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Death & grief

10 Tips to Help You Deal With Losing a Parent

Practical advice for teenagers coping with the loss of a parent, focusing on emotional expression, seeking support, maintaining routines, and finding ways to honour their parent's memory and move forward....

10 Tips to Help You if Someone in Your Family Has Cancer

Serious Illness

10 Tips to Help You if Someone in Your Family Has Cancer

Practical advice for teenagers coping with a family member's cancer, including tips on self-care, communication, and finding support to manage emotional and practical challenges effectively....

After a bereavement, can I keep some of the person's things?

Death & grief

After a bereavement, can I keep some of the person’s things?

Explains how keeping belongings after a bereavement can provide comfort and preserve memories, offering practical strategies for choosing meaningful items, navigating emotions, and honouring a loved ones memory during the grieving process....

10 Tips to Help You Cope if Your Parents Are Getting Divorced

Coping with divorce

10 Tips to Help You Cope if Your Parents Are Getting Divorced

Practical advice for teenagers on coping with their parents' divorce, including emotional support, maintaining relationships, self-care, and staying resilient through changes in family dynamics....

10 Tips to Help You if Someone in Your Family Is Dying

Death & grief

10 Tips to Help You if Someone in Your Family Is Dying

Practical advice for teenagers coping with a family member who is dying, including tips on managing emotions, finding support, and cherishing meaningful moments with loved ones during this difficult time....

10 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Divorce but Were Too Afraid to Ask

Coping with divorce

10 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Divorce but Were Too Afraid to Ask

A detailed guide for teenagers about divorce, explaining its causes, impact, and coping strategies, with practical advice for managing emotions, split living arrangements, and seeking support during family changes....

How do I deal with my birthday without a loved one?

Death & grief

How do I deal with my birthday without a loved one?

Explores how to cope with a birthday after losing a loved one, offering strategies for honouring their memory, finding support, and balancing emotions to create a meaningful and comforting day....

10 Tips to Help You Cope With Bereavement

Death & grief

10 Tips to Help You Cope With Bereavement

Practical advice for teenagers coping with bereavement, focusing on understanding grief, finding support, maintaining routines, and prioritising self-care to navigate the healing process and honour loved ones....

10 Tips to Help You if Your Family Is Moving House

Moving house

10 Tips to Help You if Your Family Is Moving House

Practical advice for adjusting to a house move, including tips on staying connected, exploring new opportunities, and managing emotions during this significant life change....

Why do I feel angry after someone died?

Death & grief

Why do I feel angry after someone died?

Explains why anger is a normal response to grief, its impact on teens, and strategies to manage it, including safe outlets, relaxation techniques, and support from trusted people, to help navigate this challenging emotion....

10 Tips to Help You Deal With Losing Your Mum

Death & grief

10 Tips to Help You Deal With Losing Your Mum

Practical advice for teenagers coping with the loss of their mum, focusing on emotional expression, honouring her memory, accepting support, and finding ways to heal and live a fulfilling life....

10 Tips to Help You Deal With Losing a Pet

Living with pets

10 Tips to Help You Deal With Losing a Pet

Practical advice for coping with the loss of a pet, focusing on emotional expression, honouring your pet's memory, seeking support, and finding ways to heal and move forward....

How long does grief last?

Death & grief

How long does grief last?

How grief impacts teens, its timeline, and ways to cope. Includes emotional effects, practical strategies like talking and journaling, and tips for supporting grieving friends....

10 Tips to Help You Live in the Countryside

Moving house

10 Tips to Help You Live in the Countryside

Practical advice for teenagers adapting to countryside living, including tips on embracing the outdoors, staying connected, planning ahead, and enjoying the unique benefits of rural life....

10 Tips to Help You Deal With Younger Brothers or Sisters

Brothers & sisters

10 Tips to Help You Deal With Younger Brothers or Sisters

Practical advice for teenagers to manage younger siblings, improve sibling dynamics, and foster positive relationships through empathy, patience, and effective communication....

10 Tips to Help You Deal With Losing Your Dad

Death & grief

10 Tips to Help You Deal With Losing Your Dad

Practical advice for teenagers coping with the loss of their Dad, focusing on grief, emotional expression, seeking support, and finding ways to honour their Dad's memory while moving forward....

Can pets cause allergies?

Living with pets

Can pets cause allergies?

Explore how pets can cause allergies, the impact on your daily life, and practical tips to manage symptoms while maintaining a healthy and enjoyable relationship with pets....

Why do I feel so sad after a bereavement?

Death & grief

Why do I feel so sad after a bereavement?

Explores why sadness is normal after a bereavement, its impact on teens, and strategies to cope, including expressing emotions, seeking support, honouring memories, and finding comfort in routines and meaningful activities....

10 Tips to Help You Deal With Diabetes

Serious Illness

10 Tips to Help You Deal With Diabetes

A guide for teenagers living with diabetes, offering practical advice on monitoring, diet, exercise, routines, and support to help manage the condition and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle....

10 Tips to Help You Live in the City

Moving house

10 Tips to Help You Live in the City

Practical advice for teenagers adapting to city life, including tips on safety, public transport, budgeting, and making the most of cultural and social opportunities while maintaining health and well-being....

Is it okay to laugh and be happy sometimes after a bereavement?

Death & grief

Is it okay to laugh and be happy sometimes after a bereavement?

This article explores the coexistence of grief and happiness after a bereavement, how it's okay to laugh, with strategies for managing guilt, balancing emotions, and supporting others during the grieving process....

10 Tips to Help You Deal With Siblings

Brothers & sisters

10 Tips to Help You Deal With Siblings

Practical tips for teenagers to navigate sibling relationships, reduce conflicts, and build stronger family bonds through effective communication, empathy, and teamwork....

10 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Cancer but Were Too Afraid to Ask

Serious Illness

10 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Cancer but Were Too Afraid to Ask

A detailed guide for teenagers about cancer, explaining its causes, effects, and treatment, with advice on prevention, supporting loved ones, and coping strategies for those affected....

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