Category: Childhood & Family

Childhood articles about early education, parenting, primary school, child development, educational technology and learning in the digital age.

Child development is one of the most fascinating and misunderstood parts of human …

Child Development: Stages and Milestones

Practitioner skills child centred ELC Ireland are fundamental to delivering meaningful, respectful, and …

Practitioner Skills Child Centred ELC Ireland: Values in Practice

Voice of the child ELC Ireland is a central principle in modern early …

Voice of the Child ELC Ireland: Listening in Practice

Aistear and Síolta children rights Ireland are central to how early childhood education …

Aistear and Síolta Children Rights Ireland: Child-Centred Practice

UNCRC Ireland children rights play a fundamental role in shaping how children are …

UNCRC Ireland Children Rights: How It Shapes Policy and Practice

There are moments in life when doing the right thing isn’t as simple …

Ethical Dilemma: Meaning, Example and a Real-Life Story

Have you ever noticed that after motherhood, even when they say we are …

The Invisible Mother: Rediscovering Identity Beyond Caregiving

I always wanted to be a boy mom. When I got pregnant, I …

Boy Mom: The Joys and Challenges of Being a Boy Mom

Immigration in Ireland is not just about crossing borders,  it’s about crossing invisible …

Immigration in Ireland: Feeling Invisible in a New Land

When my family and I decided to leave Brazil for Ireland, the decision …

Cost of Living in Ireland: A Brazilian Expat’s Real Perspective