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Alcohol, drugs and parenting

Support for parents or carers who are concerned about their alcohol or drug use.

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.

Children and drugs

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

Contacts to the NSPCC about drug and alcohol misuse among parents soar during the pandemic

17 February 2021 / News

Concerned adults have increasingly contacted the NSPCC about the risk that parents misusing drugs and alcohol may pose to their children.

How to Help Children Suffering From Depression & Anxiety

If you're worried a child may be struggling with their mental health, or is experiencing depression, or anxiety around coronavirus (COVID-19), we've got advice to help you support them.

Support for parents

Parenting tips and support for dealing with difficult situations.

Keeping children safe

We can help you keep your child safe. Read advice and support for parents on children’s mental health, staying safe online and what to do if you’re worried about a child.

Non-recent abuse

If you were abused in childhood, you may be struggling with difficult feelings and unwanted memories. We've got information and advice to help.

Child Sexual Exploitation & How to Keep Your Child Safe

If you're worried about sexual exploitation, we have information and advice to protect and help children and young people.

Moving out

Moving out is a part of growing up. We have advice about the laws that keep children safe and the support available for young people who move out.

Identifying Child Physical Abuse & How to Prevent It

If you're worried about physical abuse, we have information and advice to help you feel confident in taking the next steps to keep children and young people safe.

Neglect is also Child Abuse: Know All About It

Neglect can be hard to spot. We've got advice on the types and signs of neglect and what you can do if you’re worried about a child.

New report shows scale of abuse against teenagers

25 August 2020 / News

For the first time, our ‘How safe are our children? report has looked at the scale of abuse against teenagers, and highlights their heightened risk of experiencing physical and sexual abuse offences compared with younger children.

Calls to NSPCC about children living in violent homes rise by over 50% as we urge government to support all children

25 January 2021 / News

NSPCC helpline staff have recorded a 53% rise in the number of contacts from adults worried about children living with domestic abuse.

What Is Emotional Abuse & Things You Should Know

It can be hard to know what emotional abuse is. We’ve got advice on the signs, effects and how to report it.

Effects of child abuse

Abuse can derail a child’s development. But together, we can change that.