Smartphone-free parenting movement takes off in Ireland – The Irish Times
Parents in Ireland are banding together in a growing movement to advocate for children to go smartphone free,…
I’ve saved over £1k by ditching these absurd Christmas expenses
Christmas pyjamas, Elf on the Shelf, Winter Wonderland – what to cut out for a cheaper, less stressful…
Afterschool clubs need to open their doors to all childrenÂ
AT FIRST glance, the latest ESRI report simply examines where children go during the childcare hours between 2pm…
Meet the parents who swap rather than shop – The Irish Times
In our household, my son has a favourite winter gilet that has his neighbour’s name and phone number…
‘Awareness gap’ on mental health support available for new parents
Having twins was meant to be the happiest moment in Nilupulie Karunaratne’s life. She said that like many…
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…
‘In the delivery room, I handed her to my husband and I immediately took a seizure’ – The Irish Times
An unexpected pregnancy at age 22 was particularly frightening for Nicole McCarthy because only months earlier she had…
UK parents and grandchildren urged to open new bank account
Financial experts recommend opening a Junior SIPP pension account for under-18s, allowing families to contribute up to £2,880…
Parental monitoring can offset genetic risks for conduct problems in adolescents
Parents may have more influence than they realize when it comes to shaping their children’s behavior, especially for…
How to get and give help for postpartum depression
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As a 90s teen, I was influenced to buy Vaseline. Now, our toddlers are told they need skincare regimens
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‘I’m lucky to have eight children after suffering secondary infertility’ – The Irish Times
Miriam O’Callaghan gets why having eight children is a source of fascination for people. In the past it…