Even as adults periods can be a pain but as a teen, they’re even more problematic. When you’ve only just begun having your period it can be hard to figure out your menstrual cycle and just when you’re going to need all your supplies. As parents, we can make this time of the month a […]
3 years ago
“A hero in everyone’s eyes.” A young boy has paid tribute to his friend who rushed to help a 16 year old girl who was assaulted in broad daylight in Fermoy this week. The incident occurred at Chapel Square in the town of Fermoy, Co Cork, at 1.20pm on Monday when the teenage girl was out walking […]
4 years ago
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding an alleged assault of a teenage girl in north Kilkenny earlier this afternoon. The incident took place outside Johnstown after midday when a 17 year old girl sustained an injury and was rushed to hospital. Gardaí in Kilkenny are hoping to speak with the […]
4 years ago
“My kids won’t be alone with her” I’ll forever feel grateful to have two caring and witty grandmothers in my life. Your nanny is the one who is there to comfort you on the bad days, who makes the best cups of tea, and will chat on the phone for hours on end. They’re so […]
4 years ago
No excuses allowed. Men should not date literal children. It’s a tale as old as time, but still in 2021 we’re still shouting: ‘Hey, grown man. Leave that teenager alone!’ I remember being around 16 and knowing a lot of girls my age that were dating men several years older than them. At the time […]
4 years ago
Just about every teenage girl has something about herself she doesn’t like, with me it was everything. It was my first year of secondary school when I first noticed the signs of body dysmorphia creeping in. I remember playing with a baby cousin of mine and thinking ‘she shouldn’t have to look at me, I’m […]
4 years ago