Reacting to her recent Brit Awards nomination for Best International Song, Dubliner Jazzy had this to say: “It feels surreal and also amazing because obviously, that’s what the Irish people do.

"His adjustment period isn’t just for the first day — it is also the weeks after as he realises that this is a daily event and he needs to settle into a new routine where there are more demands on him."

"Not all schools have adequate physical space to enable children to engage in physical activity during school hours, so we tend to rely on extra-curricular activities to ensure children are getting enough movement."

There is no legislation governing body piercing or tattooing in Ireland, which means there is no legal minimum age. However, most studios require parental consent for those under 16 years old

'My three-year-old son gets upset every time I have to run to the bathroom or need to lie down'

Establishing a routine is one challenge; sustaining it is quite another

Being shy and unhappy are two different things

Am I fighting a losing battle?

Your baby is still developing 'people permanence', or an understanding that people still exist even when we do not see them. So it is good for your daughter to experience these mini yet gradually increasing separations from you while building a connection with your childminder

"When they play alone for even short bursts of time, they may need us to leave their favourite toys or books within reach or set them up with blocks before we can step away."

"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."

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

"You cannot do much more than you already are to prepare your son, or yourself, for the change that is coming. You have clearly told him enough to keep him excited."

"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."

"His world has been upended, and he has to share you with this new baby he is still getting to know while trying to work out how he fits in - it can be overwhelming and he is allowed to struggle in this adjustment phase."

Dr Joanna Fortune on how parents need to prioritise their health and wellbeing

Advice includes — when talking with them, make a point of calling each child’s name and waiting for that child to look at you before you speak

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

"Children start to lie around the age of three when they realise their parents are not mind readers and don’t know everything, so they test the limits by experimenting with the truth."

"At this age, we are our children’s teachers and best playmates. Our singing, dancing, clapping and swaying with them is all the play they need."