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24 April 2023

Self-harm

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Self-harm is when someone deliberately hurts themselves, normally as a way of managing very strong emotions. A young person...

24 April 2023

Developing identity

Identity is what makes us who we are and we start forming this from an early age. It’s a...

24 April 2023

Bereavement

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Children need to find a way of expressing their own feelings about death and missing that special person or...

24 April 2023

Friendships

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Friendships help us learn about ourselves and others. We learn how to be kind, caring, and how to deal...

24 April 2023

Anxieties

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Worries are a normal part of growing up but some children are more prone to worrying or feeling anxious....

24 April 2023

Self-esteem

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Life is easier when we have strong self-esteem and are able to think positively about and value ourselves. What...

24 April 2023

Body image and eating

Children with a healthy body image are happy with the way they think about their body and the way...

24 April 2023

Low mood

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Everyone gets sad sometimes. Usually this is only temporary and your child's mood will lift but sometimes the sadness...

24 April 2023

Resilience

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Our emotional health is constantly challenged by the situations we face. You can help your child be better prepared...

24 April 2023

Managing feelings

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Lots of children struggle with their feelings. Most of the time they just need support and reassurance that everything...