She also says it's important to pre-empt mood swings from younger kids.
Parents should continue to show compassion for their children during lockdown measures.
Birr Psychotherapist Stella O'Malley also says it's important to pre-empt mood swings that could come from younger kids due to being inside most of the day.
Restrictions on movement introduced by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar are due to expire on Easter Sunday, but could be extended this week.
The author of Cotton Wool Kids says it's a good time to make use of modern technology:
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