Or is it just another term to label parents? Here at m&i, we don’t like labels or stereotypes, especially when it comes to children and their mums and dads. One term that’s been flying around a lot recently is ‘helicopter parenting’. We’ve got the ins and outs of it, from where it came from to…
Unisex names are becoming more and more popular. While compiling this list we were surprised to see how many names are actually unisex, it really just depends what side of the world you are on. The most important thing to remember when choosing a baby name is to be true to yourself and try not…
Google has launched an app to help parents set boundaries, rules, and guidelines for their children when online. Today they launched Family Link in Ireland following a successful launch in the US earlier this year. Family link Not knowing what their children are getting up to on the internet is a common cause of worry…
Speaking about children’s health and the risk of obesity, Minister for Health iterated the problem lies in children’s familiarity with screen time, and the amount of time they spend looking at them. Speaking about his own life and his own upbringing, Mr Harris iterated that when he was growing up “as one of our younger…
The startup Coroflo have had a busy 2017. And with a funding boost of €900,000 there seems to be no signs of stopping for the breastfeeding technology. Since patenting technology in April which it says is the world’s first accurate breast milk flow monitor, the company has been busy — winning the Irish leg of…
A study in Swansea University has shown that the more baby books new parents read, the more likely they are to become stressed and anxious. Being a parent is tough enough without trying to follow strict sets of rules and developmental guidelines for your children. And since this is largely what is provided in baby books, why…
Once you have a child, it can feel a lot like your constantly reaching into your pocket to buy baby products and equipment. It’s overwhelming to go into stores to find that not only are there a 100 different brands, but also numerous products that all claim to do the same thing. What if real…
