Do you have a communion or christening coming up? Here are some tips on how to plan your child’s special day. Communions and christenings in Ireland are wonderful big family events. They are a time for families and friends to get together and celebrate their…
If your child has just been diagnosed with dyslexia, it is important for parents to first get their own head around the information. Don’t hesitate to get back to the psychologist to have the report explained. Reports do have to contain a certain amount of…
Your body will go through many changes throughout pregnancy that can bring on some symptoms. We outline some of the most common pregnancy pains and discomforts. The majority of the changes that your body goes through during pregnancy will be directly related to a surge of…
As unfortunate as it is and as much as we wish we could prevent it, all children get sick. It is an unavoidable fact of life. Even if you take every precaution, from feeding your children a healthy diet, to giving them probiotics and multivitamins,…
Do you feel that tablet devices and computers are affecting your child’s quality of sleep? Could unplugging your child lead to better sleep? Unplug your child for better sleep Technology is everywhere these days and no one can deny that the internet and gaming devices…
Trying for a baby can be a challenge for many people, but what if there are added complications? Arlene Harris looks into possible treatments for boosting a couple’s chance of conceiving. While many women take measures to ensure they don’t become pregnant, others would give…
Pregnancy is a time of extraordinary change, as your body completes the miraculous task of creation and prepares for the birth of your baby. It can also be a challenging time, both physically and emotionally, as hormones fluctuate and your lifestyle changes in preparation for…
Want your baby to sleep in locations other than your home? Well here are some handy tips to get your baby to sleep anywhere! Practice makes perfect Help your baby to get used to sleeping in new locations by bringing them to sleep somewhere else other…
Here’s our step-by-step tutorial on how to prepare a bottle feed for your little one. 1. Fill a kettle with fresh water and boil. 2. Once the water is boiled, leave the water to cool in the kettle for 30 minutes, but no longer. This ensures…
Paediatric occupational therapist Amy Faulkner guides us through a baby’s physical and mental milestones in the first year of life. A baby’s first year is a time of rapid development. It is an important opportunity to lay down good foundations of development for your baby…