Sex and relationships

Many parents and carers feel unsure about how to talk to their child about sex, sexuality and relationships. We have advice to help you support your child and keep them safe.

Gender identity

Advice to help you understand gender identity and how to support your child.

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Healthy relationships

Support to help you recognise and talk to your child about healthy and unhealthy relationships.

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Sexuality and sexual orientation

How to support your child with coming out or questioning their sexuality or sexual orientation.

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Sexual behaviour in children

Advice on what's normal or healthy and how to get support if your worried about a child.

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More support for parents and carers

Sharing nudes

Advice to help you support a child if you're worried about sexting or sending nudes.

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Bullying and cyberbullying

Advice for parents and carers to help keep children safe from bullying, wherever it happens.

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Children's mental health

Advice to help you support children experiencing depression, anxiety, suicidal feelings or self-harm.

Worried about a child?

You can contact the NSPCC Helpline by calling 0808 800 5000, emailing [email protected] or completing our report abuse online form.

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