Dear Abby: My son says my generosity is cutting into his inheritance
DEAR ABBY: I have three grown children. One son, “Charles,” with his wife and three elementary-school-aged children, rents…
Childhood hobby tied to better mental health, brain function as adults
It may be time to take this old-school pastime off the shelf. A growing body of research suggests…
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…
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…
We want to lend our daughter €350,000 to buy a home – what do we need to know? – The Irish Times
Q: We want to give our daughter a loan of €350,000 to buy a house. How should we…
‘I’m happily married with three young children
Question I am looking for advice on how to combat a new and unexpected loneliness that has become…
Parents try to create memorable experiences, but these may not lodge in a child’s mind – The Irish Times
Like a lot of parents, our social life is largely dictated by the children. A typical weekend: Daughter…
Conan, My Practice Baby
Conan and his wife, Liza, were the first two people to find out about my pregnancy. We were…
Social media messages could empower parents to prevent teen vaping
Parents are an important line of defense against teen vaping, yet many lack the knowledge and tools needed…
Aoife Hearne: How can I get my picky son to eat in school hours?
My youngest recently started secondary school. He’s always been a picky eater, but the early finish at primary…
China teen with zero programming skills earns US$2,600 in 3 days selling AI study app
A 13-year-old girl in China has earned 18,000 yuan (US$2,600) in just three days from an artificial intelligence…
Parenting: Teenage TikTok rebrands, back to school hauls and the battle of the bank card
Margaret Lynch IT IS ONCE again time for my teens to launch their annual Autumn rebrand. Back in…