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Health and wellbeing
Talking to your child about an eating disorder
The number of young people treated in hospital for eating disorders is rising. Here are some tips for talking to your child about the subject
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Games, apps and techHealth and wellbeing
Video games to help your child stay active
Playing games needn’t mean sitting still for hours on end. These eight titles will all get your child moving around
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Health and wellbeing
Unwinding online: the rise of ASMR
We talk about ‘detoxing’ and ‘taking a break’ when we want to escape the stress digital tech can bring. But the internet itself also offers new ways of unwinding. One of the most peculiar – and popular with young people – is ASMR.
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Health and wellbeing
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 the Home Office
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Health and wellbeing
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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Health and wellbeing
Helping your child to manage anxiety
Dr Hayley Van Zwanenberg, a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist at Priory Wellbeing Centre Oxford, offers advice on how to help your child understand anxious feelings.
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Safety and settingsHealth and wellbeing
Body dysmorphic disorder: when a negative body image becomes a mental health condition
A parent's guide to body dysmorphic disorder
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Health and wellbeing
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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Games, apps and techSafety and settingsHealth and wellbeing
Five activities to help your child build their digital resilience
While it's true that things can go wrong online, most children have positive experiences. Here are some fun online activities your child can enjoy which will also help build their digital resilience
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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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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
Boosting your child’s self-esteem in six easy steps
Get your copy of the 'Uniquely Me' parent guide for more advice on how to boost children's self-esteem and body confidence.