Holidays with children is largely the same chaos in a different location
Off we headed, with no plans to broaden our minds whatsoever
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Off we headed, with no plans to broaden our minds whatsoever
Late starts, early finishes, anxiety about over-scheduling - not to mind eye-watering costs. For many, it’s an unsustainable struggle
Ask the Expert: Having low self-esteem involves a lifelong journey learning to love and accept yourself as ‘good enough’
Jen Hogan: Be prepared to make about 471 snacks per day (double that if you have teenage boys), ignore those ‘inspirational’ memes and more
We need to recognise the very real, clinical nature of depression. We also need policies that recognise that different people have different experiences of new parenthood
Ask Roe: I find it difficult to not blame him for the smallest of things and it leads to most of our arguments
There are dark sides to the convenience of inter-family financial transactions in terms of data harvesting and ‘caring surveillance’
Parenting in My Shoes: Former minister reflects on the early ‘mad’ days of parenting and cherished moments of raising seven children
Ask the Expert: I think she has developed misophonia, and it causes her huge distress
Jen Hogan: Being picked first by my son and hearing him say it was a 10/10 birthday made the day even more special
The housing crisis, difficulties of balancing parenting with paid work, declining marriage rates and the limitations of assisted fertility all have a negative effect
Although wholesome and natural, camping needs meticulous planning, especially with a toddler
Couple who have been providing foster care for the past 17 years say it can be challenging at times but incredibly rewarding
Dr Muiris Houston: It’s important that parents and guardians know the symptoms to look out for and seek help early
Ask the Expert: Many informed primary schools opt out of homework in early years and support parents to become involved in children’s learning in other ways
To celebrate Father’s Day, we talk to some well-known dads about becoming fathers and navigating parenthood
Parenting in My Shoes: RTÉ journalist says she will always remember the babies that didn’t make it because remembering them keeps them close
Life can be tough as physical health declines, and you can start to feel invisible as you age – but has its upsides
From petting zoos to natural history museums, here are the best options to keep kids busy over the summer
Jen Hogan: School is for all children, and sports day must be too – an occasion that can be enjoyed by all
Our guide to summer camps with everything from coding to cooking, archaeology to acting
From encouraging them to use public transport to sending them on errands, here is what experts advise
Summer holidays are an ideal opportunity to let tweens and teens test themselves, experts say
Ask the Expert: He is extremely self-conscious, gets very upset by perceived criticism and can’t take correction
Relationships: Those labouring under this cloud are unable to express emotions adequately and may alter their world view to safeguard themselves
Jen Hogan: These aren’t parenting fails, though many said it made them feel this way. This is parenting in 2024
Check out the first of two guides to in-person camps to help keep children entertained during school holidays
Parenting in My Shoes: The highs Coleen says are the ‘first smile, the first laughter, and just getting them through life’
I’ve been thinking about the secret language we shared – what a shame it would be to lose it, or let it be forgotten
Tell Me About It: The school your granddaughter attends should have a complaints procedure
Parenting in My Shoes: I don’t care about work – if my kids can say ‘he’s a class dad’ that’s my job done
Jen Hogan: Keep putting one foot in front of the other - but here are some other things to do first
Most effective way ‘to ensure parity in the workplace is to increase parity at home’
More schools are moving towards co-education, and research suggests teenagers are in favour of it. But do they really know what’s best for them?
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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