It’s completely natural for parents and guardians to want to protect their children from distressing and devastating images of conflict. However, living in the digital age means that young people will likely be exposed to images and videos of what is unfolding or hear about it at school.
Seeing your children in makeup can cause mixed emotions: it signals a transitional growing-up period you may not feel ready for. Choosing an appropriate age is up to you, but a 2019 YouGov study suggests that most parents believe that children should be allowed to wear makeup between 14 and 16.
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Heartbreak is never easy to endure, but heartbreak at Christmas can feel especially brutal. But the good news is, you aren’t alone, and while there’s no quick fix to turn into a robot and rid yourself of any feelings, there are things to make it feel not quite so awful.
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In this article, we look at the relationship between bullying and eating disorders, outlining the results of several key studies and exploring some of the theoretical explanations underneath. We also touch on how our understanding of the relationship can help to both prevent and treat eating disorders.
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Bullying is one of the most common forms of adversity that children face. Around 25% of young people may have been bullied during their school years, experiencing repeated aggressive behaviour that they are unable to defend against.
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As a parent, challenges and new experiences are a normal part of everyday reality. However, sometimes you come across situations that feel so surprising, unusual, complex, or damaging that you’re not sure the best way to react. In these situations, it’s important to reach out for help, both to ensure that you are supported and as a source of advice.
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This month is Stress Awareness Month, raising awareness of the adverse effects that stress can have. Although stress is normal for teenagers and young adults, experiencing excessive stress can impact their mental health. Young adults must learn how to manage stress to avoid the long-term, unhealthy effects it can cause. Sources of Teenage Stress As
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Striving to do well in school is a positive trait in children and teenagers. However, when this slips into perfectionism, it can become unhealthy and impact your child’s mental health. Signs of Perfectionism It is estimated that up to 30% of teenagers and young adults struggle with unhealthy forms of perfectionism. Perfectionists often establish highly
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is commonly thought to affect more boys than girls. However, this is a myth – ADHD is underdiagnosed in girls and young women. Statistics show that boys are more likely to be diagnosed rather than girls – 12.9% compared to 5.6% – a statistic that exemplifies how often ADHD is
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Young People, Body Image and Eating Disorders Feeling fat. Is this an experience that you have had recently or that you have heard your partner, daughter, son or colleagues share? It is a relatively common expression and appears to transcend cultures and languages. There is an equivalent expression in most languages. While those who identify
‘I feel fat’. What Does ‘Feeling Fat’ Really Mean? Read More »
