CEOP about online dating sites for teens. Should you be worried?
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Safety and settings
Snapchat: what to do if you’re worried
Snapchat: how tor react if things go wrong
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Health and wellbeing
Unwinding online: the rise of ASMR
We talk about ‘detoxing’ and ‘taking a break’ when we want to escape the stress digital tech can bring. But the internet itself also offers new ways of unwinding. One of the most peculiar – and popular with young people – is ASMR.
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Health and wellbeing
Bulimia nervosa: a parent’s guide
Bulimia is the most common eating disorder. Here's Dr Pooky Knightsmith's advice on how to tell if your child is affected – and where to get help.
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Health and wellbeing
Ecstasy: a parent’s guide
Ecstasy use is on the rise among young people. What should parents know about the drug
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Health and wellbeing
Treatment for your child’s eating disorder
It's unusual for young people with eating disorders to get better on their own. Here's our roundup of treatments available on the NHS and from other support services.
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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