PARENTING - BABY

A collection of articles relating to the 'baby' years which will hopefully help you get through the sleepless nights. Enjoy.

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Julie Jay: As parents of toddlers, now is not our time to thrive, but survive
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Julie Jay: Spoiling our children from time to time isn’t a bad thing
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Julie Jay: One of the hardest aspects of parenting is the lack of alone time
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Joanna Fortune: Children's bedtime routine is upset on nights Dad gets home late 
Happy young mother and father embrace their child with care and love.
Julie Jay: I was never much of a hugger, but now hugs are a big thing in our house 
I have often wondered, how many times is too many times to tell my kids I love them

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

Cute toddler boy watching cartoon movie in the cinema
Julie Jay: Baby-and-parent comedy gigs are a riot 
Parent and baby events are fast becoming my dream events to do - mostly because the hecklers can’t speak

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Rear View Of Children In Halloween Costumes Going Trick Or Treat. Little Boy Ringing The Doorbell Of The House Decorated For Hal
Halloween is the one time we do the unthinkable - we knock on a neighbour’s door unannounced
Some people may turn off the lights and pretend not to be home, but most will greet the kids with a smile and a few sweets

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

Tots to teens: Carnival of thrills as circus festival rolls into town
Tots to teens: Carnival of thrills as circus festival rolls into town
Plus the Dragon of Shandon returns for Halloween

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

men and women sandals on the beach
Julie Jay: Partners to parents — like trying to climb a mountain in a pair of flip-flops
Former TV presenter and Supernanny recently expressed her belief that parents shouldn’t blame their kids for their problems, but the reality is parenting is the biggest test for any relationship

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

A small boy kissing a sleeping newborn baby brother at home.
Joanna Fortune: My toddler is not happy about the new arrival 
"He once had all your undivided attention, and now he must share it with his sibling. He understandably resents that right now. And I agree with you that he will adjust, albeit this is taking him some time."

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Breastfeeding support from mums who know the difficulties — and the high points
Breastfeeding support from mums who know the difficulties — and the high points
Not every new mother will take to it ‘naturally’. Issues can include sore nipples, excess milk, and not knowing when baby is hungry

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Teddy laying in bed with copy space
Julie Jay: We get 40 winks after hoodwinking son into sleeping in his room
After much convincing our four year old has finally been sold on the benefits of a room of one’s own, and my husband and I are positively giddy at the prospect of alone time at last

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

Tots to Teens: March into health like a Super Trooper
Tots to Teens: March into health like a Super Trooper
Plus: Irish-crafted soft toys based on garden animals; child health research; and the story of rugby

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

Birthday cake with colorful candles
Children's parties can swiftly get out of control, much like an Irish wedding
When it comes to birthday party bags, it's like a mini version of Wall Street—everyone’s vying for the best deal and will step over their mothers (literally and figuratively) to get it.

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Asian Chinese little girl playing smartphone at outdoor cafe
Tots to teens: How to avoid confusion and navigate your kid’s digital maze
Plus Culture Night fun for all the family

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Multitask woman. Mother, businesswoman with child, working, coocking and calling. Flat vector.
Julie Jay: I’m back teaching — I’d forgotten how hard it is to work outside the home
So chaotic are mornings with kids that any parent who manages to get to work on time is nothing short of heroic

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Preschool students, parents, hugs on first day of school
Negotiating the politics of school-gate diplomacy
The social dynamics at pick-up time can be fraught. You are waiting for your child, often under time pressure, surrounded by parents who may or may not want to chat with you. Experts say it helps if you manage your expectations 

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

Four year old girl having fun outdoors, picking up flowers in nature
Tots to Teens: Getting a sense of the arts
Plus: natural help with eczema; VOYA's Mama Care baby oil; circus workshops for kids

Tue, 03 Sep, 2024

Sick child with high fever
Dr Phil Kieran: Worried my baby niece will get RSV 
"RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is the most common cause of lower respiratory infections in children in Ireland. During the winter months, the virus accounts for a significant portion of my workload in smaller kids."

Tue, 03 Sep, 2024

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Julie Jay: My youngest's first year has been the fastest in my life 
This is a week where I was reminded that in life things can move fast, but a crawling baby can move faster

Tue, 03 Sep, 2024

Baby boy playing with stuufed toy at home.
Julie Jay: It’s a drag watching my baby try to crawl, but he’ll get there eventually
As he shuffles from A to B at a glacial pace, it turns out our one year old isn’t the only one embracing their sloth era

Tue, 13 Aug, 2024

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Phil Kieran: Is my baby at risk of inheriting a peanut allergy? 
"Nut allergy can cause itching and swelling of the face and hands and, in more severe cases, difficulty breathing, due to swelling of the airways."

Tue, 13 Aug, 2024

Tots to Teens: Feast of fun for kids at Cork food event
Tots to Teens: Feast of fun for kids at Cork food event
Plus: playtime designs, new-mum exercises, and a summer mystery podcast

Tue, 13 Aug, 2024

Marking milestones and making memories — great new journals, cards and toys
Marking milestones and making memories — great new journals, cards and toys
Plus a science event for kids in Cork

Tue, 06 Aug, 2024

Crying Baby Suffering Through Pain of Teething
Aoife Hearne: How can I help my teething baby who is refusing to eat?
It is normal for a baby’s appetite and interest in food to change while they are teething

Tue, 06 Aug, 2024

Working Life: A baby referred for slow weight gain is now gaining weight and breastfeeding is going well... the most satisfying part of the job
S Working Life: A baby referred for slow weight gain is now gaining weight and breastfeeding is going well... the most satisfying part of the job
Regina Keogh, Infant feeding and lactation Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) 2 Regional Hospital Mullingar, Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, HSE 

Fri, 02 Aug, 2024

Children paying at Rathrevor Beach in Vancouver Island
Tots to Teens: From pony chaos to sea adventures
Plus: a teen day out with ADHD Ireland

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

Little girl with chickenpox, antiseptic cream applied to rash
Chickenpox: How it's spreading, why it needs immediate medical care, and how to spot it
A dramatic rise in the incidence of chickenpox hospitalisations is linked to reduced social interactions during the pandemic, which would typically boost resistance

Sun, 14 Jul, 2024

Happy little kid boy jumping on rainy puddle in autumn on nature
Julie Jay: Irish holidays remind us that our job as parents is to make the best of it
When you’re a parent on holiday your job is to be optimistic to the point of full-on delusion

Tue, 09 Jul, 2024

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