My eight-year-old daughter made her First Confession recently, or First Penance as it’s now called. I had her well versed in exactly what to do and say – how to tell her sins, listening for her penance and reciting her Act of Sorrow. Unfortunately, she was sick on the big day, but was determined not…
Maria Byrne
Vital role of fathers must be more appreciated
“Everyone is familiar with the importance of the maternal bond… where does that leave the fathers?” asks Maria Byrne
It’s difficult to always look on the bright side
A parent’s perspective with Maria Byrne
Having grown-up children at home brings real benefits to the family
All sorts of advice is available to assist parents who are sharing their homes with their grown-up children
Mother’s Day celebrates our unique role
A parent’s perspective
Views on discipline have evolved
A parent’s perspective
Better for teens to be young, free and single
A parent’s perspective
We need to teach children what kindness means
A parent’s perspective with Maria Byrne
Parents need to learn their children’s language
A parent’s perspective with Maria Byrne
We have much for which to be grateful
Families can work together to help themselves and others triumph over tragedy, writes Maria Byrne