Why Early Intervention Matters for Speech and Language Development
Did you know that 2 to 3 kids per class have a developmental language disorder? Often speech and language development and communication needs are under diagnosed. Why does it matter? Statistics show that people with speech and language developmental disorders are 6 times more ...
30 Essential Life Skills Every Kid Should Learn
From tying shoelaces and riding a bike to being able to say sorry if you’ve made a mistake, these are skills that will stand ...
Breastfeeding Tips for New Mothers from a Lactation Consultant
We recently hosted a live video talk on our Facebook page with lactation consultant and mother of five Nicola O'Byrne of BreastfeedingSupport.ie. Nicola shared ...
Hectic Weeknights? These Meal Planning Tips for Busy Families Will Help
We recently hosted a live video talk on our Instagram account with author, food writer and busy mum of three Caitríona Redmond of Wholesome ...
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10 Practical and Effective Ways to Say No to Treats
When kids are looking for treat foods it’s hard to say no. As parents we need to know when a treat should really be a ...
50 Positive and Encouraging Messages Your Child Needs to Hear
Boost your child's self-esteem and build their confidence with these 50 positive and encouraging messages your child needs to hear – introduce them in your ...
9 Pitfalls to Avoid When Your Child Doesn’t Want to Go to School
“I don’t want to go to school!”. Words that can make a parent’s stomach feel like a roaring fire and a cold wobbly jelly both ...
12 Simple Suggestions for How to Handle Meltdowns After School
No matter what age your child is, school days can leave them with a lot of emotions. If your child veers into tantrum mode when ...
Some Handy Resources and Advice for Parents for Back to School
As we head back to school, we wanted to share some useful resources for parents. Obviously it's an unprecedented year, and things have changed dramatically. ...
What is Authoritative Parenting – and Does it Benefit Your Child?
Are you a planner, a rule-maker, a 'yes' parent or a 'fly by the seat of your pants' kind of parent? Truthfully, given the day, ...