The Parenting Network

A unique all-island network of organisations, academics, & experts committed to improving family wellbeing in Ireland through Parenting Support.

[Children's Rights Alliance @ChildRightsIRL]

#BacktoSchool Survey 2024 @Barnardos_IRL:

👉51% of primary and 70% of secondary school parents are worried about meeting costs this year.

👉More than 1 in 5 secondary & 1 in 10 primary school parents had to take a loan/borrow to meet costs.
#EndChildPoverty #ChildrensBudget25

[A/Prof Matt Buttery @Matt_Buttery]

New research in Australia has found that Triple P reduces child maltreatment in socially disadvantaged communities. With @jrf_uk est. 14.4m live in poverty, the Govt must follow Australia’s lead and launch a national rollout of online parenting programmes: https://t.co/nyJEArGu4Y

[One Family Ireland @1familyireland]

New figures reveal that 70% of secondary school parents are worried about meeting costs this year.

Some 21% of secondary school parents said they had to take a loan out or borrow from friends to meet school costs. @Barnardos_IRL #BackToSchool2024

https://t.co/BuQVohYQFq

[Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service @DOCChildFamily]

Our organisation is very proud to have supported this PBS campaign, great work by @MHReform and our partner community and voluntary agencies #IAmAReason
https://t.co/n8mtjWOJZw

[Parents Plus @Parents_Plus]

Help families prepare for transitions. Learn strategies for supporting young adults with intellectual disabilities through our Parents Plus Special Needs Programme.
Learn more - https://t.co/Kvwb4iNdxQ

[A/Prof Matt Buttery @Matt_Buttery]

With Triple P data revealing that nearly half (49%) of parents are concerned about the amount of time their children are spending on digital devices, I spoke to @Independent about how parents can help their children tackle smartphone addiction: https://t.co/W4rSTstafj

[TREOIR @TREOIR]

When Helen lost her partner and father of 2 children, she couldn't afford to keep her job. Despite living together for 18 years, she was denied the Widow’s Pension.
New legislation aims to change this. Share your story to help us advocate for change.
https://t.co/JUpVI3cLvT

[Archways @Archways18]

We delivered parenting support webinars as part of our @basispointIRE Initiative. Feedback from the 80 participants was they found the content informative and practical. Common queries were about separation anxiety, supporting self-regulation and calming strategies for children.

[A/Prof Matt Buttery @Matt_Buttery]

Sad but also not surprised 😞

[TREOIR @TREOIR]

Happy Pride to one and all!
“Parenting with pride means showing our kids that some families look different, but all are bound by love!”
#Pride #pridemonth

[Sinéad McGilloway @ProfMcGilloway]

📢Interested in family mental health & recovery in Ireland? Come join us for our conference on 3rd September in Dublin - FREE registration is now open (link below)! All are welcome including anyone with lived experience @MUpsychdept @MU__SSI @MaynoothUni @HSELive

[Parents Plus @Parents_Plus]

Parents Plus Autumn Training schedule available now for services supporting children, adolescents and families available now https://t.co/zFbV8PiFax

[FRC National Forum @frcnf]

Today we launch our Pre-Budget Submission 2025 and host briefing event for politicians calling on Government to finally address the long standing underfunding of FRCs by bringing all existing FRCs to a minimum of €240k. See full submission here https://t.co/Y2Ug8pYQS9

[Doras @DorasIRL]

🌍On World Refugee Day we celebrate & show appreciation to everyone who have made Ireland their home.
Limerick has a vibrant and diverse refugee & migrant community who contributes every day to our local culture and cuisine.
Today they shared a taste of home with everyone else!

[A/Prof Matt Buttery @Matt_Buttery]

It makes sense socially and economically we just have to look at what is going on in Australia..

[Tusla - Child and Family Agency @tusla]

Tusla is looking for people from diverse backgrounds to provide all types of foster care such as, short-term, long-term, emergency placements, respite fostering & other supports for children who need them. To join our Midwest info session register through https://t.co/kdHpIfV748

[The Parenting Network @TheParentingNe1]

So much support to so many parents and families @Archways18 👏

[Archways @Archways18]

@PEIN_Ire @TheParentingNe1 @Parents_Plus @Le_Cheile @probation_irl @GardaTraffic @young_ballymun @letsgro_2gether @twcdi @liffeypartner @FusionCPL @IPRT @frcnf @ChildRightsIRL @The_Wheel_IRL @WhatWorksIrl

[One Family Ireland @1familyireland]

One Family is recruiting a part-time, permanent Communications Manager. A truly wonderful opportunity to work with a great team supporting the hardest working parents in Ireland. #jobsearch #jobfairy

Read a full job description on our website here: https://t.co/XbW0rQ3PEO