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Back to school anxiety – how to help your child

Infant mental health specialist Catherine Maguire shares advice for parents to support children during this time of change

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Childhood winter illness and how to cope with them

GP Dr Fiona McGuire on the most common winter illness for children - how to avoid them, how to treat them and when to get help.

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10 ways to play with your child this Christmas

Experts from the HSE's MyChild.ie pick out 10 ways to play with your child this Christmas, from building blocks to tummy time and arts and crafts.

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