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Personalised Santa Messages with the ISPCC

November 28, 2012

The ISPCC and Childline have teamed up with Santa Claus this Christmas to offer their supporters a personalised message from the man himself. For a donation of €10, Santa will send out an individual letter on full coloured festive paper to the child or children of your choice. The messages could also act as a [...]

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Newborn and Toddler Portrait Service

November 14, 2012

Getting a professional portrait of your newborn or toddler taken has always been a popular choice with parents. With Christmas approaching it is a perfect time to get a portrait done either for Christmas cards or just to hang in your home. DOK photography has just launched a new toddler and child portrait service in [...]

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COFFEE MORNING FOR WORLD PREMATURITY DAY-17th of November 2012

October 30, 2012

14 million babies are born preterm worldwide each year over 1 million will not survive. In Ireland over 4500 babies are born preterm, that’s a preterm baby born every 116 minutes. Some premature babies are so tiny that they don’t weigh a pound and many face weeks and months in hospital before they are able [...]

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Imaginosity’s ‘Festival of Stories’

October 23, 2012

Imaginosity, Dublin Children’s Museum, is getting set to go on an amazing literaryadventure.  For nine days they will be exploring the treasures and pleasures of children’s literature and are inviting families from all over the country to join the fun this midterm.  Imaginosity’s ‘Festival of Stories’ encourages families to take time out; to come together, to read together; [...]

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Ghoulishly Good Fun Halloween Activities at Killruddery House and Gardens

October 23, 2012

October 27th & 28th 2012 Looking for something fun and creative to do with your family this Halloween weekend? Killruddery House and Gardens, Bray, Co.Wicklow has a great variety of activities and workshops which all the family will enjoy. Whether you choose and design your own carved pumpkin from the pumpkin patch in the walled garden, [...]

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Irish Parenting Bloggers stage BlogMarch Against Child Benefit Cuts

October 9, 2012

(Monday, 8 October 2012)10 Irish parenting bloggers have joined forces in a “BlogMarch” to raise awareness of the crippling impact that cuts to child benefit will have on Irish families if introduced in December’s budget. The bloggers will publish a blog post each over the next ten days to highlight the negative impact that child [...]

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The Harvey Norman Sleep Survey

October 8, 2012

A new survey released reveals some fascinating insights into the nation’s sleeping habits.    The results show that many feel cranky and sleep deprived, while a large percentage have irritated (and irritating!) bed partners. It’s no secret that parents suffer from lack of sleep but some surprising facts surfaced about how children affect tolerance towards our [...]

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2012 National Breastfeeding Week

October 1, 2012

National Breastfeeding Week begins today, 1st October and ends on Sunday the 7th of October. This is a wonderful opportunity for breastfeeding mothers to get together and lend each other support. There are events being held around the country some of which are listed below. Armagh Event – Breastfeeding Challenge When – Dobbin Street Community Centre Where [...]

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