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<p>Requiring parents to purchase bespoke back-to-school items from exclusive suppliers can stifle competition and drive up the cost for parents, the CCPC said.</p>

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Consumer watchdog urges schools to keep costs down for parents on uniforms and devices

The CCPC said allowing parents and guardians to shop around for generic school uniforms encourages businesses to compete on price, quality and service, and 'will ultimately deliver better value for families'

<p>Since the pandemic, school avoidance has<br class="HardReturn">become a growing crisis in Ireland.</p>

parenting

Colman Noctor: Lessons must be learned about school avoidance

<p>Joanna Fortune: "Talk at breakfast about what everyone is most excited about that day. If you still have someone dragging their reluctant heels, you could make it a race to see who is at the door first, ready to go. If everyone gets to the door 'on time' every day, you could have a family movie treat night on Friday to celebrate."</p>

parenting

Joanna Fortune: So hard to get back in the swing of early starts in January

Group of teenage friends having relaxing outdoors

news

Some children may be excluded from Transition Year as their families cannot afford it

Hot topic: Are school meals a good idea or waste of resources and time?

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Hot topic: Are school meals a good idea or waste of resources and time?

Preschool students, parents, hugs on first day of school

parenting

Negotiating the politics of school-gate diplomacy

Parents demand direct school service to avoid children crossing busy road

Parents demand direct school service to avoid children crossing busy road

Parents sending their children to Dungarvan are charged €40 weekly per child to avail of a privately run service, compared to just €75 annually to travel to Youghal

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

10 wardrobe staples to impress at the school gate on busy mornings

10 wardrobe staples to impress at the school gate on busy mornings

Get a head start on the school bell by creating a uniform look from your wardrobe staples.

Wed, 28 Aug, 2024

Tots to Teens: Personalised first-day-at-school cards and hard-wearing natural cotton clothes for kids

Tots to Teens: Personalised first-day-at-school cards and hard-wearing natural cotton clothes for kids

Raise Childline funds through sea swimming... and check out when Cannonball 2024 will be at a town near you in September

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

Midweek meals: Five quick family dinners to kick-start an after-school routine

Midweek meals: Five quick family dinners to kick-start an after-school routine

Schools are back after the summer break so here are some easy dinners to enjoy with school-going kids

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

How to prepare your child for their first day of school

How to prepare your child for their first day of school

With the first day of primary school just days away, Deirdre McArdle asks parents, teachers and experts how to manage that first day, and how to prepare their child for this next stage of their lives.

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Single Mother At Home Getting Son Wearing Uniform Ready For First Day Of School

Nine things kids want parents to know about going back to school

With schools reopening this week and next, households up and down the country are shifting gear from relaxed summer mode to busy autumn schedule. But instead of driving at full speed it may help to slow down and and tune into what your child is experiencing

Sun, 25 Aug, 2024

Top view of calm biracial girl sleeping in comfortable bed

Eight things sleep experts advise to reset your child’s bedtime routine before school returns

A good bedtime routine is key to a child’s good night’s sleep – experts describe how to reset routines if the summer break has ruined them.

Thu, 22 Aug, 2024

Closeup of female hands preparing meat for lunch box

Life Hack: Four things to know to save time and effort when making back-to-school lunches

It’s back to school season which means the return of packed lunches for the smallies. Here are some shortcuts to make lunch planning easier

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

Disappointed at School

Colman Noctor: Students starting secondary school have a special class of needs

"Child development and parenting manuals emphasise the importance of consistency, reliability, and predictability. Yet change is inevitable, including the transition from primary to secondary school."

Tue, 20 Aug, 2024

Shot of a young mother comforting her daughter on the sofa at home

Joanna Fortune: My daughter is anxious about starting 'big' school

"Before you rescue her from her feelings, acknowledge and validate how she is feeling because her feelings have context, and they matter."

