Wellbeing

How to guide your child through Ukraine news on social media

Our teens' social media feeds contain images of tanks, bombs, and war-style propaganda, writes Joanne Orlando. Here's how to help them navigate social media 'news' content while minimising any distress.

News

The simple formula for parenting, by Michael Grose

When it comes to parenting, keeping it simple makes sense. Leading parenting expert Michael Grose helps with this easy guide to raising kids, part of our Best of The Parents Website series.

Features

How parents can help kids make good friends

Parents play an essential role in helping children foster the foundations of healthy friendships, writes Dr Deborah Trengove. She suggests ways to help them navigate the social journey.

Features

Play it Fair Online: Safer Internet Day 2022

Safer Internet Day is 8 February 2022, aimed at raising online safety awareness at home, school, work and in the community. Here are some simple tips for online safety from the eSafety Commissioner.

News

Holidays and teen socialising: Why age-appropriate monitoring is vital

With the upcoming summer holiday season, teen parties offer a welcome reprieve to the past 18 months. Drug education expert Paul Dillon writes that they can also provide a 'perfect storm' where things can go wrong quickly.

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The secret to a great family summer break? Over to you, kids…

When it comes to 'overscheduling' versus 'boredom', popular family and parenting educator Dr Justin Coulson has some ideas to make the summer holiday period enjoyable for the whole family.

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Ways to support your teen’s mental health as restrictions ease

Our young people are facing new pressures as we come out of lockdowns and restrictions. Here are nine tips to support them, from Marie Yap, Antony Yorm and Mairead Cardamone-Breen.

Features

Are you still watching? Screen time tips from the eSafety Commissioner

The hit show Squid Game shows the need to check what your child is watching, writes the eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant.

Opinion

Year 12 exam anxiety: 4 ways to help your child

As Year 12 students sit final exams after another tough year, Eimear Quigley provides strategies for parents to help their students manage anxiety.

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