Parenting

Lottie Ryan on turning 40 and sharing her life online

Turning 40 has not diminished Lottie Ryan's appetite and enthusiasm for new projects in radio, TV or podcasting, and as she tells Claire O'Mahony, she even has a hankering to get back on the dance stage.

living • 16 hrs

Christmas games to encourage all the family off the sofa

Have a good laugh playing these family games, suggested by Organised Fun author Josie Curran.

living • 30 Dec 25

How to wind kids down on Christmas Eve

We caught up with an expert to get some top tips for getting the kids to sleep well over the Christmas break.

living • 24 Dec 25

How to deal with children's tantrums this Christmas

Tis the season for meltdowns – but it doesn't have to be! By Ella Walker.

Christmas • 22 Dec 25

6 parenting hacks for the downtime between Christmas & New Year

These expert tips will help families get through 'Twixmas'. By Lisa Salmon.

Christmas • 27 Dec 25

Busting 5 common myths about Dyslexia

RTÉ Kids' new audio drama follows Rosie, a book lover who has Dyslexia.

living • 19 Dec 25

Anna Geary on body commentary and coaching while pregnant

Watch Ireland's Fittest Family on Sunday at 6:30pm on RTÉ One.

Irelands Fittest Family • 21 Dec 25

A notification on the Instagram app on a smartphone arranged in Sydney, Australia, on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. Australia’s social media ban for youths took effect on Dec. 10, a landmark move that’s drawn global attention at a time governments are increasin

news2day Explainer: Australia bans social media for kids

RTÉ's Technology Correspondent Brian O'Donovan tells news2day about Australia's social media ban for children under 16 years old.

news2day • 11 Dec 25

A Mother and child waiting to see Santa at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

22 things to do in Ireland over the Christmas holidays

From pantos and winter light trails to ice skating and festive markets, the Christmas season across Ireland is packed with family-friendly events running right through to January and beyond.

living • 20 Dec 25

Siomha Ni Ruairc, photographed for her podcast "Labour of Love"

Síomha Ní Ruairc on launching a pregnancy podcast

Síomha Ní Ruairc has just launched Labour of Love, a new mini-series podcast about pregnancy.

living • 11 Dec 25

What are Lootboxes, and are they teaching kids to gamble?

A developmental therapist and a tech journalist talk to David McCullagh about the link between children's in-game spending and gambling.

Highlights • 09 Dec 25

5 practical tips for an Autism-friendly Christmas

Christmas can be a joyful but overwhelming time for many Autistic people.

Christmas • 10 Dec 25

Cute small girl in red hat putting a letter to Santa Claus into a red envelope, blurred decorated Christmas Tree on background, family holiday concept, indoor portrait

How to manage children's expectations this Christmas

A financial expert and a parenting guru explain how parents can minimise kids' disappointment if they can't spend much over the festive period.

living • 06 Dec 25

Enchanted Escape: Our two-night family stay in Lapland

Our trip was the two-night, three-day 'Enchanted Escape' package. There is a lot packed in, and you really just have to make the most of it.

Travel • 03 Dec 25

Baby Sleep Consultant: "It shouldn't feel like a constant battle"

"Sleep was literally ripped from me overnight," Liadhán Collins says of motherhood.

living • 27 Nov 25

Simon Delaney on acting, parenting, and working with Andrew Scott

"Who knows what's down the road? When that phone rings, it's either going to be the credit union looking for a payment or Hollywood."

living • 27 Nov 25

Expert tips for navigating difficult interactions at Christmas

The sparkle of the festive season can be dulled by challenges and difficult interactions.

living • 18 Dec 25

Pitch 25: Start up campaign highlights five female-led businesses

Pitch is an annual competition from Arnotts that gives local businesses a boost.

living • 30 Oct 25

County-by-county guide to Christmas experiences in Ireland

Looking for a festive activity? Here are 80 magical Christmas experiences in Ireland.

living • 29 Nov 25

This is Halloween: Petrifying Podcasts from RTÉ Kids

This is Halloween: All your petrifying podcasts from RTÉ Kids in one place!

Podcasts • 27 Oct 25

Teenage girl sharing problems with her mother in the room.

What happens when we place too much responsibility on children?

While some levels of responsibility in the young years foster life skills and resilience, children need to be cognitively and physiologically ready.

living • 17 Oct 25

5 places to celebrate Halloween with the kids this October

Are you ready for spooky season?

living • 15 Oct 25

3 lessons I learned during my first six months of motherhood

Freelance writer Aoife McHugh shares some of the lessons she has learned during her first six months of motherhood.

living • 23 Sep 25

Baz Ashmawy on turning 50 and being "a happy dad"

It's a busy time of the year for TV presenter, writer and actor Baz Ashmawy, as not one but three of his shows hit our screens in the coming weeks.

living • 22 Sep 25

Young Dad looks tired and gazes out of kitchen window while his baby sleeps in his arms

How to look after your mental health as a new dad

Amid the chaos and sleepless nights that come with becoming a dad for the first time, remember to also prioritise your own wellbeing.

Parenting • 10 Sep 25