My 14-year-old daughter complains about being tired all the timeHer problems started when she became very sick with flu. Could it be linked to a vaccine?Sun Aug 25 2019 - 16:01
My son had a panic attack and is now always worried about getting sickI’m not much help as I suffer with bad anxiety myself and feel terrible I have passed it on to himSun Aug 18 2019 - 16:01
Leaving Cert: What to say to a person who gets disappointing resultsA child’s worst fear may be disappointing their parents, so don’t confirm that they haveTue Aug 13 2019 - 05:30
‘My son has a nut allergy and I find it all very stressful to manage’He asked me if nuts could kill him and when I hesitated went into a panicSun Jul 21 2019 - 16:01
Is it okay to give our coeliac daughter an occasional non-gluten-free treat?She’s only seven and I worry if denying her a small amount of the food she craves will cause long-term food issuesSun Jul 14 2019 - 16:01
‘Our 15-year-old daughter has started to drink and it’s causing rows’We’re not allowing her to go to places where drinking is involved but don’t want the summer ruined for all of us by constant argumentsSun Jul 7 2019 - 16:01
‘My 14-year-old daughter wants lip fillers’Ask the Expert: ‘She doesn’t understand why I’m saying no and I’m worried she is seeing herself in a negative way’Sun Jun 30 2019 - 16:01
‘My five-year-old was traumatised losing a baby tooth’Ask the Expert: I told her about the tooth fairy and this seemed to only terrify her moreSun Jun 23 2019 - 16:01
My son (14) has Down syndrome and is hugging people inappropriatelyIf I’m honest I think there was something a bit sexual about one hug with a girlSun Jun 16 2019 - 16:01
Our 12-year-old is torn about which school to go toShe has become really upset and overwhelmed. Hormones are not helping mattersSun Jun 9 2019 - 16:01
How can I keep my 14-year-old occupied over the summer?Ask the Expert: The key is for you and your son to map out the next three monthsMon Jun 3 2019 - 12:00
‘My 13-year-old son wants to start drinking . . . and wants me to pay for it’Ask the expert: The earlier teenagers start to drink alcohol the greater the risk of later problemsSun Jun 2 2019 - 16:01
My seven-year-old bursts into tears when I try to discipline herAsk the Expert: She appears to over-react and get upset and has written me an apology noteSun May 26 2019 - 16:01
My teen daughter has become really anxious about climate changeAcknowledge her feelings of anxiety and worry and how understandable they areSun May 19 2019 - 16:01
Our toddler has become clingy and suffers separation anxiety after birth of new babyAsk the Expert: She became very upset when we left her with a new childminder and now won’t even stay with her grandparentsSun May 12 2019 - 16:01
‘My one-year-old won’t sleep in his cot and ends up in our bed’‘There is no one right way to approach sleep problems and a lot depends on what you want as parents’Sun May 5 2019 - 22:19
How do I stop my boy putting his hands down his pants?Ask the Expert: He doesn’t even notice he’s doing it but even his teacher has commentedSun Apr 28 2019 - 16:01
Lying and ‘spying’ on social media linked to low self-esteemSign of the Times: Irish survey is latest to link poor mental health with use of technologySat Apr 27 2019 - 06:00
How can we train our eight-month-old to get back to sleep by herself?She has started waking up constantly during the night and I am becoming exhaustedSun Apr 21 2019 - 16:01
My 5-year-old wants a sleepover with a friend – is she too young?Ask the Expert: Should I let it go ahead or hold my ground until she is older?Sun Apr 14 2019 - 16:01
My son will not use the toilet and will poo only when wearing a nappyRushing toilet training or adding parental pressure can easily backfireSun Apr 7 2019 - 16:01
My teenage daughter’s social media use has become really obsessiveAsk the Expert: I am really worried about her obsessive behaviour. What can I do?Tue Apr 2 2019 - 07:01
My 16-year-old has become obsessed with make-upAs her dad I should probably stay out of it but I’m worried about how insecure she must beSun Mar 24 2019 - 16:01
My 15-year-old daughter is fighting with everyone all the timeOur household has become very tense how can we improve things?Sun Mar 17 2019 - 16:01
