How kangaroo care benefits your baby
What is kangaroo care, and why does it work? Kangaroo care is all about skin-to-skin contact that mother and baby do to promote bonding and closeness during the newborn stage. The term gets its adorable name from the animal itself, as mother kangaroos carry the joeys in their pouch for around six months, before the […]
2 years ago
How to balance screen time and play time (without causing war)
In our ever-connected (over-connected?) world, the trade-off between screen time and playtime has become a thoroughly modern parenting challenge – here are some ways to strike the balance Are you constantly feeling guilty about how much screen time your child gets? But, at the same time, wondering how the hell you’d get your bits done […]
2 years ago
Sibling rivalry can teach children valuable skills
Let’s get real for a second, sibling rivalry can be a pain to deal with Sometimes it can feel like you’re acting more as a referee between your children than a parent – you just need the whistle and a red card! The perpetual bickering, jealousy and competition can be exhausting to parents. It often […]
2 years ago
Teacher pens emotional note about what kids actually need for Christmas
This is so moving. A teacher wrote a letter to parents describing what their children really want for Christmas and it’s not what you think. There was no mention of Paw Patrol figures or LOL Dolls, in fact, there was very little mention of toys or gifts at all. How heartwarming is that? When it […]
3 years ago
This is what new parents in Ireland think is the hardest part
What did you find to be the hardest part of having a new baby? Constant worry, mum brain, being compared to others and not being prepared for the reality of nappy rash are just some of the concerns cited in a recent study as the most surprising and irritating aspects of parenting. Nearly a quarter […]
4 years ago
Breastfeeding: 5 easy ways to boost your milk supply if it is running low
First of all, is your milk supply really low? Often, according to lactation consultants, new mums think that they aren’t producing enough milk, frequently mistaking baby’s frequent feeding as a sign he or she mustn’t be getting enough milk in each feed. However, breastmilk is digested quickly (usually in 1.5-2 hours), so breastfed babies need […]
7 years ago