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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?
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Cannabis, skunk and the teenage brain
Advice for parents on cannabis, skunk and its reported links to mental health issues in young people
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Tips for starting the difficult coronavirus conversation with your child
The news is worrying. Children are understandably anxious about constant talk of disease, infection rates, and hospitals under pressure. It can seem daunting to explain what's going on when even scientists don't have all the answers. Here are our tips for getting started with a conversation.
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Emerging financial independence and the risks of gambling
Find out more about how you can help young people manage their money and understand gambling-related risks.
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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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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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When you think your child may be gay
Advice and support for parents who think their child is lesbian, gay, bi or trans
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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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Depression and young people
Advice for parents from Young Minds on helping your child if they’re depressed
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How to talk to your child about mental health, even at primary school
Three children in every classroom has a diagnosable mental health issue. Read our advice from Place2Be to help your child if they are one of them
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Screen time: why you shouldn’t worry
We hear constantly that screen time is a problem. But is screen time really that bad for you? Oxford Internet Institute Senior Research Fellow and Director of Research Professor Andrew Przybylski debunks the myths.
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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