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Dr Caroline West’s guide to talking to your teenagers about consent

A sex and relationship expert based in Cork, Dr Caroline West knows how tricky this topic can be,…

By Megan Burns

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Is Ireland on the cusp of a childcare revolution?

With an election on the horizon, Ireland may be finally brought in line with European models of affordable,…

By Dominique McMullan

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5 spooky bakes to make at home this weekend

Make your own treats this Halloween with these brilliant recipes.Eerie eyeball pops Cake pops are one of the…

By Erin Lindsay

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10 things to ask the midwife before you leave the hospital with your newborn

You’ve just had a baby, now what? As well as being the most joyful time in your life,…

By Amanda Cassidy

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Sleep deprived? Lucy Wolfe on how to get more sleep for you and your kids

Dominique McMullan sits down with Lucy Wolfe, Sleep Consultant, to share some pearls of childhood sleeping knowledge with…

By Dominique McMullan

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How do you deal with the hell-vortex that is the toddler years?

I am standing in my house shouting "STOP. SHOUTING." If I wasn't so crazed with irritation I would…

By Sophie White

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The surprisingly easy way to build your child’s emotional intelligence

Amanda Cassidy on the power of play and why we need to stop being over-protective party poopers. “No wrestling…

By Amanda Cassidy

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School Meals Scheme: Ballymaloe sauces for some children, “beef of unknown origin” for others

While a huge discrepancy between the standards of the hot meal suppliers for the School Meal Scheme emerges,…

By Lizzie Gore-Grimes

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Almost 25% of six-year-olds have a smartphone

After the recent alarming figures that revealed the true extent of screen use among young people, Alex Cooney,…

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Simple ways to nurture your children’s minds (and your own)

There are proven ways to foster an overall sense of wellbeing in children, writes clinical psychologist, parenting coach…

By Julie Meehan

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What you think parenting is like versus what it is actually like

Parenting is an alternate universe of things you’d never imagine signing up for. Amanda Cassidy on reality versus…

By Amanda Cassidy

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The Bluey Effect: How a little cartoon dog made us feel a lot better

With humour, sentimentality and a beautiful portrayal of the reality of parenting, it's no wonder everyone is asking…

By Rebekah Rainey

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