Flahavan’s and Keelings, two Irish family brands, have revealed national research on Irish mums at breakfast time. Survey says, 59 per cent of Irish mothers skip breakfast to save time in the morning. “It’s time to prioritise mums so they are not running on empty,” says Dietician Aveen Bannon. “Skipping breakfast is a hallmark of…
These Annabel Karmel muffins are quick and easy to make, and the children will love getting involved in the kitchen too. INGREDIENTS: 225g plain flour 1 tbsp. baking powder 125g butter, softened 125g caster sugar ¼ tsp. salt 1 egg 200 ml milk 1 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 100g sultanas 125g pumpkin,…
5 ways to prevent and ease back pain in pregnancy What causes pregnancy back pain? During pregnancy, the hormone relaxin causes ligaments in your back to loosen, resulting in back pain. Back pain usually occurs in pregnancy in the fifth and seventh month, but for some can occur as early as 8 to 12 weeks.…
5 of the best books for explaining the birds and the bees 1. ‘It’s Not The Stork’ – Robie Harris ‘It’s Not The Stork’ by Robie Harris presents information to young children, from ages 4 to 8 years, in clear, factual, and age-appropriate terms through a bird and bee character. It answers the questions kids…
Fear is something parents want to protect their children from as much as possible, but anxieties can easily be passed on from parent to child, writes RACHEL MURRAY. Recently, I got chatting to a lady in a dentist waiting room. She was there to meet her eldest daughter who, she explained, was terribly afraid of…
Former TOWIE cast member Sam Faiers is due her first baby in just a few short months and she is proving to be one yummy mummy! Just look at this stunning ASOS dress she wore to an event last night. Sam teamed her red hot look with her brand new brunette locks, and some metallic…
76% of parents say earlier identification could have helped their dyslexic children Dyslexia Association Ireland (DAI) launched the first study done on dyslexia in Ireland to coincide with Dyslexia Awareness Week, ‘Small Change – Big Impact’, which aims to raise awareness of the small changes in policy that can help those with dyslexia. The survey, which had 787…
