Parenting School Children - Irish Examiner

The mental health check every parent needs to have with their child

Withdrawn behaviour is often a disguised plea for help and parents should respond by reaching out and discussing feelings

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Tots to teens: Personalised and handmade gifts perfect for any occasion

Personalised and handmade gifts — ones you can buy online as well as info on an upcoming workshop where you can make your own

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Dr Phil Kieran: My teenager is finding it difficult to shake off her bug

Most of the time, when we pick up a bug, it will take somewhere between one and two weeks to settle down

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

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

Lockdowns disrupted many aspects of early childhood

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

Tots to Teens: This ‘Cinderella’ retelling is set in Limerick

The book includes some of Limerick’s many landmarks, including King John’s Castle, Thomond Park, Adare Manor and the Shannon.

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

Geography was not the deciding factor when we were picking a school...

When it comes to choosing a school for your kids, all rational thought regarding geographical distance and other practicalities goes out the window

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

Advice on everything from post-partum recovery to nutrition and learning Irish

And Killarney is the place for family-friendly St Patrick’s Day celebrations this weekend...

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

Colman Noctor: Lessons must be learned about school avoidance

"Prolonged periods away from structured school environments made reintegrating difficult for some children. Younger students, particularly, missed out on critical early social experiences, making school feel unfamiliar and intimidating."

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Tots to Teens: Bringing colour to a grey world in Stockingopolis

And a gift set to make it a bit easier going back to work while breastfeeding

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Plan to tackle educational disadvantage to include enhanced funding and priority access to supports

Action plan to focus on improving opportunities and achievement levels of children at risk of educational disadvantage

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

Schools may be compelled to open special classes, says minister

Centralised system to allow parents apply for school places for children with additional needs to be set up

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

Pilot to return therapies to special schools struggles due to recruitment

Not all therapists are in place on the pilot project, which includes six Cork special schools

Sun, 02 Mar, 2025

'Promises mean nothing without action': Parents protest as children 'locked out of education'

Many parents attending the protest at the Department of Education carried with them photos of their children

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Two Cork women on a mission to start 'food revolution' encouraging healthy alternatives for kids

Clonakilty's Kids Food Revolution aims to end the practice of schools and sporting bodies giving sweets as rewards and instead offer healthier alternatives or non-food items to celebrate achievements

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Young girl is whispered about in the school playground

Joanna Fortune: My daughter is being excluded by her friends

"Children’s friendships evolve between the ages of nine and 12, when we tend to see an increased emphasis on the “best friends” group, especially among girls."

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Tots to Teens: Nurturing sustainable appetites with Let's Grow

Plus: books for young rugby fans, bakeoffs for sick kids, and sensory seminars

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

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

Family in a serious conversation at home

It's Not Fair: New book helps kids to adjust when mum and dad separate

It's essential parents communicate clearly and in an age-appropriate way with their children about why they are separating

Sun, 23 Feb, 2025

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

Teen guy showing new video on cellphone to friends

Colman Noctor: We need to reboot our approach to internet safety

Many programmes focus on teaching young people how to use technology safely, but they should also demonstrate how technology uses them.

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Tots to Teens: Brew up for children’s ambulance

Brew for BUMBLEance takes place on Wednesday, March 12, and people across the country are invited to host coffee mornings, tea parties, and bake sales to raise money for this essential service.

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Parents protest over lack of spaces at special school

Calls for the National Council of Special Education and the Department of Education to sanction modular classes for September

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Joanna Fortune: My teen goes to bed late and then spends half the day in bed

He finds it difficult to get out of bed in the morning for school — I've tried talking to him but I'm not getting through

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Colman Noctor: Parenting a highly sensitive child brings its own rewards

Sensitive children often reflect on existential issues beyond their chronological age. They are usually ‘deep thinkers’ prone to overanalysing feelings and experiences. But this is not always a cause for worry. Sensitive children can be incredibly thoughtful and insightful, making them ferociously loyal friends and strong allies to have in your corner

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Tots to Teens: Bringing Irish history to life with fun book

It covers the period from the foundation of the Irish Free State to today

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

PARENTING - SCHOOL CHILDREN

Colman Noctor: Love is not enough when raising teenagers

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

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

Aoife Hearne: What can my teen do to strengthen her brittle nails?

Joanna Fortune: My son wants to leave the Scouts, should I insist he stays?

Colman Noctor: We need to bridge the post-school gap for children with additional needs

The mental health check every parent needs to have with their child

Tots to teens: Personalised and handmade gifts perfect for any occasion

Dr Phil Kieran: My teenager is finding it difficult to shake off her bug

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

Tots to Teens: This ‘Cinderella’ retelling is set in Limerick

Geography was not the deciding factor when we were picking a school...

Advice on everything from post-partum recovery to nutrition and learning Irish

Colman Noctor: Lessons must be learned about school avoidance

Tots to Teens: Bringing colour to a grey world in Stockingopolis

Plan to tackle educational disadvantage to include enhanced funding and priority access to supports

Schools may be compelled to open special classes, says minister

Pilot to return therapies to special schools struggles due to recruitment

'Promises mean nothing without action': Parents protest as children 'locked out of education'

Two Cork women on a mission to start 'food revolution' encouraging healthy alternatives for kids

Joanna Fortune: My daughter is being excluded by her friends

Tots to Teens: Nurturing sustainable appetites with Let's Grow

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

It's Not Fair: New book helps kids to adjust when mum and dad separate

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

Colman Noctor: We need to reboot our approach to internet safety

Tots to Teens: Brew up for children’s ambulance

Parents protest over lack of spaces at special school

Joanna Fortune: My teen goes to bed late and then spends half the day in bed

Colman Noctor: Parenting a highly sensitive child brings its own rewards

Tots to Teens: Bringing Irish history to life with fun book

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