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Joanna Fortune: My child is being excluded by their peers

Changing school several times during primary education is a lot of change, interruptions to peer dynamics, and being the 'new kid' in class

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

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Joanna Fortune: Teenager is good at school but a nightmare at home

Parents often describe a sharp contrast between their child’s school and home behaviour

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Dublin mayor to promote business on Russian trip

The strength of Dublin’s business and tourist sectors will be promoted in Russia during a weekend of St Patrick’s Day celebrations, it emerged tonight.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2009

Making a play for friendship

Playdates are sociable for children, but shouldn’t be forced, says Helen O’Callaghan.

Sun, 09 Sep, 2012

Children 'nearly being born with an iPad in their hand' says Health Minister

Children 'nearly being born with an iPad in their hand' says Health Minister

Children are “nearly being born with an iPad in their hand”, according to Health Minister Simon Harris.

Fri, 03 Nov, 2017

Family illnesses can confuse and scare a child

Family illnesses can confuse and scare a child

Children think their parents are bullet-proof, so illness or injury in mum or dad can threaten their sense of safety.

Fri, 20 May, 2016

Children 'nearly being born with an iPad in their hand' says Health Minister

Children 'nearly being born with an iPad in their hand' says Health Minister

Children are “nearly being born with an iPad in their hand”, according to Health Minister Simon Harris.

Fri, 03 Nov, 2017

Young adults confuse consenting to a sexual act with relenting to pressure

Young adults confuse consenting to a sexual act with relenting to pressure

Young adults are confusing consenting to a sexual act with relenting to pressure to do something, says child and adolescent psychotherapist, Joanna Fortune.

Sun, 22 May, 2016

<p>Growing Pains: Joanna Fortune</p>

Growing Pains podcast: Parent WhatsApp groups and how to turn down playdate invites

How to embrace the school-gate community while avoiding school-gate cliques

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

<p>It’s important for parents to support teen children develop their independence</p>

Joanna Fortune: My teen won't tell us where they've been on trips to the city with friends

I want to encourage her independence but I'm worried about her safety

Wed, 27 Sep, 2023

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Joanna Fortune: My autistic daughter is being excluded by friends

"We all need friends in our lives, even though it might be challenging to find people who understand you, enjoy being with you and with whom you feel a genuine connection."

Wed, 22 Nov, 2023

<p>Joanna Fortune: "Part of the task of adolescence is to pull away from their parents, to separate and establish themselves as independent people. This dynamic is healthy and normal. However, how teenagers go about this can be very challenging for parents"</p>

Dr Joanna Fortune: My teenager barely says a word to me — is it just a phase?

Some parents feel they have to compete for their teen’s time and attention or that they are on the outside looking in

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024

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Joanna Fortune: My two-year-old no longer wants to sleep in her cot

"These are practical considerations - and your question contains an emotional aspect too."

Tue, 13 Feb, 2024

Definition for consent could be brought into law

Definition for consent could be brought into law

A definition for consent may be inserted into law, according to Tánaiste and Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald.

Tue, 01 Nov, 2016

How to chill out and have fun at your child's birthday party

How to chill out and have fun at your child's birthday party

Helen O’Callaghan looks at research on child party pressure.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

Cavan murder-suicide: School where Hawe was deputy principal reopens

Cavan murder-suicide: School where Hawe was deputy principal reopens

Castlerahan National School, where Alan Hawe was the deputy principal, has opened for the new term.

Thu, 01 Sep, 2016

Police save boy, 4, choking on 2p piece

Police save boy, 4, choking on 2p piece

Two police officers in England have been praised for saving a four-year-old boy from choking – when he swallowed a two pence piece.

Sat, 11 Jul, 2015

<p>It is beneficial to start these conversations as early as possible </p>

Joanna Fortune: How do I talk to my nine-year-old daughter about periods?

It is helpful to keep conversations about bodies factual and use anatomically correct language to avoid confusion or ambivalence

Tue, 13 Dec, 2022

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Joanna Fortune: My 11-year-old is constantly checking her new phone

"While you can be clear that the same rules that apply to an 11-year-old are not the same for grown-ups, there are ones you can follow, such as the ‘one screen at a time’ rule and not having phones at mealtimes or in your bedroom."

Tue, 10 Jan, 2023

Unrecognizable mom with a newborn boy.

Joanna Fortune: My six-month-old baby cries every time I put her down to sleep

I’m exhausted and not sure what to do

Tue, 07 Feb, 2023