What is it about the teenage years that are so problematic for families? Why does the teenage soul rage against the machine of the adult world?

Almost one in four parents who participated in the Barnardos Partnership with Parents (PwP) programme was a self-referral. These were mums and dads who were saying very simply: ‘I need help.’

The mother of murdered schoolgirl Anastasia Kriegel has said the pain of living without her is “unbearable”.

Helen O’Callaghan says we are the least strict in all of Europe.

Working parents will soon be able to spend an extra two weeks at home with their baby or newly adopted child.

Parents who are asked to accept a shorter school day for their children with special needs should refuse to do so, the lead author of a new report has suggested.

The Slattery quadruplets from Co Limerick marked another milestone on their miraculous journey when they started school this week.

Saying “no” to your child can be a very difficult thing to do, especially when the child in question is demanding and won’t rest until they hear that golden word, “yes”.

An online service matching parents with suitable child minders has been set up. But many mums and dads are not properly briefing them on what do in emergencies, writes Arlene Harris.

Frustrated parents are set to protest outside the Dáil later, calling for equal access to education for children with special needs.

Up to 60,000 parents a year are to gain new paid parental leave and benefit from November.

This year’s new autism strategy must see disabled children as part of a family eco-system which needs careful preservation, writes Victoria White

Ahead of the release of Junior Certificate results tomorrow, health experts are urging parents to speak to their children about alcohol.

When you give into your child’s demands to stay home, you’re reinforcing avoidance

In September, 2013, the Department of Education and Skills introduced new procedures requiring all schools to formally adopt and implement an anti-bullying policy within the framework of their overall code of conduct.

Odd parents, uninvited kids and nut allergies are just some of the hazards to overcome when organising a birthday party for your child, says Ed Power.

The countdown is on. As the summer holidays come to an end, Ciara McDonnell asks well-known parents for their back to school routines

It’s the 'happiest place on earth'….right?

Too many countries continue to underfund this vital portion of their healthcare systems, writes Natalia Kanem.

Margaret Jennings finds abuse of parents by their children is on the increase, but hope exists in the form of a

The vast, often dark and uncontrollable internet is just one of the many issues facing parents determined to protect and educate their children.

It wasn’t meant to be like this — for parents or their children. But what happens when the kids come back to roost and how can the terms and conditions be negotiated? Helen O’Callaghan reports.

For many students, getting started is the issue, writes Richard Hogan

Oscar Wilde said ‘to win back my youth, there is nothing I wouldn’t do — except take exercise, get up early, or be a useful member of the community’, writes Richard Hogan.

Bereaved parents say it is important to remember the children they have lost at Christmas.

Irish parents have better communication with their children’s teachers than in other countries, but are among the least-involved in the running of schools.

The CSO vital statistics for 2015 have been published, and reveal we are having fewer babies and starting older.

Catholic parents may have to do more to help their children’s faith formation as schools’ share of the duties risks being removed, the Church’s leader in Ireland said.

A report commissioned by Government and due this week is set to raise serious concerns over the damage caused by recession-era cuts to lone parent families, putting the Coalition under pressure to address the issue in next week’s budget.

Irene O’Brien is one of a growing number of adults living back home with their parents. She describes life as a ‘boomeranger’ – and meets other members of her little ‘club’

No parent wants an obese child, so don’t blame the parent, says Donal O’Shea, Ireland’s new clinical lead for obesity.