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Does your kitchen provide an á la carte kids menu?

Does your kitchen provide an á la carte kids menu?

What do you do if your kids are picky eaters – cook separate meals or try to get them to eat what’s put on the table?

Tue Nov 19 2013 - 01:00
Married to the job

Married to the job

Going into business with your spouse can be a dream or a nightmare – good communication is the key to making it work

Mon Nov 11 2013 - 15:00
When is a syndrome no longer a syndrome?

When is a syndrome no longer a syndrome?

Earlier this year Asperger’s syndrome was dropped as a diagnosis by the American Psychiatric Association. What does it mean for people who were diagnosed with Asperger’s?

Tue Nov 05 2013 - 01:00
Hate it or love it, the scariest night of the year is upon us

Hate it or love it, the scariest night of the year is upon us

Greedy children with hands outstretched with great expectations or children delighting in a night of magical transformation? How do you cope with Halloween?

Tue Oct 29 2013 - 01:00
Creating a little teen spirit on the wards

Creating a little teen spirit on the wards

Described as ‘a lost tribe’ by one consultant, ill adolescents take centre stage in art project

Tue Oct 15 2013 - 17:57
In-house solutions to  childcare dilemma

In-house solutions to childcare dilemma

It’s costly and is a very big undertaking if done properly – but having the kids cared for at home is ideal for some

Tue Oct 15 2013 - 01:00
Developing a signature style

Developing a signature style

Who needs good handwriting in our keyboard-tapping world? Everyone, according to research that proves writing by hand engages the brain. Programmes such as Handwriting Without Tears could help

Tue Oct 15 2013 - 01:00
How do Irish families deal with mental distress?

How do Irish families deal with mental distress?

Family support is vital in cases of depression but loved ones need to protect their own mental health

Tue Oct 08 2013 - 01:00
10 things they don’t tell you about breastfeeding

10 things they don’t tell you about breastfeeding

Knowing what to expect, as well as better support, is key

Tue Oct 01 2013 - 01:00
The power of play

The power of play

We’re born to play for a reason and it shapes our brain from the cradle to the grave

Tue Sept 24 2013 - 01:00
The kids are alright:  it’s your relationship that needs attention

The kids are alright: it’s your relationship that needs attention

A new book argues that child-proofing your marriage means putting your partner first

Tue Sept 17 2013 - 01:00
Memorial to a parent’s love

Memorial to a parent’s love

The death of a young horserider in Co Carlow in the 1880s prompted her father to build Adelaide Memorial Church of Christ the Redeemer – a ‘mini Salisbury cathedral’ – in the village of Myshall

Sat Sept 14 2013 - 01:00
Helping, not hovering: how to be a college parent

Helping, not hovering: how to be a college parent

Colleges to hold parents’ information meetings for the first time

Tue Sept 10 2013 - 01:00
Finding a path through infertility

Finding a path through infertility

The high cost of treatments here and lack of donor egg options are driving the growth of ‘fertility tourism’

Tue Sept 03 2013 - 01:00
What’s changing in childcare?

What’s changing in childcare?

Three months after a distressing TV documentary, the Minister flags progress but providers say it’s too slow

Tue Aug 27 2013 - 01:00
Adult children who live with their parents

Adult children who live with their parents

When still living under the same roof as your parents, the old adult-child dynamics are likely to persist

Tue Aug 20 2013 - 01:00
Thinner, fitter, healthier, happier - the case for bigger families

Thinner, fitter, healthier, happier - the case for bigger families

In his new book, Sky News presenter Colin Brazier examines the evidence for the health and emotional benefits of having siblings

Tue Aug 13 2013 - 01:00
Straight into limbo land

Straight into limbo land

Club foot is more common than many realise, yet parents lack information about the condition

Tue Aug 06 2013 - 01:00
A lifeline for teenagers and their social lives

A lifeline for teenagers and their social lives

Creative pursuits offer teens solace and enduring pleasure, but access to the arts is patchy

Tue Jul 30 2013 - 01:00
Recipe for successful cooking with children

Recipe for successful cooking with children

Encouraging kids in the kitchen may test your patience but it pays off in the long term

Tue Jul 23 2013 - 00:00
Not in front of the parents

Not in front of the parents

How can we ensure Teenagers learn their limits on post-Leaving Certificate holidays

Tue Jul 16 2013 - 01:00
Conference will highlight 22q11

Conference will highlight 22q11

Tue Jul 16 2013 - 01:00
Finding inner calm – giving children elbow room works

Finding inner calm – giving children elbow room works

An innovative hub of wellbeing brings children with sensory issues into the fold

Tue Jul 09 2013 - 01:00
Why children have to be treated differently to be equal

Why children have to be treated differently to be equal

As the first bridge out of the family home into wider society, it is vital that pre-schools reflect diversity

Tue Jul 02 2013 - 01:00
Free to go: summer outings for all the family

Free to go: summer outings for all the family

A selective guide to places that won’t cost a cent to visit

Tue Jun 25 2013 - 01:00
A good birth is no holiday, but it helps to know your options

A good birth is no holiday, but it helps to know your options

Tue Jun 18 2013 - 01:00
Working mothers: the children’s verdict

Working mothers: the children’s verdict

Working parents may fret about finding the right kind of childcare but what do their grown-up offspring remember now of those years when mum and dad weren’t around?

