INTRODUCE a new generation of children to Oscar Wilde’s classic tales with this gorgeous collection from Little Island Books. Printed on high-quality paper, with a linen-effect cover, gold foil details, and a ribbon bookmark, Oscar Wilde’s Stories for Children features six of Wilde’s best-known stories: The Selfish Giant, The Happy Prince, The Devoted Friend, The … Read more
How to safely wean your baby by introducing suitable foods Irish Examiner Source link
I have concluded that I am a bad mammy. For the last few weeks, I have been as cranky as Elton John on a long-haul flight, stressed out over work commitments and professional rejections, and trying to procure some security for the kids’ futures, so much so that my usually relatively smiley demeanour can no … Read more
New podcast movement born of parental concern Irish Examiner Source link
Recently, a friend was venting about the spiralling costs of rebuilding her dream home, west of Dingle town. As she talked me through their plans and how the amount of bureaucracy required to draw down the derelict-home grant was nothing short of scandalous, I nodded along, like a woman who could somehow empathise with her … Read more
Whenever you give your child tomato sauce, they have a reaction. But when you give them tomatoes in other forms, nothing happens. Could it be an allergy? “This is not an allergy,” says Dr Juan Trujillo, a paediatric allergist and co-director of the Centre of Excellence in Allergy at Cork University Hospital and UCC. “For … Read more
BUMBLEance, Ireland’s only dedicated children’s ambulance service, has announced the return of its annual spring fundraiser. Brew for BUMBLEance takes place on Wednesday, March 12, and people across the country are invited to host coffee mornings, tea parties, and bake sales to raise money for this essential service. By doing so, you’ll raise funds for … Read more
A Growing Share of Adults Have Catch-Up Vaccinations: What Does This Mean for Public Health? Recent data shows a significant increase in adults seeking catch-up vaccinations, a trend ringing alarm bells and sparking conversations about public health preparedness. While vaccinations have historically been a primary focus for childhood health, this surge in adult vaccination rates … Read more
We missed our child’s 12-month vaccination — MMR and MenB — in December because she was unwell at the time. Does this mean she will need to receive these vaccines along with the Hib/MenC and PCV vaccines at the 13-month appointment? That seems like a lot for a baby to get at one GP visit. … Read more
Registered children’s dietician Caroline O’Connor has met parents who blame their partners for their child’s picky eating. “They say, ‘My mother-in-law told me my husband never ate vegetables when he was young; he was a very fussy eater’,” says O’Connor, founder of Solid Start, which helps “parents raise a happy, healthy eater”. Her observations chime … Read more