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# aibabp - Tuesday 24 March, 2020
Am I being a bad parent... by using the TV to keep my kids quiet while I work from home?
Three experts share their thoughts on a situation many parents have found themselves in lately.
# aibabp - Monday 16 March, 2020
Am I being a bad parent... by arguing with my husband in front of our kids?
Should arguments happen away from the kids – or do they show that we’re human?
# aibabp - Tuesday 10 March, 2020
Am I being a bad parent... by returning to work full-time when my son doesn't seem ready?
Three Irish experts have their say.
# aibabp - Tuesday 3 March, 2020
Am I being a bad parent... by asking people to turn off the TV around my kids?
How far should I push the ‘no screens’ rule? Three experts weigh in.
# aibabp - Tuesday 25 February, 2020
Am I being a bad parent... by stopping my four-year-old from going to birthday parties?
Social activities are important for development, but are they always worth the stress they can cause?
# aibabp - Tuesday 18 February, 2020
Am I being a bad parent... by not getting a family pet?
Say no, or give in to the constant pleas for a dog? Three experts have their say.
# aibabp - Tuesday 11 February, 2020
Am I being a bad parent... by making my sons share a room for convenience?
Three Irish experts have their say.
# aibabp - Tuesday 4 February, 2020
Am I being a bad parent... by wishing my maternity leave was over a little sooner?
Irish parenting experts hear from a new mum who is missing her old routines.
# aibabp - Tuesday 28 January, 2020
Am I being a bad parent... by not bringing my shy child to drama classes?
Is another activity in the calendar worth the extra stress? Irish experts weigh in.
# aibabp - Tuesday 14 January, 2020
Am I being a bad parent... by spending more time with one child over the other?
It’s a routine that works, but does that mean it’s okay? Irish experts weigh in.
# aibabp - Tuesday 7 January, 2020
Am I being a bad parent... by dressing my four-year-old twins in identical clothes?
It’s cute, but does it stifle individuality? A parent of two wants to know.
# aibabp - Wednesday 18 December, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by not joining a mum and baby group?
How essential are “mum friends,” anyway? A selection of Irish experts weigh in.
# aibabp - Monday 16 December, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by sharing photos of my little girl on social media?
Who has the final say in a scenario like this? Irish experts weigh in.
# aibabp - Tuesday 10 December, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by avoiding all the in-laws this Christmas Day?
With a new baby around, everyone wants their share. We asked three experts to weigh in.
# aibabp - Monday 9 December, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by ditching my toddler's bedtime routine over the Christmas break?
It’s easy for bedtimes to go out the window at Christmas – but is it worth the freedom?
# aibabp - Tuesday 3 December, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by telling the relatives not to buy my son any Christmas gifts?
How many presents is too many presents? Three experts have their say.
# aibabp - Tuesday 26 November, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by always making separate meals for my picky eating son?
Will it make things complicated in the long run? Three experts have their say.
# aibabp - Tuesday 19 November, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by ignoring my toddler's refusal to share?
Sharing is caring, right? Two experts weigh in on a reader dilemma.
# aibabp - Tuesday 12 November, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by not giving my only child a sibling?
Two experts weigh in on this sensitive and personal topic.
# aibabp - Tuesday 29 October, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by leaving my tantrum-prone toddler for a weekend away?
Is a long-awaited trip worth the hassle? Two parenting experts offer advice.
# aibabp - Tuesday 22 October, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by allowing my four-year-old to use a soother?
How old is too old for this classic comfort item? Three Irish parenting experts have their say.
# aibabp - Tuesday 15 October, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by being too strict with our daily routine?
This week, a parent of three is wondering if it’s time to be a little more flexible.
# aibabp - Tuesday 8 October, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by introducing my 5-year-old son to my new girlfriend?
A dad considers whether it’s a good idea to introduce his son to his new girlfriend. Two parenting experts offer their take.
# aibabp - Tuesday 1 October, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by losing my temper when my three-year-old acts out?
One mum is wondering if she should be trying harder to stay patient. We asked Irish experts to weigh in.
# aibabp - Tuesday 24 September, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by allowing my five-year-old to play with a friend I'm not sure about?
Three experts weigh in on this tricky reader question.
# aibabp - Tuesday 17 September, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... if I don't throw my son a birthday party this year?
This week, three experts consider one reader’s dilemma ahead of her young son’s big day.
# aibabp - Tuesday 10 September, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by not fitting in enough quality time with my young kids?
This week, two experts weigh in on worries about a jampacked work schedule.
# aibabp - Tuesday 3 September, 2019
Am I being a bad parent by... not bringing my newborn to visit a grandparent who smokes?
‘I would put your own baby’s health first’: Three experts weigh in on the latest dilemma.
# aibabp - Tuesday 27 August, 2019
Am I being a bad parent by... thinking baby-led weaning just isn't worth the stress?
…And the mess? Three experts weigh in on one mum’s dilemma.
# aibabp - Tuesday 20 August, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by keeping a childminder my kids don't like?
This week, one parent is struggling to help her children settle in with a new minder.
# aibabp - Tuesday 13 August, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by pushing my three year old to toilet train before she's ready?
Three experts have their say on one parent’s toilet training dilemma, as the preschool start date looms.
# aibabp - Tuesday 6 August, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by giving in to my son's separation anxiety?
One reader shares her experience with a clingy one-year-old – and three experts have their say.
# aibabp - Tuesday 30 July, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by taking my toddler's bottle away at bedtimes?
Four experts have their say on one parent’s weaning dilemma.
# aibabp - Tuesday 23 July, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by pushing my shy son to make friends?
Our four experts have their say.
# aibabp - Tuesday 16 July, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by pushing my four-year-old to face her fear of the water?
A divisive reader dilemma for our four experts this week.
# aibabp - Tuesday 9 July, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by always giving into my picky-eating toddler?
Three Irish parenting experts weigh in on the best way to navigate dinnertime battles.
# aibabp - Tuesday 2 July, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by giving my child a family name I really don't like?
Three experts have their say on this week’s reader dilemma.
# aibabp - Tuesday 25 June, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by leaving my six-month-old to 'cry it out'?
One reader dilemma – and three different opinions from the experts.
# aibabp - Tuesday 18 June, 2019
Am I being a bad parent... by ignoring my three-year-old's sudden change in behaviour?
This week, one parent is wondering how to handle her daughter’s newfound hatred of the creche drop-off.
# aibabp - Tuesday 11 June, 2019
Am I being a bad parent...by sending my child to 'big school' when I know he's not ready?
This week, one parent is worried about the logistics of waiting another year.
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Poll: Should geography matter when choosing ministers?
THE GOVERNMENT IS expected use junior ministerial appointments to ease some of the criticism of the lack of geographical spread among senior ministers.
It comes after no TDs from west of the River Shannon were appointed to lead a department. The first time this has happened.
While some people say it should not matter where ministers are from, as they all have a national remit, others argue it’s important in terms of representation. But what do you think?
Poll: Should geography matter when choosing ministers?
Poll Results:
No, it shouldn't matter (4063)
It's a factor but not the main one (2408)
Yes, it's important (2177)
Your view probably depends on where you're from yourself (520)
Don't know (64)
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