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Many parents today remain confused about disciplining their children. They understand that smacking can cause problems if used in anger. But when a single alternative such as ‘time out’ is tried instead, that sometimes doesn’t appear to do any good either.

Commenting on the mounting concerns that many families who have applied for the Back to School Allowance may have to wait until late October before receiving the grant, Sinn Féin councillor Thérèse Ruane said: “Children, regardless of their social or economic background, have the right to attend school in comfortable fitting clothing and in this time of economic hardship it is essential that hard pressed families are assisted in preparing their child for school. I am inundated with distressed parents, who cannot afford the costs of uniforms and books needed for their children to get to school. The current fiasco around the processing of the Back to School Allowance reflects a lack of planning and foresight on behalf of the Government. Personnel should have been in place to deal with the increased number of applications.

Moms who used to work before having a baby, often find it a challenge to get back to their work, leaving their baby at home with a nanny or at a crèche or a childminder.

‘Back to School’ signs and advertising are already filling our shop windows and airwaves. And, each year, it comes as a surprise - for most families are still in holiday mode. But, while still availing of the last of days of summer, thinking ahead might not be a bad idea after all.

My partner and I are expecting our first child in a few months time. I know that she is entitled to maternity leave but is my employer obliged to give me additional time off work when our baby is born? Also, I would like to attend medical appointments with her. Are fathers entitled to time off work to attend such appointments?

My partner and I are expecting our first child in a few months time. I know that she is entitled to maternity leave but is my employer obliged to give me additional time off work when our baby is born? Also, I would like to attend medical appointments with her. Are fathers entitled to time off work to attend such appointments?

Kids don’t come with a manual - when parenting how do you know what’s best?

Are you parenting alone/solo? Would you like to see more supports in your area for people parenting alone? If so the Lone Parents Support Group would like to hear from you - male or female, young or old.

“The world is passing through troublesome times. The young people of today think of nothing but themselves. They have no reverence for parents or old age. They are impatient of all restraint: they talk as if they alone know everything.”

Ballina Family Resource Centre will be running a six-week programme for parents who are parenting alone. This programme will be held on Wednesday mornings 10am to 12 noon.