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'I thought there’s no way I could be menopausal — I’ve just had a baby'
'I thought there’s no way I could be menopausal — I’ve just had a baby'
Women who give birth in their late 30s and their 40s may unwittingly find themselves in two stressful life phases at once

Sun, 03 Aug, 2025

Visit the Cork farm with five acres filled with 100,000 sunflowers
Visit the Cork farm with five acres filled with 100,000 sunflowers
Chill out by pre-making healthy and tasty freezer meals — loads of recipes and tips in this new Make & Freeze book

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

three little children, two school kids boys and toddler girl having fun with with rainbow picture drawing with colorful chalks o
Colman Noctor: Less screen time a ‘game’ changer for bored children during summer
Excessive gaming can impact vital developmental experiences like boredom, physical activity, creativity, and real-life social connection.

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Preschooler boy is exploring nature with magnifying glass. Little child is looking on leaf of fern with magnifier. Vacation for
Tots to Teens: Bugs and beasties for nature lovers
Plus: My Irish Adventure is a great book to pack in the suitcase if you’re planning on taking a trip anywhere in Ireland this summer.

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Tots to Teens: The children's clothing company that uses only organic fabrics
Tots to Teens: The children's clothing company that uses only organic fabrics
Plus affordable baby and toddler items in Aldi and free football lessons with Decathlon and Little Kickers

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

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

cute baby girl eating
Aoife Hearne: What is the best way to start my colicky baby on solid foods?
"Introducing solids is a milestone for young children and comes with a mixture of excitement and anxiety for parents. I’m glad to hear that you’re waiting until your daughter is six months old before starting."

Tue, 01 Jul, 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

Pink blue ribbon awareness isolated on white background Clipping path for SID Birth defect illness to end obstetric fistula
The care women and couples need following miscarriage: New counselling service offered to grieving parents
Women's Health Survey 2025: Because miscarriage is often first trimester, couples won’t have said they’re pregnant

Fri, 20 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

Little baby boy enjoying in mother's touch
Why you shouldn't feel guilty if you don't feel an immediate bond with your baby
You shouldn’t be guilty or worried if you don’t feel an immediate bond with your baby. The love will grow with the child

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

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

'Be kind to people': Well-known faces share words of wisdom from their fathers
'Be kind to people': Well-known faces share words of wisdom from their fathers
Whether through words of wisdom or by setting a good example, high-profile people share what they learned from their fathers.

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

Students Taking Exam in Classroom Setting. Students in uniforms are seated in a classroom, writing answers during an exam, highl
Julie Jay: We must teach children that nothing in life is guaranteed
Junior Cert controversies have reminded me this week how important it is to teach our children resilience, and to model it too

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

Boy Day Dreaming at Park
What are the signs of loneliness in children and what should you do if your child is lonely?
Some children enjoy spending time on their own, but what do you do when your child is lonely and is unable to connect with their peers?

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

View from behind of a boy and girl run with bucket to ocean
Julie Jay: Give parents a break and let them take children on holiday in term time
If covid taught us anything, it is that learning doesn’t stop and start at the school gate

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

Tired student trying to study in the night
Colman Noctor: Using a sports psychology game plan to manage exam stress
Students can benefit from setting SMART goals: Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Tots to Teens: Tiny atoms make big reactions at Cork Carnival of Science
Tots to Teens: Tiny atoms make big reactions at Cork Carnival of Science
Plus free creative events and activities for CruinniĂș na nÓg

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Sad little girl
Joanna Fortune: My grandchild gets upset when it's time to leave the playground
Transitions are not easy for young children to manage, so they often struggle with ending one fun task (playing on the playground) and doing something not so fun (going home for lunch/nap, etc)

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Cute little baby boy, eating mashed vegetables for lunch, mom feeding him
Too much sugar for your sweet baby — a look at ready-made meals and food pouches
Ready-made foods and food pouches for infants are often high in sugar, watery, and much less nutritious than is claimed, and purées may hinder development of motor and chewing skills and also hand co-ordination

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Tourist at windmills in Zaanse Schans
Colman Noctor: Learning from the Dutch approach, where teenagers have high life satisfaction
A UNICEF report has revealed that Irish teenagers are among the least satisfied with life in high-income countries

