The Irish Times

It's not enough to love your kids equally

In part two of this series, John Sharry looks at how we need to love our children uniquely, not just equally

Sun Jul 03 2016 - 19:00

How can you build your child’s self-esteem?

Part one of a new series with John Sharry looks at making your child brave

Tue Jun 21 2016 - 20:22

Ask the expert: My daughter hates secondary school

If you have a parenting query, send your question to health@irishtimes.com

Sat May 28 2016 - 20:00

Ask the expert: Should I force my child to have a hobby?

Sun May 15 2016 - 19:00

Ask the Expert: Help me help my son manage his Tourette’s

If you have a parenting question, send your query to health@irishtimes.com

Sat Apr 23 2016 - 17:00

Ask the expert: Our son (6) wets himself up to six times a day

Our youngest boy also has sensory processing disorder affecting his motor skills

Sun Apr 03 2016 - 18:00

Ask the Expert: I can’t get the seatbelt on my little boy

My son is throwing tantrums and is very strong so it is hard to force him to do anything

Sun Feb 21 2016 - 19:00

Ask the expert: The kids’ grandparents are overloading them with sugar

My in-laws mind our children. Can I ban sweets from their house?

Sun Feb 07 2016 - 18:00

Ask the expert: Our five-year-old has started acting babyish

If you have any parenting questions, send your query to health@irishtimes.com

Mon Feb 01 2016 - 18:00

Ask the expert: My six-year-old son is very negative and often in a bad mood

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Mon Jan 25 2016 - 18:00

Ask the expert: How can we cope with our son’s tantrums?

If you have a parenting question, send your query to health@irishtimes.com

Mon Jan 18 2016 - 18:00

Ask the expert: Should we split the twins up in school?

The elder boy has become more dominant and sometimes sets his brother up

Sun Jan 03 2016 - 10:21

Ask the expert: How can I help my younger daughter move out of her big sister’s shadow?

It is important to hold them both to account in resolving any conflicts that arise

Mon Dec 14 2015 - 16:00

Ask the expert: My daughter is struggling with friendships

If you have a parenting query, send your question to health@irishtimes.com

Mon Dec 07 2015 - 18:00

Ask the Expert: Why do young children pull out their hair?

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Mon Nov 02 2015 - 18:00

Ask the Expert: I feel I never stop fighting with my son

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Tue Oct 13 2015 - 08:00

Ask the Expert: My little boy is aggressive towards me

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Mon Sept 28 2015 - 18:00

Ask the Expert: I worry that my little boy will hate school

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Mon Aug 17 2015 - 16:00

Ask the Expert: My little girl often gets very down in herself

If you have a parenting question for John Sharry, send it to health@irishtimes.com

Mon Aug 03 2015 - 16:43

Ask the Expert: My son’s new best friend is a bad influence

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Mon Jul 20 2015 - 15:00

Ask the Expert: My son is nine and still wets the bed

If you have a parenting question, send your query to health@irishtimes.com

Mon Jul 06 2015 - 15:00

Ask the Expert: ‘I’m afraid my daughter will hurt my son’

If you have a parenting question, send your query to health@irishtimes.com

Mon Jun 15 2015 - 16:00

Ask the expert: My little girl can’t stop biting her nails

If you have a parenting query, email your question for John Sharry to health@irishtimes.com

Mon May 25 2015 - 17:00

Ask the expert: Switching children off at night

Part two of this series on the importance of a good night’s sleep for families explores the challenge of technology and whether to have different bedtimes when you have more than one child

Mon Apr 27 2015 - 16:00

Ask the Expert: Our daughter worries about our marriage

If you have a parenting query, send your question to health@irishtimes.com

Tue Apr 14 2015 - 05:00

Ask the Expert: My daughter pulls out her eyelashes

If you have a parenting question for John Sharry, send your query to health@irishtimes.com

Tue Apr 07 2015 - 05:45

Ask the Expert: Is Dad coming to my First Communion?

If you have a parenting problem, send your question to health@irishtimes.com

Tue Mar 31 2015 - 05:45

Ask the Expert: Fear of dogs, Santa and Mr Tayto

Anxiety disorders are the most common child and teenage mental health problems. In the third of a three-part series, John Sharry answers questions about small children’s phobias

Tue Mar 24 2015 - 05:45

Ask the Expert: My son’s anxiety is a physical problem

Rather than simply being a mental phenomenon, human emotions are always experienced in the body

Tue Feb 24 2015 - 10:00

Ask the Expert: My five-year-old daughter won’t sleep in her own bed

Let John Sharry help. Send your parenting queries to health@irishtimes.com

Mon Feb 16 2015 - 17:00

Ask the expert: My little girl is anxious and a big worrier

John Sharry helps solve your parenting problems. Send your query to health@irishtimes.com

Tue Feb 10 2015 - 06:00

Ask the Expert: My son’s assessment for autism was inconclusive. So, what’s next?

"While there can be an emphasis on seeking a diagnosis for a child, many children with specific special needs don’t fit into any neat diagnostic category"

Tue Nov 25 2014 - 01:00