Pat Kenny’s bad news diet: ‘There’s only so much you can take’
Radio Review: Newstalk host tackles tricky topics in characteristic fashion
Radio Review: Newstalk host tackles tricky topics in characteristic fashion
Mandatory masks won’t make much difference at this point, says an infectious diseases doctor
Is shielding them from the news the best idea, or even possible in this current age?
There are many concerns including that the burden of ongoing mask-wearing may outweigh the benefits
Mental health professionals say many of us are hurting badly from the Covid-19 pandemic
Some pupils are monitored by CCTV cameras as frequently prison inmates
A recent study found 8 per cent of 13- to 17-year-olds had received sexual messages online
Prof Pat Dolan says many have forgotten children can make their own choices
Many children have not had access to their outlets and hobbies since March 2020
From starting primary to mobile phones, lunchbox wars, sleep and WhatsApp groups
Oireachtas Education committee to hear of rise in serious bullying from Niall Muldoon
One of the lessons of the past year is that children need different types of learning
Parents and teachers look back on an increasingly difficult first half-term of 2021
Advice on nutrition, activity and lifestyle to help navigate the mental health pandemic
The third in a four-part series looks at nutrition, activity and mental wellbeing in relation to girls aged 13+
Listen to yourself, don’t compare yourself to others, and if you’re in pain – don’t ignore it
‘Teenagers crave autonomy and to be respected – just like we all do’
‘They won’t listen’: Advice for parents on speaking to young teenagers
Changes during pandemic could lead to rise in childhood obesity, warns research
Families are in this together – schedules, plans and honesty can keep scars at bay
How children will fare from this lockdown all depends on their family lives
Current circumstances still ‘incredibly mentally unhealthy’ for many children
A task force in the west of Ireland is using Iceland’s model for reducing alcohol and drug abuse among teenagers
People’s dependence on their devices can contribute to range of more serious problems
Resilience building is essential, and a tutor is key in talking through coping mechanisms with students for difficult scenarios
So much choice – but should you cater to your child’s interests or challenge them?
Junior Achievement Ireland is one programme going into schools to teach life skills
Social media gives people easy access to diet information, but also pro-anorexia websites
Yelling at children says more about us than them. But is it really 'the new slapping'?
Dublin Rape centre seeks volunteers, while MS Readathon encourages young minds
Not achieving the hoped-for results does not spell disaster – you have options
Picking strawberries or waiting tables used to be a rite of passage. But the summer job as we know it may be disappearing
Gaming addiction can lead to ‘profound social isolation’, says Prof Brendan Kelly
Privileged young people are often among the most emotionally distressed
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices