#Parenting – Teens

Parenting is hard, and even harder with mental illness

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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

Love is not enough when raising teenagers 

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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

The mental health check every parent needs to have with their child 

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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

How to negotiate house rules with your young adult child

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Adulthood begins for many people while they are still in school, and because of the housing crisis they may also live at home after they have left school. This is a complex situation for parents. According to the Central Statistics Office’s (CSO) 2022 census, 522,486 adults aged 18 and over lived with their parents. More … Read more

Teens need at least eight hours’ rest a night to develop properly and regulate emotion

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Is your teen getting enough shuteye? Recommended guidelines are eight to 10 hours of sleep nightly, but experts say many are struggling to get this. This represented a downward shift from 2018, when half of this age cohort got the right amount of sleep. But with 50% “not sleeping OK” at that point, Planet Youth … Read more

Wands at the ready for Fairy School in Killarney

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Wonderworld Productions is bringing its Fairy School to the Brehon Hotel in Killarney on Sunday, February 2.  From 11am to 12.30pm, Robyn Goodfellow, Fairy Daffodil, and their friends will teach the ways of the fairies to all who attend this magical interactive show. There are magic spells, fairy dancing, wish-making and stories about unicorns and … Read more

My teenage daughter has switched to low-fat milk 

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My sporty teenage daughter has switched to low-fat milk, saying it keeps her fuller for longer. I would have thought it’s better to stick to the full-fat version as it’s closer to the original. What would you advise? Teenage athletes engaged in sports have unique nutritional needs. At this age, the food and fluids your … Read more