Aine Lynch

How to handle the kids going back to school – seven tips for parents

No admission without appointment one of the changes parents are going to have to live with

More than 90% of parents want schools fully open in autumn, survey finds

INTO says one-metre distancing will pose challenge, especially with ‘super-size’ classes.

Primary schools unlikely to reopen in June as union sees ‘mammoth task’ in September

Minister says massive logistical work required to reopen schools in September

Minister outlines task to reopen schools in time for September

Comments dampen call from National Parents’ Council Primary for partial June reopening

Will any children’s summer camps go ahead this year? Here’s what we know so far

Some organisers still hope to offer physical events. Others have written off this summer

Parents call for primary schools to be reopened as soon as possible

Calls prompted in part by reopening of schools in number of European countries

Teachers should provide online support during closures – Department

National Parents Council says supports from schools and teachers vary significantly

Health risks for inactive children: ‘This should be a wake-up call for parents’

Excess sitting has been linked to depression among adolescents. So what can be done?

New resource encouraging positive use of tech targets teenagers

Safer Internet Day sees launch of free digital media literacy resource

Afternoon angst: is homework really necessary?

Forcing primary school children to do set homework does not improve academic outcomes and causes stress to both children and their parents, say educators

Computer coding: the generation game

Why leave the parents at home? New family coding workshops make learning an all-age affair

Pupils asked to bring toilet roll to school due to funding ‘crisis’ - TD

Oireachtas committee told State funding is falling well short of the real cost of education

Helping your child get ready for ‘big school’

Since the introduction of the Early Childhood Care and Education scheme, children are generally better prepared for the transition from pre-school to primary

Parents of preschool kids will have their voices heard at long last

The role of the National Parents Council is being expanded so parents will have a say in shaping policy

Parents ‘spent €46m’ making up for school grant cuts

Education is being run ‘in a lean management manner’, says secretary of CPSMA

A ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ horror tale for the internet age

A nine-year-old is duped into sharing naked photos. How can we prevent such awful scenarios?

Parents need to monitor their children’s internet use, says ISPCC

Grainne Long says parents must set boundaries and structures for internet use

Google app allows parents control children’s online access

Ireland the first country after the US to get access to Family Link app that allows parents monitor usage and block online access

Smoothing the way into secondary

Moving to secondary school is one of the biggest changes in a child’s life. How can parents help?

Why you shouldn’t take the kids out of school to go on holidays

Irish schools unlikely to object too forcefully over kids missing week or two

What is the right age to start your child in primary school?

There is a strong argument that age four is too young for formal schooling

Are heavy schoolbags really damaging children’s backs?

While many parents fear injuries, experts back benefits of carrying schoolbags

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