Play is an essential part of a child’s development, fostering creativity, problem-solving skills, and emotional well-being. Encouraging your child through play involves engaging them in activities that stimulate their imagination and help them learn about the world around them in a fun and interactive way. Visit: https://clarecare.ie/parent-support-line-positive-parenting-resources
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Sometimes young people refuse to attend school despite the best wishes of their parents. There are often underlying reasons behind the young person’s decision not to attend school and parents often feel powerless to help their child. However, there is some steps you can take to help your child on the days they don’t want
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Bullying can occur at any age, in any environment. It can happen over the long or short-term. If you discover your child is being bullied, it is normal to experience a range of emotions. These may include sadness, fear and/or anger. As parents, you want your children to feel loved, protected and valued, so these feelings are a
Roasting chestnuts on an open fire, decking the halls with boughs of holly, kissing under the mistletoe, cuddling up for stories and hot chocolate in the glow of the fire and the twinkle of the Christmas lights are just some Christmas traditions and rituals carried out by many. Sharing these rituals and traditions with our
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Enjoy all of the pageantry and none of the drama In Ireland, the St. Patrick’s Day parade is imprinted as deeply on our memories of childhood festivities and celebrations almost as much as Christmas. Whether we had to wear tricolour jumpers knitted by our grannies or proudly display our harp badges, there was an inevitable
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Anger is another big emotion that can overwhelm all of us from time to time and leave us feeling out of control. Anger is a natural emotion that is meant to alert and energise us when there is a need to change a harmful situation. Anger can trigger a necessary response to a negative situation.
New born babies and sleep deprivation go hand-in-hand. They need to grow so they need to eat, even through the night. Fine, as expectant and new parents, you brace yourself for that. But what happens when the infant stage passes and you feel like you’re still walking around like an extra in a zombie movie?
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While some stress is positive in that it can motivate us and give us energy, too much stress has a negative impact on our health, our relationships and our overall sense of well-being. Because stress is triggered by our thoughts and circumstances, the more we can take control of these, the more we are able
The demands of day-to-day life can create stress, which in turn can lead to mental health difficulties and result in parents and carers feeling as though they are unable to cope. With the return to school looming large and the cost-of-living crisis hitting a lot of families hard, it is important, that we can manage
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Many students have underlying worries approaching their exams, regardless of their academic capabilities. No matter how big or small, all exam worries can affect a student’s exam performance and overall well-being. These worries can also appear in various disguises including lashing out, negative self-talk, unexplained physical ailments, or going from a diligent to an indifferent
