ARTWORK BY : www.helenabarker.com I just turned 37 last week and I’m at a time in my life where most of my friends are either having children or trying really hard to have children. Infertility now affects 1 in 7 couples in the UK and I imagine we are not far behind here in Ireland.… Continue reading ARE FERTILITY AND NUTRITION LINKED?
I’m A HUGE fan of finding what works for you and how and what we feed our kids is no different. The one thing we simply can’t escape is that good nutrition is important. If you have been reading any nutrition articles lately I imagine your head is spinning at the fact that we have… Continue reading WHY SHOULD OUR KIDS TAKE OMEGAS?
TODAY, FEBRUARY 25TH, IS THE SECOND ANNUAL NATIONAL BABY DAY It’s is a day that celebrates all things parenting and encourages parents to take a moment to cherish the magic of discovery with their child. Ahh it’s days like today that make me want another little baby. I have always been baby crazy so maybe… Continue reading IT’S NATIONAL BABY DAY! DID YOU GET YOUR FREE PRESSIE??
AS PRINTED IN THE DAILY MAIL FEB 19TH 2015: Prevention is better than cure! I’m sure you’ve heard this saying before. It’s thrown into conversations here and there and I’m nearly positive I’ve heard the odd politician here in Ireland say it too in some form or another. We’ve heard it in relation to our… Continue reading WHY DO WE NOT VALUE THE EARLY YEARS IN IRELAND?
Myleene Klass tweeted to nearly half a million followers about a request from a mother at her daughters school in regards to an upcoming birthday party and gift request. The mother suggested in the email that the other parents give £10 towards a gift that each child wanted, one being a kindle, the other a… Continue reading WAS MYLEENE KLASS WRONG?
THIS VIDEO IS ABOUT CO-SLEEPING AND SWADDLING WITH MIDWIFE DOREEN BUCKLEY This valuable and effective settling technique has made a come back due to the preferred sleeping position for babies. Babies positioned on their back are considered at less risk of SIDS, however they will often stimulate the moro or startle reflex with their movements,… Continue reading TOP TIPS FOR CO-SLEEPING & SWADDLING YOUR BABY
In this series I look at our body hangups especially post birth and I also share some of my favourite beauty and make up products… In our second week of our “minding mum” series I’m going going to look at body image and also share some of my top beauty tips I’ve picked up during… Continue reading "MINDING MUM" NUTURING YOUR POST BABY BODY
Beyond 6 months of age, it is not unreasonable for parents to anticipate longer stretches of unbroken sleep, which is what your baby requires physically, emotionally and developmentally at some point within the first year of life; however sleep problems manifest and can be challenging for the family unit. Here Lucy Wolfe from Sleepmatters uncovers… Continue reading 5 REASONS WHY YOUR CHILD DIDN’T SLEEP LAST NIGHT
Post Natal Depression is far more common than any of us realise. I receive so many messages and emails from Mums who are still suffering in silence and I strongly urge you to get help. I know how hard it is but i promise you that you will recover once you get help and take… Continue reading "MINDING MUM" POST NATAL DEPRESSION
“Mum I need to go to the toilet”, eh you just went! “I’m really thirsty” eh you just had water! “I’m afraid a lion is going to smash through my window” eh we don’t have lions roaming around. “Oh really mum do you guard the zoo!!” Anything to avoid sleep and then “I don’t like you… Continue reading BOUNDARIES AND THREATS AT BEDTIME (OR ANYTIME)!!
