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A collection of the latest articles relating to the parenting of toddlers and its unique challenges. Enjoy.

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Children facing ‘allergy epidemic’ due to delayed introduction of certain foods

Avoiding certain foods, as advised in the past, may actually increase the risk of children developing allergies

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Julie Jay: The science doesn’t lie - girls are easier to raise

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It is never easy to navigate friendship breakups, especially when it involves your kids

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Colman Noctor: Pandemic leaves its mark on children's development

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Dr Phil Kieran: Should my young grandson undergo surgery?

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Julie Jay: Some new words are more welcome than others

Mother giving cough syrup to her daughter in bedroom

Dr Phil Kieran: Paracetamol or ibuprofen or both for my sick child?

"The difference between paracetamol and ibuprofen can be confusing and cause a lot of worry for parents trying to pick which one they should use in any given situation."

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Thinking boy

Dr Phil Kieran: How can I help my child recover after norovirus?

Norovirus is a small, highly contagious virus that causes ‘winter vomiting illness’

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Itchy Scalp from Head Lice

Julie Jay: This week my husband’s PTSD was triggered by the return of a tiny comb

Nothing strikes fear in the heart of parents like a note announcing a case of head-lice has been detected

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Young mother, reading a book to her baby boy, showing him pictures

Dan Wuori: Relationships between parents and babies is the greatest love story of all

Newborns are expert, super keen observers of adult lives. It’s like they’re on apprenticeship. They’re watching our faces, assessing our mood and gauging whether they’re safe

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

little girl pulls her older sister hair

Joanna Fortune: My baby keeps pulling other people's hair

I don’t know how to react when she hurts other children

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Little boy scratching me his chickenpox

Dr Phil Kieran: When is it safe to mix with others after chickenpox?

Chickenpox is a ‘vesicular’ rash, meaning it shows up as fluid-filled spots that burst.

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

One day I'll be tall as you, dad!

Julie Jay: Passing remarks to children can have a lasting effect on their self-esteem

When it comes to praising children, it’s probably best to leave things they can’t change off the list of attributes

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

Child drawing on a table at home and making a mischief

Julie Jay: Why throw tantrums when you can throw cutlery?

Anything can constitute a toy with a little imagination and a mother so tired she’s willing to give any game that doesn’t involve toxic substances the green light

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Portrait of Caucasian toddler boy with a plate with food in front of him

Everything you need to know to deal with fussy eaters

Genetics can play a part in children struggling to eat a normal diet. But there is much parents can do to help them enjoy a wide range of foods, beginning with the understanding that it’s a gradual process, not a quick fix

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

Serious cute little boy in hardhat and formalwear using digital tablet

Julie Jay: My vigilant little boy could have a future as a health and safety officer

A stickler for the rules, very little gets past my eagle-eyed offspring, and I have the wounded ego to prove it

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

Smiling mother recording video with daughter in modern kitchen

Wisdom in a swipe — the best TikTok parenting hacks

Social media is awash with parenting tips, some from those who’ve learned from experience and others from experts. Here’s a selection of the best

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024

Grey haired mature man and a little girl in Christmas sweater having fun and celebrating Christmas at home

What it's like to navigate Christmas as a grandparent

It’s a delicate balance: wanting everyone at their house while respecting that adult children may not get along or may have new obligations

Sun, 22 Dec, 2024

Two brothers standing up in the forest and hugging each other. Love children.

Julie Jay: My sons are chalk and cheese, but they love each other all the same

"While Ted, my eldest, has the heart of an Irish poet, JJ is more of the fighting Irish variety"

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Julie Jay: Spoiling our children from time to time isn’t a bad thing

Julie Jay: Spoiling our children from time to time isn’t a bad thing

They aren’t small for long, and we might not always be in a position to do it

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Dad talking with his smiling little son on a sofa at home

Colman Noctor: Children thrive when they get our undivided attention

In a world where our attention has never been more distracted, the concept of ‘undivided attention’ has never been more critical

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

Tots to Teens: Santa comes to Douglas Village this weekend

Tots to Teens: Santa comes to Douglas Village this weekend

Plus: winter vaccines, Waterford's winter wonderland, safe internet exploration, and The Match Before Christmas

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

Fanny with my dad

Joanna Fortune: Children's bedtime routine is upset on nights Dad gets home late

"With busy working schedules that don’t always lend themselves to the early bedtimes of very young children, we have to get creative with our playful connections and maximise those small windows of playtime we might be getting each day."

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

A small boy kissing a sleeping newborn baby brother at home.

Joanna Fortune: My toddler is not happy about the new arrival

"He once had all your undivided attention, and now he must share it with his sibling. He understandably resents that right now. And I agree with you that he will adjust, albeit this is taking him some time."

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Tots to Teens: Fun plates and utensils for fussy eaters

Tots to Teens: Fun plates and utensils for fussy eaters

Plus: breastfeeding, scary dances, and spooktacular Waterford

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Tots to Teens: Lollipop sticks it to illness – with vitamin C

Tots to Teens: Lollipop sticks it to illness – with vitamin C

Plus: Barnardos and Heinz join forces for vulnerable families

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

Baby boy playing with stuufed toy at home.

Julie Jay: It’s a drag watching my baby try to crawl, but he’ll get there eventually

As he shuffles from A to B at a glacial pace, it turns out our one year old isn’t the only one embracing their sloth era

Tue, 13 Aug, 2024

Screaming Toddler

Colman Noctor: An expert guide to managing toddler tantrums for parents

While we might all be familiar with ‘the terrible twos’, tantrums can start as early as one and continue until five or six

Sun, 28 Jul, 2024

Father and little daughter at home.

Joanna Fortune: My toddler wants to be in my arms nearly all the time

This is such a full-on stage of development

Tue, 23 Jul, 2024

Cute little boy sitting on the beach in sunset

Julie Jay: After dinner is the perfect time to enjoy an Irish beach with your kids

... convincing the kids it’s time to go home is also never a problem, because the sun going down signals the jig is up and that tomorrow is another day

Tue, 23 Jul, 2024

Sharing ideas. Teens holding empty speech bubbles

Colman Noctor: Teaching communication skills to help teens connect

Listening skills are fundamental to nurturing well-rounded, capable, and empathetic individuals.  

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

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