Parenting | How to support a teen who lacks motivation for school

Parents know how important school really is, whether they have worked hard themselves or wished they had worked harder. Watching your teen have no motivation for school is extremely frustrating for parents. What is crucial for teens is that they maintain positive relationships with parents when they are struggling to find their path. Education is only one path […]

Events | Join One Family for the Women’s Mini Marathon

Get those runners ready to join the One Family team in this year’s Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon 2017! The Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon starts at 2pm on Bank Holiday Monday, 5 June. Find entry forms in The Herald every Wednesday and Saturday or sign up online here. Start your fundraising for One Family here using iDonate. Your Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon […]

Parenting | Should Children Hit Back?

Many parents still believe that telling a child to hit back is the right choice on the playground. In an Ireland where we have recently criminalised the hitting of children by adults, do we really want to tell children that hitting each other is the way to deal with playground problems? Children need to learn […]

Press Release | Ireland’s Biggest Family Tree to be Created on Sunday 15th May

Press Release Ireland’s Biggest Family Tree to be Created on Sunday 15th May Annual Family Day Festival celebrates family diversity in Ireland today.  Family Day Festival | Sunday 15 May 2016 | www.familyday.ie  (Dublin, Monday 18th April 2016) One Family – Ireland’s organisation for people parenting alone, sharing parenting and separating – celebrates the wonderful […]

Parenting | What to do when your child won’t listen

Many parents say that their child will just not listen to them but the first question to be explored is how well do you listen to your child? As parents we are role models for our children so exploring your style of listening is key to supporting your child going forward. Here are some tips […]