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How much screen time is too much?

How much screen time is too much?
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What is the best way to discipline my child?

What is the best way to discipline my child?
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How can I manage my own stress, so it doesn’t affect my child?

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How do I know if my child is struggling with their mental health?

How do I know if my child is struggling with their mental health?
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How can we support our son after being left out of the graduation party?

My son was left out of the graduation party. I’m heartbroken for him. How can I support him without ‘Molly coddling’ him?
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Should we be worried that one of our twins is not studying for the leaving cert?

Our twins are getting ready for their leaving cert exams, one of them is studying really well and the other not so...
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Is our daughter losing weight even though she is eating normally?

I can see our daughter losing weight, yet she always eats well at dinner and also her lunch is school is always finished. Should we be worried?
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Can I help my child feel safe and supported when they refuse contact with one parent?

My child has run off on the other parent as there no contact with one parent as there is suspicion that family members are coaching them not to go with the other parent...
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Can my 14-year-old babysit my younger children during the summer holidays legally?

Can my 14-year-old babysit my younger children during the summer holidays legally...
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