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When Your Teen Is Having a Baby
People feel all sorts of things when they hear their child is going to become a parent at a young age. You could feel shocked, disappointment, anger, and concern about your child’s future. On the other hand, you might think it is wonderful and feel excited about becoming a grandparent. You are also likely to…
Read MoreLiving with Grandparents
Grandparents are the parents of your mum and of your dad, so that means you may have two grandmothers and two grandfathers and if you are lucky you get to see them fairly often. Even if you do not see them very often you know that there are people other than your parents who love…
Read MoreSigns of Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse happens when someone entices or forces a child or young person to take part in sexual activity, either directly or as an observer, when photos are taken and sent on mobile phones or via the Internet. Sexual abuse can include inappropriate touching, exposing children to pornography, oral sex, sexual intercourse, luring children through…
Read MoreAnxiety Conditions
Being anxious or worried is part of everyday life; anxiety can help us to be alert and ready for challenges. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders, women are more likely to develop anxiety than men. There are many forms of anxiety disorders, but the one thing they have in common is their impact…
Read MoreThe Immune System
The immune system is made up of special organs, cells, and chemicals that fight infection. The main parts of the immune system are: • White blood cells are the key players in your immune system. They are made in your bone marrow and are part of the lymphatic system. White blood cells move through blood…
Read MoreStepfamilies
Sadly, sometimes a family is split up. Maybe the mum and dad decide to live apart, maybe the mum or the daddies. After a time, the mum or dad may start a new relationship. That may lead to the child having not just a new mum or dad, but perhaps a whole new family, because…
Read MoreTips to Help you Cope with Depression
While we all feel moody, sad or low from time to time, some people experience these feelings intensely, without any apparent reason, and sometimes for long periods of time. Depression is more than just a low mood, it is a serious condition that has an impact on both mental and physical health. One in eight…
Read MoreWhen Your Parents Split Up
Sometimes mum or dad, or both of them, decide that they would rather not live together anymore. They may choose to live apart for a while or they may choose to stay apart forever. If they are legally married they may choose to divorce. If they are in a ‘de-facto’ relationship they may have a…
Read MoreFamily Conflict
Home should be a place where everyone can feel safe and cared for. It is sad when families are in conflict, especially at home. It is hard on adults and kids too. Everything is always changing, nothing in life stays the same. You may have been in the happiest family ever but then something changes…
Read MoreHealthy Pregnancy Lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle can help reduce the likelihood that you will have some pregnancy health problems. Healthy eating in pregnancy can improve your health and wellbeing. It is also important for your baby’s growth and development. You might have sudden cravings for foods you do not usually eat. This is probably because of hormonal changes…
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