# family poll

All time

# parental guidance

Poll: Do you let your kids watch films rated for older children?

The Irish Film Classification Office received complaints about 16 different films last year.

493

May 1st 2018, 3:03 PM

# family poll

Poll: Will you talk to your kids about the upcoming referendum?

The nation will cast its votes in the referendum on the Eighth Amendment at the end of May.

532

Apr 24th 2018, 4:20 PM

# just the one

Poll: Did you drink alcohol during your pregnancy?

Doctors warned last week that Irish women were getting “mixed messages” about drinking while expecting.

2.0k

Apr 17th 2018, 6:07 PM

# tv guidance

Poll: Do you restrict your kids from watching certain TV shows?

The Simpsons attracted controversy this week for potential racial stereotyping.

916

Apr 10th 2018, 5:49 PM

# sex ed

Poll: Have you ever spoken to your kids about consent?

Schools are set to introduce consent classes for the first time.

551

Apr 3rd 2018, 5:56 PM

# family poll

Poll: Will your daughter be getting the HPV vaccine?

The HSE offers the vaccine as an option for girls in first year of secondary school.

667

Mar 27th 2018, 5:49 PM

# family poll

Poll: Did your kids buy into last year's fidget spinner craze?

An EU report says some lower-quality versions of the toy can cause ‘serious injury’ to children.

406

Mar 20th 2018, 4:28 PM

# family poll

Poll: Do you know the warning signs of meningitis?

The northeast has seen an apparent outbreak of the illness.

1.6k

Mar 13th 2018, 5:37 PM

# family poll

Poll: Do you have rules about sugary drinks in your house?

The long-promised sugar tax will take effect in early April.

662

Mar 6th 2018, 5:47 PM

# beast from the east

Poll: Have your kids ever had a 'snow day'?

Schools around the country are anticipating closure this week.

428

Feb 27th 2018, 5:06 PM

Poll: Do you allow your kids to eat fast food?

Cheeseburgers are off the McDonald’s US Happy Meal menu – but Ireland hasn’t followed suit.

1.0k

Feb 20th 2018, 5:38 PM

# family poll

Poll: Will your kids be giving anything up for Lent this year?

Is Lent a thing of the past – even for Catholics?

459

Feb 13th 2018, 5:29 PM

# Cyber Safety

Poll: Have you ever talked to your kids about internet safety?

A new resource launched this week seeks to help protect children and teens online.

282

Feb 6th 2018, 5:25 PM

# park life

Poll: Do you and your family make use of your local park?

Labour’s Eric Nolan says more should be done to make outdoor spaces cleaner for families.

672

Jan 30th 2018, 5:16 PM

# family poll

Poll: What's the right age for a child to own a smartphone?

A thorny issue for many families.

1.3k

Jan 23rd 2018, 5:41 PM

# family poll

Poll: Do you monitor your child's internet use?

Irish internet providers will now need to block certain streaming sites, as per a High Court ruling.

451

Jan 16th 2018, 5:09 PM

# family poll

Poll: Have you ever sent your child to school while they were sick?

Last week parents were urged to keep sick children at home to prevent the flu virus spreading further.

1.3k

Jan 9th 2018, 5:18 PM

# little champions

Poll: Do you encourage your kids to play sports?

One in five children In Ireland are overweight or obese.

697

Jan 2nd 2018, 4:11 PM

# not just for christmas

Poll: Would you get your kids a pet for Christmas?

Earlier this month, the DPSCA received rehome requests for 45 animals in one week.

718

Dec 18th 2017, 11:13 AM

# sex education

Poll: When is the right time to explain where babies come from?

A new report has called for better, more inclusive sex education.

906

Dec 12th 2017, 5:53 PM

# family poll

Poll: Will you be doing any Christmas shopping online this year?

Irish households spend an average of €2,654 in the run up to Christmas.

558

Dec 6th 2017, 5:42 PM

# family poll

Poll: Will you be watching the Late Late Toy Show with your kids?

A massive 1.4 million tuned in last year.

662

Nov 29th 2017, 4:45 PM

# Social Media

Poll: Would you announce your pregnancy on social media?

Model Chrissy Teigen shared some special baby news with her 15m Instagram followers this week.

650

Nov 22nd 2017, 5:32 PM

# Family

Poll: Do you think free GP care should be extended to kids over six?

Health minister Simon Harris says €60 is too expensive.

571

Nov 15th 2017, 5:36 PM

# family poll

Poll: Should paternity leave be mandatory for fathers?

Over 27,000 fathers have availed of paternity leave so far.

490

Nov 8th 2017, 5:27 PM

# family poll

Poll: What age were you when you first had kids?

The average age of a mother in Ireland is 32.5 years old, up from 30.8 in 2004.

2.4k

Nov 1st 2017, 4:52 PM

# family poll

Poll: Will you be making or buying this year's Halloween costumes?

The October holiday has become a billion-euro industry worldwide.

375

Oct 25th 2017, 5:02 PM

# family poll

Poll: Do you think your kids get enough physical activity?

One in ten Irish kids are obese, according to new statistics.

352

Oct 18th 2017, 4:52 PM

# family poll

Poll: Do you think Budget 2018 did enough for families?

From childcare to education, is the Government investing in what’s really needed?

509

Oct 11th 2017, 5:24 PM

# family poll

Poll: Are you worried about the Budget's impact on families?

What are you hoping for your family next Wednesday?

224

Oct 4th 2017, 3:33 PM

# family poll

Poll: Do you feel that you had sufficient maternity or paternity leave?

A case this week shed light on our current entitlements.

677

Sep 27th 2017, 5:18 PM

# family poll

Poll: Do you read to your kids at night?

And the impact it might have on your child’s brain.

1.2k

Sep 20th 2017, 5:50 PM

# family magazine

Poll: Do you teach your kids about gender equality?

How young is too young to start discussing gender stereotypes?

730

Sep 13th 2017, 5:42 PM

# family poll

Poll: Do your kids prefer touchscreens or toys?

Which is in higher demand in your home, the iPad or the toy chest?

508

Sep 6th 2017, 6:02 PM

# family poll

Poll: Is it important to you that your kids learn Irish?

An bhfuil Gaeilge acu?

4.8k

Aug 30th 2017, 5:27 PM

# family poll

Poll: Do you worry about the bath products you use on your kids?

Should the baby shampoo come with a warning?

459

Aug 23rd 2017, 4:30 PM

# family poll

Poll: Do you worry about getting your kids into a 'good' school?

With enrolment policies, entrance exams and growing class sizes, there’s a lot to navigate.

974

Aug 16th 2017, 4:35 PM

# family poll

Poll: Would you prevent your child from being vaccinated?

Childhood vaccinations are an important health measure, but not all parents are in favour.

1.8k

Aug 9th 2017, 4:29 PM

# family poll

Poll: What do you do for childcare?

And how you could save €1,040 a year in costs.

1.5k

Aug 2nd 2017, 3:57 PM

# family poll

Poll: Do you worry about gendered toy advertisements?

Are dolls for girls and cars for boys a thing of the past?

504

Jul 26th 2017, 5:04 PM