Asking For A Parent

“Children’s sport does not need to choose between enjoyment and development. We need to realise that one sustains the other.” Excellent piece from @colnoc77 irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/pare…

“In sharing this, I am not trying to ‘join the conversation’. This isn’t about advocacy, branding, or becoming a public face of anything. If anything, once this is written, I’d like to leave it there” irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/pare…

The latest episode of the Conversations with Parents podcast with @colnoc77 is a must listen for parents. Colman Noctor: ‘Behaviour is always the signpost to a problem. It is very rarely the problem’ irishtimes.com/podcasts/conve…

Essential viewing 👇👇👇

Our fast-changing world calls for a willingness to act before we are entirely certain of the negative impacts of AI. History suggests that waiting for certainty often comes at a cost. irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/pare…

The important #AI topic we are not talking about 👇👇👇👇 Loneliness and Trust in the Age of AI | Colman Noctor | TEDxTrinityColle... youtu.be/fHTHPYj2zl0?si… via @YouTube

I was fortunate to get an opportunity to do a @TEDTalks in @TCDBusiness last month. It’s available to view now.. If you want to know more about the potential unintended consequences of AI on our psychological wellbeing, maybe give it a listen 🤷‍♂️😊 youtu.be/fHTHPYj2zl0?si…

Screens also shape how a child’s relationship with effort develops. When learning becomes effortless, and answers come before effort, children miss chances to build persistence. irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/pare…

This was a great event. Many thanks to all at @TCDBusiness for having me as on of their @TEDx speakers. Fantastic line up of speakers to be part of..

Even with excellent routines, sleep disruptions happen. They are part of normal development, not signs of parental failure. irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/pare…

“Not all children who use the internet are victims of its dangers, but just because this has not occurred, we should not assume all is well. A child can be perfectly “safe” online and still be developmentally undernourished” irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/pare…

“In my experience, the world of natural consequences works well for a young person who is unwilling, but is less suitable for one who is unable. The ability to distinguish between these concepts is the holy grail of parenting” irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/pare…

In a world that often rewards the loudest voice, we must learn to listen more attentively to the quiet ones. Not because there is something wrong with them, but because they matter, and we need to make sure they know it. irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/pare…

“Play, physical activity, the arts, and nutrition, which all lay a strong foundation for wellbeing. These are not merely ‘extras’; they are essential developmental needs” irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/heal…

“Teenagers are not projects to manage. They are complex emotional beings, seeking not just solutions but understanding” irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/pare…

“Many parents assume their mid- to late-teenagers already know everything. That’s a mistake. Regardless of how much they know about pornography there’s value in reinforcing the three Rs — respect, responsibility, and reality” irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/pare…

If you’re heading out for a walk tonight… give this a listen.,, it’s a good one… I promise 😉 open.spotify.com/episode/1ZB82w…

I’m guessing many people are not reading too many columns this week. But can I suggest giving this one a glance? I’ve tried to address some important learnings from 2025 and how we can use them in 2026 irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/pare…

“The aim is to lower the bar without reducing the joy. Maybe a peaceful Christmas comes not from chasing expectations, but from adjusting them?” irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/pare…

“In an individualised world, acts of service can feel counter-cultural, but they can shift the narrative from rights to responsibilities, and from entitlement to empathy” irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/pare…