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Set an good example for your teenager regarding alcohol 0

September 12th, 2012 by Sheila

As a parent of teenagers I am aware of the dangers of teenage drinking. As adults we need to set a good example regarding our own alcohol use. Third year (Junior Cert year) is identified as the most vulnerable year. more →

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Posted in: Boundaries, help your child be more responsible, Peer Pressure, Teenagers, Uncategorized

Junior Cert Night 1

September 11th, 2012 by Sheila

The Junior Certificate results are out shortly and the newspapers will highlight again the problem of underage drinking. more →

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Posted in: Boundaries, Communication, encouraging responsibility, good parenting skills, Peer Pressure, Teenagers

Leaving Cert and Junior Cert starting now 0

June 8th, 2011 by Sheila Leaving Cert and Junior Cert starting now

See the Irish Times article from todays paper about the beginning of the Leaving and Junior Cert more →

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Posted in: Education, encouraging responsibility, Help with Children, School, stress, Teenagers

Interesting Parenting Articles in the media this week 0

June 1st, 2011 by Sheila Interesting Parenting Articles in the media this week

Here is a line up of the interesting Parenting articles I have found in the Media this week: more →

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Posted in: Catch Them being good not bad, Childrens Behaviour, Communication, competence, conception, difficult behaviour, Education, Engaging your child's cooperation, Family relationships and feelings, getting pregnant, good parenting skills, Help with Children, Manage conflict, manage difficult behaviour, Managing challenging behaviour, parenting support, stress, Teenagers

Have you a child preparing for the Junior Cert or Leaving Cert? 0

April 30th, 2011 by Sheila Have you a child preparing for the Junior Cert or Leaving Cert?

Facing your first (or second) big exam is a major challenge for son or daughter and there are things you can do to help and support more →

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Posted in: Catch Them being good not bad, Childrens Behaviour, difficult behaviour, encouraging responsibility, Family relationships and feelings, good parenting skills, Help with Children, help your child be more responsible, Manage conflict, parenting support, School, stress, Teenagers, Working Parents Groups

The Junior Cert night 0

September 6th, 2010 by Sheila The Junior Cert night

The Junior Certificate results are due out shortly and the newspapers will highlight again the problem of underage drinking. Irish teenagers are one of the highest binge drinkers in Europe. more →

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Posted in: Managing challenging behaviour, School, Teenagers

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