We need to be objective and brave enough to sanction our children when they are at fault

Rainbow jumpers, nature's big mysteries, and STEM South West

Eczema is a common condition, affecting approximately 20% of children in Ireland. Many children will grow out of the skin condition before puberty, but up to 3% of adults continue to suffer from it.

"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."

"If we want to stop bullying, we need to identify the children and young people who engage in this type of behaviour and, in conjunction with their parents, eliminate it."

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

Is it a reluctance to leave the couch and smartphone or is there something about their particular sport or club that's making them less keen to participate?

What are the rules about covid tests and isolating these days?

There is plenty of potential for Halloween pitfalls, from fireworks and bonfires to button batteries and allergies... here's how to look after your kids at this time of year

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

A new support group for parents of bullied children has been set up in response to the growing number of requests for help. The victimised child needs to know it's safe to talk about what's happening and that the grown-ups can handle the situation without making it worse  

"Usually, it is a mild condition that goes away after a day or two, but many young girls have recurrent episodes."

They may not want to engage in deep and meaningful conversations about this struggle because. like a method actor, this could compromise the persona they are trying to develop.

Plus: minding young teeth amid trick-or-treat season, ways to discuss world events, and a poignant poem by Neil Gaiman

"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."

A recent report says more than half of women experiencing perinatal anxiety and depression are undiagnosed. It's a symptom of our compartmentalised maternity system, says a maternity care advocate

"Young children — particularly toddlers — are prone to accidents. By the time they reach five or six, most parents will be accomplished at managing minor injuries."

Richard Hogan talks about the signs of excessive gaming, setting boundaries, and not depending on games and devices to keep children occupied

"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."

The time for awareness hotlines and task forces has passed, and a tangible investment in our mental health infrastructure is urgently required

Plus: solutions for fussy eaters, sleep bags as a comfy aid, and a conference for parents of autistic children in Clonmel

Shouting at children puts them at greater long-term risk of engaging in self-harm, drug use and being jailed

A healthy immune system is the holy grail — good sleep, skincare, and good ventilation are all part of our line of defence

Often described as ‘sore losers’, ‘uber competitive’ or ‘high achieving’, these children fly under the mental health radar because to the outside they seem to be thriving

Children need to be taught to be critical friends of technology