PARENTING - SCHOOL CHILDREN

A collection of the latest articles relating to the world of parenting and its unique challenges in the school going years. Enjoy.

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Colman Noctor: New, strict online age verification will keep Ireland’s children safer
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Joanna Fortune: My son was spoiled while on holidays with a friend's well-off family 
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Dr Phil Kieran: Is there anything we can do to save my son's injured toenail?
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Colman Noctor: Should parents allow kids to take more risks from a young age?
Smiling doctor showing diet plan
Dr Phil Kieran: Is my son's weight gain due to hormone changes?
Your child likely has nothing to worry about, but making a conscious effort at this stage to develop a positive attitude towards food and body image is an investment in their future health

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

'Saoírse is my guiding light — I feel she’s minding us up there'
'Saoírse is my guiding light — I feel she’s minding us up there'
Roseanna Ruane has joined forces with BPerfect Cosmetics to create a new collection in memory of her daughter Saoírse. All proceeds from the make-up capsule go to two children’s cancer charities

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

Two miniature houses in red and green
Joanna Fortune: How can I prepare my children to meet their dad's new partner? 
"Co-parenting in a connected and collaborative way isn’t easy, but it is the greatest gift you will give your children."

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Watching movies is a family activity
Colman Noctor: Watching TV with your child can be educational for you both
"Research from the American Academy of Paediatrics (2020) supports joint media engagement with television shows. The researchers found that when parents watch and discuss content with their children, it improves comprehension, critical thinking, and emotional understanding"

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Tots to Teens: Go Wild in Waterford's Comeraghs this week
Tots to Teens: Go Wild in Waterford's Comeraghs this week
From Thursday, July 10 to Sunday, July 13, the lineup of events will celebrate Irish culture. These include outdoor set dancing and a Rambling House, where all are welcome to gather around and sing a song, play a tune, or tell a tale.

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Group of friends jumping into the lake
How to plan the perfect teen holiday: Real stories and expert tips for family travel
Most of us remember a pivotal trip with our family or school friends during adolescence, when we had exciting new experiences

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Young African American girl cooking a healthy meal with vegetables at home
Whisk up some fun with these online cooking classes for kids and teens
Sign up your teens and tweens this summer for an online cooking class where they’ll learn new skills, experiment with recipes and ingredients, explore better food choices, and even make you a rather lovely lunch

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

Head And Shoulders Portrait Of Serious Teenage Boy
Joanna Fortune: My teenager doesn't want to get a summer job  
"When talking with our teenagers, try to follow the mantra ‘your toes follow your nose’. Ensure that you turn fully to face them when speaking, giving them your full attention for a few moments."

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

Grandmother playing with her grandson
Julie Jay: Declaring you have ‘no Nannies’ is not the flex celebrities think it is 
Celebrities might love to tell us that they do it all on their own, but the reality is nobody can do parenting without help

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

Tots to Teens: Bath toys are sure to make a big splash
Tots to Teens: Bath toys are sure to make a big splash
"Splash Pals are made from BPA-free, food-grade silicone and proportioned so that little hands can easily squeeze them to squirt water. They are also designed to be easy to clean."

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

Young teenage female using laptop, ai, chatbot assistant
Colman Noctor: Helping young people find meaningful work in the age of AI
"I have observed a lack of direction among young people as they near the end of secondary school. While I recognise that most 18-year- olds are not ‘sure’ about what they want to do with the rest of their lives, there has been a noticeable decline in clarity."

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

Engaged mom showing cute child girl how to use application
Colman Noctor: Digital safety needs a village, not an app
Parents need a balanced view between good and bad in tech

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

Unhappy teenage girl with head in hand
Dr Phil Kieran: What can my teen do to avoid getting swimmer's ear? 
My 13-year-old daughter developed painful swimmer’s ear while we were on holiday last summer. Can she prevent it this year?

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

Tots to Teens: Kaleidoscope is a festival of family fun
Tots to Teens: Kaleidoscope is a festival of family fun
"Kaleidoscope, which takes place at Wicklow’s Russborough House from July 4 to 6, promises a star-studded lineup of young Irish talent alongside international music headliners."

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

Young mother and teen girl daughter sitting on sofa using laptop planning vacation
Colman Noctor: Digital literacy does not happen by accident
"It is shaped by environment, opportunity, and belief. When children believe their education is preparing them for the future, they become more engaged in their learning."

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Tots and Teens: Sustainable and good-value summer clothing for kids 
Tots and Teens: Sustainable and good-value summer clothing for kids 
And toy library, newborn gifts, and Irish baby name books

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

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Joanna Fortune: Does my anxious child need professional help? 
Your first step is to take time to reflect on his anxiety. How long has he been experiencing it? Do you know what might have triggered it? It is OK if you do not know the answers, as his behaviour can still be addressed without identifying the root cause

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Happy handsome sleeping child boy lying bed and resting
Dr Phil Kieran: Is my teen's growth spurt to blame for his marathon sleeping? 
Oversleeping regularly can contribute to changes in mood and concentration

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Retired fireman in the running to be named Ireland’s best lollipop person
Retired fireman in the running to be named Ireland’s best lollipop person
Ger Gleeson has been standing outside Bunscoil Mhuire in Youghal, Co Cork, every school day for the last eight years helping kids to cross the road safely

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

depressed, sad, lonely boy sitting on floor
Joanna Fortune: My husband and I have different parenting styles - how do we work on this?
It should be possible to discuss your different approaches to parenting as a conversation, but if it becomes heated, decide who will speak first (by flipping a coin) and agree that each of you will have five uninterrupted minutes on the matter

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

Tots to Teens: Penguins waddle into the limelight in new book
Tots to Teens: Penguins waddle into the limelight in new book
Penguin TV by Niamh Sharkey and Owen Churcher imagines that the penguins are using a webcam to create their own reality television show

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

Close up of young kid using smart phone at night
Colman Noctor: France pulls the plug on underage access to pornography
In a novel move, the law introduces a “double anonymity” mechanism, involving an independent third party overseeing the age verification process.

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

Sick little boy cleaning nose in bed
Dr Phil Kieran: My child picks up every bug going — how can I help boost his immune system? 
There are several steps you can take to help improve your child's immune system

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

Cheerful and excited toddler with her coffer on a airport
Joanna Fortune: How can I control my young children on their first flight? 
I’m already dreading the trip. What would you suggest?

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Little girl sitting on sofa and touching painful belly with arms at living room. Child suffering from stomach ache at home.
Aoife Hearne: Has my child inherited coeliac disease from her grandad?
Should I eliminate all gluten products from her diet? Or does she need to be tested?

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

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