The Irish Times

Ask the expert: My daughter hates secondary school

If you have a parenting query, send your question to health@irishtimes.com

Sat May 28 2016 - 20:00

Ask the expert: How can I help son with exam stress?

Many parents organise life around their ‘exam stressed’ young people

Sun Mar 27 2016 - 18:00

Ask the expert: Should I allow my 11-year-old have a smartphone?

If you have a parenting query, send your question to health@irishtimes.com

Sun Mar 06 2016 - 17:37

Ask the Expert: Our teenage daughter is always unhappy

She spends a lot of her time moping around the house

Sun Jan 10 2016 - 19:00

Ask the Expert: My 13-year-old son is addicted to online gaming

Though the increased use of modern technology and the internet has brought many benefits, there have been a lot of downsides

Mon Nov 30 2015 - 18:00

Ask the Expert: My teenage son can’t manage social situations

Mon Aug 10 2015 - 16:50

Ask the expert: My 12-year-old boy has become angry overnight

If you have a parenting question, send your query to health@irishtimes.com

Tue Jul 28 2015 - 09:53

Ask the Expert: My daughter panics at the thought of school

School refusal is a common problem that is very worrying for parents

Mon Jun 01 2015 - 17:00

Ask The Expert: My 12-year-old son won’t get up for school

Ensuring children have a relaxing bedtime routine and get a good night’s sleep is crucial for a happy family life. (Part one of a three-part series)

Mon Apr 20 2015 - 11:30

Ask the Expert: School stress and separation anxiety

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problems for children and teenagers. In the second of a three-part series, John Sharry answers questions on school refusal and separation anxiety. Send your queries to health@irishtimes.com

Mon Mar 16 2015 - 15:00

Ask the Expert: Parents get stressed over kids’ anxiety

Anxiety disorders are the most common child and teenage mental health problems. Yet, because children with anxiety problems are frequently well behaved in public and in school, they often do not get the support or attention they need. In a three part series, John Sharry will answer some of the many questions he receives about anxiety-related problems, starting this week with the needs of older children and teenagers

Tue Mar 10 2015 - 06:45