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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.

<p>Research suggests that it may be time to abandon the myth that ‘good parenting’ means complete control. Instead, it’s about fostering digital resilience: helping our children develop the critical thinking, emotional regulation, and moral compass to navigate the online world independently.</p>

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Colman Noctor: Digital safety needs a village, not an app

Parents need a balanced view between good and bad in tech

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Dr Phil Kieran: What can my teen do to avoid getting swimmer's ear?

<p>Julie Jay: "Because the teachers at big school couldn’t be nicer, and he is heading off with a couple of friends in tow, I find myself surprisingly OK with it all."</p>

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Julie Jay: We cheered as our smallies emerged as preschool graduates

Tots to Teens: Kaleidoscope is a festival of family fun

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Tots to Teens: Kaleidoscope is a festival of family fun

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Colman Noctor: Digital literacy does not happen by accident

Tots and Teens: Sustainable and good-value summer clothing for kids

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Tots and Teens: Sustainable and good-value summer clothing for kids

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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

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 Cruinniú na nÓg

Tue, 03 Jun, 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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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

Unhappy Teenage Girl With Mobile Phone Lying On Bed At Home Anxious About Social Media Online Bullying And Using Phone Too Much

Colman Noctor: Rise in therapy talk can make teens see everyday stress as a sign of mental illness

Emotions, even painful ones, are not inherently dangerous but inevitable challenges of living

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Outdoors portrait of 15 year old blonde teen girl with long hair in white t-shirt

Joanna Fortune: My daughter is struggling to make friends — what can I do to help?

Friendship is such a big part of life that when it proves difficult for us, it can overwhelm everything that is going well in our lives

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

'Paediatricians, GPs, and schools don’t understand childhood long covid'

'Paediatricians, GPs, and schools don’t understand childhood long covid'

Parents can find it difficult to get the right medical support, as it is not widely known that young people can develop the condition

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

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Colman Noctor: Not everyone who struggles to focus has ADHD

Instead of only asking what is wrong with individuals, perhaps we should also ask what is wrong with the world they live in

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

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