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Adolescence makes for chilling viewing for everyone, but especially parents. The Netflix drama has sparked national debate with its fictional tale of a 13-year-old boy who becomes a knife-wielding murderer of a girl at his school after consuming misogynistic content online. It’s enough to make parents of boys — as well as girls — frantic with worry. But it’s also a chance for family members and carers to reach out to the young men in their lives who may be going through a tough time. “These kids are in pain”Dr Linda Papadopoulos, a psychologist and broadcaster, is clear that it’s important not to blame boys for the current situation. “We have to remember that boys that are insecure, that are feeling sort of low and unhappy about themselves, they respond well to very simplistic messages of ...

Spring is in the air — and so is the first family getaway of the year. These holiday homes are stylish, kid-friendly and at the time of writing have availability during the Easter window. Though, they probably won’t stay empty for long…Cercoschene, Umbria, ItalyThis four-bedroom farmhouse floods with lightReschio EstateItalian villas don’t get much more luxe than those at Reschio, a 3,700-acre pastoral estate tucked in the rolling Umbrian hills. Husband-and-wife team Count Benedikt and Donna Nencia have transformed a clutch of old farmhouses into rentals, including four-bedroom Piantaverna, with light flooded interiors overlooking private verandahs. Daily maid, concierge and private pool service are all included and with activities like horse-riding, cookery lessons, fishing and lake swimm...