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Helping young people cope with a family break up

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A separation or divorce in the family is all too common now days with the divorce rate in … Read More »

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Tips on how to talk to kids about drugs

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Paul Dillon, author of “Teenagers, Alcohol and Drugs”and Generation Next speaker says that in today’s society children are … Read More »

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5 protective factors that promote positive body image

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Vogue is to be commended on their recent stand again using skinny models. According to a Conde Nast … Read More »

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Tips on helping young people make friends

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At any age friends play an integral part in people’s lives. For young people the forging of friendships … Read More »

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Helping young people with mental health issues use social media safely

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27% of 18 to 24 year olds suffer mental health issues* The transition of young people into adults … Read More »

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Internet overuse and addiction – warning signs, prevention and detection

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For many young players it is the ‘fantasy world’ of the game that attracts them and it is … Read More »

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Sexting: 5 tips to keep teenagers safe

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90% of 15 to 17 year olds own a mobile phone* Girlfriend magazine: 40% of girl readers had … Read More »

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Four strategies to foster positive body image in young people

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 It seems the days of super skinny models are finally on their way out. This is great news … Read More »

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Seven strategies to properly engage the teenage brain

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The latest imaging studies of the teenage brain show that it undergoes huge changes as young people approach … Read More »

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10 Strategies to help kids develop resilience

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Resilience is the ability to ‘bounce back’ from life’s difficulties. For many young people it is vital to … Read More »

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