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Make 2012 your best year yet

January 9, 2012

We’re all guilty of making New Year’s resolutions that we don’t (and probably never had any intentions of) sticking to. JENNIFER O’SULLIVAN suggests an achievable resolution, and provides tips for a great 2012.  This year we’re taking a new approach to the New Year and the inevitable resolutions that come with it. Now that we have satisfied ourselves [...]

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Ten tips for maintaining a sense of self

December 22, 2011
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Motherhood is one of the most difficult but rewarding jobs you can do. However, it’s important to try and maintain a sense of self. ALANA KIRK-GILLHAM offers some tips on resurrecting the woman inside the mum. It’s so easy to lose ourselves in labels, and I don’t mean the designer variety (here’s dreaming!). There are [...]

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What to expect when expecting twins?

December 2, 2011

Discovering you are pregnant is a wonderful experience but finding out you’re expecting more than one baby can be an unexpected but happy shock. Hilary Pereira talks you through what to expect from your twin pregnancy and birth. When you find out you’re expecting more than one baby, a barrage of questions springs to mind. [...]

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Pregnancy Supplements – what to take and when

July 6, 2011
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There are all sorts of multivitamin supplements aimed at pregnant women, but what should you take during your pregnancy, if anything at all? LUCY TAYLOR asks the experts. You’re expecting a little one and you want to do the best for your own health and the health of your baby. So should you be taking [...]

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The future looks bright

July 1, 2011
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A recent study on family life in Ireland found that, despite the economic gloom, the future is bright for children growing up in Ireland. ARLENE HARRIS reports on the key findings. Being a parent in modern Ireland can be stressful, but despite the anxiety caused by financial problems, lack of social life and trying to [...]

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Maternity bag essentials

June 29, 2011
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If your due month is fast approaching then you’ll probably be considering packing your hospital maternity bag. MICHELLE McDONAGH advises you what to pack and when to pack it. The countdown to your new arrival has really begun when you start to think about packing your hospital bag. Preparation is key and, ideally, you should [...]

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Credit Crunch babies

June 27, 2011
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OLIVIA MAI looks at how to save a small fortune on rearing a baby in crunch times. With last December’s draconian budget only really taking effect now, many families find themselves in a much-changed position. Between tax rises, cuts to child benefit, cuts to tax credits (including married couples on a single income) and a [...]

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How to turn your picky eaters into little chefs

June 21, 2011
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Written by: Maebh Coyle Photography: Cliona O’Flaherty As a baby, my son Charles was a dream feeder – blended sweet potato, carrots, potato, and even broccoli. But when he turned one, he began to turn his nose up at anything green or, for that matter, orange or yellow. Now, aged three, I’m lucky that he [...]

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