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Support for children who have experienced crime
Children and young people can experience significant levels of crime and victimisation. Here's how as a parent or carer you can help your child be safer.
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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 the Home Office
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Self-harm: what parents should know
Why do young people self harm and what can you do to help them?
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Finding the right after school childcare
Advice for working parents when looking for an after school club or nanny
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Talking to your child about traumatic life events: miscarriage, redundancy and terminal illness
Advice for parents on how to talk to your children about traumatic events in the family
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Cyberbullying: practical advice for parents VIDEO
Alex Holmes, the Diana Award anti-bullying programme manager, was previously a victim of bullying and now runs the anti-bullying ambassadors programme. In this video, he explains what cyberbullying is, why it hurts - and what you can do about it.
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If one sibling has a disability
It can be challenging to manage family life as a parent of children with and without disabilities. Read our advice for parents
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Bullying: a parent's guide
Scotland's anti-bullying service, Respect Me, offers parents advice on how to help children caught up in bullying behaviour
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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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Mindfulness in schools: a parent's guide
Schools are turning to mindfulness as a way of helping pupils relax, concentrate, and avoid distractions. But what is it – and could it help your child?
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Coping with anxiety in a post-lockdown world
Worried about returning to normal after lockdown? You’re not alone. Here are some helpful tips for re-engaging with the world