Suicide is a complex and scary topic and it is important to use neutral, factual and respectful words when talking about it.
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Anxious teen not getting enough sleep? Here’s how you can help
It’s recommended that teenagers get about 8-10 hours sleep each night because their bodies and minds are growing quickly.
Continue readingHow to talk to children about tragic events
Talking to a child about war is not easy but it’s an important conversation to have to let them know they are safe and loved.
Continue readingTalking with your child or young person about suicide
Like any other sudden and traumatic death, we will have lot of questions regarding the ‘how’s’ and the ‘why’s of a death by suicide.
Continue readingSocial media burnout: Why it’s vital to curate a ‘feed’ that makes you happy
Social media burnout can occur when you’ve created a ‘feed’ of images and videos that leave you feeling unfulfilled, jealous and/or inferior.
Continue reading3 ways to promote a healthy body image in your children
Teenagers, girls in particular, can be become preoccupied with how they think they should look and begin to develop a negative body image.
Continue readingHow to introduce your child to self-care
Self-care tends to be something that only adults practice but it should be incorporated into children’s lives as well.
Continue readingSchool Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health Report published; ISPCC urges action on recommendations
There is clear evidence that school bullying has an impact on children’s mental health, with this impact sometimes lasting into adulthood
Continue readingTeaching your children the importance of privacy on social media
Author Dr Ciarán Mc Mahon talks about the need for parents to stay up to date with social media platforms.
Continue readingChildren’s Rights and the Age of Digital Consent
Research and Policy officer Andrew Carroll explains the need to have a specific age of digital consent.
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