Elizabeth Nixon

Although boundaries constrain freedom, involving teens in negotiation of those boundaries helps to give them a sense of autonomy

Lockdown is tough on teens and those in their early 20s; they’re wilting as we speak

As the life-saving restrictions begin to loosen, collateral damage is a growing concern

Call for no ‘hasty opening’ of crèches without protocols suited to needs of young children

The Children’s Grief Centre helps young minds come to terms with loss, through death or parental separation

New ESRI report shows one in seven families went into arrears on utility bills in the period

When a couple is planning to have children, they should discuss their views on parenting, before the birth

New research in TCD lab focuses on how parents, babies and toddlers interact

Minister says lots of lessons to be learned from findings

Minister says economic cost to country of not intervening ‘enormous’

Greater support also needed for women at risk of premature or low birth-weight delivery