Tue, 20 Aug, 2024

Dublin Taxi

Cost of hiring taxis for pupils with special needs approaching €80m

More than €17m was paid out on taxis to bring children to school in the Dublin area last year, followed by Cork — which paid out €15.7m for taxis

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

Little boy is eating oatmeal with berries.

10 brain-boosting foods to include in your child’s diet

Give your child a head start with our experts’ tips on ways to ensure they eat brain-boosting meals

Tue, 13 Aug, 2024

Extremist views widespread in England's classrooms, say teachers

Rise in 'working poor' with 70% of secondary school parents worried about costs

Some 21% of secondary school parents said they had to take a loan out or borrow from friends to meet school costs

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

School stock

Quarter of parents getting into debt to pay for back-to-school costs, survey finds

Some parents reducing spend on food to cover these costs, according to Irish League of Credit Unions survey

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

Close Up Of Unhappy Boy Sitting Outdoors In Garden

Joanna Fortune: My son is anxious about starting secondary school

"One of the ways our children learn to strengthen and enhance their capacity to self-regulate their emotions is to experience a full range of emotions, including the more challenging feelings."

Tue, 21 May, 2024

Little boy swimming underwater in pool

Why is it so hard to get my child into swimming lessons in Cork?

Getting your child signed up for after-school activities is tough, especially when it comes to swimming lessons, writes Deirdre McArdle

Mon, 18 Sep, 2023

School uniform and schoolbag hanging on hook

Consumer Corner: Back to school cost-saving tricks every parent needs to know

"When we talk about things adding up, there’s little that compares to the adding up of school costs around this time of the year."

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

Zack enjoys first day of school just a year after kidney transplant

Zack enjoys first day of school just a year after kidney transplant

Zack, 5, underwent extensive dialysis treatment before receiving a successful kidney transplant from his father October 2022

Tue, 29 Aug, 2023

Midweek Meals: Five lunch-box-friendly recipes for back-to-school season

Midweek Meals: Five lunch-box-friendly recipes for back-to-school season

From scones to salads and puff pastry bites

Mon, 28 Aug, 2023

More study and less coffee: What's boarding school like in Ireland today?

S More study and less coffee: What's boarding school like in Ireland today?

"As schools across the country prepare to open their doors for another academic year, Arlene Harris chats to students who are packing bags to head to boarding school dorms, and their also speaks to their parents about their view on it"

Sun, 27 Aug, 2023

Happy family preparing for school

Nine ways to make the return to school as easy as ABC

Going back into the classroom after a long summer break can be stressful. But parents can take simple steps to prepare their child for what lies ahead, writes Helen O’Callaghan

Sun, 27 Aug, 2023

Dr Phil Kieran: Six steps I'm taking to keep my kids healthy

Dr Phil Kieran: Six steps I'm taking to keep my kids healthy

With the return to school around the corner I’ve been looking at what steps I can take to help my kids stay healthy over the next few months

Wed, 23 Aug, 2023

Old school chalkboard with children’s style drawing

Joanna Fortune: My top 10 tips to ease back-to-school stress

"Back-to-school can bring lots of change and unpredictability - here are my top 10 tips for your child"

Wed, 23 Aug, 2023

Kindergarten Classroom With Table and Colorful Chairs

Julie Jay: School has changed, but I still worry about Ted starting

"I worry that school is not a place where everyone will shine or be happy. As such, I can’t help but bite my lip a little as I watch him take off with his new Spiderman bag"

Tue, 22 Aug, 2023

Busy Toddler.

Tots To Teens: Free course helps to build coping skills

Plus: free books for Junior Infants around the country, and ideas for activities for kids to learn and grow

Tue, 22 Aug, 2023

Leaning on lockers in School

Colman Noctor: Students can face significant challenges during second year

The establishment of friendships and interactive patterns that occur during in second year is pivotal to shaping their future school years

Tue, 22 Aug, 2023

How can I get my car ready for the school run?

How can I get my car ready for the school run?

A quick whip-around of your car can help to make the difference when term starts back up.

