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Supporting children with additional support needs
Every family makes changes to cope with the stress of everyday life. If your child has additional support needs, these...
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Coping with stress
Most of us know that stress is bad for us. But understanding a bit more about how we can reduce...
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Death and bereavement
Death can be one of the hardest topics to discuss with a child. But at some point, most children will...
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Behaviour and feelings
When it comes to children, we’re used to thinking about ‘good behaviour’ or ‘bad behaviour’ and probably not much in...
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Managing Children's Behaviour
These are some things which parents tell us have really helped them. When you are feeling most challenged as a...
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Mental Health Issues in Children
For some children the stresses they face can cause serious issues, such as depression, anxiety, self harm or eating disorders...
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Common Mental Health Issues
This page gives some basic information about some of the more common mental health issues affecting children which parents regularly...
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Helping your child with mental health issues
Worries about mental health in the family are among the main reasons parents and carers get in touch with Children...
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Challenging or distressed behaviour
As a parent, chances are you’ve been tested and frustrated by your child’s behaviour. It could be the tantrums of...
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Spotting signs of abuse or neglect
What is abuse? Child abuse is when someone causes (or doesn't prevent) significant harm to a child. ( Source: Scottish...
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Screen time
It is tempting to believe that the internet is a problem for our children, and adults have got it totally...
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Online safety and parental controls
Parental controls are a key tool for parents to keep their children’s internet use safe – within the home at...
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Disturbing or Extreme Content
The thought of your child seeing something disturbing or extreme online can be very distressing and can leave parents unsure...
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Understanding self harm
For parents it can feel overwhelming to discover your child is self harming, as can trying to figure out what...
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Bullying
Bullying is a concern for many of the families who contact Children 1st Parentline. Although the thought of your child...
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Separation and divorce
Separation and divorce can be one of the most stressful times in an adult’s life. The journey through feelings of...
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Contact arrangements
Contact arrangements are a real source of stress and anxiety for parents, especially if communication has broken down, or if...
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Kinship Care
Often, when parents are struggling or unable to look after their children, relatives or family friends will step in and...
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Sexual development
As a parent you’ll know that children will gradually become aware of sex and sexuality at different ages and stages....
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Talking to children about racism and discrimination
With conversations about racial equality happening around the world right now, you might be thinking about how to talk to...
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Activities to help your family feel better
With more time together and at home this summer your family might feel extra moments of upset or stress. It’s...
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Getting back into a routine
As the novelty of going back to school starts to wear off, your family may be struggling to get back...