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Sunday 25 October 2020
New mother Patrice Hosford is asking the government to improve the leave entitlements currently available to new parents.
LGBT couple, Gabriela and Kelly Socol, are fighting for parental rights and equality for their family.
The protest was held this afternoon outside the Department of Health building in Dublin.
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.
Kids fall, that is what they do, it can happen anywhere. If they fall at Granny’s – do we sue the pants off Granny?
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.
A white bread sandwich in the belly is better than a vegan curry in the bin, writes Mary McCarthy.
21st-century parenting is the reason that many young people today have remarkably poor coping skills, writes Shane Dunphy.
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.
Children experiencing a parent’s misuse of alcohol can often be dismissed as acting out.
The changes will resolve a number of difficulties in the registration of donor assisted births.
Striving for a picture perfect Christmas will bring certain disappointment, as a parent aiming for survival is much more realistic, writes Shane Dunphy.
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.
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.
I can’t and won’t hide the fact that I find being Mum really tough, writes Geraldine Walsh
Sadly you’ll still have to do the actual nappy-changing yourself.
Actor Rob Delaney has written a powerful essay about the death of his two-year-old son.
The desire to protect and care for your child is indescribable, writes Eric Nolan. And that means doing your best to keep them safe.
‘I just sat in pee.’
French food group Danone, who manufacture the product, launched an investigation this month following hundreds of complaints from parents.
Sheena McGinley on the overwhelming experience of new parenthood – and the moment she realised that she needed help.
Next week is National Carers Week, highlighting the experiences of thousands of family carers across Ireland that look their loved ones.
I sound begrudging but the harsh looks and disapproving glances made me angry, writes Geraldine Walsh.
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.
It alerts a child’s parents if they are left in a car.
The incident sparked an international debate about parenting styles.
My parents didn’t care about superfoods or screen time, writes Chrissie Russell.
“We know that some adults prey on children, and teaching your daughter about consent early on can help her understand her rights.”
Chrissie Russell has a baby on the way and a curious three-year-old. So she asked for some expert advice.
The number of teenage mothers has fallen by 50% between 2005 and 2015.
Unhealthy children are one of the biggest risks to a nation’s health, writes Professor Craig Williams.
Well, MOSTLY devastatingly effective.
The results were fantastic.
If money were no issue, would you prefer to spend all your time with your child?
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.
There’s no winner in the endless ‘who is more tired’ row, laments Ciara McDonnell.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he hopes to expand the subsidy scheme to more families in the future.
Family childcare comes at a price that can be difficult to define, writes Chrissie Russell.
The highest sign-up rate for childcare services was in Roscommon, Donegal, Sligo, Kerry, Galway, Carlow and Leitrim.
I *could* pretend that my family life is perfect and put it on social media, writes Ciara McDonnell. But I’d be lying.
WE’RE JUST OVER 10 days out from what has been called one of the most important US presidential elections ever.
The United States will vote on 3 November on whether to back four more years of a Donald Trump presidency or opt for Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
TheJournal.ie will have you covered on the night itself and throughout the following day as results pour in.
Today, we want to know: Will you stay up to watch the US election?
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Richard Nairns details some of what he discovered when he moved to Ned’s Wood in Co Wicklow.
Mainly cloudy, showers around; breezy
Max: 12 °C
Min: 7 °C
Winds subsiding with a couple of showers
Max: 12 °C
Min: 5 °C
Mostly cloudy, showers around; breezy
Max: 11 °C
Min: 6 °C
