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Pornography

Teenagers | The online world
It’s not something parents generally want to think about but, as children reach adolescence and think more about sex, many...

Disturbing or Extreme Content

Teenagers, Primary School | The online world
The thought of your child seeing something disturbing or extreme online can be very distressing and can leave parents unsure...

Understanding self harm

Teenagers, Primary School | Help to protect children, Mental health and wellbeing
For parents it can feel overwhelming to discover your child is self harming, as can trying to figure out what...

Bullying

Teenagers, Primary School | Help to protect children, At school
Bullying is a concern for many of the families who contact Children First support line. Although the thought of your...

Separation and divorce

Teenagers, Primary School, Baby & Early Years | Managing difficult changes
Separation and divorce can be one of the most stressful times in an adult’s life. The journey through feelings of...

Contact arrangements

Teenagers, Primary School, Baby & Early Years | Managing difficult changes
Contact arrangements are a real source of stress and anxiety for parents, especially if communication has broken down, or if...

Supporting Kinship Families

Baby & Early Years, Primary School, Teenagers | Managing difficult changes
When parents are struggling or unable to look after their children, relatives or family friends will often step in and...

Sexual development

Teenagers, Primary School | Sex and relationships
As a parent you’ll know that children will gradually become aware of sex and sexuality at different ages and stages....

Healthy relationships and consent

Teenagers | Sex and relationships
Having an open and honest home environment where everyone is comfortable talking about bodies, sex and relationships is a key...

Supporting your LGBT+ child

Teenagers | Sex and relationships
As a parent or carer you may have questions or concerns if you think that your child might be lesbian,...
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