3 minute read. The impact of your relationship with your teen/child lasts a lifetime. The quality of your relationship and connection with your teen is important to their development and the decisions they make. A warm, loving relationship and being…
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Alcohol Alternatives
4 minute read . We all know that Ireland has a very socially driven drinking culture. For 77% of Irish drinkers, alcohol makes social gatherings more fun at least half of the time (Drinkaware Index Report, 2019). This can make…
Positive role modelling tips for parents and adult family members at Christmas
Children are perceptive and take in everything that is happening around them – particularly the habits and behaviour of their parents or guardians. Being a positive role model and setting an example when it comes to your child’s relationship and…
Tips for positive mental health at Christmas during the pandemic
In a typical year, the festive season can be a time of celebration for some people and a time of poor mental health for others. But as we near the end of a unique year, it is understandable that the…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2020: Take Action to Reduce Cancer Risk
1 in 10 Irish women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, and the HSE state that alcohol is responsible for 1 in 8 breast cancers in Ireland. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, take some time to understand alcohol and its impact, and see if you can make…
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month: Take Action to Reduce your Risk
The Irish Cancer Society estimates that up to 2,800 people will be diagnosed with bowel cancer this year, and more than 1,000 people will die from it. However, with a growing, ageing population, the National Cancer Registry projects the number of diagnoses to reach over…
World Cancer Day 2020
Alcohol is known as a modifiable risk factor for at least seven types of cancer. While there are many different contributory factors for cancer, there are some positive actions we can take to reduce our own and our family’s cancer risk. This means that by making…
Festive tips for more mindful drinking at home
As the festive season draws near, this time of year brings with it more opportunities to celebrate with loved ones than usual, particularly in a home setting. From visiting neighbours with a bottle of wine as a gift to inviting people over…
Tips for positive mental health at Christmas
The festive season can be a time of celebration for some people and a time of poor mental health for others. This can be a stressful time for many of us with much more to do than usual and if…