As the adult child becomes more independent, parents need to redefine their role from caretakers to mentors or supporters

"Child development and parenting manuals emphasise the importance of consistency, reliability, and predictability. Yet change is inevitable, including the transition from primary to secondary school."

The potential for misuse is significant, and it’s crucial that parents take action to protect their children’s data

Not all time spent together as a family is equal.  Sometimes a break away from the distractions of life is needed to disconnect and reconnect with the people in our lives

While working on some Harry Potter Lego with his daughter Dr Colman Noctor notes that "the goal was not to have a finished piece of Lego, it was the process of building it"

Listening skills are fundamental to nurturing well-rounded, capable, and empathetic individuals.   

"Trying to pick a movie on Saturday nights can seem more complicated than negotiating the Good Friday Agreement. So, when there is an activity they all enjoy together, I tend to make the most of it."

Former colleagues working in Irish mental health services and Camhs appear to be at breaking point

"One of the significant challenges of working therapeutically with younger children is discussing emotions in a language they can understand. Many children are ‘visual’ learners at that age, so the Inside Out characters are an excellent template to help them discuss their feelings."

After the European Championships just gone, there’s something still so very twisted about the fact that one junior club in the Czech Republic has more professional coaches than all of Irish athletics.