My son gets anxious and worked up about things and this worries meAsk the Expert: ‘His anxiety does wear on me and sometimes I react impatiently’Sun Mar 10 2019 - 16:01
Should I tell my son about his diagnoses?Ask the Expert: I worry do we need to get him further assessed or to address the psychiatrist’s reportTue Mar 5 2019 - 06:01
My bubbly 13-year-old daughter is being excluded at schoolWe are wondering if we should consider moving her to a smaller schoolSun Feb 24 2019 - 16:01
My 11-year-old son has really low self-esteemAsk the Expert: My son keeps saying he is stupid and has no friendsSun Feb 17 2019 - 16:01
Health and wellbeing are tied up in the quality of our familial relationshipsHealthy Families: The closer we are to the people we love, the happier we feelSun Feb 10 2019 - 11:00
Healthy Families: Getting enough sleep and restA relaxed bedtime routine is a key component of a healthy familySun Feb 3 2019 - 16:01
Healthy Families: managing screens and technology in the homeManaging screens and technology in the homeSun Jan 27 2019 - 16:01
Healthy families: The importance of enjoying mealtimes togetherHow to make time for your family over food and dealing with ‘fussy eaters’Sun Jan 20 2019 - 16:01
Healthy Families: Replacing bad habits with good onesWith a little time and patience families can break bad habits by working togetherSun Jan 13 2019 - 12:40
Healthy families: Bringing up happy and healthy childrenBy taking small steps, we can dramatically improve our own and our children’s health and well-beingSun Jan 6 2019 - 16:01
Girls are spreading rumours in school that my daughter is gayI am worried about escalating things, so what is the best thing to do?Sun Dec 16 2018 - 16:01
My eight-year-old daughter’s violent tantrums are getting worseWhen we correct her about something, she kicks, hits, punches and becomes extremely violent and verbally abusiveSun Dec 9 2018 - 13:01
‘My son worries he might be viewed as a bully’Ask the expert: ‘The incidents happened two years ago, but he can’t get past them’Sun Dec 2 2018 - 16:01
My 10-year-old has been bullied for two years by a girl in her classShe calls my daughter ‘ugly’, ‘stupid’ and ‘a cheat’ but the school principal has dismissed my concernsSun Nov 25 2018 - 16:01
‘Our 16-year-old is lonely because she can’t go out with her drinking friends’Should we let her go out with the girls, even though they are drinking under-age and going to pubs?Sun Nov 18 2018 - 16:01
My 10-year-old girl is stealing treats and then lying about itWe find the wrappers under her bed but she still denies itSun Nov 11 2018 - 16:01
I am a working mother who just can’t get everything doneTo achieve a more relaxed routine, you need to focus on the priorities each eveningSun Nov 4 2018 - 14:01
I face a daily battle with my daughter over homeworkHuge focus on homework at primary school level can be counterproductive and damagingSun Oct 28 2018 - 16:01
‘My son says he feels of no value in secondary school’Ask the expert: ‘He told me he hides in the locker room in school for some breaks’Sun Oct 21 2018 - 16:01
My 20-month-old daughter is holding on and avoiding going to the toiletShe seems to be getting obsessed, and distressed, about pees and poosSun Oct 14 2018 - 16:01
My daughter is painfully shy and won’t talk in a groupShe is an only child, and I worry that she is missing out on being egged on by siblingsSun Oct 7 2018 - 16:01
‘I’m an exhausted mum with small children and no support’‘I’m losing it with them and not coping but my husband ignores my pleas for help’Sun Sep 30 2018 - 13:01
My 15-year-old son is heartbroken his girlfriend has broken up with himHe says it’s my fault because I wanted the relationship to end and that I don’t care about himSun Sep 23 2018 - 11:01
My 7-year-old is very grumpy and says no to everythingIn trying to help your son, it is important to understand why he might be negative and grumpy at homeSun Sep 16 2018 - 16:01
My 10-year-old has fallen out with a neighbour’s child – what should I do?In resolving things, the key is to do what you can to de-escalate the disputeSun Sep 9 2018 - 16:01
My eight-year-old is vomiting due to worry in the morningShe was so anxious about summer camp she was sick. We are now worried about schoolSun Sep 2 2018 - 16:00