Children are becoming increasingly angry, tired, passive and cranky after using electronic devices such as computers and smart phones, according to a survey into the attitudes of Irish parents. The ...

When my sons are feeling cranky, I have a list of go-tos that I stick to. I start with a protein-filled snack, and if that doesn't work, I give them a bath. Then, if they're still grumpy, I take them ...

Almost half of parents in Ireland have noted that too much screen time is causing a negative change in their child’s behaviour. An Early Childhood Ireland screen survey of parents found that 48pc of ...

Clinical psychologist David Coleman offers parenting advice in his weekly column. Q We allowed our two elder kids (eight and six) to buy tablets to play games and watch cartoons. We agreed that they ...

CHILDREN in Wales are being prevented from playing outdoors by intolerant adults who claim they cause a noise or nuisance, claims research published today. CHILDREN in Wales are being prevented from ...

RESEARCH has shown that too much TV has negative effects on children's learning and behaviour. So, for a fortnight Jillian bolger and her young family tried to live a screen-free existence. A few ...

GRUMPY children will be taught how to play with rubbish in Bury! The Greater Manchester Play Resource Unit, otherwise known as GRUMPY, was launched in the borough recently. More than 60 adults with ...

Germany's perpetually grumpy children's TV character, Bernd das Brot, a world-weary loaf of bread, has unexpectedly gone viral in the US after being featured by John Oliver. This character, dubbed a ...