An Alternative Way to Support Children and Families this Christmas This year Barnardos children’s charity is not asking for toys – but for donations to allow the organisation provide more practical gifts for the families they work with. Barnardos ‘Gifts for Good’ are an alternative gift for family or friends this Christmas. By purchasing a… Continue reading Make a Child’s Christmas With Barnardos ‘Gifts for Good’
Like most parents, I go to great lengths to look after my child’s health and work hard to support her physical and emotional well-being. The world is an exciting place for any growing child but also full of its own challenges for immature immune systems and developing emotions. Essential oils provide a wonderful way to… Continue reading ESSENTIAL OILS FOR CHILDREN
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 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
HAVE YOU HAD YOUR LITTLE ONES SHOES FITTED CORRECTLY? This is a question I had myself when I was a new mum and recently I was able to get the answer from the lovely Siobhan Matthews, who is the owner of a children’s shoe shop called Little Piggy’s Shoes For Kids in Trim, Co. Meath.… Continue reading 3 top tips for fitting kids shoes correctly- DAILY MAIL PARENTING
TOP TIPS FOR EXAM TIME My daughter is doing her Leaving Cert and feeling really stressed. To be honest I am too. Can you help? Oh, I REMEMBER my exams like it was yesterday — snapping the head off everyone and cramming three years’ work into one night. People also forget how stressed… Continue reading 4 TOP TIPS FOR EXAM STRESS – DAILY MAIL
Q: Any tips on packing for your hospital bag. I always bring to much! I panicked about absolutely everything when I was pregnant especially packing my hospital bag. As a model I travelled a lot through the years. So packing is something that really should have been second nature to me. I blame my severe… Continue reading DAILY MAIL – HOSPITAL BAG
