Support for parents and carers ============================== Support for parents and carers ============================== All children and young people deserve to be healthy and happy. Good physical and emotional health plays an important part in helping them to live a fulfilled life. Services and support -------------------- Health and wellbeing advice for parents and carers -------------------------------------------------- Support, advice and local resources to help parents and carers with family life, child development and wellbeing. - ### Alcohol and drugs 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. Alcohol and drugs advice[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-children/parenting-support/drugs-and-alcohol/) - ### Eating disorders Eating disorders can involve eating too much or too little, or becoming obsessed with weight and body shape. More on eating disorders[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-children/parenting-support/eating-disorders/) - ### Emotional and mental health Poor emotional health and wellbeing can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, and can make it difficult to feel positive about daily life. More on emotional and mental health support[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-children/parenting-support/emotional-and-mental-health/) - ### Exercise and activity Children and young people who are physically active have better general health, stronger bones and muscles, and higher levels of self-esteem. More on exercise and activity[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-children/parenting-support/exercise-and-activity/) - ### Oral health Public health provides oral health promotion programmes to improve the oral health of our population. More on oral health[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-children/parenting-support/oral-health/) - ### Healthy eating Children and young people should eat a healthy, balanced diet to maintain good health and help them to feel their best. More on healthy eating[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-children/parenting-support/healthy-eating/) - ### Positive body image 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. More on positive body image[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-children/parenting-support/positive-body-image/) - ### Sexual health 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. More on sexual health[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-children/parenting-support/sexual-health/) - ### Sleep If a child or young person doesn’t get enough sleep it can make them irritable and affect their behaviour. More on sleep[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-children/parenting-support/sleep/) - ### Smoking Smoking is the biggest cause of preventable deaths in England, accounting for more than 80,000 deaths each year. Stop smoking advice[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-children/parenting-support/smoking/) - ### Social relationships Learning about and forming relationships with others is a key life skill. More on social relationships[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-children/parenting-support/social-relationships/) - ### Stress and anxiety Just like adults, children and young people are bound to feel stressed, worried and/or anxious at times. More on stress and anxiety[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-children/parenting-support/stress-and-anxiety/) - ### Health in schools Helping you to understand whether your child too ill for school. More on health in schools[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-children/parenting-support/health-in-schools/)