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Sexually transmitted infections: eight useful facts
Teens and STIs: a parent’s guide
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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.
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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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When family banter turns toxic
Families tease each other all the time. Banter is part of the way we bond. But when banter and teasing focus on appearance, we don’t always realise the effect it can have on the self-esteem of children.
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Reality TV - not real and quite depressing
A YouGov survey for the Foundation found that almost one in four 18-24-year-olds say reality television shows make them ashamed of their own appearance. In more than a third of viewers, this led to feelings of anxiety and depression.
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Help! My child's phone has been stolen
If your child's mobile phone is stolen: how to help them recover – and stop it happening again.
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Parents are from earth, teens are from a galaxy far, far away
Your biddable child has turned into a temperamental teen. It’s easy to feel they might as well be living on a distant planet for all the sense you’re making to one another.
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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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Why media images can ruin girls’ lives
Are images of women in the media that focus entirely on physical appearance affecting girls’ future?
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Underage drinking: how big an issue is alcohol for teens?
Children and alcohol: a parent's guide
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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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Health and wellbeing
Picky eating: how to help your child eat better
A parent's guide to picky eating: how to help your child be more adventurous with food