Thu, 17 Aug, 2023

5 tips for keeping kids warm and comfy in school as freezing temperatures set for the week

5 tips for keeping kids warm and comfy in school as freezing temperatures set for the week

It comes as a status yellow low temperature warning has been issued for Ireland until noon on Friday, with temperatures forecast to drop below minus 5C in parts of the country.

Sun, 11 Dec, 2022

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Jess Casey: Education budgets never fully recovered from austerity years

With one of the largest budgets each year, education is simply keeping the show on the road

Mon, 26 Sep, 2022

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Cork students drive tractors to school amid bus controversy

Friends commute 34km in tractors to school in Fermoy each day

Thu, 22 Sep, 2022

Working Life: I'm far more productive in the morning

S Working Life: I'm far more productive in the morning

Martin Ryan, resource officer for suicide prevention, Cork Kerry Community Healthcare, HSE

Mon, 12 Sep, 2022

Neven Maguire’s top tips for tasty back-to-school lunches

Neven Maguire’s top tips for tasty back-to-school lunches

With 10-year-old twins Connor and Lucia now back at school, the celebrity chef has shared some of his top tips for ensuring they come home with empty lunch boxes

Tue, 06 Sep, 2022

Schoolgirl, packing her backpack with school supplies with a help of her mother

Six sustainable swaps for the back-to-school season

Simple ways to lower your carbon footprint and reduce single use plastic for the new term ahead

Wed, 31 Aug, 2022

Midweek meals: Five healthy lunchbox fillers perfect for back to school

Midweek meals: Five healthy lunchbox fillers perfect for back to school

And they're easy to prepare too

Mon, 29 Aug, 2022

Lunch box with salad and healthy food for school. Top view image with color pencils and children's glasses

How to pack the perfect packed lunch: 20 expert tips from professional chefs

Make like a professional chef with 20 expert tips to keep your little ones full and satisfied in school, writes Ciara McDonnell

Sun, 28 Aug, 2022

muffins with spinach, feta cheese pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds

Michelle Darmody: Lunch fillers for kids and adults too

I still remember the excitement of finding a slice of my Mum’s banana bread tucked in with my sandwiches

Sun, 28 Aug, 2022

Cork moneylender sees success as cost-of-living crisis bites

Cork moneylender sees success as cost-of-living crisis bites

One of Ireland's most successful licensed moneylenders is based in Mayfield. Eimer McAuley checks it out.

Sat, 27 Aug, 2022

School bus

School is back — but how do we get there? Parents 'frustrated' by lack of bus places

Waiving school transport fees was a welcome decision but it has “added fuel to the fire” when it comes to the fight for spaces

Fri, 26 Aug, 2022

school lunch boxes with sandwich and fresh vegetables, bottle of water, nuts and fruits

Top 8: The best healthy snack foods for school lunches

Having variety is key to children coming home from school with empty lunchboxes

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

Bargain Hunter: The best of back-to-school offers from supermarkets and shops

Bargain Hunter: The best of back-to-school offers from supermarkets and shops

Second-hand school uniforms, refurbished laptops, and everything else kids need before going back to the classroom

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

Children Raising Hands In Class, Rear View

Ten tips to save money on school uniforms — and make them last longer

A recent survey from Barnados found over two thirds of primary and three-quarters of secondary school parents are worried about meeting costs this year

Tue, 09 Aug, 2022

Father paying bills with family behind him

Richard Hogan: Financial strain takes emotional toll on families

Parents can often feel obliged to maintain the lifestyle their children have become accustomed to

Thu, 28 Jul, 2022

Wish List: We dream of murals, balm, and high-tech hair tamers

Wish List: We dream of murals, balm, and high-tech hair tamers

Cast your eye over our top home and interiors picks to brighten up your life and your living space this week

Wed, 17 Nov, 2021

Darina Allen: More of my best lunch box ideas and the recipes we use

Darina Allen: More of my best lunch box ideas and the recipes we use

And remember that anything processed that says it's healthy probably isn't

Sat, 25 Sep, 2021