10 baby myths all parents should know 1. Babies’ need sophisticated toys for brain development Although a stimulating environment is key for helping baby’s brain develop, sophisticated toys are not actually necessary. 2. Holding books close to baby’s eyes will damage their vision Holding books close to baby’s eyes won’t damage their eyes, however if…
The low-down on childcare prices in Ireland Nanny A nanny is someone who looks after your children in your home, and therefore is your employee so you are responsible for paying all taxes and social contributions that are relevant. A full-time nanny will generally work from between 8am-6pm, Monday to Friday, with any extra babysittng…
Getting your toddler to take medicine can be just as traumatising for parents as it is for children. But when our kids are sick the most important thing is getting them to take their medicine in order for them to get better and be back to their old-selves. It’s heartbreaking seeing them sick – so…
Sex not a major key to a good relationship, study reveals A report carried out by The Way We Are Now, the UK’s largest provider of relationship support, and published by Relationships Scotland, Relate and Marriage Care, has revealed that sex isn’t as much a priority for people in relationships as it would seem. The study surveyed…
Being at home all day with the kids is lets just say, ‘challenging’. Some days are better than others but most are spent trying to restore calm and prevent serious accidents but we don’t want daddy to know that now do we? 10 things we are guilty of doing before daddy gets home from work…
10 things all women know about giving birth Following up after the success of our 12 things that happen after childbirth post, we decided to bring you the all too familiar 10 things that all women experience when they are about to give birth to their little baby. We’re all in the same boat! 1.…
You bleed. A lot One of the bonuses of pregnancy is not having periods. Few people tell you that as soon as you give birth, you get all nine you missed at once (as if labour wasn’t punishment enough). For the first couple of weeks, your newborn won’t be the only one wearing nappies in…
