Heres a list of all the toys that were on Ireland AM this morning with prices and websites where you can buy them. Click here to see this mornings link: http://www.tv3.ie/ireland_am_video.php?locID=1.65.74&video=85112 Slow toys are toys that let children develop in their own time. They are toys that don’t use batteries, are not solely made… Continue reading SLOW TOY FINALISTS 2014 AS SEEN ON IRELAND AM
Self care really is vital for new mums so why, if we even take just a five-minute nap, do we feel guilty and label ourselves the ‘worst mum in the world’? After giving birth, most of us leave hospital thinking we have turned into Superwoman. We put so much pressure on ourselves as women —… Continue reading WHY SELF CARE IS VITAL FOR NEW MUMS
I have to admit, one of my favourite parts of being pregnant was a dramatically increased bra size. They grew big quickly and I found myself in an alien place buying a bra that wasn’t padded or indeed push up. The experience of pregnancy is different for everyone and whether you experience a… Continue reading THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD MATERNITY LINGERIE
There is nothing more heartbreaking than dropping your child off and seeing them upset. Over the past few weeks I have been talking to so many parents about how bad they feel about leaving them and going to work. There are so many arguments out there about childcare. What’s right and what’s wrong and at… Continue reading HAS YOUR CHILD SETTLED INTO SCHOOL YET?
Well it’s been a rollercoaster of emotions in this house with a lot of changes happening. James recently moved up to the preschool room to prepare for September. When I asked what the difference was he said in preschool there’s no biting, no hitting, no slapping and you have to listen. My immediate reaction… Continue reading TODDLER TALES IN VIP MAGAZINE – PRESCHOOL RULES
I absolutely love the summer. The days are longer and people are much happier. There will be no holiday abroad for us this year as too many work commitments and trying to get a new business off the ground but that’s ok as I’m making sure we get to do a lot of fun things… Continue reading TODDLER TALES IN VIP MAGAZINE – SUMMER TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
Good communication in my opinion is one of the most difficult challenges we face today. From the minute your baby is born we are trying to figure out what they need and want. It can be incredibly frustrating for parents and for babies who have no words yet this can often lead to meltdowns and… Continue reading WHY BABY SIGNING JUST MIGHT HELP PREVENT THOSE MELTDOWNS AND TANTRUMS
AS PRINTED IN THE DAILY MAIL 28TH AUGUST: Did you know that a baby’s first teeth actually develop while growing in the womb? There are so many articles that give definite guidelines about when teeth will push through and how many your child should have at different stages. I say throw all the books out… Continue reading TEETHING TIPS AND PRODUCTS
Excited??? Just a little bit. I am honoured to be asked to judge the awards and be in such good company. My fellow judges taking on the challenge for the first time are: As newcomers we will be joining forces with two of last year’s judges to create the ultimate panel! So as you can… Continue reading SLOW TOY AWARDS IN ASSOCIATION WITH JOHN LEWIS
AS PRINTED IN THE DAILY MAIL One of the most frequently asked questions I get is whether I read to James every night. I recently spent the night at my cousin’s and this topic came again. There were three mums there and we all had very different opinions and experiences. However we agreed, fundamentally, that reading… Continue reading WHY I THINK READING TO OUR KIDS IS IMPORTANT
