Parents are advised to lay clear ground rules before hiring a babysitter and to do a paid trial run
Parents
Jen Hogan: ‘Great playdate, totally uneventful,’ I said enthusiastically at pick-up time, my choked-up voice barely giving away anything
Up to half of sixth class pupils included in Snapchat groups in some schools
Parents should focus on praise for effort rather than outcome or achievement, says psychologist
Total ban on ownership of smartphones for under-13s ‘fraught with difficulty’, Catherine Martin says
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month told management of Children’s Health Ireland she could no longer continue as neonatology lead due to inaction on outdated systems of care
We should stop calling this phase of life the ‘terrible twos’, as many toddlers’ traits are a formula for grown-up happiness
A common application process would simplify post-primary school admissions, alleviating stress for parents, students and schools
Even if they feel overwhelmed, there are lots of things Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert candidates can still do to maximise their chances of success
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
Homework for primary school children really needs to go. After all, x – homework = not enough time for play
The introduction of highly effective medicines has allowed some people to fulfil their desire to have children
There is a lack of advice for parents of children with disabilities when they hit puberty
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