PARENTING - TEENS

Helping teenagers navigate difficult years and coping as you do so is never easy. Hopefully these articles will help.

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Colman Noctor: Being kind to others is a win-win
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Aoife Hearne: How much protein should I give my gym-going teen?
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Colman Noctor: Children thrive when they get our undivided attention 
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Colman Noctor: Algorithms shaping childhood byte-by-byte 
"Adults might be dismissive and think of themselves as ‘too old’ to be concerned about such things - but the metaverse is not for 40-somethings like you or me, but for our children."

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

Richard Hogan: The technological and logistical magic of Santa
Richard Hogan: Why was Alex McCartney able to use Snapchat in his deplorable actions?
We need sophisticated digital literacy in schools as a matter of urgency. We also have to hold Snapchat and all the other social media platforms to account

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

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Colman Noctor: Everything parents need to know about their child's use of Snapchat
'Snapchat does not always accurately curtail or filter content to the user’s age. Not only are they vulnerable to viewing inappropriate content, they can also create and share such content on Spotlight'

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Teenage girl working out on exercise bike in a gym
Joanna Fortune: My teenage daughter wants to lose weight 
"I wonder if your daughter is more of a ‘selective eater’ than a ‘fussy eater’, and she is refusing what she would previously have eaten because it doesn’t fit within her new fitness goals."

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Upset girl on her smartphone in the dark.
Colman Noctor: Helping young people deal with online issues like bullying
We must provide the necessary support for young people to navigate the digital world

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

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Richard Hogan: Urgent need to address the type of pornography our children have access to
Pornography today promotes violence against women: our boys are being fed harmful material telling them that girls like to have consent taken from them

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

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Dr Phil Kieran: My gym-going teenager has blisters on his feet 
"Most, if not all, of us will experience these at some point in our lives unless we are inactive, so it's a good idea to know what they are, how to prevent them, and what to do if you do have them."

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Tots to Teens: Fun plates and utensils for fussy eaters
Tots to Teens: Fun plates and utensils for fussy eaters
Plus: breastfeeding, scary dances, and spooktacular Waterford

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

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Joanna Fortune: My teenager expects me to fund his social life 
"Entitlement starts with wanting something. That want quickly becomes a need. When we need something and another person withholds that from us, we get angry, even enraged, because we believe we are entitled to have our needs met."

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

Best Friends in School
Colman Noctor: Focus on schoolchildren, not on smartphone pouches 
If we are to manage our problematic relationship with technology, we need to work with humans, not the devices.

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

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Phil Kieran: How can my teen stop her cold sores from coming back?
"It’s possible to spread it even without getting cold sores yourself. A significant portion of people who have ‘never had a cold sore’ will shed the virus occasionally without knowing it."

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

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Joanna Fortune: My teen has done their Leaving Cert but has no idea what they want to do in life now
I'm doing my best to be patient, but it's very difficult to see them hanging around the house when the rest of the family is working flat out

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

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Transition year: A year when teenagers can transition to adulthood
Transition year offers students the option of work experience over study, giving them the freedom to grow and take responsibility for themselves

Sun, 22 Sep, 2024

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More than a quarter of  secondary school students say their mental health is 'bad' or 'very bad'
Results of a survey undertaken in 2021 among more than 4,400 adolescents 'may be partly related to the covid-19 pandemic' according to the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Teenagers travelling in London train
Colman Noctor: Should parents track or trust their teenagers?
I am concerned that constant tracking could limit their opportunities to develop crucial life skills

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

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Dr Phil Kieran: What can I do about my child’s recurring throat infections?
He is not very sporty and rarely eats fruit and vegetables

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Supporting Students at School
Colman Noctor: Return to school brings a wave of anxiety
 For most children with underlying anxiety, the return to school in September will almost always see it bubble up to the surface.

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

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Colman Noctor: What about the Leaving Cert students who fall short? Six tips for parents
If your child fails to get the points or CAO offer they had hoped to achieve, parental support is vital 

Wed, 28 Aug, 2024

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Colman Noctor: Adjusting to a new role when your child heads off to college
As the adult child becomes more independent, parents need to redefine their role from caretakers to mentors or supporters

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

Disappointed at School
Colman Noctor: Students starting secondary school have a special class of needs 
"Child development and parenting manuals emphasise the importance of consistency, reliability, and predictability. Yet change is inevitable, including the transition from primary to secondary school."

Tue, 20 Aug, 2024

NATIONAL HERITAGE WEEK LAUNCH
Tots To Teens: Free events for Heritage Week
"Children are welcome at events where they can create maps of a futuristic Waterford City in Waterford, delve into marine biology on board the RV Celtic Mist off Bantry Pier, go on guided bat walks in Sligo, and learn how to spot sharks in Tralee."

Tue, 20 Aug, 2024

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Colman Noctor: We must do more to protect our children from AI
The potential for misuse is significant, and it’s crucial that parents take action to protect their children’s data

Tue, 13 Aug, 2024

Take that germs!
Get your children to do their chores — experts say it's good for their development
It’s not just about emptying the dishwasher or sweeping floors. Studies have shown that children who do regular chores have higher interpersonal skills, greater ability to take on responsibility, and increased empathy

Sun, 11 Aug, 2024

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Colman Noctor: Soak up the opportunity to create memorable experiences on holidays
Not all time spent together as a family is equal.  Sometimes a break away from the distractions of life is needed to disconnect and reconnect with the people in our lives

Tue, 06 Aug, 2024

Acne skin
Dr Phil Kieran: My teen has severe acne — cutting out fast food and sugar has made little difference
The causes of acne are complex. They include changes in the interplay of the oil glands in the skin (frequently affected by changing levels of testosterone), imbalances in the bacteria present on the skin, and changes in the immune system

Tue, 23 Jul, 2024

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