'Are we there yet?' Why kids are so bored by long car journeys A child's desire for stimulation and entertainment means boredom often sets in quickly, which slows the passage of time Psychology • 31 Aug 22
'Are we there yet?' Why kids are so bored by long car journeys A child's desire for stimulation and entertainment means boredom often sets in quickly, which slows the passage of time Psychology • 31 Aug 22
Is there such a thing as 'normal' baby sleep? Understanding normal infant sleep biology can help parents deal with many aspects of baby sleep Parenting • 25 Aug 22
Is there such a thing as 'normal' baby sleep? Understanding normal infant sleep biology can help parents deal with many aspects of baby sleep Parenting • 25 Aug 22
What is 'gentle parenting'? Gentle parenting suggests that a parent showing understanding of a child's emotional state will help the child to calm down Parenting • 18 Jul 22
What is 'gentle parenting'? Gentle parenting suggests that a parent showing understanding of a child's emotional state will help the child to calm down Parenting • 18 Jul 22
Parental alienation: the 'psychological manipulation' of children In parental alienation cases, one parent purposely turns the child or children against the other parent Parenting • 29 Mar 23
Parental alienation: the 'psychological manipulation' of children In parental alienation cases, one parent purposely turns the child or children against the other parent Parenting • 29 Mar 23
Do the facts and figures back up talk of a baby boom in Ireland? A look at the data behind post-pandemic baby boom hysteria reveals a much different picture Children • 12 Jul 22
Do the facts and figures back up talk of a baby boom in Ireland? A look at the data behind post-pandemic baby boom hysteria reveals a much different picture Children • 12 Jul 22
Why has parenting become so intensive, demanding and expensive? Numerous studies have documented the mental and physical toll that over-parenting can have on parents and children Parenting • 25 May 22
Why has parenting become so intensive, demanding and expensive? Numerous studies have documented the mental and physical toll that over-parenting can have on parents and children Parenting • 25 May 22
How much praise is too much praise for children? 'There's a great danger that excessive praise becomes a normal thing' Parenting • 10 Jan 22
How much praise is too much praise for children? 'There's a great danger that excessive praise becomes a normal thing' Parenting • 10 Jan 22
Born too soon? Why children born preterm might struggle in school Many preterm born children may not receive additional support in school as some of their difficulties may not be picked up Children • 28 Aug 20
Born too soon? Why children born preterm might struggle in school Many preterm born children may not receive additional support in school as some of their difficulties may not be picked up Children • 28 Aug 20
'Every day feels like a Friday': family life during lockdown Many families don't want to return to the pre-Covid slog of long commutes and 10 hour work days with no time to spend with kids Parenting • 14 Aug 20
'Every day feels like a Friday': family life during lockdown Many families don't want to return to the pre-Covid slog of long commutes and 10 hour work days with no time to spend with kids Parenting • 14 Aug 20
How to build a happy baby Opinion: infant mental health is an important public health issue, as research shows the quality of the early relationship builds the foundation for virtually every aspect of human development Mental Health • 13 May 20
How to build a happy baby Opinion: infant mental health is an important public health issue, as research shows the quality of the early relationship builds the foundation for virtually every aspect of human development Mental Health • 13 May 20
Why 'good enough' parenting is good enough Calm acceptance of 'good enough' as opposed to perfection can increase parenting confidence and reduce fears. Parenting • 24 Aug 20
Why 'good enough' parenting is good enough Calm acceptance of 'good enough' as opposed to perfection can increase parenting confidence and reduce fears. Parenting • 24 Aug 20
How to celebrate a child's birthday during the coronavirus "We will sing Happy Birthday to the birthday boy, blow out the candles and remember the coronavirus birthday as a special one" Happy Birthday • 14 Jul 21
How to celebrate a child's birthday during the coronavirus "We will sing Happy Birthday to the birthday boy, blow out the candles and remember the coronavirus birthday as a special one" Happy Birthday • 14 Jul 21
How your bilingual baby's brain handles two languages Babies are wired to acquire more than one language and tend to do so without too much bother Children • 14 Jul 21
How your bilingual baby's brain handles two languages Babies are wired to acquire more than one language and tend to do so without too much bother Children • 14 Jul 21
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 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 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
'Our approach to sex education is obsolete and inadequate' It's not enough just to have "The Talk" or leave everything to teachers who may lack training in what is a specialist subject with unique challenges Sex education • 05 Apr 18
'Our approach to sex education is obsolete and inadequate' It's not enough just to have "The Talk" or leave everything to teachers who may lack training in what is a specialist subject with unique challenges Sex education • 05 Apr 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
A visit to Santa's sensory-friendly grotto Report: how do you make a seasonal visit to Santa work for children with attentional or sensory difficulties? Christmas • 18 Dec 17
A visit to Santa's sensory-friendly grotto Report: how do you make a seasonal visit to Santa work for children with attentional or sensory difficulties? Christmas • 18 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
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
