For most children with underlying anxiety, the return to school in September will almost always see it bubble up to the surface.

"Along with assessing levels of independence individually, general guidelines and principles can help parents determine the right level for their teenager."

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