Tue, 27 May, 2025

The father holds the tiny legs of a newborn baby in his palms.
Julie Jay: Can the 'just you wait' brigade please stop raining on our parenting parade?
Because there will, of course, come a time when the baby who leans into you becomes their own person, a person with the power to refuse your request to stop at the chipper on the way, and insist on playing their own music in the car because ‘they’re driving’. Just you wait? I can’t wait, and that’s the real joy of it

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Close-up woman massaging her arthritic hand and wrist, she is suffering from pain and rheumatism
Should my teen get the cyst on her wrist aspirated? 
The old advice was to 'bash' a ganglion cyst with a Bible giving them their other name of 'Bible bumps'. This approach aims to burst the cyst without breaking the skin, however, this treatment is painful, risks bone fracture, and isn’t very effective

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Young teenage boy studying at home using digital tablet while sitting on dining table
What to say and what to avoid saying to the exams student in your home
Finals are looming and whether your child is ready or not, they need their parents to be supportive and considerate

Sun, 25 May, 2025

A little boy is watching football on TV at home
Julie Jay: My stubborn determination for my son to play GAA is paying off 
Like all sports autobiographies, our football journey has so far been one of dizzying heights and terrifying lows

Tue, 20 May, 2025

Labrador Puppy
Joanna Fortune: My children refuse to help look after our new puppy 
This new puppy is a new baby of sorts in your family, and like any new baby, it is taking up a lot of your time, attention, and energy

Tue, 20 May, 2025

Teenagers Relaxing at Youth Club
Colman Noctor: Are youth clubs a traditional solution to a modern problem?
Often seen as relics of the past, youth clubs are vital for the social, emotional, and psychological rehabilitation of today's younger generation

Tue, 20 May, 2025

Woman having stomach ache
Can my teen speed up recovery from cracked ribs? 
With rib injuries, we tend not to breathe very deeply. Pain relief is important to reduce the risk of developing a chest infection. This is because the movement of the ribs is painful, so we try to reduce it

Tue, 20 May, 2025

Child rock pooling and collecting sea shells
Tots to Teens: Life’s a beach with Cork seashore tour
And Little Puckers, the award-winning children’s playgroup for aspiring GAA stars, is holding Gaelic games-themed play sessions for children aged 18 months to five years across the country

Tue, 20 May, 2025

Saving memories in gadget. Selective focus on display of telephone recording video with first grade girl
Why you should think twice before posting photos and videos of kids on social media
It’s natural to take pictures of highlights in your child’s life, but think twice before sharing them on social media

Sun, 18 May, 2025

Sneaky Snacks
Joanna Fortune: I'm worried about bringing my noisy children to wedding 
Weddings can be overwhelming for children. A big part of what makes them and similar events so difficult for them is that the day starts early with much waiting and sitting around

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Tots to Teens: From Barnardos ‘Big Toddle’ fundraiser to colourful fun in Cobh
Tots to Teens: From Barnardos ‘Big Toddle’ fundraiser to colourful fun in Cobh
The Big Toddle is a fundraiser that Barnardos has organised every May and June for the past 22 years, raising €4.84m for Barnardos’ early years services in the process

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Child holding placard with pensive emoticon, question marks doodle
Julie Jay: My preschooler is a walking, talking, information-gathering machine
My four year old’s insatiable curiosity is a reminder that the older that we need to ask more questions, not less

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Stressed woman
Colman Noctor: Pressure to be perfect undermines mental health of teen girls
In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure world, raising adolescent girls can feel like walking a tightrope

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Jumping in the sea waves on the beach
Joanna Fortune: My child hates going to the beach — I need a solution that works for both of us
Your son might never love being at the beach, but you can slowly, respectfully, and with play start to make it more tolerable

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Little girl eating cereal with milk
Aoife Hearne: The smallest worry puts my daughter off food — what can I do? 
Stress and anxiety can affect our eating behaviours. While we generally associate chronic stress with increased food intake and frequency of eating, acute stress can have the opposite effect

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Julie Jay: Is there ever a good time to have kids?
Julie Jay: Is there ever a good time to have kids?
If we waited for the perfect time to have kids, we’d never have them

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Tots to Teens: Spot the difference and join the dots with activity book featuring Michael D Higgins
Tots to Teens: Spot the difference and join the dots with activity book featuring Michael D Higgins
From the President's Sticker Activity Book to playing dress-up, here's a selection of products and activities for the children to enjoy

Tue, 06 May, 2025

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