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Parenting in My Shoes: RTÉ journalist says she will always remember the babies that didn’t make it because remembering them keeps them close
Whether hostile or amicable, rapid or attritional, divorce in Ireland has become complicated by the financial realities of the housing crisis
From petting zoos to natural history museums, here are the best options to keep kids busy over the summer
Jen Hogan: School is for all children, and sports day must be too – an occasion that can be enjoyed by all
The Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert are drawing near, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed - but therapists and teachers have top tips
Jen Hogan: These aren’t parenting fails, though many said it made them feel this way. This is parenting in 2024
Parenting in My Shoes: The highs Coleen says are the ‘first smile, the first laughter, and just getting them through life’
More people in Ireland are consuming alcohol at home, fewer are drinking in pubs and many aren’t drinking at all
Parenting in My Shoes: I don’t care about work – if my kids can say ‘he’s a class dad’ that’s my job done
Jen Hogan: Keep putting one foot in front of the other - but here are some other things to do first
TikTok is a growing part of young people’s lives but there are concerns about sleep deprivation, mental health and attention span
More schools are moving towards co-education, and research suggests teenagers are in favour of it. But do they really know what’s best for them?
Jen Hogan: ‘Great playdate, totally uneventful,’ I said enthusiastically at pick-up time, my choked-up voice barely giving away anything
Even if they feel overwhelmed, there are lots of things Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert candidates can still do to maximise their chances of success
Homework for primary school children really needs to go. After all, x – homework = not enough time for play