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<p>Joanna Fortune: If this behaviour doesn’t lessen or end by Christmas break, it might be wise to consult your GP for a referral to CAMHS to explore it.</p>

Joanna Fortune: My six-year-old has developed a nervous tic. What can I do?

There is a difference between a tic and a habit, and right now you are not sure which it is that your son is showing.

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

Joanna Fortune: My two-year-old hates the cold

"Feeling cold when outdoors without adequate clothing or when it is especially cold outside is a normal sensory response but feeling cold all of the time or when indoors (once the space is adequately heated) can indicate an intolerance to cold or a temperature sensitivity."

Wed, 06 Dec, 2023

<p>Joanna Fortune: "Broadly speaking, we see babies from birth to three months engage in what is described as 'unoccupied play', which means they find their surroundings fascinating, but there is not much interaction; it is more about observation.<span lang="EN-US"> Then, from three months to two and a half years, they engage in what is described as 'solitary play'."</span>
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Joanna Fortune: My toddler wants to be in my arms nearly all the time

This is such a full-on stage of development

Tue, 23 Jul, 2024

<p>Dr Joanna Fortune: "Adolescence is a stage of identity reformation and the pull is to prioritise your world outside of family, in other words, she will seek to push you away so that she can lean into her peer group and the outside world beyond you."</p>

Joanna Fortune: My teenager barely talks to me — what have I done wrong?

I'm fed up with their rude behaviour. I'm tempted to stop doing their washing and cooking their meals, but it would probably make things worse. What would you suggest?

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

Joanna Fortune: My daughter is anxious about starting 'big' school

"Before you rescue her from her feelings, acknowledge and validate how she is feeling because her feelings have context, and they matter."

Tue, 20 Aug, 2024

<p>It is worth noting that children will often choose to discuss changes with their other parent (you in this instance), and as such, if he can let you know what he has said to them and how, then you can mirror the message so your children are hearing a clear and consistent message from you both.</p>

Joanna Fortune: How can I prepare my children to meet their dad's new partner?

"Co-parenting in a connected and collaborative way isn’t easy, but it is the greatest gift you will give your children."

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

<p>"Having friends is important at all stages of our lives, but in adolescence, it carries particular weight in terms of strengthening and enhancing personal growth and identity."</p>

Joanna Fortune: My 13-year-old is struggling to make friends in secondary school

"The transition from primary to secondary school can be particularly challenging for children. Many are still in transition mode because we are only a few weeks back at school, everything is new, and a period of adjustment is needed."

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

<p>She does not need you to minimise or dismiss her feelings — she needs to know she is not alone with them and that you are there to listen. Picture: iStock </p>

Joanna Fortune: My teenager's confidence is slipping because she doesn't have a boyfriend

Many of her friends are dating, and she has started saying she’s ugly and boring

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

<p> Corrina and Colin Stone who are expecting a baby in October with their children, twins Aoife, and Orla 15, Seamus, 14, Cillian ,10, Cuan 2 Lorcan ,7, and Oisin 4. Photograph Moya Nolan</p>

Labour of love: 'We found out when I was 24 weeks that I was pregnant with my sixth baby'

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

Fri, 20 May, 2022

Hands-on Russell keeps Tofino Bay going to land Troytown

The Dessie Hughes-trained novice Tofino Bay landed the €80,000 Ladbrokes Troytown Handicap Chase in gruelling conditions in Navan yesterday.

Mon, 26 Nov, 2012

Hollywood pair vie with ex-soap queen at awards

Hollywood stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Emily Watson will go head-to-head with former EastEnder Anita Dobson for the best actress title on the West End stage.

Thu, 16 Jan, 2003

Friend or foe: Toxic friendships and how to cut them out

When friendships turn toxic, sometimes it’s just better to walk away from the situation, writes Ciara Courtney

Mon, 19 Feb, 2018

<p>Joanna Fortune: "Loneliness and peer isolation are contributing factors to mental health issues. This is another reason I would strongly advise that you bring him to your GP, who can do an initial mental health assessment and refer him to local services if necessary."</p>

Joanna Fortune: My son only attends school in the afternoon, doesn't have friends and avoids lunch breaks

The combination of lack of sleep, difficulty with peer interaction, poor and inconsistent engagement in school and his general lack of responsiveness to your efforts to get him there on time makes me wonder about his mental health status

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

<p>Dr Joanna Fortune: "Tell her that you will help her with a CV and getting ready for interviews, but her focus for the next few weeks is getting a job, any job."</p>

Joanna Fortune: My teen has done their Leaving Cert but has no idea what they want to do in life now

I'm doing my best to be patient, but it's very difficult to see them hanging around the house when the rest of the family is working flat out

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

<p>Pascal Ó Deasmhumhnaigh writes that, despite being taught Irish every schoolday between the ages of 4 and 18, he can speak French better. Stock picture</p>

Letters to the Editor: Getting to grips with the Irish language

One reader responds to Joanna Fortune's advice about helping children to learn Gaeilge, while others examine topics including Catherine Martin's trip to the Ryder Cup

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

Report finds young people using internet for sex education

Young people are turning to the internet for sex education, according to a report by Youth Work Ireland.

Mon, 23 Apr, 2018

<p>Climb with Charlie — the fundraiser is definitely on target to raise €1m for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta House</p>

Friday TV Tips: Songs, support and love for Charlie Bird ahead of his big climb tomorrow

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

Fri, 01 Apr, 2022

What's the right age to give a child a mobile phone?

How do we make our kids smart about smartphones? Andrea Mara finds out.

Tue, 13 Dec, 2016

Why do we feel the need to be online all the time?

After going ’off grid’ for a week while on holiday, a re-energised Joyce Fegan asks why we need to be online all the time.

Sat, 05 Sep, 2015

'Anxiety is a normal part of life': Understanding is key to helping children manage anxiety

It’s normal for children to occasionally worry but anxiety in a young person can develop into a crippling daily occurrence if it is not properly managed, writes Karen Murray.

Wed, 18 Sep, 2019