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.

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

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

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

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

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

Children need to be taught to be critical friends of technology

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

Turning to the state agency as a last resort

Their first term of first year doesn’t have to be as daunting as you think 

If your child fails to get the points or CAO offer they had hoped to achieve, parental support is vital 

"It sounds as though you have not had a conversation with your daughter about the boundaries of having a boyfriend visit her at home - taking a paradoxical approach might help..."

"The biggest risk with heavy periods is that you can develop anaemia, specifically iron-deficiency anaemia - this happens when you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen around the body..."

"Tozi aims to educate, empower and support young people with the tools and advice they need to have a more positive online experience..."

Child psychotherapist Joanna Fortune has some advice for anyone who wants to support a disappointed student this week

The establishment of friendships and interactive patterns that occur during in second year is pivotal to shaping their future school years

I want to support his sense of adventure but worry about his safety. Any time I tell him to be careful, he tells me not to worry. But I worry all the time

Mark Lantry is on a mission to teach children the wonders of science through fun experiments. His live shows at Fota Wildlife Park are designed to offer interactive entertainment for all the family

It’s total isolation, and it breaks my heart to know she walks around alone and sits in the toilet on her phone

Plus a new book that is an excellent introduction to mindfulness for children

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

"Gut symptoms such as bloating, cramping, and irregular bowel habits can be symptomatic of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) but also of a far more serious autoimmune condition, coeliac disease."