Parents are spending up to €750 for Communion outfits for their child with more a third sourcing the clothes at specialist boutiques.

Birthday parties shouldnt be something to dread because of expense says Arlene Harris who has some tips to reduce costs.

Ireland’s birth rate is expected to fall to the low levels recorded in the early ’90s and noughties as the economy improves.

Creche owners say too much emphasis is on form filling and not enough on the delivery of quality child care.

The first day at school can be daunting — and it can be all the more challenging for a child with special needs, writes Arlene Harris

New mothers needn’t feel isolated thanks to a growing number of blogs and online forums with practical advice and tips for those persistent problems.