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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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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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Low mood: a guide for parents
Clinical Psychologist Dr Asha Patel on the signs and possible causes of low mood in children and young people, and how parents can help.
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What is LSD? A guide for parents
LSD is one of the most famous hallucinogenic drugs. Recently, there has been an increase of 175% in the number of 16-to-24-year-olds admitting to using it
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How to set digital boundaries that work
Children need boundaries in all aspects of their life to make them feel safe. They are especially important - and particularly difficult - in digital life. Here are five tips to help.
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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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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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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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Gangs: signs and how to prevent involvement
Tell-tale signs of gang involvement, and ways to prevent your child getting involved in the first place - advice for parents and carers from th Home Office
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Fighting the stigma of mental health: a parent’s guide
Natasha Devon, former Government Mental Health Champion for Schools, offers advice on how to help your child
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Mental health and young people: the background
What does good mental health look like when it comes to young people? Parent Info offers insight for parents from YoungMinds
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Ecstasy, LSD and the dark web: a parent’s guide
Ecstasy and LSD use among 16-24-year-olds has increased by 84% and 175% respectively in the past year. Overall drug use has remained constant – so why are these two gaining popularity with young people?