‘That’s another €250 down the drain’: welcome to the world of summer camp parents
Late starts, early finishes, anxiety about over-scheduling - not to mind eye-watering costs. For many, it’s an unsustainable struggle
Late starts, early finishes, anxiety about over-scheduling - not to mind eye-watering costs. For many, it’s an unsustainable struggle
Department of Children to allow service providers to raise prices if charging below average rates
Parenting in My Shoes: Former minister reflects on the early ‘mad’ days of parenting and cherished moments of raising seven children
Ask the Expert: I think she has developed misophonia, and it causes her huge distress
Although wholesome and natural, camping needs meticulous planning, especially with a toddler
Couple who have been providing foster care for the past 17 years say it can be challenging at times but incredibly rewarding
Dr Muiris Houston: It’s important that parents and guardians know the symptoms to look out for and seek help early
To celebrate Father’s Day, we talk to some well-known dads about becoming fathers and navigating parenthood
All three secondary schools in Greystones, Co Wicklow are heavily oversubscribed
Almost 90 per cent of the 3,600 primary schools in the State remain Catholic in ethos
Parenting in My Shoes: RTÉ journalist says she will always remember the babies that didn’t make it because remembering them keeps them close
From petting zoos to natural history museums, here are the best options to keep kids busy over the summer
Our guide to summer camps with everything from coding to cooking, archaeology to acting
From encouraging them to use public transport to sending them on errands, here is what experts advise
Summer holidays are an ideal opportunity to let tweens and teens test themselves, experts say
Ask the Expert: He is extremely self-conscious, gets very upset by perceived criticism and can’t take correction
The Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert are drawing near, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed - but therapists and teachers have top tips
Teachers and experts share their subject-by-subject guide for how to best prepare for the exams
Relationships: Those labouring under this cloud are unable to express emotions adequately and may alter their world view to safeguard themselves
To limit a report only to the academic is to define a child by one very small facet of their complex selves
Jen Hogan: These aren’t parenting fails, though many said it made them feel this way. This is parenting in 2024
Check out the first of two guides to in-person camps to help keep children entertained during school holidays
Parenting in My Shoes: The highs Coleen says are the ‘first smile, the first laughter, and just getting them through life’
Pupils who played maths computer game developed by researchers showed significant improvement in their skills
As anyone using childcare amid a dire shortage of places knows, if your creche place disappears suddenly, your job might too
I’ve been thinking about the secret language we shared – what a shame it would be to lose it, or let it be forgotten
Tell Me About It: The school your granddaughter attends should have a complaints procedure
Parenting in My Shoes: I don’t care about work – if my kids can say ‘he’s a class dad’ that’s my job done
Most effective way ‘to ensure parity in the workplace is to increase parity at home’
Some 25% of children in 2023 raked in more than €800. A further 10% received €1,000. But maybe we should all just relax about it
More schools are moving towards co-education, and research suggests teenagers are in favour of it. But do they really know what’s best for them?
Parents are advised to lay clear ground rules before hiring a babysitter and to do a paid trial run
Jen Hogan: ‘Great playdate, totally uneventful,’ I said enthusiastically at pick-up time, my choked-up voice barely giving away anything
Up to half of sixth class pupils included in Snapchat groups in some schools
Parents should focus on praise for effort rather than outcome or achievement, says psychologist
Total ban on ownership of smartphones for under-13s ‘fraught with difficulty’, Catherine Martin says
Dr Ann Hickey this month told management of Children’s Health Ireland she could no longer continue as neonatology lead due to inaction on outdated systems of care
We should stop calling this phase of life the ‘terrible twos’, as many toddlers’ traits are a formula for grown-up happiness
A common application process would simplify post-primary school admissions, alleviating stress for parents, students and schools
Even if they feel overwhelmed, there are lots of things Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert candidates can still do to maximise their chances of success
The final article in a special six-part series on parenting exceptional children - a strengths-based approach to raising autistic, ADHD and other neurodivergent children
Homework for primary school children really needs to go. After all, x – homework = not enough time for play
The introduction of highly effective medicines has allowed some people to fulfil their desire to have children
There is a lack of advice for parents of children with disabilities when they hit puberty
Parenting in My Shoes: The architect and TV presenter on juggling parenthood with his career and what he enjoys most about being a father
Article five in a special six-part series – a strengths-based approach to raising autistic, ADHD and other neurodivergent children
There are good job prospects in creative industries, especially in the film and audio-visual sector
Children don’t think asking about death is taboo, which can be an asset
Ask Roe: I feel I can’t do anything right for him, he takes offence at everything I say
Majority of public feel children should be helped as opposed to punished if they become stressed in a classroom
Jen Hogan: When it comes to sustaining friendships, we’ve let the chaos of a life that demands so much convince us that important things are not a priority
New research shows that toddlers who are exposed to screens communicate less with caregivers. But is delaying access to technology feasible?
It is time to push back against judging over breastfeeding and birthing, say medical couple
Parenting exceptional children: article four in a special six-part series - a strengths-based approach to raising autistic, ADHD and other neurodivergent children
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices