"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."

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?

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Hiking for BUMBLEance; neurodivergent social clubs; books and fun at Cork City Libraries

"Many children and young people I see report strong feelings of loneliness and disconnection. They tell me about feeling ‘different’, ‘misunderstood’ and ‘alone’."

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."

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

"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

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

Plus: foster a lifelong love of reading, recycle your batteries, and look at the achievements of Black and bi-racial Irish people

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

They love getting the party invitations but get overwhelmed and anxious as soon as they arrive at the actual party

He says it's too difficult and doesn't understand the grammar. I've tried to help him but he doesn't want to do the homework

Plus: podcasts to help with the awkward conversations; dressing up for a good cause for Hallowe'en

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

If your child wants to lie very still due to abdominal pain, take it seriously

With 50 to 55 asthma-related deaths in Ireland this year, a family affected by the condition tells Helen O’Callaghan about what it’s like living with asthma; and a respiratory consultant shares his advice for parents of asthmatic children

If you would like the Whole Wide World Tour to make a pitstop in your local village or town, here's how to have your say...

Children need to be taught to be critical friends of technology

Children have migrated online, where they primarily interact, socialise and communicate 

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