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Am I being a bad parent... by thinking it's too soon to have baby number two?
This week, a mum-of-one is worried she’s already at full parenting capacity.
Am I being a bad parent... by worrying about when to tell my new boss that I'm pregnant?
This week, one expectant mum is wondering when the right time to share her news is.
Am I being a bad parent... by thinking it's okay to use the iPad as a distraction tool?
This week, one reader is wondering if she’s been relying on screen time too much with her four year-old.
Am I being a bad parent... by teaching my four-year-old about 'bad people' so soon?
This week, one reader wants her daughter to know that she can refuse a hug or kiss.
Am I being a bad parent... by sharing my pregnancy news too soon?
This week, one mum-to-be realises she’s going to have to start telling people earlier than she’d planned.
Am I being a bad parent... by telling my mother-in-law I don't want her minding the baby?
This week, one parent doesn’t know to handle an offer she doesn’t want.
Am I being a bad parent... by telling the childminder to stop using baby talk?
This week, one parent would prefer full sentences only, please.
Am I being a bad parent... by panicking about the weight I gained during my pregnancy?
This week, one new mum is concerned about her changed body after giving birth.
Am I being a bad parent... by forcing my daughter to wear a dress for her First Communion?
‘She really doesn’t want to wear one… but I’m concerned she’ll be made to feel out of place.’
Am I being a bad parent... by giving in when my three-year-old refuses to eat?
This week, one parent is wondering who should be taking the lead in mealtime battles.
Am I being a bad parent... by not letting other people hold my new baby?
This week, one first-time mum asks if refusing to engage in Pass The Baby is acceptable or just plain rude.
Am I being a bad parent... by letting my five-year-old sleep in our bed?
This week, one reader doesn’t know how to respond to his son sleeping’s habits.
Am I being a bad parent... by telling our four-year-old she's not allowed to eat meat?
This week, a vegetarian reader is feeling conflicted by her daughter’s requests to try meat.
Am I being a bad parent... by giving in to my toddler's tantrums too quickly?
This week, one reader is struggling to tame her three-year-old daughter’s meltdowns.
Am I being a bad parent... by not wanting to punish our son for throwing a house party?
This week, one reader would rather not ground her teenage son, but her partner feels differently.
Am I being a bad parent... by doing my son's homework for him?
One dad is wondering if he’s teaching his son bad habits.
Am I being a bad parent... by wishing my teen daughter would open up to me about sex?
This week, one parent is wondering how to navigate ‘the chat’ with a sexually active teen.
Am I being a bad parent... by cutting my kids off from their grandmother?
This week, a reader is concerned about putting her kids in the middle of some ongoing family conflict.
Am I being a bad parent... by telling my broody husband I don't want more kids?
This week, a reader is conflicted over telling her husband that she doesn’t want another baby.
Am I being a bad parent... by telling my ex he needs to spend more time with our sons?
One reader wants to know if she should raise the issue again, or if she’s fighting a losing battle.
Am I being a bad parent... by letting my 11-year-old wear makeup to a party?
This week, a worried reader is wondering if it’s better to lay down some rules or take a more relaxed approach.
Am I being a bad parent... by telling the neighbours to sort out their child's head lice?
Outside of school or playgroup, head lice can be a tricker subject to tackle.
Am I being a bad parent... by giving out to my kids for not being more active?
This week, a reader is wondering what to do with two kids who would *much* rather stay inside.
Am I being a bad parent... by finding out the baby's gender without my partner knowing too?
This week, one reader is grappling with the politics of the gender reveal.
Am I being a bad parent... by asking my older kids to contact me more often?
One reader is wondering how to keep communication lines open with her college-age kids.
Am I being a bad parent... by arguing with my ex over Christmas custody?
One reader is wondering how best to split family time with her ex-partner over the Christmas period.
Am I being a bad parent... by telling the grandparents we want our own space this Christmas?
One reader is wondering if he should keep the in-laws happy, or start some new family traditions.
Am I being a bad parent... by stopping my 12-year-old daughter from going to her first disco?
This week, a reader is wondering if she should lay down the law to stay in line with other school parents.
Am I being a bad parent... by holding off on toilet training my toddler?
One reader is wondering if it’s okay to let her son decide when he’s ready for the potty.
Am I being a bad parent... by arguing with the noisy neighbours?
One reader is wondering if she’s setting a bad example by confronting the folks next door.
Am I being a bad parent... by not having a sleep routine for my three-month-old?
Is it too soon to start getting strict with bedtime? This week’s dilemma has divided our panel.
Am I being a bad parent... by not having enough 'mum friends'?
We put a reader’s friend-finding dilemma to an anonymous panel of mums and dads.
Am I being a bad parent by... taking my kids out of school for a term-time holiday?
One reader is wondering if the cheaper flights are worth the missed days.
Am I being a bad parent... for resenting my partner's choice of guardian for our son?
We asked a group of anonymous mums and dads to have their say on a delicate dilemma.
Am I being a bad parent... by telling a playgroup mum to keep her toddler under control?
One reader is wondering if it’s unreasonable to ask another parent to address their child’s behaviour.
Am I being a bad parent by... saying 'no' to being a godmother?
One reader is wondering if she can avoid godparenting duties without rocking the boat.
Am I being a bad parent... by not breastfeeding baby number two?
We put one expectant mum’s dilemma to a group of anonymous Irish parents.
Am I being a bad parent... by telling my daughter she needs to share more?
One of our readers is tired of playing referee between a big sister and her baby brother.
Am I being a bad parent... by limiting birthday presents for my toddler?
One reader is wondering if she can tell her relatives what (and what not) to buy the birthday girl.
Am I being a bad parent... by asking the grandparents not to give my child sugar?
Our reader is trying to keep her toddler away from sugar – despite the best efforts of her in-laws.