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 ...

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.

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!

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 ...

For some families, room sharing is a choice to help siblings bond. For others, it's a necessity. Whatever your reasons for doing it, we've got advice and guidance on how it can be a positive ...

Whether you can spare an hour or two, or want to get involved more often, whatever time you can give is invaluable. There’s something for everyone – from volunteering as a Childline counsellor, to ...

But, with your help, so can we. Here's what we've achieved with your support. In 2014, it wasn’t illegal for an adult to send a child a sexual message. We launched a campaign called Flaw in the Law ...

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 help children who’ve been abused, protect children at risk, and find the best ways to prevent child abuse from ever happening. We work with schools up and down the country through our Speak out ...

"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 ...

Our news stories and opinion pieces from this year. For press enquiries about our work or to request an interview with a spokesperson on child protection and child services, contact our press office.

It’s natural for children and young people to be curious about sex and relationships. But for some parents and carers, it can feel awkward talking about these things. You may feel embarrassed, so ...