Support for parents and carers

Many parents might be concerned that their child might experiment with alcohol or drugs as they grow up. It is important to make sure that children are aware of the risks.

Eating disorders can involve eating too much or too little, or becoming obsessed with weight and body shape.

Poor emotional health and wellbeing can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, and can make it difficult to feel positive about daily life.

Children and young people who are physically active have better general health, stronger bones and muscles, and higher levels of self-esteem.

Public health provides oral health promotion programmes to improve the oral health of our population.

Children and young people should eat a healthy, balanced diet to maintain good health and help them to feel their best.

Body image refers to how a person sees themselves. Some people may have a negative body image and hold an unrealistic view of their body.

As children get older, the way they express their sexual feelings changes – and these days children are exposed to sexual images at a far younger age.

If a child or young person doesn’t get enough sleep it can make them irritable and affect their behaviour.

Smoking is the biggest cause of preventable deaths in England, accounting for more than 80,000 deaths each year.

Learning about and forming relationships with others is a key life skill.

Just like adults, children and young people are bound to feel stressed, worried and/or anxious at times.

Helping you to understand whether your child too ill for school.