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When your child comes out as transgender: a Q&A with Sue Chitayi
Sue Chitayi, mother of a transgender son and parent volunteer at Gendered Intelligence, answers some parents' common questions
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Boys and self-harm: facts and tips
The number of boys self-harming is rising. Here’s what parents need to know
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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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Self-injury and children with intellectual disabilities: what parents should know
Seeing your child scratching, biting, hitting or banging their head can be incredibly distressing - but it's a not uncommon experience for parents of children with intellectual disabilities. Cerebra explain self-injury and what parents can do.
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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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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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Pro-ana and pro-mia: the dangers of pro-anorexia and pro-bulimia sites for young people
A parent’s guide to pro-ana and pro-mia websites. What effect could they have on your child if they have an eating disorder?
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County lines – what is it and who is at risk?
School closures have left vulnerable children who would ordinarily be supported in the day at greater risk of exploitation by criminal gangs. Here’s what you need to know to support your child
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What is female genital mutilation and why does it happen?
130 million women worldwide are living with the impact of female genital cutting, also known as female genital mutilation (FGM). Here's what you need to know
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Tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying at school
Stonewall explains how language and other behaviours can cause distress and longterm harm for LGBTQ+ children at school – and what parents can do to stop it
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How to help your child if they are being bullied for being LGBTQ+
Homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying is sadly very common in schools. Read Stonewall’s advice on how to help your child if they're on the receiving end and what to do if your child is among the bullies
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Helping your child cope with media coverage of traumatic events
With graphic images being shown on the front pages of newspapers and on daily news bulletins, even very young children are exposed to upsetting information.