Plus: Christmas-opoly; 

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

With children becoming more social media savvy, it’s becoming more difficult to protect them from bad news stories like the Dublin stabbings

How parents can manage challenging behaviour in children of all ages

When it comes to adding to your family, it isn’t really a question of whether or not you want another baby, but whether or not you could manage one.

Every parent has heard those wonderfully innocent and insightful words their children can suddenly come out with. Comments that stop us up short and make us see the world — and ourselves — in new ways 

Clear boundaries: Helping your child to manage their emotions during the turbulent teenage years

The good news is that children can still achieve their recommended fibre intake even if vegetable intake is low. The key contributors to dietary fibre intake for children in Ireland are bread, breakfast cereals, fruits, and cereal grains

Our kids will most likely alternate between being a victim of bullying at some point and a proponent too, because such is the way of humans

"In CUMH, I joked with one of the nurses a few hours after giving birth, that it would probably be easier to have the Pope visit me than a lactation consultant."

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

Vampire capes, things that go bump in the night and plenty of tricks means Halloween is just a regular day for most parents

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

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

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

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

One-child families are not lacking, they are just different. An only child gets more attention and is easier to manage outside the house or going from A to B, says Deirdre McArdle

How to know if you should step in or step back?

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  

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

"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."

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

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 

The parenting expert shares tips on how to ensure fewer tears and more laughter

Whenever I think of allowing myself an extra hour’s lie-in in the morning I ask myself: 'What would Leo Varadkar do?' and drag my bedraggled bottom out of the bed quicker than you can say 'sleep is for the weak'.

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

There is no set rule for when children should have their own smartphone

“I know I’m very lucky. I’ve never had much pain. I know a lot of women struggle with tongue-tie and latch issues. I think those women are warriors”

Before giving your baby what they want, you must first decipher what they are saying

"From your child’s point of view, it’s understandable that eating lunch is a low priority when settling into 'big school' - his day is packed with activities, distractions and excitement."

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

There are ways for parents to understand, create an open dialogue, and help them deal with the situation.

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

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

Such is the ongoing battle in relation to family food that the only real winner in our home is the compost bin.

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...

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

From oxygen levels to bloodspot screening, your newborn will face a gauntlet of tests and exams from the minute they are born, to ensure everything is all clear before getting to go home, writes Helen O’Callaghan

"I always tell parents to think of these two medicines separately. It is crucial not to overdose the child."

It's heartbreaking hearing crying — is just walking away when school starts the best option or can we find another way to fix this?

Such is my level of baby-brain that I should not be operating heavy machinery, which is my justification for not staying on top of the hoovering

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

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