The bear is listening: the high cost of smart toys Internet-connected toys may be all the rage, but we need to remember what they mean for a child's privacy and safety Children • 17 Dec 19
The bear is listening: the high cost of smart toys Internet-connected toys may be all the rage, but we need to remember what they mean for a child's privacy and safety Children • 17 Dec 19
How sleep loss affects children's health Successive Irish governments have been asleep at the wheel in relation to sleep loss in children and young people Children • 17 Oct 19
How sleep loss affects children's health Successive Irish governments have been asleep at the wheel in relation to sleep loss in children and young people Children • 17 Oct 19
Can social media tools be used to stop cyberbullying? Social media platforms have a range of tools to address the problem of cyberbullying, but many may not be aware of them Bullying • 03 Oct 19
Can social media tools be used to stop cyberbullying? Social media platforms have a range of tools to address the problem of cyberbullying, but many may not be aware of them Bullying • 03 Oct 19
How Fireman Sam made one fire brigade see red The cartoon character became an unexpected lightning rod issue in the culture wars around gender representation and stereotypes Children • 19 Sep 19
How Fireman Sam made one fire brigade see red The cartoon character became an unexpected lightning rod issue in the culture wars around gender representation and stereotypes Children • 19 Sep 19
Why fidgeting could be good for your child's health Research suggests that fidgeting could protect against obesity, improve cardiovascular health and even save lives Children • 17 Sep 19
Why fidgeting could be good for your child's health Research suggests that fidgeting could protect against obesity, improve cardiovascular health and even save lives Children • 17 Sep 19
How do I know if my child is being bullied in school? The kids are back at school, but your child appears moody and unhappy. Is this a sign of bullying - and what can parents do? Education • 07 Jan 20
How do I know if my child is being bullied in school? The kids are back at school, but your child appears moody and unhappy. Is this a sign of bullying - and what can parents do? Education • 07 Jan 20
How to improve early infant feeding practices A new programme is underway to support parents in developing healthy infant feeding practices Parenting • 01 Aug 19
How to improve early infant feeding practices A new programme is underway to support parents in developing healthy infant feeding practices Parenting • 01 Aug 19
The importance of porn literacy for young Irish people There are many reasons why young people in Ireland watch porn, so how can we support them in navigating their online sexual lives? Sex education • 30 Jul 19
The importance of porn literacy for young Irish people There are many reasons why young people in Ireland watch porn, so how can we support them in navigating their online sexual lives? Sex education • 30 Jul 19
Why young Irish women suffer depression at twice the rate of men A new report finds that young Irish women experience symptoms of depression at a rate nearly twice that of young men Women • 09 Jul 19
Why young Irish women suffer depression at twice the rate of men A new report finds that young Irish women experience symptoms of depression at a rate nearly twice that of young men Women • 09 Jul 19
A new approach to deal with the scourge of bullying Research has shown that a whole-school approach should be applied to tackle bullying most effectively Bullying • 30 May 19
A new approach to deal with the scourge of bullying Research has shown that a whole-school approach should be applied to tackle bullying most effectively Bullying • 30 May 19
The importance of child-friendly justice guidelines Implementing guidelines would make a big difference for asylum-seeking children engaging with administrative tribunals Children • 09 May 19
The importance of child-friendly justice guidelines Implementing guidelines would make a big difference for asylum-seeking children engaging with administrative tribunals Children • 09 May 19
The changing face of pester power Children are now increasingly involved in household decision-making marketing • 14 Dec 18
The changing face of pester power Children are now increasingly involved in household decision-making marketing • 14 Dec 18
How does the Irish foster system deal with vulnerable kids? A high quality of service is essential for the wellbeing of foster children, but the Irish system is failing children in a number of ways Foster Care • 03 Dec 18
How does the Irish foster system deal with vulnerable kids? A high quality of service is essential for the wellbeing of foster children, but the Irish system is failing children in a number of ways Foster Care • 03 Dec 18
What's required to improve how Tusla works? In the first six months of 2018, Tusla dealt with almost 19,000 children and young people but there is room for improvement and development Tusla • 01 Oct 18
What's required to improve how Tusla works? In the first six months of 2018, Tusla dealt with almost 19,000 children and young people but there is room for improvement and development Tusla • 01 Oct 18
Should schools manage or ban the use of smartphones? Many schools have already banned smartphones, but managing usage of the devices may help students, teachers and parents Smartphones • 20 Aug 18
Should schools manage or ban the use of smartphones? Many schools have already banned smartphones, but managing usage of the devices may help students, teachers and parents Smartphones • 20 Aug 18
The kids are not alright: why some children are in a legal bind Failure to enact provisions of the Children & Family Relationships Act means family relationships of some children are not recognised in law Legal • 25 May 18
The kids are not alright: why some children are in a legal bind Failure to enact provisions of the Children & Family Relationships Act means family relationships of some children are not recognised in law Legal • 25 May 18
Are we stressing our children out? Parents mean the best for their children and would never consciously intend to cause them stress, but do they do so inadvertently? Stressed • 23 May 18
Are we stressing our children out? Parents mean the best for their children and would never consciously intend to cause them stress, but do they do so inadvertently? Stressed • 23 May 18
How babies learn to talk Babies prefer the sounds of other babies to the cooing of their parents Babies • 17 May 18
How babies learn to talk Babies prefer the sounds of other babies to the cooing of their parents Babies • 17 May 18
Can kids spot fake news when it comes to health claims? Opinion: we are bombarded on a daily basis with claims about how best to improve our health so how can we train children to critically assess what they read? Health • 07 Mar 18
Can kids spot fake news when it comes to health claims? Opinion: we are bombarded on a daily basis with claims about how best to improve our health so how can we train children to critically assess what they read? Health • 07 Mar 18
What have we learnt about children's health over 20 years? Report: there has been a reduction in smoking, drinking and bullying since 1998 and an increase in fruit consumption, bonds with parents and feeling low Health • 26 Feb 18
What have we learnt about children's health over 20 years? Report: there has been a reduction in smoking, drinking and bullying since 1998 and an increase in fruit consumption, bonds with parents and feeling low Health • 26 Feb 18
How to use video gameplay to get kids moving Analysis: video gameplay is often viewed as problematic when it comes to the health and fitness of Irish children, but it might also provide some solutions as well Games • 12 Feb 18
How to use video gameplay to get kids moving Analysis: video gameplay is often viewed as problematic when it comes to the health and fitness of Irish children, but it might also provide some solutions as well Games • 12 Feb 18
How to help your child deal with bullying Opinion: rather than panic and problem-solving, the parents of a child facing bullies need to project a sense of calm, connection and understanding Bullying • 17 Jan 18
How to help your child deal with bullying Opinion: rather than panic and problem-solving, the parents of a child facing bullies need to project a sense of calm, connection and understanding Bullying • 17 Jan 18
Are schools adding to the physical inactivity problem? Opinion: there are still no fully evaluated, funded initiatives being delivered in Irish primary schools that aim to promote both healthy eating and physical activity Health and Fitness • 09 Jan 18
Are schools adding to the physical inactivity problem? Opinion: there are still no fully evaluated, funded initiatives being delivered in Irish primary schools that aim to promote both healthy eating and physical activity Health and Fitness • 09 Jan 18
Other voices: the power of music for children in direct provision Opinion: a series of music workshops and interviews with children in direct provision has shown how making music can foster a sense of belonging and community Direct Provision • 09 Jan 18
Other voices: the power of music for children in direct provision Opinion: a series of music workshops and interviews with children in direct provision has shown how making music can foster a sense of belonging and community Direct Provision • 09 Jan 18
