Silence around menstruation leaves girls quietly isolated
After 25 years of working with teenage girls, especially girls with eating disorders, I’ve had more conversations about…
How do I talk to my teen about her weight gain and snacking habits?
My teenager has put on quite a bit of weight in the past year. She snacks a lot…
Should you give your teenager alcohol at Christmas?
Should you give your 15- or 16-year-old an alcoholic drink with their Christmas dinner? After all, many parents…
I’m worried about my teenager’s stress fracture Â
My 17-year-old son has joined the local running club and works out in the gym whenever he gets…
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…
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…
Daughter is tired all the time since starting college
My daughter seems to be tired all the time since starting college last month. She has a long…
What is the best treatment for a teen with a hacking cough?
My 15-year-old son has a stubborn hacking cough. He took two days off school last week, which helped,…