Tag: Parents
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Inside Limerick’s New Neonatal Unit: Caring for Babies Born at 600g
A modern, family-centered neonatal unit In Limerick, a new neonatal unit within the UL Hospital Group is redefining how the tiniest newborns are cared for. Designed to be a modern version of a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the facility emphasizes continuous parental presence and close collaboration among doctors, nurses, and families. “It is a…
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Motor Neurone Disease: A Father’s Fight and Family Hope
When a Diagnosis Changes Everything What begins as a misdiagnosis can become a doorway to a new reality. I thought my discomfort with my hands was carpal tunnel, a trivial ache that would fade with time. It wasn’t. It was motor neurone disease (MND), a progression I never expected, and certainly never asked for. The…
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Facing stigma and heartbreak: US parents reckon with addicted kids after the Reiners’ tragedy
Introduction: a personal story mirrors a national crisis When the news broke about the Reiners and their son Nick, many Americans felt a jolt of recognition. Rob and Michele Reiner’s tragedy brought a highly publicized family crisis into living rooms across the country. For parents whose children battle addiction and mental health challenges, the situation…
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When a Winter Cold Isn’t Just a Cold: A Baby’s Emergency Journey
What started as a seemingly ordinary winter cold For Matt Jukes and his partner Tansy Simpson, a six-week-old baby is a constant source of worry and wonder. Atlas, their newborn son, had begun with the sniffles and a touch of breathlessness that many parents might chalk up to a routine winter cold. In those first…
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Cork Family Faces Leukaemia: Seeking Support for Childhood Cancer
In Cork, a mother’s fear becomes a call to action In the tight-knit community of East Cork, a family is navigating a storm more personal than most. When Beau, the youngest son in a local household, was diagnosed with leukaemia in February 2024, his mother’s first instinct was fear—an unrelenting worry that she might miss…
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How to Manage Bullying: Practical Steps for Schools and Parents
Understanding Bullying in Today’s World Bullying is not only about physical fights. It spans social exclusion, verbal abuse, cyberbullying, and subtler forms like gossip and intimidation. Because bullying can occur anywhere—schools, neighborhoods, workplaces, and online—it requires a comprehensive approach from parents, educators, and peers. The goal is to create safe environments where every person feels…
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Quit Now! The Expert’s Guide to Talking to Children About Vaping
Why early conversations matter Vaping has moved from a niche trend to a common experience for many young people. With flavors, sleek devices, and aggressive marketing, teens can underestimate nicotine’s risks. Experts agree that timely, calm conversations are more effective than scolding. This guide distills insights from psychologists and public health professionals to help parents…
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The Silent Burden: How Guilt Shapes Mothers Across Crisis and Care
The Burden Parents Carry in Times of Global Crisis Behind every statistic about conflict, displacement, and loss lies a truth rarely spoken aloud: the lifelong guilt carried by mothers. A recent UNICEF report reveals shocking numbers from the Middle East and North Africa: more than 12 million children displaced in under two years, over 40,000…
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Bridging the Digital Health Gap for Autism Care in China: Regional Use and Demand
Background and Rationale Autism spectrum disorder ASD is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition affecting quality of life. In China, ASD prevalence is rising, underscoring the need for scalable, early, evidence‑based interventions. Digital health technologies offer potential to accelerate screening, streamline diagnostics, and deliver home based and clinic based rehabilitation. However, adoption varies by region and professional…
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Adult Screen Time Under Review by Health Agency to Inform Policy
Overview: A first-of-its-kind look at adult screen time In a move signalling a broader view of family health, the Swedish government has tasked the Public Health Agency (Folkhälsomyndigheten) with examining adults’ use of screens. This is the first time the government has given the agency a formal remit to study how adults engage with smartphones,…