The third in a four-part series looks at nutrition, activity and mental wellbeing in relation to girls aged 13+

Listen to yourself, don’t compare yourself to others, and if you’re in pain – don’t ignore it

‘They won’t listen’: Advice for parents on speaking to young teenagers

‘Teenagers crave autonomy and to be respected – just like we all do’

Changes during pandemic could lead to rise in childhood obesity, warns research

Families are in this together – schedules, plans and honesty can keep scars at bay

How children will fare from this lockdown all depends on their family lives

Current circumstances still ‘incredibly mentally unhealthy’ for many children

A task force in the west of Ireland is using Iceland’s model for reducing alcohol and drug abuse among teenagers

People’s dependence on their devices can contribute to range of more serious problems

Resilience building is essential, and a tutor is key in talking through coping mechanisms with students for difficult scenarios

So much choice – but should you cater to your child’s interests or challenge them?

Junior Achievement Ireland is one programme going into schools to teach life skills

Social media gives people easy access to diet information, but also pro-anorexia websites

Yelling at children says more about us than them. But is it really 'the new slapping'?

Dublin Rape centre seeks volunteers, while MS Readathon encourages young minds

Not achieving the hoped-for results does not spell disaster – you have options

Picking strawberries or waiting tables used to be a rite of passage. But the summer job as we know it may be disappearing

Gaming addiction can lead to ‘profound social isolation’, says Prof Brendan Kelly

Privileged young people are often among the most emotionally distressed

‘We have never had more mentally unwell or unhealthy children'

Most parents, not just mothers, become distressed and exhausted at some stage

What happens when parenting experts have their own children? We asked some professionals for insights

Whether you travel near or far, family holidays are about nurturing relationships

Anxiety and vulnerability may be behind online sharing, not simple narcissism

Keeping confidences is key to relationships and is a skill that has to be learned

Teens like to operate on a ‘need-to-know’ basis with parents. But how to define ‘need’?

Reachout.com study says half of students find online mental health information can be unreliable

What’s thrilling for some children is terrifying for others. Read on for a selection of family-friendly events

A conference in Dublin this weekend will debate the merits of lies and truth in children’s fiction

Latest figures show cost of Leaving Cert and Junior Cert last year was €63 million

What can parents do to relieve, rather than exacerbate, stress for children?

As a last resort parents turn to sleep consultants who can help to settle children