Reliable information for parents about supporting young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Parent site (but not second fiddle) to @ReachOutIRL

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#Grooming: what is it how can it be prevented? Take a look at this comprehensive resource from @SaferInt4kids (in 🇬🇷 ): bit.ly/2nhuyiE #SaferInternet4EU #Back2School
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Need to talk to your child about substance use? See 'Alcohol and Drugs: A Parent’s Guide' that is available to download from our site bit.ly/2nXjp7m
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“The emotional well-being of children is just as important as their physical health. ” buff.ly/2Kq0zzj
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Summer can be fantastic for many young people but others thrive on routine and the unstructured days can be stressful #summertime #mentalhealth #youthmentalhealth Read our latest blog: ie.reachout.com/parents/2018…
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Tune into @RadioRayRTE after 4pm today for the parenting slot. If anyone has any questions they’d like me to answer on air you can email them to [email protected] or text 51551.
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"Like anything else that is enjoyable in life, moderation is everything"... xitter.cf/Irish_TechNews/status/…
Call of Duty: Why gaming could be good for you and the role parents play in curbing ‘gaming addiction’ buff.ly/2KsFGmS
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"Parents of teenagers who are watching 13 Reasons Why should really take this golden opportunity to speak about the different issues raised in the series. Various topics such as rape, self-harm, substance abuse, bullying and sexting are explored..." independent.ie/entertainment…
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Good mental health can be a resource for parents to help with the stresses of everyday life: ie.reachout.com/parents/2018…
This looks interesting; talk hosted by @ParentlineIre for parents about children and anxiety: parentline.ie/news/raising-h…
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@ReachOutParents Parents of children between 12 and 60 months are invited to help in our research on attention development by taking our 15-minute survey: ucdpsychology.qualtrics.com/… Please share with parents who might be interested! To find out more, see: ucdneuropsychologylab.wordpr…
Well done to @CreedonFiona, @YouthSpinWW, @nycinews and all others involved in developing a new Sleep Programme. We have a blog up today highlighting the issue of sleep deprivation among young people: ie.reachout.com/parents/2018…
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It's from our relationships and connections with others that we draw our strength. Such communities can lift us when we are down and give us the capacity to deal with whatever challenges come our way. Part 3 of my wellbeing series @IT_HealthPlus irishtimes.com/life-and-styl…
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What family activities make Irish children happiest? When do they most feel connected to their family? Great insights from recent research involving @colnoc77 independent.ie/life/family/p…
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"It's never too early to start talking to young people about the effects of alcohol" ie.reachout.com/parents/ment…
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Some practical guidance that we came across on talking to a young person about their day at school #OneGoodAdult
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Preparing for exams; helping your son or daughter navigate this stressful time ie.reachout.com/parents/2018…
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"The aim of all concerned has to be to empower children to enjoy all the positivity of the digital world, safely." Sheila Wayman on tackling child safety online via @IrishTimes irishtimes.com/life-and-styl…