Ask the expert: The kids’ grandparents are overloading them with sugarMy in-laws mind our children. Can I ban sweets from their house?Sun Feb 07 2016 - 18:00
Ask the expert: Our five-year-old has started acting babyishIf you have any parenting questions, send your query to health@irishtimes.comMon Feb 01 2016 - 18:00
Ask the expert: My six-year-old son is very negative and often in a bad moodIf you have a parenting question, send your query to health@irishtimes.comMon Jan 25 2016 - 18:00
Ask the expert: How can we cope with our son’s tantrums?If you have a parenting question, send your query to health@irishtimes.comMon Jan 18 2016 - 18:00
Ask the Expert: Our teenage daughter is always unhappyShe spends a lot of her time moping around the houseSun Jan 10 2016 - 19:00
After the flood waters retreat, the mental scars remainWe must ensure that those afflicted by floods get support, help and compassionThu Jan 07 2016 - 01:00
Ask the expert: Should we split the twins up in school?The elder boy has become more dominant and sometimes sets his brother upSun Jan 03 2016 - 10:21
Ask the expert: My 7-year-old son says he hates himselfA lot of self-criticism happens around homework but he is doing well at schoolMon Dec 28 2015 - 10:10
Ask the expert: Should I listen to my friend’s advice on my baby’s sleep habits?When you become a parent, you can get bombarded by advice from ...everyoneSun Dec 20 2015 - 19:00
Ask the expert: How can I help my younger daughter move out of her big sister’s shadow?It is important to hold them both to account in resolving any conflicts that ariseMon Dec 14 2015 - 16:00
Ask the expert: My daughter is struggling with friendshipsIf you have a parenting query, send your question to health@irishtimes.comMon Dec 07 2015 - 18:00
Ask the Expert: My 13-year-old son is addicted to online gamingThough the increased use of modern technology and the internet has brought many benefits, there have been a lot of downsidesMon Nov 30 2015 - 18:00
Ask the Expert: How do I make my toddler sleep later?If you have a parenting query, send your question to health@irishtimes.comMon Nov 23 2015 - 18:00
Ask the expert: My son seems very unhappy at universityIf you have a parenting query, send your question to health@irishtimes.comMon Nov 16 2015 - 18:00
Ask the Expert: I dread going back to work and leaving my babyIf you have a parenting query, send your question to health@irishtimes.comMon Nov 09 2015 - 17:00
Ask the Expert: Why do young children pull out their hair?If you have a parenting question, send your query to health@irishtimes.comMon Nov 02 2015 - 18:00
Ask the expert: How do we get a toddler to sleep all night?If you have a parenting query, send your question to health@irishtimes.comMon Oct 26 2015 - 18:00
Ask the Expert: How much should you compete when you’re six?If you have a parenting query, send your question to health@irishtimes.comMon Oct 19 2015 - 16:00
Ask the Expert: I feel I never stop fighting with my sonIf you have a parenting question, send your query to health@irishtimes.comTue Oct 13 2015 - 08:00
Ask the Expert: How do I explain my brother’s suicide to my son?If you have a parenting query, send your question to health@irishtimes.comMon Oct 05 2015 - 18:00
Ask the Expert: My little boy is aggressive towards meIf you have a parenting query, send your question to health@irishtimes.comMon Sept 28 2015 - 18:00
Ask the Expert: My son lacks confidence in the playgroundIf you have a parenting query, email your question to health@irishtimes.comMon Sept 21 2015 - 18:00
Ask the Expert: How can I help my daughter knuckle down to study?If you have a parenting query, send your question to health@irishtimes.comMon Sept 14 2015 - 18:00
Ask the Expert: My little girl is terrified of noiseIf you have a parenting query, send your question to health@irishtimes.comMon Sept 07 2015 - 18:00
Ask the Expert: I need help to get my daughters activeIf you have a parenting query, send your question to health@irishtimes.comMon Aug 31 2015 - 18:00
Ask the Expert: My son seems to dread going back to schoolIf you have a parenting query, send your question to health@irishtimes.comMon Aug 24 2015 - 16:00
Ask the Expert: I worry that my little boy will hate schoolIf you have a parenting query, send your question to health@irishtimes.comMon Aug 17 2015 - 16:00
