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Parenting | Establishing family rituals

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A family ritual, or tradition, is a practice within a family that has special meaning to family members. Family rituals provide a sense of belonging and continuity. They bring families closer together. It is often hard in our day and age to escape the pressures and daily stresses that make up our lives but having rituals […]

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Parenting | Teenagers and part-time jobs

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Getting a job as a teenager is an invaluable life-experience, along with being an exercise in independence. It can be an opportunity for them to learn essential skills, such as communicating with strangers, professionalism, self-motivation, managing responsibility, along with the reward of financial payment for their efforts and how to budget and manage their money. […]

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Parenting | 10 Ways to Support a Child in a Step Parent Relationship

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Having a step parent is a very normal part of life for many children in Ireland today. Often children hear about step mothers in fairy tales and the picture painted is not one that would excite you. In order for children to have a good relationship with a step parent they need to be supported in […]

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Parenting | 10 Ways to Prepare For School Tours

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School tours can be a time of great excitement for many children and one of dread for many parents. The cost may be one issue, but especially for those with younger children it may be the first time you have allowed anyone take your child on a day out. It is ok to feel anxious […]

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Talking to Your Child About Your Family Situation

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2015 is shaping up to be a big year for children’s rights, especially with regard to Family Law. Children are now being placed at the centre of legislation that directly affects them and their parents. Talking about your family situation can be difficult especially if you, as a parent, are struggling to cope yourself. Here […]

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