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Are We Responding to the Need of Mothers who Experience Mental Distress
No full textPresentationPresentation by Agnes Higgins & Teresa Tuohy examining how we are responding to the needs of mothers who experience mental distress
The Mental Health of Parents and their Children - A GP Perspective
No full textPresentationPresentation by GP Colin Bradley
Early Years eNews: Issue 1
No full textNewsletterIn this issue of Childcare eNews, we bring you details of the launch of the new Child and Family Agency, Tusla. With its remit to unite education welfare and family support together with child protection and welfare services, we in Barnardos see the launch of the agency as a crucial step forward in cross-departmental liaison and interagency integration. We also highlight the comprehensive 'Final Report on the Development and Implementation of the Síolta Quality Assurance Programme' by the Early Years Education Policy Unit of the Department of Education and Skills and give news of updates on Pre-School Quality Improvements from Minister Frances Fitzgerald. In this issue there are also details of a number of other recent publications including the CAMHS Annual Report, a new information leaflet about cyberbullying from the Office of Internet Safety and the paper 'Early childhood education and care: Working conditions and training opportunities' from Eurofound
Patients. Parents. People. Towards Integrated Supports and Services for Families Experiencing Mental Health Difficulties
Get PDFReportMental health is fundamental to overall well-being, equipping both adults and children with the resilience to handle life’s challenges. In Ireland, stigma persists around poor mental health, often leading to feelings of guilt and shame and discouraging people from seeking help. Barnardos, working with thousands of families annually, observes that parents face significant stressors—such as financial hardship, addiction, poverty, inadequate services, and poor housing—which can undermine their mental health and family stability. Tackling these societal issues would greatly enhance family resilience and well-being. However, deep-rooted prejudice and a rigid, medicalized approach to mental health care often isolate individuals, viewing them as patients rather than parents within a family context. This discourages open discussion and support, especially for parents worried about losing parental responsibility. Research shows that children want honest information, supportive conversations, and opportunities for social connection when a parent is struggling. The report advocates for a holistic, family-centered support system, moving beyond the medical model, to help families facing mental health challenges thrive without judgment and improve outcomes for both parents and children
Think Family - "It's Everyone's Responsibility"
No full textPresentationPresentation by Mary Donaghy, Social Care Commissioning Lead
Translating Evidence to Practice: Resilience
No full textFactsheetThere is a move away from defining resilience solely in terms of an internal quality or an outcome. Currently, resilience is being conceptualised as an ongoing interactive process that enables a person to make use of internal (personal attributes, such as coping skills) and external (such as family support) resources during times of adversity to function positively. The concept of bouncing back is inextricably linked to resilience. In essence, resilience is a personal journey towards coping and functioning positively in the face of life’s challenges
Translating Evidence into Practice: Interagency Working
No full textFactsheetIn the course of delivering services to children and families, professionals work together with other professionals from their own, or other, organisations. There are different types and levels of interagency working. Interagency work is categorised into 4 levels, from level 1 (which represents a small degree of co-working) to level 4 (which involves a high degree of partnership between organisations
Early Years eNews: Issue 2
No full textoai:https://knowledge.barnardos.ie:20.500.13085/591NewsletterIn this issue of Childcare eNews we bring you the welcome news that the Children First Bill 2014 has been published. This essential piece of legislation will ensure a more rigorous and consistent approach to child protection concerns. We also bring information on a new mental health initiative for young people, details of ‘Better Outcomes Brighter Futures: the National Policy Framework for Children and Young People 2014 – 2020’ and announcements regarding the childcare capital programme
Your Young Child's Behaviour: How You Can Help
No full textBookletThis booklet is for parents of young children up to the age of six although some of the information can apply to children of all ages. It aims to give you a better understanding of your child’s behaviour and what it is that your child is trying to communicate through their behaviour. It also offers some ideas that you might find helpful in guiding you to support appropriate behaviour.
Being a parent is one of the most important jobs we can do, but it can also be one of the most difficult and we have all had times when we are frustrated, confused and stressed by our child’s behaviour. All young children misbehave at times, not because they are deliberately being naughty or bold, but because they don’t know any other way to express themselves or they don’t yet know what is expected of them in certain situations. With your support and encouragement, your child will learn the skills they need to manage their own emotions and behaviour
School Costs Survey Briefing
Get PDFSheetBarnardos’ School Costs Survey, now in its ninth year, uses information from parents to assess the real cost of getting their children ready to go back to school. Yet again the survey shows that it is a hugely stressful time for many parents as they fret and worry about how to pay for all that is required. Feelings of dismay and disillusionment are common too as parents feel the Government is not investing enough in the educational system and subsequently setting children up to fail due to ongoing cuts in supports to both parents and schools. Parents are committed to doing the best for their children. They know the benefit of a decent education. They know it can break intergenerational cycles of poverty. However, equal access to our ‘free education system’ is being strongly attacked and some parents are buckling under the pressure, unable to foot the bill so their children can fully participate in the education system