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...school and learning a host of new skills. therefore, it’s understandable that he can easily become frustrated with everything he’s trying to accomplish and end up lashing out. there will...

...school, moving to a new neighbourhood or living through a divorce. there are genetic and psychological factors which can lead to nightmares. about 7% of children who have nightmares have a family...

...school to secondary school. here is a list of some of the best educational sites around: scoilnet (www.scoilnet.ie) this useful portal features educational information and links to other educational...

...school child. however, it’s important not to chicken out and assume that he or she will learn everything in school. the fact is kids are learning about sex at a younger age these days and if...

...school can be useful tools to encourage them to open up. ask questions it is tempting to offer your child advice based on your years of wisdom and solving all their problems would be so easy but your...

...school they attend etc. keep the computer where you can see it in a communal part of the home spend time on-line with your children. learn about parental control tools, protective software, and...

...school, they actually lie more often and can do so more convincingly. the lies will also become more sophisticated, their vocabulary grows and they will begin to understand more about how other people...

...school. tip: try to avoid using reward system as part of any treatment plan. while rewards are great if your child is staying dry at night, it’s important to bear in mind that your child has no...

...school age children. however, they will grow out of it and for the persistent bed-wetters the problem can be treated easily. most children stop wetting during the day by the time they are about three...

how can i help my child overcome her fears? it's normal for your school child to have many fears, some real and some imaginary. as your child gets older, you will find that she is growing out of...

...school-age children are especially prone to being picky eaters and this may not change when they start primary school. getting your picky eater to try new foods can be frustrating to say the least, so...

how much fibre does my child need? it's vital that your school child gets enough fibre in her diet. fibre is important for children and adolescents, but as most mums will already know it can be a...

how can i prevent my child from catching a cold? ensuring your child washes their hands frequently is one of the best ways to prevent against colds. it’s a fact of life; your school child will...

...school can now also be bullied when they get home from school, at weekends and during holidays. text messages can also be more severe as bullies will often say what they wouldn’t dare to say to...

...school, they are exposed to large and new groups of people. for a shy child this can make the start of school stressful. school is a constant challenge for shy children and it doesn’t...

how will transition year benefit my child? transition year is a one year school based programme between the junior and senior cycle it can be a big decision for parents and teenagers alike, trying to...

...school today? is he getting enough minerals and vitamins each day? here are some general guidelines on how best to tackle fussy eating at breakfast time: be a good example for your child if...

...school instead. keep breakfasts varied and interesting: kids will easily get bored eating the same slice of toast and cereal everyday so why not vary things a little bit? try some of these deliciously...

why is it important for my child to learn maths? besides the fact that your child will need maths right up until he leaves secondary school, he will also need it to get through life. math skills are...

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