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Light-hearted chatter predicts a wave of ‘coronababies’ around Christmas and into 2021
Light-hearted chatter predicts a wave of ‘coronababies’ around Christmas and into 2021
Irish emigrants reunite with loved ones as 1.2m people are expected to travel through Dublin Airport over the festive period
Festive season presents opportunities to enhance a special relationship
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Take the hassle out of the festive season by following our expert guide
Christmas can be a tricky time of year for many families for many reasons
Before his election, the next American president threatened to ‘terminate’ the J1 visa programme, which has been enjoyed by Irish students since the 1960s
After years of close involvement with their children’s education, parents can find it hard to give up control. But overbearing parenting benefits no one
When a couple is planning to have children, they should discuss their views on parenting, before the birth
There is lots to think about when returning to work, but preparation will make the transition easier
The fall-out from the festive season can leave couples picking up the pieces in January
Keep it simple and don’t let stress snuff out the enjoyment
But putting everybody else first all the time is not good for you, or your family
The positives of online communication far outweigh the negatives but beware the pitfalls for partners
It may be the season to be jolly, but all of the relationship pressures of the rest of the year apply doubly at Christmas. Luckily ‘The Irish Times’ agony aunt, Kate Holmquist is here to help some of them . . .
I cannot overstate how unpleasant she is to him, but she thinks her behaviour is normal and he never complains
My parents are rowing over my father’s affair, and my boyfriend is pressuring me to move in with him. What should I do?
Hard-hit by unemployment and reduced earnings, Irish men are experiencing an identity crisis, and those around them are suffering too. Men and women must adapt to new realities
Not having children leads to exclusion for couples, even more so if they have decided not to reproduce
Colleges to hold parents’ information meetings for the first time
When still living under the same roof as your parents, the old adult-child dynamics are likely to persist
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