children Archives – The College View

An adult psychiatric unit is no place for a child

October 30, 2019

Children are our future, the leaders of tomorrow. If we are failing to help them now, they will fail to help us later.

Prohibition is not the answer to digital harassment

February 7, 2018

If parents want to protect their children from the dangers of smartphones, then they have to come to a mutual understanding with each other and educate them on the dangers that exist.

Homeless children deserve Christmas too

November 30, 2016

It was ten years ago when Laura spent a year and a half in a homeless shelter with her mam. She lived in Hedigans in town, it has three stories and had families, of up

Family background proves important to educational ambition

November 16, 2016

Children from less wealthy backgrounds do worse in school and are less likely to pursue college according to an ESRI study.

‘Kidstagram’ – should we be worried about children going viral?

March 11, 2015

Laura Colgan takes a look at why people want their kids to become internet sensations, and if it is fair to the children themselves.

Obesity In Ireland

February 6, 2013

Eating a late lunch can lead to obesity, according to a recent study carried out by researchers in Boston. Over 420 overweight people followed a 20 week weight-loss programme for the study. Results indicate that those