How do I talk to my teen about her weight gain and snacking habits?
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When is my child old enough to come running with me?
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I’m a finance expert – these are the money secrets I’ll teach my daughter
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Learning improves when children have opportunities to move more
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My husband’s brush with the law is a chance to teach our kids about rehabilitation
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Screen time for under-fives should be limited to one hour a day, UK govt tells parents
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‘We banned television and screens for a month … that was four months ago’ – The Irish Times
As a long-time opponent of monarchy in all its forms, I was surprised to discover that it was…
You were born with a playlist already in your soul: Why science says musicality is hardwired
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How Ireland’s housing crisis is forcing people to delay having children – The Irish Times
Each day, Jennifer McAree wakes up and clings to her mantra: “something will come up, something will come…
Where is Ireland’s manosphere? – The Irish Times
“So far, unlike most other European countries, we don’t really have any Irish male supremacist influencers,” says Prof…
Banning social media won’t work. Here is a smarter way to deal with the problem – The Irish Times
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