A sensitive child requires sensitive parenting

It can be hard to understand that the first house is there but not your home anymore, so be clear in how you name it

"If you rush this, you will hit a wall of resistance and the process will be all the harder. Leave it for another month or so and try again."

Simple games can have a significant impact on our grey matter, helping us to develop more flexible responses to life's challenges says child psychotherapist Joanna Fortune 

Is there something I should do to help him become more confident and less anxious?

There are telltale signs a young person may be struggling with perfectionism

Too often we look at our children and lament how much they have changed when the onus is also on us to change

A reader whose son spends lunchtimes in the classroom asks for advice 

'Generally, my advice is to avoid making food a battleground when it comes to food and children'

Child psychotherapist Joanna Fortune has some advice for anyone who wants to support a disappointed student this week

It's a busy month for publishers, with plenty of new books to suit all tastes 

"When talking with your children about sex, it pays to think through what you want to say and how you will say it in advance."

"As each child grows and develops, their needs change, significantly impacting how they feel about each other at different ages and stages."

GP Phil Kieran, dietitian Aoife Hearne, child psychotherapists Colman Noctor and Joanna Fortune and our team of writers are on hand to give the most up-to-date information

Generally, I would advise parents to stay out of their children's friendships, even the squabbles along the way, unless something teeters into bullying

Raising a large family brings lots of challenges and rewards. Nicole Glennon talks to two mums about their hectic but happy home life

Outdoor play promotes children’s physical and emotional development

It's eyes on the rise now as Michael Bublé, Siobhán McSweeney and Barry McGuigan support Climb with Charlie

As they negotiate the developmental stage between young childhood and the teenage years, tweens can struggle to come to terms with the complexity of life 

Small actions can make a big difference in the lives of others