# parenting - Wednesday 6 November, 2019
LGBT couple, Gabriela and Kelly Socol, are fighting for parental rights and equality for their family.
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# parenting - Monday 21 October, 2019
The protest was held this afternoon outside the Department of Health building in Dublin.
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# parenting - Sunday 2 June, 2019
They may be the apple of your eye but a break from the little darlings might just be the best part of your holiday, writes Shane Dunphy.
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# parenting - Sunday 10 March, 2019
Kids fall, that is what they do, it can happen anywhere. If they fall at Granny’s – do we sue the pants off Granny?
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# parenting - Sunday 3 March, 2019
Philippa Perry writes about how not to shut children down, which might only encourage them not to talk to you about big and small things.
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# parenting - Sunday 27 January, 2019
A white bread sandwich in the belly is better than a vegan curry in the bin, writes Mary McCarthy.
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# parenting - Sunday 20 January, 2019
21st-century parenting is the reason that many young people today have remarkably poor coping skills, writes Shane Dunphy.
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# parenting - Saturday 19 January, 2019
With the majority of Irish adults overweight and children’s tooth decay on the rise, its time to think about the real cost giving sugary gifts, writes Mary McCarthy.
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# parenting - Thursday 17 January, 2019
Children experiencing a parent’s misuse of alcohol can often be dismissed as acting out.
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# parenting - Friday 11 January, 2019
The changes will resolve a number of difficulties in the registration of donor assisted births.
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# parenting - Tuesday 25 December, 2018
Striving for a picture perfect Christmas will bring certain disappointment, as a parent aiming for survival is much more realistic, writes Shane Dunphy.
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# parenting - Monday 24 December, 2018
The wish for all families is that they have their perfect Christmas but that may mean adjusting expectations to find what works in a family with autism, writes Tara Matthews.
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# parenting - Sunday 23 December, 2018
Teenagers will always push the boundaries, here is what you should do if you find out your teen is drinking over the holiday period, writes Dr Gerry McCarney.
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# parenting - Sunday 11 November, 2018
I can’t and won’t hide the fact that I find being Mum really tough, writes Geraldine Walsh
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# parenting - Sunday 23 September, 2018
Sadly you’ll still have to do the actual nappy-changing yourself.
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# parenting - Tuesday 18 September, 2018
Actor Rob Delaney has written a powerful essay about the death of his two-year-old son.
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# parenting - Monday 3 September, 2018
The desire to protect and care for your child is indescribable, writes Eric Nolan. And that means doing your best to keep them safe.
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# parenting - Friday 17 August, 2018
‘I just sat in pee.’
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# parenting - Friday 20 July, 2018
French food group Danone, who manufacture the product, launched an investigation this month following hundreds of complaints from parents.
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# parenting - Tuesday 17 July, 2018
Sheena McGinley on the overwhelming experience of new parenthood – and the moment she realised that she needed help.
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# parenting - Sunday 10 June, 2018
Next week is National Carers Week, highlighting the experiences of thousands of family carers across Ireland that look their loved ones.
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# parenting - Sunday 22 April, 2018
I sound begrudging but the harsh looks and disapproving glances made me angry, writes Geraldine Walsh.
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# parenting - Saturday 3 February, 2018
It breaks my heart that a member of our little family is being left out of the first document our son has to declare his status as an Irish citizen, writes Sarah Stone McDevitt.
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# parenting - Friday 12 January, 2018
It alerts a child’s parents if they are left in a car.
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# parenting - Saturday 30 December, 2017
The incident sparked an international debate about parenting styles.
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# parenting - Wednesday 22 November, 2017
My parents didn’t care about superfoods or screen time, writes Chrissie Russell.
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“We know that some adults prey on children, and teaching your daughter about consent early on can help her understand her rights.”
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# parenting - Wednesday 15 November, 2017
Chrissie Russell has a baby on the way and a curious three-year-old. So she asked for some expert advice.
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# parenting - Wednesday 1 November, 2017
The number of teenage mothers has fallen by 50% between 2005 and 2015.
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# parenting - Tuesday 3 October, 2017
Unhealthy children are one of the biggest risks to a nation’s health, writes Professor Craig Williams.
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# parenting - Wednesday 27 September, 2017
Well, MOSTLY devastatingly effective.
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# parenting - Sunday 24 September, 2017
The results were fantastic.
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# parenting - Thursday 21 September, 2017
If money were no issue, would you prefer to spend all your time with your child?
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# parenting - Monday 18 September, 2017
We are all busier these days. Quality time is at a premium. Let’s get rid of the homework and build in more family activity time, writes Eric Nolan.
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# parenting - Wednesday 9 August, 2017
There’s no winner in the endless ‘who is more tired’ row, laments Ciara McDonnell.
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# parenting - Tuesday 1 August, 2017
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he hopes to expand the subsidy scheme to more families in the future.
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# parenting - Wednesday 26 July, 2017
Family childcare comes at a price that can be difficult to define, writes Chrissie Russell.
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# parenting - Monday 17 July, 2017
The highest sign-up rate for childcare services was in Roscommon, Donegal, Sligo, Kerry, Galway, Carlow and Leitrim.
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# parenting - Wednesday 12 July, 2017
I *could* pretend that my family life is perfect and put it on social media, writes Ciara McDonnell. But I’d be lying.
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# parenting - Monday 26 June, 2017
Share your experiences with us and earn some seriously sweet rewards in return.
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