Nigerian parents and fluent in Irish: ‘It still surprises people’Ola Majekodunmi (21) has a weekly radio show on Raidió na LifeTue May 22 2018 - 06:01
Parenting the African way: Fatherhood in Ireland is ‘most definitely different’Two parents talk about raising their children with their own traditions in IrelandTue May 22 2018 - 03:01
Facts of life for young children: what to say, when and howDon’t wait for the Big Talk, educate your child little by little about their sexualityTue May 15 2018 - 05:01
The facilities and services available for Sensational KidsSince finding the Kildare centre, the Conways say the change in Aisling is ‘phenomenal’Tue May 08 2018 - 07:01
Asthma: Lessons that won’t take your breath awaySt Brigid’s in Killester is the first Dublin school to win asthma-friendly awardTue May 01 2018 - 06:01
‘It should be the same as for anyone else . . . to be respected as individuals’A part-time job at the Botanic Gardens has given David O’Brien ‘untold confidence’Tue Apr 24 2018 - 09:19
‘I love working, because I am a working man’Ross O’Neill explains why he does not mind having to take three buses to get to workTue Apr 24 2018 - 09:19
‘I just love my life . . . the job is important for my confidence’Along with training to become a hairdressing assistant, Aisling Coyle thoroughly enjoys working with children at Jungle Den play centre in Naas, Co KildareTue Apr 24 2018 - 08:10
Working to give people with Down syndrome a meaningful jobAdults with Down syndrome are an asset to any organisation, says chief executive of Down Syndrome Ireland Gary Owens, who has made employment a priority since taking over the roleTue Apr 24 2018 - 08:01
Kick-boxing: ‘I feel more relaxed – I don’t get angry anymore’A more courteous, gentle-mannered 14-year-old boy it would be hard to meetTue Apr 17 2018 - 06:10
Tallaght initiative gives teenagers a Kick in the right directionKickboxing coach says programme gives participants ‘something to be proud about’Tue Apr 17 2018 - 06:01
‘You want to care for children but you spend all day hurting them’Working in paediatrics brings a ‘whole whirlpool of feelings’ that need to be supported within the hospital system, believes consultant psychologist Barbara WrenThu Apr 12 2018 - 06:01
Children’s hospitals urged to support overstretched staffPsychologist Barbara Wren warns of impact of burnout on patients and parentsThu Apr 12 2018 - 03:10
Home work: why more people are opting for remote workingNo commute, being there for the kids and achieving a better work-life balance are just some of the reasons 216,000 people in Ireland work from homeTue Apr 03 2018 - 06:01
‘If there is anything that is any good of me, don’t throw it in the ground’When Aisling Davis died suddenly from a brain haemorrhage at the age of 40, her family donated her organsTue Mar 27 2018 - 06:01
Organ donation: ‘There were never any doubts – we just said go ahead’The Powell family had to make a quick decision when they lost their daughterTue Mar 27 2018 - 03:30
Making precious memories when time is so shortThe common bond in each family film is that the starring role is played by a child who has a life-limiting conditionTue Mar 20 2018 - 09:01
Five-star rating for LauraLynn’s ‘Oscars’Families affected by loss use film project with scriptwriters to help tell their storiesTue Mar 20 2018 - 08:50
Almost half of children play online games for over-18s by time they are in sixth classChildren being exposed to aggressive content, warns expertFri Mar 09 2018 - 01:00
Risky online behaviour more common in disadvantaged schoolsSuch acts increases with age, but levels are consistently higher in Deis schoolsFri Mar 09 2018 - 01:00
So you want to be a doctor? Students watch Caesarean birthTransition year pupils observe an obstetrician at work as part of special programmeMon Mar 05 2018 - 18:10
Transition Year: A time to grow or just an excuse to doss?Parents worry their teens will fritter away the year, but some families found it rewardingMon Mar 05 2018 - 18:01
Children and play: ‘I was probably the only one offering a massive ethos on the outdoors’It is a far better way for them to learn problem-solving and social skillsTue Feb 27 2018 - 05:10
How children make sense of the worldA Finnish lesson in harnessing the joy of tiny tots for lifelong learningTue Feb 27 2018 - 05:01
Why oesophageal cancer survivors must learn to eat againDietitians, as well as surgeons, have a vital role to play in recovery from this type of cancerWed Feb 21 2018 - 03:01
