Her funeral in Carrick-on-Shannon was a testament to a life well lived

Having to cancel two work commitments this week was a reminder that nothing cures people-pleasing tendencies like having small children

They aren’t small for long, and we might not always be in a position to do it

"My 15-month-old has been going through a phase for the guts of eight weeks now, where even setting him down momentarily can lead to cries so piercing only dolphins can hear..."

I have often wondered, how many times is too many times to tell my kids I love them

Parent and baby events are fast becoming my dream events to do - mostly because the hecklers can’t speak

Some people may turn off the lights and pretend not to be home, but most will greet the kids with a smile and a few sweets

After women started sharing their own moments of perceived parental failure to support a woman vilified for failing to dispose of soiled nappies in her home, I can't help but think it is these moments, not the moments of triumph, which connect us

Former TV presenter and Supernanny recently expressed her belief that parents shouldn’t blame their kids for their problems, but the reality is parenting is the biggest test for any relationship

Before having kids,I swore I wouldn’t be one of those parents who would automatically side with their child, no matter the circumstance, but when it comes to our children it’s hard to be Switzerland