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Playdates

December 16, 2011

As your little one reaches toddlerhood, you’ll soon become familiar with ‘playdates’. Although it may be some parents’ idea of hell, once you overcome the politics, you’re likely to see the benefits, says MAEBH COYLE.   For those still unfamiliar with the term, a ‘playdate’ is a reciprocal arrangement between yourself and another parent to [...]

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How to help your child when making friends

December 12, 2011

However sociable your child seems to be, helping them make friends from toddlerhood onwards will require a whole new set of parenting skills. HILARY PEREIRA shows you how to acquire these skills in six easy steps. Your child may be used to being handed around to friends and family, and may coo and gurgle along [...]

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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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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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Tackling lice head on

May 5, 2011
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Does your little one keep scratching her head? Head lice might be to blame- and they’re surprisingly common. TRACEY LATTIMORE helps you banish them for good. Nits, its, lice, cooties – whatever names your children might call them in the playground, there’s a fair chance that your little ones could be affected by head lice [...]

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Ask the expert

May 3, 2011

Do you have any questions regarding any aspect of your pregnancy, new baby or toddler? We have three experts on hand; Eumom, our Physio and Nutritionist who will do their very best to answer any queries that you may have. The best questions will feature in the next issue of maternity&infant magazine. Please send us [...]

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Safe as houses

April 27, 2011
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Accidents will happen where children are concerned, but taking the time to child-proof your home can help to reduce the risk of potential hazards for your little ones, says Arlene Harris. When David O’Connor was just 11-months-old, he gave his mother the fright of her life. Changing her baby on a bed beside the window, [...]

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