Colman Noctor: Our teens are struggling — maybe the problem is the pond and not the frog
When they surveyed 802 secondary school students, aged 12 to 19, they found that 41% described themselves as…
Common back-to-school bugs to watch out for
If your child is starting crèche or pre-school, get ready for the onslaught of childhood bugs. A March…
Dr Phil Kieran: Sometimes what the doctor orders is not visiting the GP
“10 shocking medical symptoms parents always overlook”, and “We all need to tell our doctor to test our…
Pets improve kids’ mental health — except one, which makes things worse
Thinking about getting a pet for your family? You may want to avoid this faux-paw. Growing up with…
“Good Nutrition Isn’t About Rigid Rules”: Mira Kapoor Reveals Her Food Philosophy For Misha And Zain
Mira Kapoor believes that small habits practised consistently over the years yield measurable and desirable results. She wrote…
Dr Phil Kieran: I’m a GP and here’s why antibiotics aren’t always the answer
“I just want to catch it before it gets worse”. “I always need an antibiotic doctor — my…
‘Platonic co-parenting’ is on the rise, apps see surge in users
Platonic co-parenting — where people who aren’t married or romantically involved shack up to raise kids — is…
Richard Hogan: Why I gave a store manager a dressing-down
I was standing in a queue recently, the girl serving behind the counter couldn’t have been more than…
This $250 kids’ smartwatch may be the next best back-to-school buy
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Colman Noctor: Tech is not just replacing play, it’s making kids self-conscious about playing
Last week, I told my three children I was taking them to the cinema. Normally, this suggestion is…
Dear Dáithí: Teenage son has his first boyfriend… but the other guy’s mother is being kept in the dark
About 18 months ago, our teenage son told us that he thought he might be gay, and he…
Dr Phil Kieran: My teenage son can’t handle the heat
My 13-year-old is struggling in the hot weather. He is sweating a lot and is complaining of feeling…