How to deal with toddler tantrums Toddlers throw tantrums. Fact. Mammies are driven demented. Another fact. We asked our readers what strategies they adopted to deal with the inevitable meltdowns – and when they outgrew the tantrums (please don’t say 18…) 1. “The only thing that worked with Daniel was to stay calm. Easier said than done, I know,…
All you need to know about: Nappy rash Nappy rash is a common condition that is usually easily treated and nothing to worry about, but ignoring it could lead to further problems. Knowing the facts, symptoms and precautions to take will help you keep your baby’s nappy rash at bay and prevent any later infection. Q. What is nappy rash?…
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…
