Children and young people use many different social media apps and sites. The most popular are Facebook and Instagram, with many others such as Snapchat, TikTok and Twitter. There are lots of benefits ...

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. When a child isn’t safe, ...

"I was scared no one would believe me" Alice was sexually abused when she was very young. The Young Witness Service helped her feel supported when she gave evidence in court. Annie struggled with ...

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Give your child real Christmas magic and help Childline be ready 24/7 for every tough question this Christmas. Watch a child’s face light up with wonder as they open their very own Letter from Santa!

There's no such thing as a perfect parent. One day all's calm, the next it's chaos. However it's going, we're here with advice and support for parents and carers.

Whether they’re heading off to university, moving in with a partner or looking for independence, when your child leaves home, it’s a big deal. Whatever the reason for leaving home is, there are things ...

We provide services across Scotland to help give children and young people the support they need to thrive. We have a service centre in Glasgow. We work with children, families and professionals. We ...

What is non-recent abuse? Non-recent child abuse, sometimes called historical abuse, is when an adult was abused as a child or young person under the age of 18. Sometimes adults who were abused in ...

If you're worried about a child, it can be hard to know what to do. We've got information and advice on different types of child abuse, how to spot the signs and what you can do to help keep children ...

Recognising the signs that a child may be struggling with their mental health can be really hard. We've got advice to help you support children who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, suicidal ...

The online world gives us access to a huge amount of information and services, but the scale of information available also means that there is content that is inappropriate for children. What is or ...