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Building your child’s self-esteem through physical activity
Exercise is a great way to stay healthy, improve mental wellbeing and learn new skills. Whether it’s a simple jog or being on the school netball team, it’s all worth it.
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Bullying: a parent's guide. What if my child is bullying another child?
Scotland's anti-bullying service, Respect Me, offers parents advice on how to help children caught up in bullying behaviour online or off
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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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Helping your child cope with media coverage of traumatic events
With graphic images being shown on the front pages of newspapers and on daily news bulletins, even very young children are exposed to upsetting information.
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Self-harm: facts for parents
What do you do when you discover your child is self-harming? Consultant psychiatrist Dr Andrew Hill-Smith offers advice on how you can help your child
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Gambling and young people: a parent’s guide
Is gambling an addiction like drugs? And is your child at risk of becoming a problem gambler? Read our tips for parents
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Top tips for children who are being bullied
Top tips for children and young people who are being bullied
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Spotting the signs of abuse
What are the warning signs that someone could be abusing your child? Donald Findlater of the Lucy Faithfull Foundation explains
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Understanding anorexia nervosa
Anorexia is a serious disease that can affect children and young people and sufferers are often secretive about their suffering. We explain how to spot the symptoms and what to do if you're concerned about your child
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Mood-altering substances – everything you need to know
Maryon Stewart, founder of the Angelus Foundation (now Mentor UK), offers her expert advice on how to talk to your child about legal and illegal substances that may alter their mood or behaviour
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Childhood stroke: what parents need to know
Around 400 children in the UK suffers a stroke every year. Here, Dr Anne Gordon on behalf of the Stroke Association, explains more.
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How can the digital world help young people with epilepsy?
Advice for parents from Epilepsy Action on how the digital world can offer young people living with epilepsy the support they need