A survey from children's charity Barnardos has found that Irish kids are missing friends and school, while also worrying for the health of their older family members during the pandemic.
Barnardos' family survey of 2,683 respondents found that 84% of children miss their friends, 68% miss school, 53% are having more difficulty with their bedtime routine, and 38% are experiencing more tantrums and outbursts.
The findings suggest that those parenting alone, and those with children under the age of ten, reported feeling the most pressure of the Covid-19 restrictions.
One parent commented: "As a single parent I feel judged when leaving my house with the children." Parents reported less sleep (one in three), less exercise (one in three), and