Parenting

Bringing up children involves looking after their physical, emotional, social and intellectual wellbeing and development, often from birth to adulthood. Discover how to support your children as they grow up.

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Coping with a child's trauma: A guide for parents
Spotting mental health issues: A guide for parents
Spotting mental health issues: A guide for parents
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Breath-holding spells in children
How TVs, phones and screens spoil kids' sleep
How TVs, phones and screens spoil kids' sleep
Talking to your teenager
Talking to your teenager
Bullying: how to stop it
Bullying: how to stop it
Eating disorders: advice for parents
Eating disorders: advice for parents
How can I stop being a bully?
How can I stop being a bully?
How to talk to your child about sex
How to talk to your child about sex
Protect them from child abuse
Protect them from child abuse
Coping with cyberbullying
Coping with cyberbullying
Teen aggression and arguments
Teen aggression and arguments
Worried about your teenager?
Worried about your teenager?
Bullying: the facts
Bullying: the facts
Talking to children about feelings
Talking to children about feelings
Talking to your teenager about sex
Talking to your teenager about sex
Bullying: advice for parents
Bullying: advice for parents
Puberty
Puberty
Learning disabilities: coping with a diagnosis
Learning disabilities: coping with a diagnosis
Healthy sleep tips for children
Healthy sleep tips for children
How much sleep do kids need?
How much sleep do kids need?
Coping with your teenager
Coping with your teenager
Stages of puberty: what happens to boys and girls
Stages of puberty: what happens to boys and girls
Is my child too ill for school?
Is my child too ill for school?
Pee on a bed mattress
Bedwetting
Sleep tips for teenagers
Sleep tips for teenagers
Why are teens always tired?
Why are teens always tired?
Parent dapping the knee of child who has cut their knee
Accidents to children in the home
How to talk to your child about drugs
How to talk to your child about drugs
Mother saying goodnight to daughter at night to help with child sleep problems
Sleep problems in children: what really works

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Ingrown hairs: symptoms, causes and how to get rid of them
Ingrown hairs: symptoms, causes and how to get rid of them

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Excessive hair in women (hirsutism): how to deal with it

Hirsutism means excessive hair growth in women. Learn what causes it, and find out about your hirsutism treatment options.

Hay fever: spot the symptoms and find the best treatment
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FGM: what it is, health risks and how to get support
FGM: what it is, health risks and how to get support

Female genital mutilation (FGM) causes serious health issues for girls and women. Learn the facts, and how to get help if you need it.

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Antihistamines: which one is right for you?

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