NSPCC advice on talking to your children about pornography

There’s no doubt that children these days are exposed to sexual images and adult content at a far younger age, and in more places than ever before, including music videos, websites and social media.

In 2018/19, the NSPCC’s round-the-clock service, Childline delivered 876 counselling sessions with children worried about online pornography. And with the Government delaying plans to bring in age verification for online porn, the charity has put together some top tips on how to talk to your child about porn.

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Toddler years’ study: Dealing with Explosive Toddler Tantrums in Public is Biggest Fear for One Third of UK Parents who Feel ‘Judged’

Multiple pressures faced by parents with developing toddlers is on the rise and could have a negative impact on parental wellbeing, as new research reveals high numbers (73%) constantly worry about what other people around them think. The new child development survey independently commissioned by nationwide preschool activity class provider, Toddler Sense, questioned more than a thousand UK parents on their anxieties around toddler development and found that dealing with tantrums in public was the top concern for one third.  A further 17% also said they felt ashamed and embarrassed by their toddler’s aggressive behaviour, which often involved biting and/or hitting other children.

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