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Colman Noctor

Dr Colman Noctor is a child and adolescent psychotherapist, a senior mental health lecturer at SETU Waterford, and the host of the 'Asking for a Parent' podcast.

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Colman Noctor: How to set ground rules and restrictions for your child's first smartphone

Start with tight regulations and loosen them as you go - it is far more difficult to roll back from unfettered access.  

Tue, 07 Mar, 2023

Colman Noctor: Should we stop homework, especially for primary school children?

A week free from filling worksheets transformed our home into a stress-free zone

Tue, 08 Nov, 2022

S Colman Noctor: Are we asking too much of our teachers?

Emotional and psychological issues children are experiencing go beyond the scope of the SPHE class

Tue, 18 Oct, 2022

S Colman Noctor: Depression often goes undiagnosed in children

Most children who experience depression try to continue functioning in their daily activities as best they can

Tue, 04 Oct, 2022

S Colman Noctor: Why do we make children with learning difficulties endure the stress of Irish class?

There is little to be gained from insisting that neurodivergent students study Irish

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

Colman Noctor: Let’s not forget the emotional needs of young adults

A recent report highlights the lasting emotional damage the pandemic has had on 18 to 23-year-olds

Tue, 05 Jul, 2022