Child health 6-15

Get active with your kids

Having trouble getting your child away from the TV? Try these tips to get them out and active.

How to treat nits

Head lice can't be killed with normal shampoo. Here's how to banish them from your child's hair.

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Is your child depressed?

It's not only adults who experience depression. Children and teenagers can get depressed too.

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Children's headaches

Advice for parents on how to recognise the symptoms and causes of children's headaches and how to treat them.

School packed lunches

Make sure your child's lunchbox provides a healthy, nutritionally balanced lunch.

When your child is overweight

If your child is overweight, it's time to take action. Change as a family, with help if you need it.

Talking to your teenager about sex

How to talk to your teenage child about sex and relationships, including contraception, pregnancy and STIs.

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Exercise for children: football

Sam, aged 8, got fit and grew in confidence by playing football at an after-school club.

Kids' teeth Q&A

Good habits for keeping kids' teeth healthy, including fewer fizzy drinks and less sugar.

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Learning disabilities: coping with a diagnosis

How a learning disability is diagnosed, and sources of support if you are told your child has one.

Beat exam stress

Get tips to help your child beat stress, and watch a video of pupils talking about exams.

'My daughter and Down's syndrome'

Monica Rivers describes family life with her six-year-old daughter Ayesha, who has Down's syndrome.