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Get a free booklet to encourage young people to develop and maintain a healthy body image

Body image and self-esteem

How learning to speak ‘teenage’ could help communication and build confidence in your child.

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Social media, body confidence and self-esteem: a parent's guide

Body confidence and self-esteem for teens


Body image and self-esteem


Teens and body image


Body confidence and self-esteem for teens


Image: Dove Self-Esteem Project 

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Whether it is from what they see on TV, online or in magazines, young people are under pressure to look ‘perfect’ at all times.

ʻHelp young people see how the human body is amazing, no matter how it looks.ʼ


The Dove Self-Esteem Project has worked with experts from the fields of psychology, body image, self-esteem, eating disorders and media representation to create a resource offering parents advice on how to identify self-esteem issues you think may

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Family banter bullying

When does family banter about teenagers' bodies turn to bullying?



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Maryon Stewart, founder of the Angelus Foundation (now Mentor UK), offers her expert advice on how to talk to your child about legal and illegal substances that may alter their mood or behaviour


Laughing gas

Laughing gas, also known as ‘Noz’, has become increasingly popular among young people in the UK. So what is it - and what does it do to people who take it?

A recent survey shows that ecstasy and LSD use among 16-24-year-olds has increased by 84% and 175% respectively in the past year. Overall drug use has remained constant – so why are these two gaining popularity with young people?



Cannabis is still the world’s most popular illegal drug worldwide - but in the UK, its use is falling.  For most people, cannabis is not a source of harm and is used to achieve a feeling of being relaxed and high.

Ecstasy use is on the rise among young people - why? And what should parents know about this drug? 


LSD is one of the most famous hallucinogenic drugs. This year there has been an increase of 175% in the number of 16-to-24-year-olds admitting to using it.




Drinkaware suggest following the Chief Medical Officer’s advice on underage drinking. 

In England, the guidelines are:

Why is it important to talk to your child about drinking before they're 13? The Alcohol Education Trust explains, and shares their tips for age-appropriate discussions. 

Wine glasses

The Chief Medical Officers of the different nations have slightly different guidelines relating to under-age drinking. Here's the advice from the Chief Medical Officer for Wales.

Alcohol and the law


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The Chief Medical Officer’s recommendation for Scotland.

far right extremism

Far-right extremism: how to spot the signs your child could be vulnerable + what to do to protect them

Syrian women in Homs 2012

Advice for parents on helping their children avoid becoming involved in violent extremism

From the Home Office: tell-tale signs of gang involvement, and ways to prevent your child getting involved in the first place.

Think your child may be involved in a gang? Advice from the Home Office on what to do.

youth volunteering children

The internet can help and encourage young people to help others. Here's how.