Wed Jun 12 2013 - 01:00
Parents can play a meaningful role as partners in their children’s education

Parents can play a meaningful role as partners in their children’s education

Tue Jun 11 2013 - 01:00
Just a spoonful of sugar . . .

Just a spoonful of sugar . . .

In the first of a series, liquid sugars as a driver of obesity comes under scrutiny

Tue Jun 04 2013 - 01:00
Summer holiday blues: bring those teenagers in from the cold

Summer holiday blues: bring those teenagers in from the cold

So much time on their hands during the summer holidays and nowhere to go?

Tue Jun 04 2013 - 01:00
What happens when you run the risk of passing on your heart condition to your child?

What happens when you run the risk of passing on your heart condition to your child?

Tue May 28 2013 - 01:00
Family friendly festivals may be the best introduction to camping for your children

Family friendly festivals may be the best introduction to camping for your children

Tue May 21 2013 - 01:00
What’s ‘good enough’ parenting?

What’s ‘good enough’ parenting?

Stop beating yourself up about not doing it right. There are no gold medals to win.

Tue May 14 2013 - 01:00
Clubbing together to get the homework done

Clubbing together to get the homework done

Homework clubs operate in different forms and benefit parents as well as children

Tue Apr 30 2013 - 06:00
Hidden trauma of a toddler’s tumble

Hidden trauma of a toddler’s tumble

My son Seán’s recovery shows not only the unpredictability of brain injuries, but the great value of supported home nursing

Tue Apr 23 2013 - 06:00
'If I don't have a baby, who am I?'

'If I don't have a baby, who am I?'

The wait is not over for Lyn Sharkey but she wants to help others on the same journey

Tue Apr 23 2013 - 06:00
Balancing travelling for work with family life

Balancing travelling for work with family life

What are the different challenges for the parent at home and the one working abroad?

Tue Apr 16 2013 - 06:00
Flooring the bully: how martial arts classes  can help children

Flooring the bully: how martial arts classes can help children

Learning self-defence benefits not only the victims but also the perpetrators

Tue Apr 09 2013 - 06:00
Balancing business and babies

Balancing business and babies

Self-employed women face particular challenges when it comes to maternity leave

Tue Apr 02 2013 - 06:00
‘The first year I grew 25 cabbages all at once. What can you do with 25 cabbages, except kick them?’

‘The first year I grew 25 cabbages all at once. What can you do with 25 cabbages, except kick them?’

Chef Donal Skehan is spearheading a ‘Sow and Grow’ campaign, aimed at getting 25,000 children involved

Tue Mar 26 2013 - 00:18
Leading families down the garden path

Leading families down the garden path

Now’s the time to get your hands dirty and start growing some of your own food

Tue Mar 26 2013 - 00:00
Schooling children in physical activity for life

Schooling children in physical activity for life

There are plenty of classroom initiatives but what really gets pupils on the move?

Tue Mar 19 2013 - 06:00
Nordic Nirvana for working parents

Nordic Nirvana for working parents

There’s more to Scandinavian childcare than much-envied affordability

Tue Mar 12 2013 - 06:00

Location a key factor in child respite care

The provision of respite care for children with life-limiting conditions often depends on where the family lives rather than …

Tue Mar 05 2013 - 00:00

Parents forgo food to pay childcare

Parents struggling to cover childcare costs are leaving other bills unpaid or cutting spending on food so that they can continue…

Tue Mar 05 2013 - 00:00
We all have a right to love

We all have a right to love

One group is helping to erase the stigma attached to relationships for those with intellectual disability

Tue Feb 26 2013 - 00:00
Throwing the spoon out of the weaning process

Throwing the spoon out of the weaning process

Baby-led weaning may not appeal to parents averse to mess, but it may make mealtimes easier as babies are encouraged to feed …

Tue Feb 19 2013 - 00:00

Make a splash

Our Scandinavian cousins are not ones to let a challenging climate prevent their children enjoying the outdoors

Sat Feb 16 2013 - 00:00
Painting a picture of Irish families by numbers

Painting a picture of Irish families by numbers

Who is likely to have a big family and what does it mean for the children growing up in them?

Tue Feb 12 2013 - 00:00

Teaching to learn outside the box

It takes the courage of your convictions to follow a less-travelled path with your children, especially when it comes to something…

Tue Jan 29 2013 - 00:00
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