Divorce is a difficult process for a family to go through and many parents will be concerned about how it will affect their children.
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Do’s and Don’t’s for promoting Positive Body Image in Children
Despite the outside influences they may encounter, there are a lot of things you can do to promote a positive body image for your child.
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Fiona Flynn, Youth Development Officer with Bodywhys talks about body image concerns and eating disorders in children and young people.
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The teenage years can put a major strain on relationships within a family. Here are some ways to handle teen conflict in your home.
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In our Volunteer’s Blog, we explore why it’s important for parents and carers to be comfortable with their children contacting Childline
Continue readingWhat you need to know about Suicide
Suicide is a complex and scary topic and it is important to use neutral, factual and respectful words when talking about it.
Continue readingAnxious teen not getting enough sleep? Here’s how you can help
It’s recommended that teenagers get about 8-10 hours sleep each night because their bodies and minds are growing quickly.
Continue readingHow to talk to children about tragic events
Talking to a child about war is not easy but it’s an important conversation to have to let them know they are safe and loved.
Continue readingTalking with your child or young person about suicide
Like any other sudden and traumatic death, we will have lot of questions regarding the ‘how’s’ and the ‘why’s of a death by suicide.
Continue readingSocial media burnout: Why it’s vital to curate a ‘feed’ that makes you happy
Social media burnout can occur when you’ve created a ‘feed’ of images and videos that leave you feeling unfulfilled, jealous and/or inferior.
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