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…
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…
My quiet teenager swears when gaming with friends
My quiet 13-year-old son is not in any way sporty, but is very competitive when gaming online with…
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…
When birthday celebrations become a week-long jubilee
This was the week when Number One celebrated turning the big five, and while I obviously wanted to…
Music therapy has huge benefits for children but it’s still not officially recognised in Ireland
Humans have felt the therapeutic powers of music for millennia. Ancient civilisations, from Australian Aboriginals to the wonderful…