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How setting personal goals can boost your child’s self-esteem
‘What do you hope to achieve?’ ‘What do you want to become good at?’ As daunting as those questions may be, studies have shown that we are much more likely to accomplish the things we want to do if we set out clear goals
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Mental health and young people: tackling stigma together
1 in 10 children will experience a mental health problem. Here's how to help them
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What I wish my parents had told me about HIV as a gay teenager
HIV diagnoses among men who have sex with other men aged 15-to-24 have doubled in recent years. Here's what one gay man wishes he'd known as a teenager
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Simple life hacks if your family wants to cut back on screen time
If you feel as though you and your family could make some changes to get back in control of your screen time, here are some easy hacks to help you do it.
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Abortion: what should I tell my child?
Laura Hurley of Brook offers some ideas for tackling the topic of abortion with your child
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Alcohol: facts and tips for parents
Why is it important to talk to your child about drinking before they're 13? The Alcohol Education Trust explains, and shares their tips for age-appropriate discussions
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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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Why your child’s friends may not always be good for them – and how to help
It can be difficult to stand against this peer pressure. The Dove Self Esteem Project’s Uniquely Me Parent Guide has lots of ideas, which you can download for free, for how to help your child not feel bullied by other people’s ideas about how they should look.
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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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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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Understanding and supporting anxiety in your child
Anxiety: how parents can help their children