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PARENTING - PRESCHOOL

A collection of the articles on parenting during the preschool years. Enjoy.

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Dr Phil Kieran: How can I stop my son from biting his nails?

"Nailbiting, or onychophagia, can lead to sore fingertips, which are more prone to infection if the nail is bitten very short. It can also lead to dental issues such as chipped enamel, gum injuries or gingival infection due to minor trauma."

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Joanna Fortune: How can I prepare my three-year-old for arrival of new sibling?

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Christmas Films: The most wonderful time of the year for family flicks

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Dr Phil Kieran: Vaccinating your child against chickenpox

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Dr Phil: Will eliminating dairy help to improve eczema symptoms?

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Joanna Fortune: Three-year-old wants to sleep in our bed since new baby arrived

Tots to Teens: No need to get in a knot when you're learning to tie your shoelaces

Tots to Teens: No need to get in a knot when you're learning to tie your shoelaces

And here's how to set up your own Christmas jumper fundraiser for a good cause

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

Girl holding her Crotch

Dr Phil Kieran: How to protect your daughter from vulvovaginitis

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

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Colorful wooden cars

Julie Jay: Move over Marie Kondo - there’s a new declutterer in town

Using methods as discreet as possible I have been sneaking toys to the attic, but usually get stung by Ted’s Gestapo surveillance skills just as I am about to tiptoe upstairs with the contraband

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

Tots To Teens: Tips for the young reader and writer

Tots To Teens: Tips for the young reader and writer

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

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

Lying concept with girl child crossing her finger behind back on light background with copy space. April Fool's Day.

Joanna Fortune: My three-year-old son has started lying to me

"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."

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

child knee with adhesive medical plaster strip bandage

Dr Phil Kieran: What should parents do in a medical emergency?

"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."

Wed, 18 Oct, 2023

Tots to Teens: Get your junior scientist into the Primary Science Fair

Tots to Teens: Get your junior scientist into the Primary Science Fair

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

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

He's in good hands

How to keep your child at a safe distance from winter viruses

Some 90% of children under two children are infected by RSV which can lead to a respiratory infection. Asking people not to kiss your baby is a first line of defence

Sun, 15 Oct, 2023

Dr Phil Kieran: What can I do to build my child's immune system?

Dr Phil Kieran: What can I do to build my child's immune system?

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

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

Growing Pains podcast: Joanna Fortune on the importance of playful parenting

Growing Pains podcast: Joanna Fortune on the importance of playful parenting

Engaging ways to strengthen and enhance the parent-child relationship – at any age

Mon, 25 Sep, 2023

Tots to Teens: Bucket-list chocolate factory tour and free Culture Night fun

Tots to Teens: Bucket-list chocolate factory tour and free Culture Night fun

And here's info on some great Culture Night family fun coming up...

Tue, 19 Sep, 2023

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Joanna Fortune: My grandson doesn't talk to adults in daycare

"Just because he doesn’t get upset or cry going into daycare doesn’t mean that he may not be holding some worry or anxiety about separating from his parents."

Wed, 06 Sep, 2023

Tots to Teens: Free events that will satisfy everyone's appetites

Tots to Teens: Free events that will satisfy everyone's appetites

Fine food and mental well-being are on the menu this week for anyone looking for fun, free and fabulous events.

Tue, 05 Sep, 2023

Kindergarten Classroom With Table and Colorful Chairs

Julie Jay: School has changed, but I still worry about Ted starting

"I worry that school is not a place where everyone will shine or be happy. As such, I can’t help but bite my lip a little as I watch him take off with his new Spiderman bag"

Tue, 22 Aug, 2023

Busy Toddler.

Tots To Teens: Free course helps to build coping skills

Plus: free books for Junior Infants around the country, and ideas for activities for kids to learn and grow

Tue, 22 Aug, 2023

Little girl sharing her concerns with supportive child psychologist during therapy session in

Colman Noctor: Primary mental health care system could be a game changer for Irish children

Camhs is attempting to serve a function it is not equipped to or able to fulfil

Tue, 08 Aug, 2023

Boy Scratching His Head in Confusion

Dr Phil Kieran: What can I do to prevent my child from getting ringworm again?

Ringworm is a fungal infection — not a worm, despite its name

Tue, 08 Aug, 2023

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Joanna Fortune: My four-year-old is anxious about starting school

"Starting primary school is a significant transition, but keep in mind that your son is part of a group of children all making that transition together."

Tue, 01 Aug, 2023

Just exhausted — or are you suffering parental burnout?

Just exhausted — or are you suffering parental burnout?

Burnout happens when the stresses are greater than the resources available to deal with them

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

Tots To Teens: New roll-on sunscreen is child’s play

Tots To Teens: New roll-on sunscreen is child’s play

Plus: workshops, painting and... school uniforms already?

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023

Cute girl in park

Five ways to get the most out of the school holidays

Now the classrooms are closed for the summer, children and parents can enjoy nature walks, scavenger hunts, library visits and more at their own pace

Sun, 02 Jul, 2023

She's feeling under the weather

Dr Phil Kieran: What hay fever medicine should I have on standby?

"Hay fever, or seasonal allergic rhinitis, can be severe in Ireland as residential areas are often situated near tillage farms, which means most of us are exposed to pollen for the growing season."

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

Lads to Dads: A safe space for modern Irish dads to connect

Lads to Dads: A safe space for modern Irish dads to connect

The support group has helped Jamie Kinsella and other fathers to appreciate the central role they play in their children’s lives

Sun, 18 Jun, 2023

Tots to Teens: Make the most of summer with fun, games and reading

Tots to Teens: Make the most of summer with fun, games and reading

The Cork Summer Show, Wonderfully Weathery Books, safe gaming for summer screen time, and reusable cloth nappies

Tue, 13 Jun, 2023

Child is very unhappy with having to eat vegetables.

Aoife Hearne: My three-year-old is refusing to eat his vegetables

"Many parents struggle when they see the vegetables left behind, but the more you draw attention to it, the lower the chances your child will eat them."

Wed, 07 Jun, 2023

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