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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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Selfies: the good, the bad and the downright irritating
91% of teens have taken a selfie. Should parents be worried or are they just harmless fun?
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Screen time: why you shouldn’t worry
We hear constantly that screen time is a problem. But is screen time really that bad for you? Oxford Internet Institute Senior Research Fellow and Director of Research Professor Andrew Przybylski debunks the myths.
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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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Cannabis, skunk and the teenage brain
Advice for parents on cannabis, skunk and its reported links to mental health issues in young people
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E-cigarettes and vaping: a parent’s guide
Expert advice on what you can do if you suspect your child may be using ecigarettes.
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Talking to your child about suicidal thoughts
There has been substantial media coverage of the Netflix Series 13 Reasons Why. The drama has been accused of inaccurately portraying, or even glamourising, suicide. Dr Alys Cole-King Clinical Director, of the Social Enterprise Connecting with People, and Dr Stan Kutcher, Sun Life Financial Chair in Adolescent Mental Health, offer advice to parents on talking to their children about the programme and its difficult subject matter
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Helping your child cope with panic attacks
Panic attacks in children: a parent’s guide from Dr Bijal Chheda-Varma, clinical psychologist at Nightingale Hospital
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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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LGBTQ+: 5 things you can do if your child comes out
Concrete steps you can take to learn more about your LGBTQ+ child and their identity.
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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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Ten tips for talking to your child’s school about bullying
Ten tips for talking to teachers if your child is being bullied at school.