If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you’ll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don’t feel like going into it, … Read more
INTRODUCE a new generation of children to Oscar Wilde’s classic tales with this gorgeous collection from Little Island Books. Printed on high-quality paper, with a linen-effect cover, gold foil details, and a ribbon bookmark, Oscar Wilde’s Stories for Children features six of Wilde’s best-known stories: The Selfish Giant, The Happy Prince, The Devoted Friend, The … Read more
Dr Phil Kieran: My teenage daughter is listless after antibiotic Irish Examiner Source link
I have concluded that I am a bad mammy. For the last few weeks, I have been as cranky as Elton John on a long-haul flight, stressed out over work commitments and professional rejections, and trying to procure some security for the kids’ futures, so much so that my usually relatively smiley demeanour can no … Read more
What’s in a vape and how to tell if your teen has started vaping Irish Examiner Source link
New podcast movement born of parental concern Irish Examiner Source link
Most of us can relate to the difficulty of getting school uniforms ready, managing our children’s squabbles, and preparing dinner while battling a heavy cold. Now, imagine doing that and with a mental health condition. The challenges are multiplied and compounded by shame, stigma, and a lack of support. It’s an unseen issue in households … Read more
Whenever you give your child tomato sauce, they have a reaction. But when you give them tomatoes in other forms, nothing happens. Could it be an allergy? “This is not an allergy,” says Dr Juan Trujillo, a paediatric allergist and co-director of the Centre of Excellence in Allergy at Cork University Hospital and UCC. “For … Read more
Much has been written about the new Netflix series Adolescence, a bold, brutal, and unflinching portrayal of one boy’s tragic descent into darkness. It has stunned critics and haunted viewers, but it has also started valuable conversations about what it means to raise a teenager in the digital age. From its groundbreaking technical execution to … Read more
Checking up on your child’s mental health and checking in with them about it can often be tricky, particularly when they are at the tween and teen stages. Firstly, children often send out ‘mis-cues’, says chartered clinical psychologist Dr Malie Coyne. You notice your child’s a bit down, you ask if everything is OK, and … Read more