Ask the Expert: My little girl often gets very down in herselfIf you have a parenting question for John Sharry, send it to health@irishtimes.comMon Aug 03 2015 - 16:43
Ask the Expert: My adult son is disrespectful to his girlfriendIf you have a parenting question, please send your query to health@irishtimes.comMon Jul 13 2015 - 15:00
Ask the Expert: My son is nine and still wets the bedIf you have a parenting question, send your query to health@irishtimes.comMon Jul 06 2015 - 15:00
Ask the Expert: Will an OCD diagnosis for my teenager lead to stigma?If you have a parenting query, email your question for John Sharry to health@irishtimes.comMon Jun 29 2015 - 16:00
Ask the Expert: Going potty with toilet-training stressIf you have a parenting question, send your query to health@irishtimes.comMon Jun 22 2015 - 17:00
Ask the Expert: ‘I’m afraid my daughter will hurt my son’If you have a parenting question, send your query to health@irishtimes.comMon Jun 15 2015 - 16:00
Our teenage son shows signs of OCDIf you have a parenting question, send your query to health@irishtimes.comMon Jun 08 2015 - 17:21
Ask the Expert: My daughter panics at the thought of schoolSchool refusal is a common problem that is very worrying for parentsMon Jun 01 2015 - 17:00
Ask the expert: My little girl can’t stop biting her nailsIf you have a parenting query, email your question for John Sharry to health@irishtimes.comMon May 25 2015 - 17:00
Ask the Expert: Exam stress is overwhelming my anxious sonIf you have a parenting question, send your query to health@irishtimes.comMon May 18 2015 - 16:00
How to talk to children about the same-sex marriage referendumGive accurate and appropriate answers and do not be afraid to share your valuesMon May 18 2015 - 09:00
Ask the Expert: My little girl whinges all the timeIf you have a parenting query, email your question for John Sharry to health@irishtimes.comMon May 11 2015 - 17:00
Ask the Expert: Our toddler wakes three times a nightIn part three of his series on the importance of a good night’s sleep for families, John Sharry explores the challenge of helping a preschooler learn to stay in his bed through the night. Send your queries to health@irishtimes.comTue May 05 2015 - 06:10
Ask the expert: Switching children off at nightPart two of this series on the importance of a good night’s sleep for families explores the challenge of technology and whether to have different bedtimes when you have more than one childMon Apr 27 2015 - 16:00
Ask The Expert: My 12-year-old son won’t get up for schoolEnsuring children have a relaxing bedtime routine and get a good night’s sleep is crucial for a happy family life. (Part one of a three-part series)Mon Apr 20 2015 - 11:30
Ask the Expert: Our daughter worries about our marriageIf you have a parenting query, send your question to health@irishtimes.comTue Apr 14 2015 - 05:00
Ask the Expert: My daughter pulls out her eyelashesIf you have a parenting question for John Sharry, send your query to health@irishtimes.comTue Apr 07 2015 - 05:45
Ask the Expert: Is Dad coming to my First Communion?If you have a parenting problem, send your question to health@irishtimes.comTue Mar 31 2015 - 05:45
Ask the Expert: Fear of dogs, Santa and Mr TaytoAnxiety disorders are the most common child and teenage mental health problems. In the third of a three-part series, John Sharry answers questions about small children’s phobiasTue Mar 24 2015 - 05:45
Ask the Expert: School stress and separation anxietyAnxiety disorders are the most common mental health problems for children and teenagers. In the second of a three-part series, John Sharry answers questions on school refusal and separation anxiety. Send your queries to health@irishtimes.comMon Mar 16 2015 - 15:00
Ask the Expert: Parents get stressed over kids’ anxietyAnxiety disorders are the most common child and teenage mental health problems. Yet, because children with anxiety problems are frequently well behaved in public and in school, they often do not get the support or attention they need. In a three part series, John Sharry will answer some of the many questions he receives about anxiety-related problems, starting this week with the needs of older children and teenagersTue Mar 10 2015 - 06:45
Ask the Expert: How do I tell my sons their father is bisexual?John Sharry helps solve your parenting problems. Send your queries to health@irishtimes.comTue Mar 03 2015 - 06:45
