‘My doctor came in and asked how I was feeling. I said he had ruined my life’
I was very annoyed I couldn’t play on the slide in the local park, like my schoolfriends could. So, I blamed my doctor
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I was very annoyed I couldn’t play on the slide in the local park, like my schoolfriends could. So, I blamed my doctor
It is understood accommodation and flights for those travelling for surgeries will be paid for by State
Dr Niall Muldoon expresses ‘despair and concern’ at Child Law Project report that highlights State failings
Specialist fears ‘society is numb’ to child homelessness as it reaches record levels
Funds not used in intended manner and waiting lists remain ‘unacceptably long’, says Minister for Health
An innovative pedagogic move brings the young and old together in a win-win for everyone
Ombudsman highlights lack of State services to support children with disabilities to live at home with families
Mental health issues more likely to be issue for those born in 2008 than those born in 1998
Dr Muiris Houston: It’s important that parents and guardians know the symptoms to look out for and seek help early
Ask the Expert: Many informed primary schools opt out of homework in early years and support parents to become involved in children’s learning in other ways
Report by advocacy group details experiences of families seeking access to supports
Most of the trends are positive, although some give cause for concern
Darren Coleman says his wife, Nicola Keane, was not a monster but a ‘really, really ill person’
If we do not pay attention to children today, they may force us to pay attention to them as troubled adults tomorrow
Number of children experiencing deprivation in the Republic has risen by more than 30,000 in last year
The landmark report by UK paediatrician Hilary Cass into transgender treatment for young people is published as the HSE plans a new Irish clinical programme for gender healthcare
Dublin hospital is ‘failing to meet the specific needs’ of newborns requiring intensive care, doctors say
Dr Ann Hickey this month told management of Children’s Health Ireland she could no longer continue as neonatology lead due to inaction on outdated systems of care
Oireachtas meeting will focus on protection of children in the use of AI
The final article in a special six-part series on parenting exceptional children - a strengths-based approach to raising autistic, ADHD and other neurodivergent children
There is a lack of advice for parents of children with disabilities when they hit puberty
It’s official, at least according to one new study: the more screen time toddlers have, the less they say, hear and converse
Two directors of one company running emergency accommodation for children in care shared €866,000 in remuneration
It will take more than one government to solve problems with services, Taoiseach tells Dáil
Minister for Health told Dáil amount was allocated in 2022 to bring down waiting lists for orthopaedic and paediatric proceedures
Coalition has done well in areas such as online safety, affordable access to childcare and school books scheme expansion, Children’s Rights Alliance says
Boy, now aged 15, was 11 when he was prescribed Risperidone for ADHD
Most accidental encounters with toxic chemicals happen in the home
Looking back, the Shafqat family feels let down by Camhs and community services
Children from the North account for up to 20 per cent of heart interventions performed in Crumlin’s children’s hospital in Dublin
Report asked Children’s Health Ireland to address issues at Temple Street that posed ‘real risk to patient safety and staff’
Common virus causes coughs and colds and is the main cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in very young children
UK expert commissioned by HSE to review service begins work, despite boycott by some advocacy groups
It’s okay for the parent start the conversation and if a child doesn’t want to talk, don’t make them
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices