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Am I being a bad parent... by using the TV to keep my kids quiet while I work from home?
Three experts share their thoughts on a situation many parents have found themselves in lately.
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Mar 24th 2020, 5:10 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by arguing with my husband in front of our kids?
Should arguments happen away from the kids – or do they show that we’re human?
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Mar 16th 2020, 5:05 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by returning to work full-time when my son doesn't seem ready?
Three Irish experts have their say.
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Mar 10th 2020, 5:25 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by asking people to turn off the TV around my kids?
How far should I push the ‘no screens’ rule? Three experts weigh in.
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Mar 3rd 2020, 4:29 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by stopping my four-year-old from going to birthday parties?
Social activities are important for development, but are they always worth the stress they can cause?
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Feb 25th 2020, 5:05 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by not getting a family pet?
Say no, or give in to the constant pleas for a dog? Three experts have their say.
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Feb 18th 2020, 5:41 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by making my sons share a room for convenience?
Three Irish experts have their say.
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Feb 11th 2020, 4:59 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by wishing my maternity leave was over a little sooner?
Irish parenting experts hear from a new mum who is missing her old routines.
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Feb 4th 2020, 5:45 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by not bringing my shy child to drama classes?
Is another activity in the calendar worth the extra stress? Irish experts weigh in.
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Jan 28th 2020, 5:22 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by spending more time with one child over the other?
It’s a routine that works, but does that mean it’s okay? Irish experts weigh in.
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Jan 14th 2020, 4:56 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by dressing my four-year-old twins in identical clothes?
It’s cute, but does it stifle individuality? A parent of two wants to know.
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Jan 7th 2020, 4:51 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by not joining a mum and baby group?
How essential are “mum friends,” anyway? A selection of Irish experts weigh in.
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Dec 18th 2019, 3:30 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by sharing photos of my little girl on social media?
Who has the final say in a scenario like this? Irish experts weigh in.
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Dec 16th 2019, 2:42 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by avoiding all the in-laws this Christmas Day?
With a new baby around, everyone wants their share. We asked three experts to weigh in.
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Dec 10th 2019, 2:39 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by ditching my toddler's bedtime routine over the Christmas break?
It’s easy for bedtimes to go out the window at Christmas – but is it worth the freedom?
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Dec 9th 2019, 10:32 AM
Am I being a bad parent... by telling the relatives not to buy my son any Christmas gifts?
How many presents is too many presents? Three experts have their say.
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Dec 3rd 2019, 4:59 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by always making separate meals for my picky eating son?
Will it make things complicated in the long run? Three experts have their say.
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Nov 26th 2019, 5:05 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by ignoring my toddler's refusal to share?
Sharing is caring, right? Two experts weigh in on a reader dilemma.
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Nov 19th 2019, 5:21 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by not giving my only child a sibling?
Two experts weigh in on this sensitive and personal topic.
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Nov 12th 2019, 5:23 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by leaving my tantrum-prone toddler for a weekend away?
Is a long-awaited trip worth the hassle? Two parenting experts offer advice.
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Oct 29th 2019, 4:45 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by allowing my four-year-old to use a soother?
How old is too old for this classic comfort item? Three Irish parenting experts have their say.
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Oct 22nd 2019, 4:51 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by being too strict with our daily routine?
This week, a parent of three is wondering if it’s time to be a little more flexible.
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Oct 15th 2019, 5:31 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by introducing my 5-year-old son to my new girlfriend?
A dad considers whether it’s a good idea to introduce his son to his new girlfriend. Two parenting experts offer their take.
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Oct 8th 2019, 5:05 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by losing my temper when my three-year-old acts out?
One mum is wondering if she should be trying harder to stay patient. We asked Irish experts to weigh in.
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Oct 1st 2019, 4:57 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by allowing my five-year-old to play with a friend I'm not sure about?
Three experts weigh in on this tricky reader question.
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Sep 24th 2019, 4:49 PM
Am I being a bad parent... if I don't throw my son a birthday party this year?
This week, three experts consider one reader’s dilemma ahead of her young son’s big day.
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Sep 17th 2019, 5:27 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by not fitting in enough quality time with my young kids?
This week, two experts weigh in on worries about a jampacked work schedule.
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Sep 10th 2019, 4:59 PM
Am I being a bad parent by... not bringing my newborn to visit a grandparent who smokes?
‘I would put your own baby’s health first’: Three experts weigh in on the latest dilemma.
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Sep 3rd 2019, 5:32 PM
Am I being a bad parent by... thinking baby-led weaning just isn't worth the stress?
…And the mess? Three experts weigh in on one mum’s dilemma.
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Aug 27th 2019, 5:26 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by keeping a childminder my kids don't like?
This week, one parent is struggling to help her children settle in with a new minder.
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Aug 20th 2019, 5:32 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by pushing my three year old to toilet train before she's ready?
Three experts have their say on one parent’s toilet training dilemma, as the preschool start date looms.
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Aug 13th 2019, 5:22 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by giving in to my son's separation anxiety?
One reader shares her experience with a clingy one-year-old – and three experts have their say.
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Aug 6th 2019, 4:06 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by taking my toddler's bottle away at bedtimes?
Four experts have their say on one parent’s weaning dilemma.
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Jul 30th 2019, 5:26 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by pushing my shy son to make friends?
Our four experts have their say.
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Jul 23rd 2019, 5:30 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by pushing my four-year-old to face her fear of the water?
A divisive reader dilemma for our four experts this week.
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Jul 16th 2019, 4:33 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by always giving into my picky-eating toddler?
Three Irish parenting experts weigh in on the best way to navigate dinnertime battles.
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Jul 9th 2019, 5:38 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by giving my child a family name I really don't like?
Three experts have their say on this week’s reader dilemma.
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Jul 2nd 2019, 5:31 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by leaving my six-month-old to 'cry it out'?
One reader dilemma – and three different opinions from the experts.
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Jun 25th 2019, 5:22 PM
Am I being a bad parent... by ignoring my three-year-old's sudden change in behaviour?
This week, one parent is wondering how to handle her daughter’s newfound hatred of the creche drop-off.
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Jun 18th 2019, 5:37 PM
Am I being a bad parent...by sending my child to 'big school' when I know he's not ready?
This week, one parent is worried about the logistics of waiting another year.
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Jun 11th 2019, 5:42 PM
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