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Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice and support for parents and carers

Whether you're working from home with your kids for the first time or supporting children with anxiety due to coronavirus, we've got tips and advice for you.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and keeping children safe from abuse

Advice to help you spot the signs of abuse during the coronavirus pandemic and what to do if you're worried about a child.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and parents working from home with children

Tips and advice for parents and carers who are new to working from home with kids due to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Hundreds of children counselled over impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

27 March 2020 / News

Over 900 Childline counselling sessions about coronavirus have taken place with children and young people.

Mums report lack of consistent care during pregnancy and post-birth

27 February 2020 / News

Our Fight for a Fair Start campaign urges government to invest in the public health grant so families get the care they need.

Sexual behaviour in children

Advice for parents on healthy and unhealthy sexual behaviour in children and teenagers, how to talk to children about consent and what to do if you're worried.

Online porn

It can be hard to know how to talk to your child about the risks of watching online porn. Our advice can help you explain the risks to your child, prevent them from watching porn, and know what to do if your child has explicit or upsetting content online.

Wild West Web

Help us end the #WildWestWeb.

Children and drugs

Information and advice for speaking to children about drugs and making sure they're aware of the law and the risks.

Underage drinking

How to talk to children and teens about alcohol and make sure they know the risks.

Talking about drugs and alcohol

If you're worried about underage drinking or drug use, we've got information about the law and advice to keep your children safe and aware of the risks.

Sports, clubs and other activities

How to make sure kids are safe in clubs, sports and other activities – and what to do if you’re concerned.

Keeping children safe at work

We explain the laws that keep children and young people safe at work, work experience and volunteering.

Keeping children safe at school

School can feel like a scary place whatever age you are. We’ve got lots of advice to help you keep children and young people safe and support them at school.