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<p>Some people feel they can’t ask for help when starting college, because they are expected to ‘adult’ their way out of any issues. This should be encouraged, as it shows they can overcome obstacles. </p>

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Dr Phil Kieran: Daughter is tired all the time since starting college

"Medically, fatigue is a very common symptom, with infinite causes. She may well be fatigued as her body adapts to a new routine of early morning travel, commuting, and the intensive setting of college."

<p>Teacher Rebecca Heinhold at Fermoy Educate Together handing out hot meals provided by The Lunch Bag to pupils Elodie Milward-Aherne and twins Lydia and Cara Bardyszewski. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

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Hot topic: Are school meals a good idea or waste of resources and time?

<p>Julie Jay: "Next on the menu — puréed carrots. A colour that rivals the finest sunset and a texture that screams 'mashed magic'."</p>

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Julie Jay: We have started on the solids, and have the Jackson Pollock walls to prove it

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Julie Jay: My brown bin overfloweth with meticulously prepared dinners

Fried eggs with tomatoes

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Aoife Hearne: Is there a healthy alternative to a fried breakfast?

Teenager boy wearing yellow t-shirt over isolated background looking stressed and nervous with hands on mouth biting nails. Anxi

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Aoife Hearne: My son eats lots of dairy but has brittle nails, what else should we do?

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Colman Noctor: Help your children to stay calm by rolling back on treat foods

Research and neuroscience are creating a better understanding of the relationship between our dietary intake and our psychological wellbeing

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

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