#raising-kids - parenting

The government has launched a new funding model for Irish childcare services
2 days ago Top Story

The government has launched a new funding model for Irish childcare services

Dads are more attentive to baby girls – and there is a reason for it
2 months ago

Dads are more attentive to baby girls – and there is a reason for it

By age 8, children should pack their own lunches – and here is why it matters
2 months ago Top Story

By age 8, children should pack their own lunches – and here is why it matters

Positive parenting: 5 signs you are doing a great job as a parent
2 months ago Top Story

Positive parenting: 5 signs you are doing a great job as a parent

How to get your child to behave - without time-outs, shouting or bribery
2 months ago Top Story

How to get your child to behave - without time-outs, shouting or bribery

Flashcards and fancy educational toys are not as effective as good old-fashioned playtime
6 months ago

Flashcards and fancy educational toys are not as effective as good old-fashioned playtime

Mum confession: Saying goodbye to another school year is bittersweet for parents
6 months ago

Mum confession: Saying goodbye to another school year is bittersweet for parents

Mum confession: I keep this note on my fridge to help me be the mum I want to be
6 months ago

Mum confession: I keep this note on my fridge to help me be the mum I want to be

Less buying, more being: 11 small ways to really connect with your child
6 months ago

Less buying, more being: 11 small ways to really connect with your child

This Mother's Day we're asking, where is this "village"we were promised?
8 months ago

This Mother's Day we're asking, where is this "village"we were promised?

Parents are loving this simple technique to help feel more connected to their kids
10 months ago

Parents are loving this simple technique to help feel more connected to their kids

Raising boys: The beautiful words every boy mum needs to hear
11 months ago

Raising boys: The beautiful words every boy mum needs to hear

This mum's chore chart for her kids is being praised as 'life changing' by other parents
1 year ago

This mum's chore chart for her kids is being praised as 'life changing' by other parents

'Soak it all in' – the words on enjoying time with your kids that will hit you hard
1 year ago

'Soak it all in' – the words on enjoying time with your kids that will hit you hard

Mum sparks debate after admitting her daughter's needs come after her and her partner's
1 year ago

Mum sparks debate after admitting her daughter's needs come after her and her partner's

Parents spend up to three whole hours negotiating with their kids every week
1 year ago

Parents spend up to three whole hours negotiating with their kids every week

'End on a high' – the one simple rule to follow for successful playdates
1 year ago

'End on a high' – the one simple rule to follow for successful playdates

The eye-opening reason children benefit from sitting down for family dinners
1 year ago

The eye-opening reason children benefit from sitting down for family dinners

Dads are more attentive to baby girls – and there is a reason for it
2 months ago

Dads are more attentive to baby girls – and there is a reason for it