Let’s get one thing straight – we love our kids more than we ever would have thought possible. But the fact remains that everyone needs a break sometimes, and when you do get a break away with your partner after starting a family, you appreciate the break a whole lot more. However, when you do…
For many people, the clock change heralds the start of the summer – and therefore is something to be welcomed. But for parents of children with delicate sleep patterns, the loss of an hour can result in chaos at nighttime for weeks. Our resident sleep expert, Lucy Wolfe, has some great advice on how to…
This upcoming weekend Dublin will be painted green yet again to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Though the holiday is Thursday 17 March, the festivities are lasting all weekend. Here are some of the family fun events to look out for around the city. Friday 17th March 2017 St Patrick’s Day Parade 12pm @ Parnell Square The…
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Do you have a toddler who is stuck in their ways and thoroughly enjoying using the old standby ‘No!’ when asked to try something new? You would not be the first parent to experience the phenomenon of the stubborn toddler, nor will you be the last. So we’ve come up with a few tips and tricks to…
With over 170,000 children attending an early years service in Ireland, Barnardos has produced a handy guide to support parents in making decisions about the best quality option for their child. Written by early years experts in Barnardos, the Choosing Quality Childcare guide provides parents with information about what to look for in a quality…
It’s a controversial topic – but there’s no doubting that the use of iPads and tablets among children, along with other electronic devices, has rapidly increased over the past number of years. While there are definitely benefits of age-appropriate technology, there have been many studies linking overuse of technology and too much screentime with bad sleep,…
