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It’s fair to say that some teenagers do have an on/off relationship with their toothbrushes and dental hygiene in general. So how much does this matter and what has it got to do with mental health?

Recently I have had more questions about how to help young people to create good friendships, but also about issues with friendship groups and isolation.So let's look at how we can help young people to build healthy relationships from a young age, and maintain strong connections throughout life.

Online gaming has created a parenting nightmare that few of us are skilled up and ready for, especially as it is often a daily battle, with the potential for addiction looming over your child, and it can be exhausting.

Here I summarise here some key ‘what to watch for’ info and some credible resources you can take a look at, if you are not sure what to do next and are worried about your son’s eating, weight or exercise behaviours.

Exam stress is common of course, and, to a certain extent, normal, and can even be a bit helpful. What we want to avoid, though, are extremes of stress, or of any other behaviour or emotions.

I am a big fan of sleep. But sometimes sleep is elusive. It can be hard to fall asleep, or you might wake in the night or too early every morning. This is unhelpful to your wellbeing. Here is how to approach teen insomnia.