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My kids are Santa sceptics - but here's how I'm keeping them interested in Christmas
Parents Panel: Readers share their tips for weaning kids off the dummy
WIN: A day of epic family adventure at Dublin's Funderland and iSkate
6 magical theatre events to book in for this Christmas - from Oliver Jeffers to a panto on wheels
Parents Panel: Readers share their tips for protecting kids from winter bugs and colds
7 truly awkward parenting moments you'll experience at every playdate
Am I being a bad parent... by holding off on toilet training my toddler?
WIN: A brain-boosting hamper worth €100 for your little one
6 totally free events for little readers at the Dublin Book Festival
Am I being a bad parent... by arguing with the noisy neighbours?
Parents Panel: Do you share photos of your kids on social media?
10 new parent firsts that the baby books definitely don't mention
Mind your manners: I'm teaching my kids to say 'please' and 'thank you' - but nobody says it back
Bread-baking in space and DIY holograms: 5 Science Week events for kids of all ages
Am I being a bad parent... by not having a sleep routine for my three-month-old?
Parents Panel: Readers share the differences between their first and second pregnancies
Parents Panel: Readers share what their kids are dressing up as for Halloween this year
WIN: A night of family fun at Dublin Zoo's all-new Wild Lights
6 spooooky family Halloween events to check out tonight - from dragon parades to the Boo at the Zoo
Am I being a bad parent... by not having enough 'mum friends'?
How I moved continents with two toddlers and six suitcases - and survived
6 spectacular events to entertain your little ones during the mid-term break
Parents Panel: What one item has made it easier for your little one to fall asleep?
Am I being a bad parent by... taking my kids out of school for a term-time holiday?
11 handy pieces of breastfeeding kit you may not have thought of
Parents Panel: Readers share the pet names they use for their kids
Am I being a bad parent... for resenting my partner's choice of guardian for our son?
WIN: Two nights in the lush Sligo countryside at the four-star Radisson Blu Hotel
6 events coming up this month for kids who love arts and crafts
9 tried-and-tested tips for getting the kids to stop whining*
Am I being a bad parent... by telling a playgroup mum to keep her toddler under control?
6 animal-tastic spots to bring the kids to this month - from wallaby farms to creepy crawlies
'All it takes is one wrong chocolate bar or snack': What it's like to raise a kid with severe food allergies
Parents Panel: What's the right age for a smartphone?
WIN: A chilled-out weekend stay with brunch at the Radisson Blu Hotel Athlone
6 indoor events to keep the kids out of the rain this month - from pizza-making to puppet shows
Parents Panel: Readers share their tips for planning birthday parties on a budget
I know breast is best, but here's why I stopped feeling ashamed about bottle feeding
Am I being a bad parent by... saying 'no' to being a godmother?
WIN: A €160 voucher to spend on Aldi's autumn kids' clothing range