‘My 12-year-old son is very reluctant to try anything new’
Ask the Expert: Anxiety usually means a child wants to do something but is stressed about some aspect of this
Advice
What ground conditions should I look for on plot for new home?
I’ve been told the ground affects foundation design and the feasibility of a percolation area
‘My sister has stopped putting in effort with me since she had kids’
Ask Roe: ‘I’m told to call over any time, but I’m starting to question the legitimacy of this apparent open-door policy’
What container plants will survive brief periods of neglect in summer?
Container-grown plants are much more vulnerable to compost heating up and drying out
How much, and how often, should we charge our EV battery?
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
‘I love my four adult children deeply, but they won’t leave home, and I am desperate’
Tell Me About It: ‘I’ve told my partner I am not going to retire. Work might save my sanity’
What to wear to stay cool during a heatwave
The best fabrics and styles to keep you feeling - and looking - cool during hot weather
Could crossed wires be causing my apartment electricity bills to be so high?
I am wondering if a neighbouring apartment or the building’s hall lights are connected to my supply
Would it be possible to refill our double-glazed windows instead of replacing them?
Our window panes are consistently cold to the touch, particularly in winter
I worry my sister’s lack of selfishness is damaging her health
Ask Roe: My sister volunteers to help anyone in need, even when she doesn’t like them that much. It’s heartbreaking to see her in constant pain
‘My friend has never been in a relationship with a man and I’d like her to seek professional help’
Tell Me About It: ‘She is confident in her job and socially popular but lacks confidence to date’
Motors Q&A: My budget is €13,000. Is a Japanese import VW Golf car a good idea?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
‘My six-year-old girl freezes when people talk to her’
Ask the Expert: ‘She is completely different from her outgoing brother, and I’m worried about her’
How to enjoy your holiday this summer: An expert guide to taking a proper break
How to plan time off that genuinely restores body, mind and mood, from switching off properly to eating with enjoyment
‘My husband cheated on me with sex workers, blew up our family, and is now living his best life’
Ask Roe: Choices your husband made have no reflection on your worth, and are entirely a reflection on him
‘I only want a part-time relationship. Can I put my kids through a second marriage break-up?’
Tell Me About It: ‘I am very physically attracted to my husband, and this makes it hard to actually leave’
Motors Q&A: Do I owe VAT on a car from Northern Ireland?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
‘Getting around to it is the thing’: A new system to register enduring power of attorney
Families can take steps before a health crisis prevents a loved one from making their own decisions. There are three pillars of planning ahead
‘I’m married but have fallen in love with a woman at work’
Ask Roe: ‘Should I try to get counselling for our marriage, or just go with what I feel is right?’
‘I have two problems, feel under terrible pressure and lack the resources to fix either’
Tell Me About It: ‘I feel very strongly that I am being pushed out by the organisation. I won’t go though’
Existing tenants won’t allow us access to view the home we hope to buy. What can we do?
Landlord says tenants will not permit prospective purchasers to view property while they remain in situ
What are the best affordable cars for short trips?
Motors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
‘What can we do to help our anxious son through his last exams?’
Ask the Expert: ‘He knows the stuff, but he can panic on the day of exams’
‘My husband was married before and I feel like I’m sloppy seconds’
Ask Roe: How can I trust my husband’s love and commitment, when he has offered it all to someone else before? I am really very scared
‘It’s like my husband has got himself an AI therapist. He says he now feels fully heard’
‘Suddenly there’s no longer just two of us in this relationship, and I now feel very judged by AI’
How to import a camper van in Ireland
Motors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
‘The lift in our apartment building hasn’t been working for weeks. What can we do?’
We live on fourth floor with a toddler and having to climb flights of stairs many times a day is affecting our lives
‘My husband is more emotionally intimate with his female therapist than he is with me’
Ask Roe: ‘I hear them laughing. When I mention this, he says I am invading his privacy by overhearing’
‘How can I grow columbine plants in my flower beds?’
Use a combination of sowing techniques to increase your chances of success
What are the best options for replacing an 11-year-old diesel?
Motors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues you have with your current car
‘I can’t believe I let this wonderful woman slip through my fingers’
Tell Me About It: We had a huge row where I accused her parents of scheming against me
‘My toddler constantly touches her baby sister’s head, sometimes roughly’
Ask the Expert: ‘How can we support her to change this habit while waiting for support from an occupational therapist?’
My neighbour has been cultivating land they don’t own. What can be done?
The land they are claiming borders the public domain
‘My wife lets the children sleep in our bed while I am kicked out to the guest room every night’
Ask Roe: I was away for work for a while and the children started sleeping in our room every night. I feel excluded
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