What is the best starter musical instrument for a child?Pros and cons to whatever kids start to play, but the experience is unlikely to go to wasteTue Feb 13 2018 - 19:20
How best to introduce your child to playing music‘Group classes, just to get them exposed to music and having fun with it, is going to be more beneficial’Tue Feb 13 2018 - 19:10
Benefits of playing music can last a lifetimeMusic Generation offers tuition to children regardless of their backgroundTue Feb 13 2018 - 19:00
Female genital mutilation: ‘It’s happening here, girls are being taken out of Ireland’For Westerners, it is hard to understand how the practice is anything less than barbaricTue Feb 06 2018 - 06:00
Are we there yet? Desperately seeking the ‘golden age’ of parentingEvery age brings joys and challenges, but is there one phase of parenting that is most enjoyable or most terrifying?Tue Jan 30 2018 - 07:01
A ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ horror tale for the internet ageA nine-year-old is duped into sharing naked photos. How can we prevent such awful scenarios?Sat Jan 27 2018 - 06:10
‘I was crying nearly every day of the week about my son’Parents of young offenders find ways to cope through the support of volunteer mentorsTue Jan 23 2018 - 03:01
Playroom at St Luke's a proud legacy for bereaved parentsBereaved families aid funding for project at the only hospital in the country that provides radiation therapy for childrenTue Jan 16 2018 - 06:01
Sexting: boys more likely to have taken part than girlsZeeko report finds that online experiences of girls and boys differ hugelyTue Jan 09 2018 - 07:01
Sexting: do you know what your teenager is doing on their phone?Irish teens are the fourth most prolific ‘sexters’ in EU; how can parents deal with the issue?Tue Jan 09 2018 - 06:00
Fitting in as a minority ethnic teenager in Ireland – inside and outside the home‘Parents have to let us go and grow ourselves in our new culture, in our new home and our new country’Wed Jan 03 2018 - 06:02
Medicinal cannabis: the long journey to acceptanceOne year after becoming the first person in Ireland allowed to use medicinal cannabis, three-year-old Tristan Forde is thrivingTue Dec 19 2017 - 07:00
‘Think autism’: shops, cinemas and other places where all children are valued‘It’s not difficult to make autism-friendly arrangements such as having a quiet room and helping children know what to expect’Tue Dec 12 2017 - 07:01
Secrets of IVF: high rate of failure and heavy toll on mental health‘We have made the decision that if it doesn’t work this time we are going to stop’Tue Dec 05 2017 - 03:01
Bereavement is tough enough for adults, but for children . . .A death can have a profound effect on a child. Different deaths need different strategiesTue Nov 28 2017 - 08:01
The one-stop resource centre catering from ‘the cradle to the grave’St Andrew’s: Battling to ensure that ‘nobody’s left behind’Mon Nov 20 2017 - 06:02
Cancer patients with young children: what do you tell them?Audrey Kindregan signed up for the Climb programme, for kids aged five to 12 who have a parent, or significant other adult, with a diagnosis of cancerTue Nov 14 2017 - 07:00
Bully-Proof Kids review: how to empower children in peer networksStella O’Malley avoids jargon and uses insightful case studies to analyse bullyingSat Nov 11 2017 - 06:00
Five common myths about sex during pregnancyIntercourse can be on the menu for expectant parents, but there are some caveatsTue Nov 07 2017 - 02:00
A ‘game-changer’ in ante-natal careEvie Clinic is a one-stop shop for high-end scanning and pre-natal screening, plus expert advice on diet, exercise and mental healthMon Nov 06 2017 - 06:01
'It hurt me to see my son skip off with a stranger'Adolescents need ‘one good adult’ to turn to – and that may not always be a parentMon Oct 30 2017 - 08:01
31 ideas for Halloween family outings this weekend in IrelandIreland is taking the scary season seriously with events at 31 venues around the countryWed Oct 25 2017 - 07:00
‘We are not just on the scrap heap’. Going back to work after kidsThe ‘I’m useless’ mindset can blight stay-at-home parents trying to get back into the workplaceTue Oct 17 2017 - 07:00
Can a detention centre turn around the lives of young offenders?Oberstown staff talk about the regime for its ‘involuntary clients’Tue Oct 10 2017 - 07:00
How to avoid becoming a ‘fair-weather family’Children love to go out in all weathers – if they are let – so why do parents hang back?Tue Oct 03 2017 - 06:00
