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Protecting your child against sextortion

Tatjana Simakova January, 2026

Sextortion is one of the fastest-growing online harms affecting children and teenagers, and yet many parents still feel unsure about what it actually looks like, how it happens, and what to do if it affects their child. Unlike some online risks that develop slowly, sextortion can escalate rapidly, leaving young […]

A reflective journal

Dr Rosari Kingston January, 2026

This is the time of year for New Year’s resolutions, and a good one is keeping a reflective journal. This can be any old copybook, but if funds allow, a special notebook is worth it, as it makes it more special, as well as designating the time you have spent […]

Find the right support to take the first step in your weight loss journey

Dr Laoise Hook January, 2026

Every January, many of us take a moment to pause after the Christmas rush and reflect on our health. The longer evenings, the fresh start of a new year, and a collective desire to feel better in ourselves make January a natural time to think about wellbeing. For some, that […]

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What people regret most financially… it’s not what you think

Samantha Halpin January, 2026

If you asked people what they regret most about money, you would probably expect to hear the usual answers. Spending too much when they were younger. Not saving enough. Wasting money on things they barely remember now. And while those comments do come up, they are rarely the regrets that […]

Intentional beginnings

Susan O Regan January, 2026

Knowing that Christmas would be infused with bittersweet feelings of love and loss, I decided early in November to book a place on the new year ‘Good in the Beginning’ retreat at Dzogchen Beara. I needed and wanted a wholesome, purposeful turning towards 2026. What an insightful few days it […]

Exploring shadows

Leo Muckley January, 2026

A few nights ago I was looking at the first full moon of the year. The sky was clear and the moonlight was strong, it was reflecting off the water and lighting up different parts of the woods. Yet, there were still some parts of the woods that were shadowy and […]

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