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
Here's why we should look closely at Ireland's new adoption laws Opinion: the new regulations bring significant change and mean we must reflect on the balance between the rights of the parents and the children Adoption • 12 Dec 17
Here's why we should look closely at Ireland's new adoption laws Opinion: the new regulations bring significant change and mean we must reflect on the balance between the rights of the parents and the children Adoption • 12 Dec 17
Weighing up the impact of mandatory reporting Opinion: there are advantages and disadvantages to today's introduction in Ireland of mandatory reporting of children who have been harmed or who are at risk of harm Children • 11 Dec 17
Weighing up the impact of mandatory reporting Opinion: there are advantages and disadvantages to today's introduction in Ireland of mandatory reporting of children who have been harmed or who are at risk of harm Children • 11 Dec 17
The parenting conundrum: how to protect kids and help them grow Opinion: increased monitoring, protection and supervision of children means they are not developing the coping skills or resilience they need to cope in their everyday lives. Brainstorm • 28 Nov 17
The parenting conundrum: how to protect kids and help them grow Opinion: increased monitoring, protection and supervision of children means they are not developing the coping skills or resilience they need to cope in their everyday lives. Brainstorm • 28 Nov 17
