Toddler & Child

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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Treats for Kids

November 26, 2012

Here are two delicious dessert ideas from Annabel Karmel’s Lunchboxes, Fingerfoods and After School Meal Planner books, all published by Ebury Press. Apple and Carrot Muffins with Maple Syrup Makes 12 muffins Ingredients 225g plain flour 50g caster sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp powdered giner 1/4 tsp salt 125ml [...]

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Baby’s Health Checks

November 19, 2012

It’s easy to get caught up in new motherhood and forget an appointment here or there, but your baby’s health checks are just too important to be missed, says Alana Kirk-Gillham. My child’s failure to thrive was identified on a simple chart as part of routine check on her development. Her short stature was not [...]

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Recipes for little ones

November 16, 2012

When it comes to this time of year it is important to make sure your children eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables to ward off seasonal colds. Here are some easy to follow recipes from Annabel Karmel’s app. Baked Sweet Potato and Spinach When introducing green vegetables to your baby’s diet it is 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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What to Expect when a Child Requires an Assessment with a Speech and Language Therapist

November 9, 2012

An initial assessment appointment for a child who has not attended speech and language therapy before can be a daunting experience for both the parent and child. So to explain the process, the Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists have published some tips and advice to create a better understanding of what to expect. [...]

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Internet safety – how to keep your child protected.

August 31, 2012

Are you worried about how best to keep your children safe while surfing the net? Have you a plan for teaching them how to navigate the virtual world online? In the August/September issue of maternity & infant magazine Alana Kirk-Gillham shows you how to ensure your little ones are cyber safe and savvy. She’ll take [...]

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Head lice

August 8, 2012

New school gear may not be the only new acquirements for your child at this time of year, unfortunately head lice is a real issue too. REBECCA BERMINGHAM shows you how to deal with lice in a swift and stress-free way.   With September looming, you probably have a million and one things to do to get your [...]

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