Originally posted 2017-01-24 10:18:18.
Sliming it: the benefits of messy play
How a feelings chart can help toddler tantrums
When your child starts in preschool, it’s not unreasonable to hope that those toddler tantrums will soon be a thing of the past. Preschool is less about learning to read and write and more about learning practical life skills that will enable them to become independent and self-reliant. Things like doing our own zippers, shoes…
Why you really should sleep when the baby sleeps
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a million times and that’s before your baby even arrives. Just sleep when the baby sleeps! Of course, why didn’t I think of that? Oh wait, I did. How many parents actually follow that advice? Aren’t there are far more pressing things to worry about when the…
Your rights on breastfeeding or expressing at work
It’s the most magical time of your life, right up until it ends. Being at home, bonding with your baby is something that we all treasure and look forward too during the long nine months of pregnancy. But something that we also need to think about during that time, is the eventual chore of going…
Six surprising beauty benefits of being pregnant
Originally posted 2017-01-17 09:46:53.
Escape to Co Cavan
Us parents spend so much time and effort making sure that our kids are well and happy and enjoying life that we often neglect ourselves. The parents at maternity & infant HQ have made a resolution for 2017 though – to start taking time out for ourselves and for our partners. After all, happy parents…
Ten lessons we can learn from our children
Children experience the world with wonder and curiosity. The majority of things in their young lives are new to them. Their world is full of possibilities, surprises and new experiences to discover. By taking a leaf (or ten) out of their book, we could learn to live more fulfilled lives. Be honest That white lie you…