Now that the Leaving Certificate has ended and all that exam stress has dissipated and the house has returned to some semblance of normality, parents can finally start to enjoy…
I have only recently realised how spoilt my child is. Last week, my five-year-old son caused such a scene in our local shopping centre, because we didn’t buy him a…
It’s about refusing to allow your dreams to destroy you, writes Richard Hogan
So, my time in the Philippines has come to an end. After all the long goodbyes, mango floats,…
There are many names for the sea gypsies of the southern island of Davao in the Philippines: Badjao, Samal Badjau, or Bayao to mention but a few, writes Richard Hogan.…
The terrible crimes that shook this country over the last number of weeks left all of us feeling a little numb and confused.
Anastasia Kriegal’s murder at the hands of, what…
We all dread it, the scarecrow staring back at us in the mirror. The circles, the hollow cheeks, the thinning hair and the down turned mouth. The terrible fish that…
Our society really isn’t seeking equality. It is a society that is seeking equality as long as your notion of equality is the same as mine, writes Richard Hogan.
NOTHING has…
Happiness. One simple word, yet an infinitude of meaning. The pursuit of which is a relatively modern phenomenon. It is indescribable. And yet, its absence can drive us to despair,…
I have been separated for two years. I had a difficult time on my own, but, thankfully, I have recently met a wonderful man, who is generous and caring. My…
Parents often come to me feeling they have exhausted every avenue and are looking for practical steps to help their child’s anxiety. The parents often present as being very anxious…
