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Although temper tantrums are a natural part of their development, it can be upsetting or alarming for parents to see children giving displays of anger and rage.
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Everyone has the capacity to build upon the resilience they already have. At Childline, we are dedicated to helping children with the difficult situations they are in and developing coping skills to deal with the problem.
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Active Listening is a way of listening and responding to someone so that they feel seen, heard and, perhaps most importantly, understood
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It’s natural to feel the need to constantly occupy children but being bored occasionally can actually be very good for them!
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Cancer touches the lives of thousands of families every day but it’s still something we find hard to talk about – especially to children.
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Inappropriate sexual behaviour is an action which makes someone uncomfortable and/or which could be harmful to the young person or others.
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If your child struggles to make friends, there are some things you can do to help them expand their social circle
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Becoming a foster parent can be a challenging but ultimately incredibly rewarding experience. Here’s what you need to know about it.
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