Our child is autistic and also finds school breaks and holidays like Halloween really hard with being out of the usual routine, and loud noises…
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How do I talk to my daughter about how her dad died?
The concept of someone dying is a lot more complex, for children under the age of 12 as they have not developed the understanding that death is…
Continue readingI’m looking for children counselling for my niece and nephew
Looking for counselling or therapy can feel overwhelming and to start off it is important to think about why you are seeking this support…
Continue readingIs it illegal to hit a child if they’re not yours?
Hitting any child, is a form of physical abuse and is illegal in Ireland. Physical abuse for children is where an adult hurts a child’s body…
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Campaign and Community Fundraising Manager to join our fundraising team.
Continue readingAt what age is it OK to leave children home alone?
I work in the evenings and my children return from school before I am finished. I am struggling to find an option for childcare…
Continue readingMy ex is refusing communication with me and my son.
I am wondering if I can get help. I have been in and out of court with my ex for years trying to get him to work with our sons therapists…
Continue readingAnother child’s grandmother was verbally abusive to my child
Some interaction happened between my ten year old girl and a classmate that resulted in the other child being upset. My sister in law was collecting…
Continue readingI think my teenager is having thoughts about suicide.
Knowing, or wondering if your teenager is having suicidal thoughts can be very overwhelming and it can be difficult to know how to help them…
Continue readingI’m concerned about keeping my child safe online
I am concerned about keeping my child safe when they are online. What should I do?
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