Minister Norma Foley has announced new caps on weekly childcare fees A new weekly childcare cost cap is to be introduced, according to Norma Foley, Minister for Children, Disability and Equality. According to the Irish Mirror, childcare costs for parents with children in “early learning and childcare providers” will be reduced. Services availing of State […]
7 months ago
We’d be lost without our children’s creche but we always dread that call saying our little one is under the weather. It’s that time of year when the kids come home with every bug under the sun. We’re bracing ourselves for that traditional phone call from creche to tell us our little one has a […]
11 months ago
Back to school season is almost upon us While kids may not love the idea of heading back to school, parents often welcome it with open arms. Even with expenses and the harsh reality of getting your children back into a routine, it does relieve some stress that comes with summer holidays. However, many parents […]
1 year ago
Do you agree with the grandmother? In Ireland – and certain other countries around the world – childcare is extremely expensive. So much so that many parents rely on the use of grandparents when it comes to looking after their little ones when they’re working. Others might have their children in part-time daycare, but will […]
1 year ago
This is taking strict parenting to a whole new level. A new Mum has sparked debate online after sharing that she banned her grandparents from changing her baby’s nappy in order to ‘protect’ his privacy. The woman shared the post on mumsnet.com. Using the username ‘Mum070322’, she wrote: “I’m very keen on consent and protecting […]
1 year ago
How would you feel if this was your child? Childcare is supposed to give us some sort of balance in life. If it wasn’t for nurseries and creches we’d struggle to work, take care of our own needs, go to medical appointments, do the housework, and everything in between. It gives us the time to […]
1 year ago