Breast Feeding I’m delighted to introduce Clare Boyle to all you lovely ladies who want to learn more about breastfeeding. I presumed breastfeeding would happen naturally but unfortunately I encountered a lot of problems (more in my blog). I met Clare’s sister on a cookery course. I was very interested to hear that she gave… Continue reading Breast Feeding 2
We all know how sleep deprivation affects us and that’s even before we have children. It can be very difficult to function on very little sleep. They used to use sleep deprivation as a form of torture during the war. I now know why!! Children don’t come with manuals and each and every child is… Continue reading PARENTING EXPERT LUCY WOLFE FROM SLEEPMATTERS
As appears fortnightly in VIP Magazine. James turned one in September and we had a great day. However as a parent I had a million different emotions flowing through me. I was so excited for this special milestone but I was also sad that my baby was turning into a toddler. Why? Well, we spend… Continue reading TEARS AND MILESTONES
I’m a big supporter of NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING WEEK. There lots happening around the country. If you’re local to me in Dublin 15, tomorrow morning 5th of Oct, La Leche League Blanch/Dunboyne and Castleknock groups are hosting a very special coffee morning to celebrate National Breastfeeding Week. This will take place in Beltenut Cafe, Draiochttheatre, Blanch… Continue reading NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING WEEK
Mummypages teamed up with Nokia and movies@dundrum to give 155 Mums a well deserved night out. I MC’d the night and stayed for the movie myself. It was my first trip to the cinema since having James. I had a great night. The movie was so much fun and I laughed out loud throughout. I… Continue reading MUMS NIGHT OUT WITH MUMMYPAGES.IE, NOKIA AND MOVIES@DUNDRUM
As appears fortnightly in VIP Magazine. A Trip to the Zoo I’ve been doing flashcards with James for a few months now. He started reacting to certain animals and I of course took this as a sure sign he was ready for The Zoo. I’d been waiting for this day since he was born to… Continue reading Parenting
As appears monthly in VIP. Childproofing your house… I suffer mild heart attacks on a daily basis since James began to lunge himself forward. I’ve been around kids all my life but not continuously, so I really had no idea how full on it can be. We’ve had bumps and bruises, tears from sheer frustration… Continue reading Mothering Diary – September
As appears monthly in VIP. Alison and James are taking off, but will our intrepid mum lose her nerve? It’s over to her… I thought traveling with James would be a breeze. After all we traveled when he was 5 weeks old to Spain and he’s also a great sleeper. He goes down at 7… Continue reading Mothering Diary – August
Child Dental Care – Good oral health is vital from the start As printed in the Supermum supplement/The mail on Sunday Tooth decay is very common in Ireland but it is fully preventable if parents can get babies and children into good oral hygiene routines — know what signs to look out for to spot… Continue reading Child Dental Care
as printed in the Evening Herald 24th August 2011 ON THE BIRTH OF MY SON JAMES I’ve had a series of great changes in my life. Representing Ireland in the Supermodel of the world competition when I was 16 was amazing; a lady from Paris spotted me and changed my career forever. I also lost… Continue reading THE DAY MY WORLD CHANGED
