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Coming home with a new baby

The first few days of having your baby at home can be exciting, exhausting and nerve-racking, especially if it’s your...

Teenage behaviour

Do you remember your own teenage behaviour? No matter how old your child gets, no matter what comes out of...

Understanding self harm

For parents it can feel overwhelming to discover your child is self harming, as can trying to figure out what...

Managing Children's Behaviour

These are some things which parents tell us have really helped them. When you are feeling most challenged as a...

Helping your child with mental health issues

Worries about mental health in the family are among the main reasons parents and carers get in touch with Children...

Bullying

Bullying is a concern for many of the families who contact Children First support line. Although the thought of your...

Disturbing or Extreme Content

The thought of your child seeing something disturbing or extreme online can be very distressing and can leave parents unsure...

Contact arrangements

Contact arrangements are a real source of stress and anxiety for parents, especially if communication has broken down, or if...

Separation and divorce

Separation and divorce can be one of the most stressful times in an adult’s life. The journey through feelings of...

Behaviour and feelings

When it comes to children, we’re used to thinking about ‘good behaviour’ or ‘bad behaviour’ and probably not much in...

Bonding with your baby

The bond between you and your baby is the most important they will make and will affect the way your...

Pornography

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

Challenging or distressed behaviour

As a parent, chances are you’ve been tested and frustrated by your child’s behaviour. It could be the tantrums of...

Screen time

It is tempting to believe that the internet is a problem for our children, and adults have got it totally...

Risk-Taking Behaviours

Taking some risks is an important part of growing up. Without striking out and taking a chance we would be...

Sexting

From the time our children are babies we teach them right from wrong, how to keep themselves safe and how...
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