Skip to content

Ask Robyn

Ask Robyn

What you need to know:

  • Robyn reads every question and replies to a selection each week.
  • Robyn’s replies are public, never private, so others can read them.
  • Robyn won’t publish any personal information from your message.
  • If your answer is chosen, you’ll see it under one of the topics in the question and answer section.

Robyn does not answer all questions, if your question has not been responded to, this may be because a very similar question and answer has been posted already. Please scroll through the topics to search for a similar question and response.

The Ask Robyn service is for adults and parents. If you are a child or young person seeking information or help please go to www.childline.ie.

Latest Questions To Robyn

Where can I access a parental advocate?

Where can I access a parental advocate?
> Read Robyn's Answer

Can I report a child protection concern anonymously?

If I fear for the safety and wellbeing of a young child, is there anything I can do to help that will keep me anonymous?
> Read Robyn's Answer

How can Community Welfare Officers support me?

Are community welfare officers trained in intersectionality, IE lone parenting.work.greif.intellectudl disabilities...
> Read Robyn's Answer

Search Questions To Robyn

Where can I access a parental advocate?

Where can I access a parental advocate?
> Read Robyn's Answer

Can I report a child protection concern anonymously?

If I fear for the safety and wellbeing of a young child, is there anything I can do to help that will keep me anonymous?
> Read Robyn's Answer

How can Community Welfare Officers support me?

Are community welfare officers trained in intersectionality, IE lone parenting.work.greif.intellectudl disabilities...
> Read Robyn's Answer

Supporting your daughter through grief and difficult conversations

My 11 year old daughter just lost a friend to suicide who was also 11...
> Read Robyn's Answer

 How can I stop my ex from moving back into our home after separation?

Hi Robyn, my husband and i are separated a year now - he has been residing with his parents while i have remained in our home. We have 2 boys...
> Read Robyn's Answer

How can I help my 6-year-old with low confidence?

How to help a child, 6 years old with low confidence. Very shy. Not free as other kids...
> Read Robyn's Answer

How can I refer my child for support with bullying?

Hi how would I go about a referral for my 12 year old son that is being bullied and struggling ? Thanks.
> Read Robyn's Answer

How can we help our daughter understand modesty when sitting in a dress?

How can we help our daughter understand modesty when sitting in a dress?
> Read Robyn's Answer

How can I have a conversation about sexting with my daughter?

I caught my daughter (13) taking pictures of herself naked...
> Read Robyn's Answer