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Getting young people involved in volunteering
The internet can help and encourage young people to help others. Here's how your child can get involved in voiunteering
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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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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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Simple life hacks if your family wants to cut back on screen time
If you feel as though you and your family could make some changes to get back in control of your screen time, here are some easy hacks to help you do it.
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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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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