Giving your children a soundtrack for lifePlaying an instrument or singing, rather than just listening, is key to reaping the benefitsTue Mar 04 2014 - 01:00
Giving addicted teens a second chance at lifeDetox and treatment centre puts order into the lives of teenagers and offers some hope of escape from chaosTue Feb 25 2014 - 01:00
Making economic sense in the classroom‘Early intervention’ is a buzz word among policy-makers. But what does it mean for families living in a disadvantaged area?Tue Feb 18 2014 - 01:00
Kids online: how can we keep them safe?On this, Safer Internet Day, some leading experts offer advice on key questions of online concern to parentsTue Feb 11 2014 - 01:00
Sleep trainers: the answer to a nightmare for many parentsAs a last resort parents turn to sleep consultants who can help to settle childrenTue Feb 04 2014 - 01:00
Taking your first steps in the maze of baby adviceThere’s no shortage of advice on babies but how do you find what’s right for you?Tue Jan 28 2014 - 01:00
Have baby, will travel . . .Long-haul trips can seem like an adventure too far with kids in tow. But well-travelled families say don’t let the fear stop youTue Jan 21 2014 - 17:00
When death could be only a mouthful of food away . . .Parents of children with a food allergy have to find a balance between over-anxiety and complacencyMon Jan 13 2014 - 18:15
Treat your sex life to an NCTLeading sex counsellors offer their advice on a range of sexual relationship issues that they see every dayTue Jan 07 2014 - 19:00
Telling it as it is – home truths about parentingFormer prison governor John Lonergan, who shares his philosophy on raising the next generation in a new book, picks out three new year resolutions for parentsTue Dec 31 2013 - 01:00
Wrapping fitting gifts around the parents’ needsYoung kids and babies can seem to take over parents lives, making it hard to know what to buy the adults. Sheila Wayman and John Collins give some suggestionsTue Dec 17 2013 - 01:00
Coming home for Christmas: the highs and the lowsThe festive season is laden with emotion and being together 24/7 may not be the perfect answer to months or years apartTue Dec 10 2013 - 17:40
Coming out in support of your childOur young people are coming out in much more significant numbers and at a much earlier age, which is a real sign of progressTue Dec 10 2013 - 01:00
Living in fear of your childWhen teenage strops turn into violence, it’s time to look for helpTue Dec 03 2013 - 01:00
Abrupt move to adult system can have lasting effects on young peopleSome young people feel a great sense of loss at leaving their familiar medical teams behind, research showsTue Dec 03 2013 - 01:00
Why children need to go into the woods todayRisk-averse parents and educators deprive youngsters of the benefits of outdoor learning - but it’s a trend forest schools are trying to reverseTue Nov 26 2013 - 01:00
Does your kitchen provide an á la carte kids menu?What do you do if your kids are picky eaters – cook separate meals or try to get them to eat what’s put on the table?Tue Nov 19 2013 - 01:00
Married to the jobGoing into business with your spouse can be a dream or a nightmare – good communication is the key to making it workMon Nov 11 2013 - 15:00
When is a syndrome no longer a syndrome?Earlier this year Asperger’s syndrome was dropped as a diagnosis by the American Psychiatric Association. What does it mean for people who were diagnosed with Asperger’s?Tue Nov 05 2013 - 01:00
Hate it or love it, the scariest night of the year is upon usGreedy children with hands outstretched with great expectations or children delighting in a night of magical transformation? How do you cope with Halloween?Tue Oct 29 2013 - 01:00
Creating a little teen spirit on the wardsDescribed as ‘a lost tribe’ by one consultant, ill adolescents take centre stage in art projectTue Oct 15 2013 - 17:57
In-house solutions to childcare dilemmaIt’s costly and is a very big undertaking if done properly – but having the kids cared for at home is ideal for someTue Oct 15 2013 - 01:00
Developing a signature styleWho needs good handwriting in our keyboard-tapping world? Everyone, according to research that proves writing by hand engages the brain. Programmes such as Handwriting Without Tears could helpTue Oct 15 2013 - 01:00
How do Irish families deal with mental distress?Family support is vital in cases of depression but loved ones need to protect their own mental healthTue Oct 08 2013 - 01:00
10 things they don’t tell you about breastfeedingKnowing what to expect, as well as better support, is keyTue Oct 01 2013 - 01:00
The power of playWe’re born to play for a reason and it shapes our brain from the cradle to the graveTue Sept 24 2013 - 01:00
The kids are alright: it’s your relationship that needs attentionA new book argues that child-proofing your marriage means putting your partner firstTue Sept 17 2013 - 01:00
Memorial to a parent’s loveThe death of a young horserider in Co Carlow in the 1880s prompted her father to build Adelaide Memorial Church of Christ the Redeemer – a ‘mini Salisbury cathedral’ – in the village of MyshallSat Sept 14 2013 - 01:00
Helping, not hovering: how to be a college parentColleges to hold parents’ information meetings for the first timeTue Sept 10 2013 - 01:00
Finding a path through infertilityThe high cost of treatments here and lack of donor egg options are driving the growth of ‘fertility tourism’Tue Sept 03 2013 - 01:00
What’s changing in childcare?Three months after a distressing TV documentary, the Minister flags progress but providers say it’s too slowTue Aug 27 2013 - 01:00
Adult children who live with their parentsWhen still living under the same roof as your parents, the old adult-child dynamics are likely to persistTue Aug 20 2013 - 01:00
Thinner, fitter, healthier, happier - the case for bigger familiesIn his new book, Sky News presenter Colin Brazier examines the evidence for the health and emotional benefits of having siblingsTue Aug 13 2013 - 01:00
Straight into limbo landClub foot is more common than many realise, yet parents lack information about the conditionTue Aug 06 2013 - 01:00
A lifeline for teenagers and their social livesCreative pursuits offer teens solace and enduring pleasure, but access to the arts is patchyTue Jul 30 2013 - 01:00
Recipe for successful cooking with childrenEncouraging kids in the kitchen may test your patience but it pays off in the long termTue Jul 23 2013 - 00:00
Not in front of the parentsHow can we ensure Teenagers learn their limits on post-Leaving Certificate holidaysTue Jul 16 2013 - 01:00
Finding inner calm – giving children elbow room worksAn innovative hub of wellbeing brings children with sensory issues into the foldTue Jul 09 2013 - 01:00
Why children have to be treated differently to be equalAs the first bridge out of the family home into wider society, it is vital that pre-schools reflect diversityTue Jul 02 2013 - 01:00
Free to go: summer outings for all the familyA selective guide to places that won’t cost a cent to visitTue Jun 25 2013 - 01:00
Working mothers: the children’s verdictWorking parents may fret about finding the right kind of childcare but what do their grown-up offspring remember now of those years when mum and dad weren’t around?Wed Jun 12 2013 - 01:00
Just a spoonful of sugar . . .In the first of a series, liquid sugars as a driver of obesity comes under scrutinyTue Jun 04 2013 - 01:00
Summer holiday blues: bring those teenagers in from the coldSo much time on their hands during the summer holidays and nowhere to go?Tue Jun 04 2013 - 01:00
What happens when you run the risk of passing on your heart condition to your child?Tue May 28 2013 - 01:00
Family friendly festivals may be the best introduction to camping for your childrenTue May 21 2013 - 01:00
What’s ‘good enough’ parenting?Stop beating yourself up about not doing it right. There are no gold medals to win.Tue May 14 2013 - 01:00
Clubbing together to get the homework doneHomework clubs operate in different forms and benefit parents as well as childrenTue Apr 30 2013 - 06:00
