Originally posted 2017-05-09 11:45:37.
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Living with allergies
Dealing with allergies in children can be challenging for parents. Writing for Maternity & Infant magazine, Arlene Harris talks about her own personal experience as a mum and chats to the experts about what to do. I have always been thankful for my three strapping sons. Apart from little bit of asthma, eczema and a few…
The five best sports for every type of child
You’ve known from day one that when it comes to kids the ‘one size fits all’ approach just doesn’t cut it. The same goes for their choice of pastimes. Every child is different and the right sport or activity can encourage a child to overcome their weaknesses and hone their strengths as they navigate childhood.…
Fun in the sun: five timeless family games
Is that sun we see? Make the most of the good weather by getting together the whole family for some fun game in the sun – try these five games from your own childhood. Red Light, Green Light This is a pretty simple game and can be played with as many or as few people…
Keeping your child safe in the sun
The sun is shining and finally it feels like a little taste of summer has arrived in Ireland. Most people believe that, because we live in a country plagued by summers of cloudy days and lukewarm temperatures, sunscreen is not a household essential. When abroad parents are very careful to protect their child’s skin from…
What you need to know about raising boys
We do love our boys but they can be hard work sometimes! Do you relate to any of these items in our ABC of raising boys? It’s a tough job but someone’s got to do it! A – Aim for the toilet bowl, they make them wide enough! B – Balls are for outside, the…
Why EVERY woman should be taking folic acid
Ireland has a particularly high incidence of Spina Bifida and other Neural Tube Defects (NTDs), yet a simple folic acid supplement can help reduce the risks significantly – so why aren’t Irish women taking the advice? Speaking on behalf of safeFood, Prof Michael Turner, UCD Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Coombe Women and…
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