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# parenting - Friday 17 July, 2020
Opinion: Maternity leave in lockdown was no picnic, so please don't forget new parents
New mother Patrice Hosford is asking the government to improve the leave entitlements currently available to new parents.
# parenting - Wednesday 6 November, 2019
Column: 'We're worried our son will become an orphan due to our lack of rights'
LGBT couple, Gabriela and Kelly Socol, are fighting for parental rights and equality for their family.
# parenting - Monday 21 October, 2019
'What we have in Ireland is not equal': Same-sex parents call for more legal rights to their children
The protest was held this afternoon outside the Department of Health building in Dublin.
# parenting - Sunday 2 June, 2019
Column: Top tips for parents to avoid a holiday from hell this summer
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.
# parenting - Sunday 10 March, 2019
Opinion: Claims culture is out of control - as play centres close due to being sued for kids falling
Kids fall, that is what they do, it can happen anywhere. If they fall at Granny’s – do we sue the pants off Granny?
# parenting - Sunday 3 March, 2019
Opinion: How to deal with your child's fear of the monsters under the bed
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.
# parenting - Sunday 27 January, 2019
Opinion: You might need to simplify your child's lunch so they actually eat it
A white bread sandwich in the belly is better than a vegan curry in the bin, writes Mary McCarthy.
# parenting - Sunday 20 January, 2019
'Helicopter parents: If you let your child fall down they might just learn to get back up again'
21st-century parenting is the reason that many young people today have remarkably poor coping skills, writes Shane Dunphy.
# parenting - Saturday 19 January, 2019
Opinion: If you are planning on passing off your unwanted junk food as presents - stop!
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.
# parenting - Thursday 17 January, 2019
Cry for help as new group says services for children of alcoholics are 'non-existent'
Children experiencing a parent’s misuse of alcohol can often be dismissed as acting out.
# parenting - Friday 11 January, 2019
Same-sex couples will be able to use ‘parent’ on birth certificates under new law
The changes will resolve a number of difficulties in the registration of donor assisted births.
# parenting - Tuesday 25 December, 2018
Opinion: Top five parenting tips to surviving Christmas
Striving for a picture perfect Christmas will bring certain disappointment, as a parent aiming for survival is much more realistic, writes Shane Dunphy.
# parenting - Monday 24 December, 2018
Too loud, too bright, too fast, too tight: Christmas can be a nightmare of anxiety for children with autism
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.
# parenting - Sunday 23 December, 2018
Expert tips for parents who discover that their teenager drinks alcohol
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.
# parenting - Sunday 11 November, 2018
Opinion: The Supermum myth needs to be exposed
I can’t and won’t hide the fact that I find being Mum really tough, writes Geraldine Walsh
# parenting - Sunday 23 September, 2018
Robot babysitters and poop-predicting nappies: Here's the future of being a good parent
Sadly you’ll still have to do the actual nappy-changing yourself.
# parenting - Tuesday 18 September, 2018
'When a sick baby with partial facial paralysis smiles, it’s golden. Especially if it’s my baby'
Actor Rob Delaney has written a powerful essay about the death of his two-year-old son.
# parenting - Monday 3 September, 2018
'I won’t ever be able to understand exactly how the HPV vaccine works. So as a parent I have to trust the experts'
The desire to protect and care for your child is indescribable, writes Eric Nolan. And that means doing your best to keep them safe.
# parenting - Friday 17 August, 2018
People are describing parenting in 5 words or less, and it's as accurate as it gets
‘I just sat in pee.’
# parenting - Friday 20 July, 2018
Aptamil says there are 'no safety issues' with milk formula after claims it made babies sick
French food group Danone, who manufacture the product, launched an investigation this month following hundreds of complaints from parents.
# parenting - Tuesday 17 July, 2018
When the baby blues don't go away: How I recognised the signs of post-natal depression
Sheena McGinley on the overwhelming experience of new parenthood – and the moment she realised that she needed help.
# parenting - Sunday 10 June, 2018
'It's physically and mentally exhausting. I can't be off guard': The life of a single parent carer
Next week is National Carers Week, highlighting the experiences of thousands of family carers across Ireland that look their loved ones.
# parenting - Sunday 22 April, 2018
Column: 'Don’t judge a commuting parent. Smile at that noisy toddler'
I sound begrudging but the harsh looks and disapproving glances made me angry, writes Geraldine Walsh.
# parenting - Saturday 3 February, 2018
'I dread registering my child because I can't put his other parent on the birth certificate'
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.
# parenting - Friday 12 January, 2018
'People don't realise how dangerous it is for kids': Students develop alarm to stop hot car deaths
It alerts a child’s parents if they are left in a car.
# parenting - Saturday 30 December, 2017
Danish mother says she's still stung by 1997 arrest for leaving baby outside New York restaurant
The incident sparked an international debate about parenting styles.
# parenting - Wednesday 22 November, 2017
8 modern parenting worries my own mum never had to deal with
My parents didn’t care about superfoods or screen time, writes Chrissie Russell.
Don't make children hug relatives, US Girl Scouts warns parents ahead of Thanksgiving
“We know that some adults prey on children, and teaching your daughter about consent early on can help her understand her rights.”
# parenting - Wednesday 15 November, 2017
I'm having a second child. What's the best way to tell my first?
Chrissie Russell has a baby on the way and a curious three-year-old. So she asked for some expert advice.
# parenting - Wednesday 1 November, 2017
The average age for a mother to give birth in Ireland is 32.5 years old
The number of teenage mothers has fallen by 50% between 2005 and 2015.
# parenting - Tuesday 3 October, 2017
Opinion: 'An active child does not necessarily mean a fit child'
Unhealthy children are one of the biggest risks to a nation’s health, writes Professor Craig Williams.
# parenting - Wednesday 27 September, 2017
10 devastatingly effective white lies I've used on my kids
Well, MOSTLY devastatingly effective.
# parenting - Sunday 24 September, 2017
Chrissy Teigen asked mams to share the meanest thing their kid has ever said
The results were fantastic.
# parenting - Thursday 21 September, 2017
Poll: Would you be a stay-at-home parent if money was no object?
If money were no issue, would you prefer to spend all your time with your child?
# parenting - Monday 18 September, 2017
This is why I'm against... homework
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.
# parenting - Wednesday 9 August, 2017
5 never-ending arguments every couple with kids has had
There’s no winner in the endless ‘who is more tired’ row, laments Ciara McDonnell.
# parenting - Tuesday 1 August, 2017
Good news for families: Over 5,000 extra childcare places to be created
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he hopes to expand the subsidy scheme to more families in the future.
# parenting - Wednesday 26 July, 2017
The minefield of free childcare: The Grandparents Creche is great, but how do you pay the bill?
Family childcare comes at a price that can be difficult to define, writes Chrissie Russell.
# parenting - Monday 17 July, 2017
Five times more children sign up to childcare schemes aimed at less well-off families
The highest sign-up rate for childcare services was in Roscommon, Donegal, Sligo, Kerry, Galway, Carlow and Leitrim.
# parenting - Wednesday 12 July, 2017
Here's why I refuse to lie about parenting (even on Instagram)
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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KAMALA HARRIS HAS been chosen as the running mate of Joe Biden, the former US Vice President who is facing Donald Trump in the US presidential election.
Harris’ addition to the ticket has refocused attention on the November election. Trump is looking for another four-year term, alongside his VP Mike Pence.
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What we can learn from the world's 'Blue Zones' - where people regularly live into their 90s and 100s
By Professor Ciaran O’Boyle
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By Robert Dagg
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