We all want to be decent parents, but what happens if we over parent, becoming snowploughs for our children, asks Arlene Harris

It’s time to think beyond pizza and chips. Getting your children to try different foods is vital for their health and development.

WHEN a celebrity couple has a new baby, the gossip pages debate potential names. From North West to Apple Martin and Brooklyn Beckham, the more famous the parent, the more unusual the name.

Should you give your children pocket money and if so how much? Experts give their views on the pros and cons of financing your teenager.

BEING kept awake night-after -night, tending to a new infant, can be exhausting.

HAVING a baby is a life-changing experience and nothing compares to the feeling of holding your newborn in your arms.

More than half of Irish primary school children own mobile phones — and those without are likely to be pestering their parents for the latest in cellular technology as they look to keep up with their classmates.

It is important to reassure children of their safety. Informing them of danger is a balancing act.

Earlier this month Simone Callaghan, the ex-wife of Australian cricketer Shane Warne, publicly spoke out about how confusing the presence of English model Liz Hurley was in her children’s lives.

WE are all aware of the need to study before an exam, but new research has shown that students will get maximum benefit from their revision if they get a good sleep before answering their questions.