‘My sister is an alcoholic and she’s refusing treatment’
John Sharry: Strike a balance between being supportive and not colluding with her addiction
‘I foresaw Covid and war in Europe, but doctors said I was paranoid and having a breakdown’
John Sharry: Professional support can give you space to talk through your questions
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Roe McDermott, John Sharry and Trish Murphy explain how they respond to your sex, relationship and parenting problems
‘My wife and I are separating. What can we do to help our young children cope?’
Ask the Expert: We are working hard to co-parent well for their sake
‘My 13-year-old daughter’s phone has taken over her life’
‘I wish she was going out more to meet friends and do real stuff instead of just social media’
Ashling Murphy killing: How to talk to your children about it
Shielding those under seven from news may be wise but older children could have questions
Give a little back in 2022: volunteering options for the new year
Ten ways to help out, from canal clean-ups to involvement in academic research
‘When is this ever going to end?’: Older people struggling with anxiety and isolation
Some putting off medical treatment while others ‘becoming deliberate hermits’ due to Covid-19
Ecologist Yvonne Buckley named Irish Research Council researcher of the year
Prof Buckley’s work focuses on growth, reproduction and survival of plants and animals
‘My daughter has a phobia of being sick, and it’s consuming her and our lives’
For most phobias, cognitive behavioural therapy is one of the best treatments
Bullying ‘widespread in every urban and rural school’ – Oireachtas report
Education committee calls for anti-bullying inspections to reassure parents and teachers
‘My alcoholic mother-in-law moved in with us and has caused enormous stress’
John Sharry: It is abusive for her to drink chaotically and to be drunk in front of your children
‘My daughter fell out with a friend during lockdown and no longer enjoys school’
Ask the Expert: ‘They fell out just before the return to school. She is very upset by this’
‘My adult son lives at home, but I still struggle to connect with him’
‘We pass like ships in the night and I am upset I’ll never have a relationship with him’
My five-year-old daughter is jealous of my relationship with my husband
Ask the Expert: She always interrupts and tries to make herself a part of the interaction
‘My wife and I have very different approaches to parenting, how do we meet in the middle?’
Effective parenting is about adopting different approaches at different times
‘How do I prepare my children for a move to New Zealand?’
Ask the Expert: ‘I am aware that the move might be hard for them in the short term’
Why it is important to prioritise your wellbeing this Christmas
During these challenging times it is important to safeguard mental health
Covid-19 restrictions negatively affecting children with autism, study says
Parents report a decline in the skills and abilities of their children with autism
Why do people believe tech conspiracy theories?
Supporters and critics have fuelled the belief that 5G causes Covid-19 on social media
During the lockdown, contact with my six-year-old daughter has stopped
Children’s contact with both parents should continue as before where possible
Juggling life and a postgrad: 'I’ll be doing the wash-up until 2023!'
Five graduates share the insights and experience they gained during their postgrad
How to talk to children about coronavirus
John Sharry on the best way to approach a family conversation about Covid-19
Be self-compassionate and realistic with your new year’s resolutions
John Sharry gives a three-step weekly journal exercise to help you focus on goals
Staying healthy during the best days of your life
While some colleges are seeing increased demand for health care, students are also becoming more active
My six-year-old’s constant tantrums are very stressful
Ask the expert: He cries, kicks and screams at the slightest thing and seems exhausted all the time
‘It’s a struggle getting my daughter to school every day’
Ask the expert: Separation anxiety during the first year of primary school is very common
A new therapeutic approach to helping young homeless people
A UCD trial in acceptance and commitment therapy seeks to limit shame and self-stigma
How can I keep my 14-year-old occupied over the summer?
Ask the Expert: The key is for you and your son to map out the next three months
How do I stop my boy putting his hands down his pants?
Ask the Expert: He doesn’t even notice he’s doing it but even his teacher has commented
Sexual assault: How do you change the script?
Drama and performance can play a role in teasing out the grey areas of consent, and changing hearts and behaviour
My son with Aspergers has dropped out of social activities
A parent is concerned about their child’s anxiety around social involvements
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