# Family life

This year

2023

Overuse of smartphones by parents 'can affect infants'

Researchers have found technological interruption and interference in family life can have “far-reaching implications” on an infant.

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Jun 27th 2023, 12:10 AM

All time

# Family life

Former world number one Wozniacki announces retirement at 29

The Dane will hang up her racket after next month’s Australian Open.

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Dec 6th 2019, 3:41 PM

# voter data

Pro-life groups secured access to the names and addresses of Irish voters ahead of the referendum

An investigation by TheJournal.ie and OpenDemocracy has found that at least two pro-life groups have applied for copies of the register for different local authorities.

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May 23rd 2018, 7:00 PM

# the balancing act

Cold sweats, guilt trips and Sunday Night Fear: The reality of life as a working parent

Ignoring Gwyneth Paltrow is essential for survival, writes Ciara McDonnell.

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Aug 30th 2017, 5:27 PM

# dublin literary award

'When somebody you love is ill you feel embarrassed for your own luck'

Akhil Sharma’s Family Life has scooped the €100,000 International Dublin Literary Award.

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Jun 9th 2016, 12:00 PM

# Quality of Life

How the best countries in the world have changed since 1988

Ireland isn’t doing too badly, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit…

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Jan 26th 2013, 9:15 AM

# Abortion

10 interesting moments from day three of the Oireachtas hearings on abortion

Thursday was the final day of Oireachtas hearings on how to implement legislation for the X case with religious and advocacy groups having their thoughts heard.

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Jan 11th 2013, 7:15 AM

# separation

New service aims to help children bond with separated parents

Three new pilot Child Contact Centres will offer a safe place for children to spend time with parents they do not live with.

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Apr 3rd 2012, 7:15 AM