I survived my first parent teacher meeting… just about
I don’t think anyone warns you properly about the surreal quality of your first parent-teacher meeting when your…
My two-year-old is missing her granny, who had to undergo surgery
My mum had to go into hospital recently for a heart bypass. Her doctor expects her to make…
Sharing is caring — unless you’re giving away your five-year-old’s jellies
I recently lost my rag with my eldest child. I’m not proud of it. Since it happened a…
New programme aims to increase eating disorder awareness
Conor Nolan is 26, with a background in software engineering, but the Cavan man doesn’t know why, at…
I worry my grandchild will get ill when visiting from the US
My daughter is flying home next week from the US with her young baby, who hasn’t been fully…
Parenting is hard – and harder when you’re sick
‘YOU HAVE this gorgeous child, who wants to play and have fun with you, and you’re dragging yourself…
one mum’s journey, and a book to help kids
After the shock of her husband’s death by suicide, Trudy Meehan’s biggest concern was how she would support their…
Daughter is tired all the time since starting college
My daughter seems to be tired all the time since starting college last month. She has a long…
What is the best treatment for a teen with a hacking cough?
My 15-year-old son has a stubborn hacking cough. He took two days off school last week, which helped,…
What can I do to help my child become regular?
My six-year-old is neurodivergent and has had constipation since he was about two. I’m giving him an OTC…
Should I be offended that my son wants his inheritance now rather than later
DEAR ABBY: I am an 80-year-old man who is recently retired and in relatively good health. My wife…
I’m worried about giving formula milk to my baby
I’m breastfeeding my five-month-old baby. Now and again, I give him a formula bottle if my supply is…