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Health and wellbeing
Look for the good: positive role models
Parent Info has partnered with the Dove Self-Esteem Project to offer parents advice and information to help children and young people build confidence and feel good about themselves. In this article, we look at how teenagers can feel pressured to
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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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Health and wellbeing
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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Health and wellbeing
Boys and body image: it’s (not) different for girls
Recent research shows that boys today are increasingly sturggling with body image issues. How can parents support their son if they are affected?
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Health and wellbeing
Helping your child get the sleep they need: a parent's guide
Many teens are chronically sleep-deprived. Dr Pooky Knightsmith offers advice on how parents can help their child get a good night's sleep
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Health and wellbeing
Understanding and supporting anxiety in your child
Anxiety: how parents can help their children
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Health and wellbeing
Roasting: a guide for parents
How to deal with roasting: the cyberbullying craze that can have a profound effect on its victims
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Health and wellbeing
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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ParentingHealth and wellbeing
Family banter and self-esteem: drawing the line on what is OK
It is common for family members to tease each other and crack jokes, but when does family banter go too far?
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Health and wellbeing
Teenage pregnancy: how you can help your child
Your son or daughter hasn't only been having sex – now they or their partner is pregnant. Bekki Burbidge of the FPA looks at your options
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Health and wellbeing
Sexually transmitted infections: eight useful facts
Teens and STIs: a parent’s guide
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ParentingHealth and wellbeing
How to use the ‘Uniquely Me’ guide to help boost your child’s self-esteem
The Dove Self-Esteem Project's free 40-page 'Uniquely Me' guide can help you promote a healthy body image and raise your child's self-esteem.