What NOT to say to a worried child who is being bullied
While it’s important to raise resilient children, it’s also vital that we don’t dismiss their worries as ‘silly’ or an ‘over reaction’.
While it’s important to raise resilient children, it’s also vital that we don’t dismiss their worries as ‘silly’ or an ‘over reaction’.
Coming to terms with a life-changing diagnosis is different for every child and can have far-reaching consequences for the whole family.
We need to show our children how to ask for help when they need it and reassure them that it’s a sign of strength, not weakness.
Coming out is not an easy thing to do so if your child tells you they think they are transgender, take a moment before you react.
Sexual orientation and gender identity is a huge part of every young person’s life. For some it is a relatively straightforward path but for others, it can be a difficult
We hear a lot about cultivating positive body image but how can you tell if your child is starting to show signs of a negative body image?
Divorce is a difficult process for a family to go through and many parents will be concerned about how it will affect their children.
Hospitalisation can be upsetting for children of all ages. As a parent, you can take steps to prepare your child for what they can expect.
School is a source of joy for many children. But for some parents, dealing with school refusal and school avoidance is a daily occurrence.
Fiona Flynn, Youth Development Officer with Bodywhys talks about body image concerns and eating disorders in children and young people.