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It’s not something I’ve ever enjoyed – my own company, or walking for no reason
Unexplained changes in children could be sign of abuse, researchers note
Ask the Expert: ‘My daughter is particularly upset at the loss of her best friend’
There’s some risk involved in letting her out of my sight on a public roadway (even though I mostly linger where I can see her) but the rewards are worth it
The Irish actor’s upcoming TV series, Little Disasters, delves into dark and underexplored issues that can accompany motherhood
We mourn the loss of the ‘village’ in modern times, but I think the village begins elsewhere these days
Tell Me About It: Separation has taken a toll and left me to shoulder all childcare responsibilities
Oh, how I wish I had listened when people were talking about the importance of doing Kegels
Jen Hogan: Motherhood can also bring limitations, but only if we impose them on ourselves
I usually pass the time on funfair rides by trying to calculate where I will land when whatever contraption I’m strapped into snaps off
TCD academic says ending postnatal care six weeks after birth means women struggling with potentially serious issues are falling through the cracks
Even though parental leave has personal, family and social benefits, only half of fathers take their two-week entitlement
Dr Muiris Houston: Foreign bodies may enter a child’s ears, nostrils or mouth, with potentially serious consequences
Ask the Expert: My husband had a terrible experience of school and doesn’t want to label our son
I thought about all the lessons I learned in playgrounds. Wherever we went in the world, we ended up in the playground
2FM presenter and others give their views on why they favour apartment living
Climate anxiety can incite despair and hopelessness which, for those with existing mental health problems, can lead to depression and substance abuse
There is nothing quite like having a sixth year in the house to remind you how quickly the years go by
At Carrickmacross Toy Library parents save money and reduce their environmental impact, while children can try things out and see what they like
New campaign Year of Care aims to highlight the particular needs that arise in the first year of motherhood
She used to be very chatty but now she isolates herself in her room and never mentions any friends
Despite full employment, a new survey suggests Irish people are increasingly concerned about the economic outlook
Maya Dube weighed just over 400 grams when she was born
A shaggy-dog story about parenting seven children and working
Experts who work with young offenders discuss whether the Netflix series Adolescence is true to life
Don’t assume all ‘straight white men’ benefit from current work practices, employers’ conference told
Ask the Expert: ‘She seems to be very troubled about being unable to fall asleep immediately when she lies down’
I’m proud of my brave, resilient child, of all he has done to heal. Still, I don’t exactly feel like celebrating
‘Flat rate’ payment in Ireland means many fathers can’t afford to take time off work
They may appear small and cute, but their complete lack of filter or fear of embarrassment is nothing short of liberating
Jen Hogan: Everyone is talking about Adolescence on Netflix, but we should also be talking about how to look after our boys
Becoming a mother having lost a mother added a layer of complexity I didn’t expect until the baby was in my arms, and I felt something inside me crack open
From going it alone to fostering, and exhaustive rounds of IVF, women share their unusual journeys in motherhood
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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