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Children’s Health & Wellbeing 2025
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Irish clinic offers children and adolescent ADHD assessments from the comfort of home
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common yet misunderstood childhood neurodevelopmental condition. Experts highlight how schools, parents and medical professionals can help children with ADHD thrive. According to Dr Lisa Maloney, Neuromed Cofounder: “It’s important to recognise that ADHD is not a behavioural problem; it is a neurological condition. Children are not choosing to...
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Feeding growing bodies and busy little minds
Feeding children feels overly complicated. Social media trends, conflicting advice and pressure to ‘get it right’ leave many parents second-guessing every mealtime decision. As a busy mum, I know this feeling well. Over the past six years, I have been studying nutrition while working full-time, raising my children and trying (some days more successfully than...
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Protecting our youngest road users in Ireland to prevent tragedy
Every parent, guardian and teacher shares the same instinct: to keep children safe. Yet, when it comes to our roads, Ireland’s youngest citizens remain vulnerable. Anew report from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) reveals stark figures highlighting how much more must be done to protect children on our streets. Sobering child casualty figures Between 2020...
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How to protect your child from flu
Flu can cause serious illness in children. The best protection is the flu vaccine. The vaccine is safe, effective, and available free of charge for all children aged two to 17. Flu is more than a cold Each year, flu season runs from October to April. This winter, all children aged two to 17 in...
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New national campaign aims to reduce alarming rates of school absenteeism
Tusla Education Support Service (TESS) highlights the rise of casual non-attendance, plus advice from a public health doctor on how to know if your child is well enough to attend school. According to reports, approximately one in five children and young people in Irish households are missing a month or more of their school year....
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A paediatric dentist’s guide to keeping little teeth healthy
A healthy smile starts long before the tooth fairy arrives. Childhood dental decay is common but completely preventable. A few simple habits can protect your child’s teeth for life. Brush together twice a day From the first moment a tooth appears, we need to start cleaning. Kids need assistance with brushing until around age seven....
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Misinformation vs truth about epidurals in childbirth
Discover the facts about epidural pain relief in labour. Learn the truth behind common myths on back pain, caesarean risk, labour duration, timing and safety. Epidural analgesia is by far the most effective and reliable form of pain relief for labour, and it has a very good safety profile. Approximately 80% of first-time mothers delivering...
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Parents supporting their children’s mental health and wellbeing
Today, children face socially and emotionally complex lives, often more so than previous generations, and many are still coping with the lasting effects of Covid-19. As parents, watching children struggle can be overwhelming, and it’s natural to feel unsure how to help. Five ways to wellbeing If your child is experiencing significant mental health difficulties,...
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Parents’ guide to oral health for autistic children and those with SDPs
Every child is unique. For autistic children and those with sensory processing difficulties (SPDs), personalised oral health is important. Traditional dental advice may need to change to fit their specific needs. A healthy mouth is fundamental to a child’s overall health and wellbeing, influencing their eating, speaking, sleep and learning habits. However, oral care can...
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The award-winning BioGaia ProTectis Baby Drops that parents and experts love
For many new parents, those early months are a whirlwind of joy, sleepless nights — and sometimes, the challenge of a baby struggling with colic, wind or digestive discomfort. While crying is a normal part of infancy, prolonged bouts can leave both baby and parents exhausted. That’s where BioGaia ProTectis Baby Drops have become a...