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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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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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You’ve been framed

April 20, 2011
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Getting children’s eyes tested can be sometimes overlooked but it’s important that any sight issues are addressed before your child reaches eight, says Lisa Jewell . It’s a good idea to focus on your child’s eye health. In fact, if your little has started school for the first time this year, it’s perfect timing to [...]

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Dealing with the terrible twos

April 7, 2011
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Your baby has now blossomed into a bundle of curiosity, with an enquiring and demanding mind of her own. Children’s behaviour and development consultant, Nicola Erasmus helps you cope with the challenging ‘terrible twos’. At around two-years-old many children start to control their urges, change their behaviour and do as mum or dad ask. Not [...]

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