Parents

Ask the Expert: Evidence suggests this tactic doesn’t work so make sure to set your rules and preferences clearly

We asked what age you think a child should be allowed to use a swimming pool dressingroom on their own

Dawn Dunbar’s son Cathal was born with a form of cerebral palsy. She and her husband try to focus on the positives but are worried about what lies ahead

Ask the Expert: Routines are important for most families, and for some children predictable routines are crucial

Ask Brian: There is still time to apply for most courses - although it is too late for some

Online service iScoil offers 13-16 year olds a pathway to learning, accreditation and progression

Jen Hogan: It’s perfectly normal, though not necessarily laudable, for mums to use expletives while ordering their children not to

Medics also cite different population profiles, with one obstetrician contrasting ‘fat, old and short’ Irish mothers with ‘healthier’ Dutch

Ask the Expert: Being quieter can have drawbacks, especially when you are trying to make friends as a teenager in school, and can lead to social anxiety and stress

Transferring schools to multi-denominational patrons could limit access for Catholic children to faith-based schools

Education today is no less about people than it has always been

Review recommends Ireland should consider moving to European-style ‘universal school meals’ model

Supply does not meet demand in many areas, causing undue worry for families

Ask the Expert: Moving to a position of serenity about the things you can’t change is not an easy feat and takes time

Jen Hogan: Lots of thought went into my children’s names. Long, long before I was a mother I considered what I’d call the kids I might one day have

Many children as young as eight using Whatsapp and other social media platforms, despite over-13 age limit

Ask the Expert: ‘It is very upsetting to see him like this, it almost feels like he has returned to being a toddler’

Children have the great gift of existing in the present. Even the stretch of summer is an unimaginably long time

Patients will be able to watch insects from waiting rooms via CCTV camera system installed at entry points to the hives

Reassure your child that it is just part of who they are, it does not define them

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The quality of the emotional development can determine whether infants will have a sturdy or fragile start, says expert

Leaving and Junior Certificate students should stay calm and focused in the final four weeks before the exams, writes Brian Mooney

Consider letting your child text with a best friend on a shared family device to start

Parenting and science writer on teaching kindness and discussing bullying and racism

Danu in west Dublin was first special school sanctioned by department in 15 years

Primary and secondary level education likely to return on phased basis over several weeks

I loathe my new role too, and the battle of wills as I try to help them get through the curriculum

A two-tier system is emerging with affluent schools more likely to have better learning platforms

Educators share their top tips on what works - and what doesn’t - when teaching online

It’s a stressful time for parents – but the good news is there are many resources to help meet the needs of children of all ages

Have your say: The Irish Times would like to hear about your experiences so far

Parents and teachers have learned lessons about educating at home since last year

Traditional teaching methods have evolved in recent years. We look at three schools.

Academic performance alone does not define a student’s secondary school education

Will schools stay open? Will calculated grades return? A long shadow cast across the year

Teachers and parents share their top tips for teaching during the coronavirus closures

Family play time develops secure bonds while also imparting important social skills

Norma Foley announces patronage of schools which will cater for 2,700 students

Remote learning is putting a huge strain on many students, particularly first years