Here are some books to consider Book List with focus on anxiety/worry: The Wooden Dragon – Joan Aiken No Matter What – Debi Gilori Billy Monster’s Daymare – Alan Durant The Huge Bag of Worries – Virginia Ironside Little Mouse’s Big Book of Fears – Emily Gravett A Niflenoo called Never Mind – Margot Sunderland… Continue reading BOOKS TO HELP COMMUNICATE FEELINGS AND LIFE EVENTS TO YOUNG CHILDREN by JOANNA FORTUNE of SOLAMH
I never actually thought the day would come where I would be begging James not to be so helpful. I took the washing in for mum yesterday and he had a full force tantrum because he wanted to do it for Nana. He also wants to dress himself, which is great except it usually means… Continue reading TODDLER TALES IN VIP MAGAZINE August 21st
Q: My baby is 4 weeks old and covered in what looks like acne. I’ve heard its milk spots. Is this normal and what can I do? I can remember clear as day when James got milk spots. His poor little face was covered and as usual I panicked. I soon learnt (after… Continue reading DOES YOUR BABY HAVE MILK SPOTS OR MILIA…
AS PRINTED IN THE MAIL ON SUNDAY AUG 10TH 2014: New beginnings can be daunting especially for kids. Going to big school or indeed preschool like James is exciting but it does bring about change, which can make them feel a little nervous or scared. The Toddler Inn which is James crèche/preschool have recently… Continue reading COPING WITH THE EMOTIONAL CHANGES OF GOING BACK TO SCHOOL
BACK TO SCHOOL COSTS -(As printed in the Daily Mail) What do you think about the high cost of going back to school? My view is very simple education should be equal across the board giving every single child a chance to become the best that they can be. Now I know we don’t live… Continue reading BACK TO SCHOOL COSTS – Barnardos survey
Q: I’m so tired since the arrival of my baby and I’ve heard you talk about the benefits of a good diet. Can you share some tips? You’ve spent the past nine months looking after yourself better than ever before. When the baby arrives nearly all new Mums tend to neglect themselves as all… Continue reading TOP 3 TIPS FOR NUTRITION AND ENERGY POST BIRTH
Outdoor Summer Hazards AS PRINTED IN THE DAILY MAIL: The sun is out; whoops it’s gone again!! Well welcome to the Irish Summer. But on a positive note getting your babies and kids outside is so important. James ate everything in sight so everything was a hazard including pebbles, barbecues, poison berries, water and… Continue reading 8 TOP TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR BABIES AND TODDLERS SAFE IN THE GARDEN
Theres nothing better than starting your day the right way. Porridge is quick and easy and a simple way of adding extra nutrition is to add your favourite fruit and some sprinkles (James word not mine) and we change our sprinkles every day. Today we chose Linwoods flaxseed with bio cultures and vitamin D. The… Continue reading 4 SIMPLE STEPS FOR A VERY HEALTHY BREKKIE FOR KIDS
AS PRINTED IN THE DAILY MAIL: PLACENTA encapsulation only came to my attention recently through Lisa O’Leary from placentaencapsulationcork.com. I also have a friend who drank her placenta in a smoothie because of the post-birth health benefits. It can lead to an increase in energy and in the amount of milk produced. It can… Continue reading PLACENTA ENCAPSULATION
AS PRINTED IN THE DAILY MAIL Q: Has James asked about his dad? My child’s father doesn’t see her, I don’t know how I’ll explain this when she asks It’s probably the most heartbreaking and difficult question that I’ve had to deal with. I remember when James was a tiny baby, looking into his blue eyes… Continue reading PARENTING ALONE
