Why Talking Matters When it Comes to Alcohol and Young People
We recently partnered with Drinkaware to ask parents who or what they believed had the most influence on their young people around alcohol. Interestingly, while we recognise we have an influence as parents, we believe that their friends had a greater influence. Discover more ...
6 Head Lice Treatment Products and Tools Parents Recommend
Most children will not get through their school years without a bout of head lice, and when the dreaded happens you will need to ...
40 Ways to Make Your Child Feel Extra Special on Their Birthday
It's your child's birthday coming up. Maybe you always make a cake, sing Happy Birthday and host a party. But what about some other birthday ...
How to Create a Safe Space So Your Teen Will Talk
Parenting a teen can be really tricky, especially recognising that your role with your teen needs to shift. Creating a safe space for your ...
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8 Things I Didn’t Expect With My Teen Leaving Home For University
Those milestones along the parenting journey – the day they are born, their first steps, starting school, losing baby teeth, going to their first ...
Tips for Parents of Teens who are Disappointed with Leaving Cert Results
If your teen has just received their Leaving Cert results and ended up disappointed, this can be a difficult time. They may be trying ...
8 Top Tips from Dentists to Make Brushing Teeth Fun for Kids
We all know that establishing a good oral hygiene routine from an early age is essential for healthy teeth and gums later in life. ...
What a ‘Yes Day’ Taught Me About My Parenting Style
Letting your child decide what you'll spend the day doing, without any argument or input from you – does that sound fun or stressful?! ...
Parents Share the (Real!) Truth About Kids Going Back to School
We asked parents to share what they really felt about the kids going back to school. Some are dreading it, others can't wait and ...
10 Practical Tips on Setting Boundaries for Your Child
Setting boundaries for children is probably one of the most challenging aspects of parenting. Being consistent, being effective and being realistic are just some of ...
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