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Julie Jay: Dunnes wellies are cheaper than a work visa for Australia
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (714+ words) Some people say there's no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes, and to those people I say welcome to West Kerry. Picture: iStock" My children are experiencing an Angela's Ashes kind of childhood. Are we in Limerick?...
Schools seeing ‘alarming rates of absences’ in post-pandemic years
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (1133+ words) In 2024-2025, Tusla's educational welfare officers worked with 8,259 individual children around school avoidance. This is compared to 6,291 in 2018-2019 (pre-covid)." Picture: iStock" Very often, Sharon's 16-year-old daughter would get up, put on her uniform, ready herself for school, get to the front…...
Aoife Hearne: My children have lost interest in the free school meals. What do you suggest?
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (570+ words) Be sure to involve your daughters in the weekly menu selection and engage in discussion about what options might work best. Picture: iStock" My two primary school daughters are on the free school meals scheme. The lunches were a novelty,…...
Tots to Teens: Raise a cup for children’s ambulance
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (592+ words) Brew for BUMBLEance with Chef Adrian and son Kai. Brew for BUMBLEance returns on Wednesday, March 11, and people in communities, workplaces, coffee shops, and schools all over Ireland are being asked to put the kettle on for a good cause....
Why a sing-song voice helps babies learn to talk
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (1249+ words) Abby O'Leary with 11-month-old Jack. Picture: Larry Cummins Abby O'Leary loves playing "Round and Round the Garden', with her 11-month-old son Jack. "I go around the palm of his hand with my fingers, and then I do "one, two, three,…...
Colman Noctor: Growing up in a flatscreen world can flatline social skills
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1201+ words) MOST internet safety campaigns carry the same essential, well-meaning messages: monitor devices, set parental controls, talk to children about strangers, watch for signs of bullying, and protect privacy." This year, this safety feels more significant amid ongoing government discussions by…...
Dr Phil Kieran: My son's mood has dipped since getting an injury
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (555+ words) By the summer, this will hopefully be behind him, and he will be back to himself. Picture: iStock" My 17-year-old enjoys running and soccer. He was out with friends a few weeks ago and, while fooling around, partially tore his…...
Julie Jay: I used to be sound, but now I am officially a bad mammy
3+ week, 3+ hour ago (195+ words) Julie Jay: I used to be sound, but now I am officially a bad mammy'Irish Examiner Try from "1.50 / week Julie Jay: I used to be sound, but now I am officially a bad mammy Every time I go to sit…...
Colman Noctor: Wellbeing is not always visible and a quiet child's struggles often go unnoticed
1+ mon, 4+ hour ago (151+ words) Colman Noctor: Wellbeing is not always visible and a quiet child's struggles often go unnoticed'Irish Examiner Try from "1.50 / week Colman Noctor: Wellbeing is not always visible and a quiet child's struggles often go unnoticed Anti-bullying strategies should also tackle subtle…...
'A trusted voice is very important and can help when parents are questioning everything"
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (146+ words) 'A trusted voice is very important and can help when parents are questioning everything'irishexaminer.com Try from "1.50 / week 'A trusted voice is very important and can help when parents are questioning everything' Niche podcast genres, such as parenting, have an…...