Internet safety & gaming (under 12 yrs)

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  The internet is hugely fun and educational but can become a source of concern to parents when children and teenagers spend many hours online. Mobile phone use can also be a source of family arguments: how do you decide when to get a phone for your child and how...

Eating disorders (under 12 yrs)

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  Eating disorders are unusual in children at primary school but not unheard of, so if you are worrying about whether your child is developing an eating disorder, or have discovered that they have, see your GP straight away to discuss a possible referral to...

Depression and low mood (under 12 yrs)

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  I’m worried my child might be depressed Realising your child is unhappy is upsetting for parents and it can be difficult to know what might be expected as part of growing up. Of course, most children feel down some of the time. True depression is when such...

Coping with divorce or separation (under 12 yrs)

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  When parents separate, it’s hard for the whole family. Scroll down for help and advice for parents, including practical information,  and a section for children and young people Talking to your children about divorce or separation It can be difficult to...

Coping with illness, death or loss (under 12 yrs)

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  Talking to your child about death or illness   When someone in the family is very ill, dying or has died, everyone copes differently and even adults may find it difficult to express how they feel. The loss of a beloved pet may also be very sad and may cause...

Bullying (under 12 yrs)

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  Being bullied is a horrible experience whatever your age. If it spills into social media, you might not be able to escape bullies even when you are at home. A lot of bullying behaviour is online because it can be anonymous or at the very least not face-to-face....