Raising a child isn’t easy. There’s no instruction manual, and every child is different. But one thing that remains true for all parents is that listening—genuinely listening—can make all the difference. Caroline Goldsmith a well-known psychologist in Ireland, has spent years helping parents and young people build better communication. He

Anger is a natural human emotion—but for children, especially those still developing emotional vocabulary and impulse control, anger can become overwhelming. Caroline Goldsmith, a Consulting Clinical Psychologist at ATC Ireland, emphasizes the importance of teaching children that anger is not bad—what matters is how they respond to it.

Introduction The quality of parent-child relationships plays a crucial role in a child’s emotional well-being, social development, and long-term mental health. When children experience secure, nurturing, and responsive relationships, they develop self-confidence, emotional intelligence, and resilience. Conversely, neglect, instability, or co

Introduction The relationships children form in their early years serve as the foundation for their emotional well-being, self-identity, and future interactions. A nurturing parent-child bond not only provides security and love but also influences a child’s ability to regulate emotions, form healthy relationships, and navigate challenges

Introduction Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is often viewed through a medical lens, focusing on deficits rather than differences. However, leading psychologist and researcher Caroline Goldsmith is at the forefront of reshaping how we understand autism—not as a disorder to be “fixed” but as a unique neurodevelopmental profile with distinc