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Anxiety is a normal emotion but can become problematic. Here is what to look out for
Why it’s best not to say ‘don’t be shy’ to your quiet child
Your child’s reluctance at the school gates is not cause for concern – they may simply be an introvert
How to talk to another parent about their problematic child
Childhood tiffs are common but bullying is another matter, says author Stella O’Malley
Ombudsman fields over 400 grievances about school bullying
Oireachtas Education committee to hear of rise in serious bullying from Niall Muldoon
The controlling parent is having a good Covid
Lockdown is tough on teens and those in their early 20s; they’re wilting as we speak
Trading adolescents’ autonomy for safety is an exchange that needs balance
Although boundaries constrain freedom, involving teens in negotiation of those boundaries helps to give them a sense of autonomy
Confinement and your kids: tips to turn negativity positive
Families are in this together – schedules, plans and honesty can keep scars at bay
Could children benefit from the ‘great pause’?
How children will fare from this lockdown all depends on their family lives
The Irish Times shortlisted for mental health media awards
Awards recognise excellence in coverage of mental health issues
Help: I think my child is a bully
Parenting: How can you tell if your child is a bully - what are the warning signs?
Is my child being bullied in secondary school?
Parenting: How can you tell if your child is being bullied - what are the warning signs?
Is my child being bullied in primary school?
Parenting: How can you tell if your child is being bullied - what are the warning signs?
Transgender for beginners: Trans, terf, cis and safe spaces
Read on for a better understanding of the sometimes divisive ‘transgender issue’
Prime Time transgender report is ‘delicate, if a little patronising’
TV Review: Contributions of ‘Fr Ted’ writer Graham Linehan are ‘fantastically off-topic’
How to survive Christmas with a difficult family
Advice and ideas on how to make it through the festivities when it’s not a season of goodwill
Pregnant pause: why more people – including politicians – are choosing not to have children
The number of childless European leaders is reflective of a wider society where fertility rates have fallen dramatically
Jennifer O'Connell: Creepy, Actually: Romcoms mistake harassment for romance
Is it time we looked with a more critical eye on the stories we tell about falling in love
10 of the best TV shows to watch this week
Chris O’Dowd stars in ‘Get Shorty’, Dara O Briain returns in ‘Mock the Week’
The problem with all-girls schools
Psychologists say girls in single-sex schools are more likely to suffer from social or emotional problems
A ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ horror tale for the internet age
A nine-year-old is duped into sharing naked photos. How can we prevent such awful scenarios?
What is a micro-cheat and are you one?
Could you be cheating on your partner without knowing it? The internet thinks so
Schoolflakes? The children not going to school . . . because they don’t like it
Reason for school refusal? We’ve forgotten to teach our children resilience
Flyers on flirting? The tricky issue of sexual consent on campus
Boundaries around consent on college campuses are changing. But are we are at risk of reducing flirtation to an anxiety-ridden affair?
How to stop your child being bullied – or being a bully
Make your child’s school life a little easier with some lessons in emotional intelligence
Can you send me a pic? The growth of ‘sextortion’ in Ireland
Parents cannot imagine their children sharing sexual photos of themselves. But they do
Over-competition in sport is bad for children’s mental health
Finding physical activity they enjoy more important than relentless drive for success
Doctor’s smartphone solution to child sport injuries
Paediatric hospital backs new guide to ‘doing the right thing’ on the sidelines
How to survive the C word – stop rushing around and lower expectations
Christmas can be a tricky time of year for many families for many reasons
Radio: Is the same-sex marriage referendum getting too much airtime or too little?
Review: ‘Liveline’, ‘The Sunday Show’, ‘Morning Ireland’, ‘The Right Hook’ and ‘Drivetime’
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