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'A recent study projected a global world population of 8.79 billion by 2100, considerably below previous UN estimates'

Are children going out of fashion?

Society / 05 Aug

"Children and teenagers with special needs acknowledge that mental health has been negatively impacted by social distancing and their inability to socialise with their peers"

How has Covid-19 affected children with special needs?

Health / 23 Jun

"Once signed by a parent, a voluntary care agreement allows Tusla to accept a child into state care without the need for a court order"

What are voluntary care agreements?

Children / 29 May

"Have the chats when you're doing some other activity, like art, or baking"

How to talk to a child about sexual abuse

Children / 22 May

Teacher Rebekka Hjorth holds an outdoor lesson with her class in Randers, Denmark. Photo: Bo Amstrup/EPA -EFE

How to reopen schools in a child-friendly way

Children / 21 May

"Our research also suggests that a number of screen-related factors need to be taken into account when assessing the impact of screens on early development"

How much screen time is too much for young children?

Screen time / 18 May

"Positive infant mental health is synonymous with a child's ability to form secure relationships"

How to build a happy baby

Mental Health / 13 May

"If your children had one wish for you, it would be your acceptance that being a 'good enough' parent to them is just that... enough"

Why 'good enough' parenting is good enough during the lockdown

Parenting / 09 Jun

"In the midst of such uncertainty, this birthday celebration is a welcome spark of light."

How to celebrate a child's birthday during the coronavirus

Happy Birthday / 16 Apr

"There are many factors associated with this pandemic that we cannot control, but what we can control is how we act, react and behave, particularly in front of children"

5 ways to help your children deal with coronavirus anxiety

Children / 20 Mar

"Do remember to keep building in activity that really involves you and your child moving your whole body as this will give you heart health benefits as well as skill development benefits"

How to keep yourself and your kids active during the lockdown

Coronavirus / 20 Mar

"Most of us know that it is important to take folic acid for around three months before becoming pregnant, but most of us do not listen to this advice or even know why it is important"

The importance of knowing about folic acid

Health / 30 Jan

"When they met people they were unfamiliar with, most of the babies were able to match the language they used to the language of the person."

How your bilingual baby's brain handles two languages

Children / 01 Apr

"Toys such as Smart Toy Bear using voice or image recognition connect to the cloud which allows children's conversations and images to be analysed, processed and acted on"

The bear is listening: the high cost of smart toys

Children / 17 Dec 19

"Prolonged sleep deficiency in childhood and adolescence can have a negative impact on brain development". Photo: Getty Images

How sleep loss affects children's health

Children / 17 Oct 19

"Awareness is only part of the equation and the other issue is ensuring that these tools are actually helpful"

Can social media tools be used to stop cyberbullying?

Bullying / 03 Oct 19

Fireman Sam: "there has been a huge pushback against limiting representation for male and female characters"

How Fireman Sam made one fire brigade see red

Children / 19 Sep 19

"There were 53 posture changes per hour in the most fidgety third of the sample, and only 11 per hour in the least fidgety third"

Why fidgeting could be good for your child's health

Children / 17 Sep 19

"Lo mejor es intentar que sea nuestra/o hija/o quien nos confirme que está sufriendo bullying"

¿Cómo sé si mi hijo está siendo intimidado en la escuela?

Children / 09 Sep 19

"The best thing is to try to get the child to confirm that he or she is being bullying"

How do I know if my child is being bullied in school?

Education / 07 Jan

"Even 6-year-olds would understand the meaning of sharing a secret"

How do we choose our friends?

Friendship / 15 Aug 19

"Healthy infant feeding is crucial to promote the health, well-being and proper growth and development of young children"

How to improve early infant feeding practices

Parenting / 01 Aug 19

"70% of young men and 15% of women are watching porn every week." Photo: Getty Images

The importance of porn literacy for young Irish people

Sex education / 30 Jul 19

"Kids don't necessarily need the latest Buzz Lightyear or Woody or Paw Patrol to play"

Why risky play is good for kids

Podcast / 01 Aug 19

Young Irish women have the highest rate of depression in Europe Source: Getty Images

Why young Irish women suffer depression at twice the rate of men

Women / 09 Jul 19

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