parentingDad's support puts children on right sporting track Research shows that children who take up sport early in life are more likely to say their dads introduced them to it
Colman Noctor: How much independence should we allow our teens?"Along with assessing levels of independence individually, general guidelines and principles can help parents determine the right level for their teenager."
The impact of diet on IVF and more: How to eat to boost your fertility A diet rich in micro-nutrients helps support the reproductive systems of women and men planning to have a baby
Tots to Teens: Getting a sense of the artsPlus: natural help with eczema; VOYA's Mama Care baby oil; circus workshops for kids
Negotiating the politics of school-gate diplomacyThe social dynamics at pick-up time can be fraught. You are waiting for your child, often under time pressure, surrounded by parents who may or may not want to chat with you. Experts say it helps if you manage your expectations
Colman Noctor: An expert guide to managing toddler tantrums for parentsWhile we might all be familiar with ‘the terrible twos’, tantrums can start as early as one and continue until five or six
Julie Jay: We may spend the rest of our lives trying to recreate a special weekendAs much as it kills the Irish cynic in me to admit it, the weekend we spent in Longford was fairly close to perfect, and I don’t think I’ll ever be the same again.
Nine things kids want parents to know about going back to schoolWith schools reopening this week and next, households up and down the country are shifting gear from relaxed summer mode to busy autumn schedule. But instead of driving at full speed it may help to slow down and and tune into what your child is experiencing
Dr Phil Kieran: My 12-year-old keeps biting their nails and then hates how they look... how can I help?Will they grow out of it or should I find something to help distract them or prevent them biting their nails?
Colman Noctor: Adjusting to a new role when your child heads off to collegeAs the adult child becomes more independent, parents need to redefine their role from caretakers to mentors or supporters