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 […]
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Creative and fun pregnancy reveal ideas
That moment when you get to announce you’re expecting a little one to your friends and family is so special! Even if you’re unable to tell your loved ones in person at the moment, we’ve got some really creative and fun pregnancy reveal ideas that you can use to announce and remember this special moment. […]
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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 […]
The end of home schooling, almost
As the summer nears, so ends the last school term. Covid-19 restrictions have taken their toll on all the citizens of Ireland and we all deserve to be proud of the efforts we have made to keep Ireland safe, however grand or small. That said, it has been particularly challenging for parents with school-going children. […]
Gardening Workout
Being active in the outdoors has plenty of scientifically proven natural benefits. Being outdoors, breathing in fresh air can boost your energy levels, improve your immune system (breathing in phytoncides increases white blood cells which fight off infections and disease) and when in sunlight you can get your daily dose of vitamin D. […]
