As we all know, parenting is the most challenging, overwhelming and tiring job. Every step we take will, in some way, form our children, leaving an imprint on their futures. Even as I sit here trying to write, my children distract and disturb me every three minutes… ‘Did I eat enough?’ ‘Can I […]
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Tips to regulate your baby’s temperature during the changing seasons
As the seasons change, the weather changes. Although it might seem like it’s always raining, the temperature can change along with this and quite drastically throughout the day. These changes can be quite dramatic for a baby, so it’s always a good idea to know how to help your baby regulate their temperature during the […]
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Anxiety in children and tips for how to cope with it
The world is jointly becoming more conscious and aware of mental health. But are we shedding enough light on how this can affect children? Below are the common types of anxiety in children and ways to manage it. Separation anxiety Upset or anxious feelings when being left by parents or caregivers at playschool […]
Mindfulness for kids
Life creeps up on us and can take us on a roller-coaster of chores, jobs, tasks, responsibilities and errands. Each day we try and pack more and more into every single hour. Endless lists needing to be worked off. Multitasking helps us cut corners timewise but the downside is that we cannot give our […]
Building your child’s immune system
People all around the world are constantly being exposed to bacteria and viruses. As parents, we want to do the best we can to protect our children from illness. That doesn’t just mean shielding them from people and places. There is more you can do. Strengthening your child’s immune system should be the very first […]
Back to school
As parents receive word regarding the reopening of schools, and little ones start to return to school, emotions remain mixed and uncertainty prevails. While some parents are overly (and understandably) delighted to get their children back out into school where they can continue to learn at the hands of a trained professional and not […]
Tips for a West Cork Staycation
Flights and holidays have been cancelled left, right and centre. Families have been forced to seek entertainment on their own soil. That said, we are one of the luckiest countries to get to enjoy a staycation in our own country. Ireland is famously known for her beautiful landscapes, history and ocean fronts. To narrow […]
Gentle freedom
As we slowly transition from lockdown, it feels as though a new world is timidly opening up to us. We have a new freedom to move and gently step out into an optimistic yet cautious society. Eye contact is being made. Smiles are being met with a kindness, longing for interaction. We have been hunkering […]
Moulding our future
As parents, it is crucial that we tackle the systemic racism ingrained in our (global) society. Turning a blind eye is no longer acceptable and action needs to be taken. Teaching our children about racism is vital. Brushing the topic of racism under the carpet creates the illusion that racism and races don’t exist. You […]
The sun will shine
To quote our very own Leo ‘In the end, it’s only a passing thing this shadow, even darkness must pass. A new day will come, and when the sun shines, it’ll shine out the clearer.’ Or was it the smelly little hobbit Samwise from Lord of the Rings that said it to Frodo when trying […]
