How to talk to kids about disabilities – and why you should
Chatting to our kids shapes their understanding of the world they live in. When we talk to our kids about disabilities from a young age, we’re sowing the seeds of an inclusive worldview that takes issues surrounding disabilities and accessibility into consideration. Disability Together, a non-profit created and run by disabled people aiming to educate […]
3 years ago
Here are 8 reasons that prove Santa is totally real
Do you have someone at home who no longer believes it’s logically possible for Santa to exist? In the spirit of Christmas cheer, unbridled optimism and simply for kicks, we have delved into the science behind Santa and the results make total sense. If you’re looking to save your Doubting Thomas from Santa skipping their […]
3 years ago
How to talk to kids about death: the right (and wrong) things to say
A topic nobody wants to address with kids – but sometimes, we have no other choice. Losing a loved one is one of the worst parts of being alive. Periods of grief are saddening, maddening, overwhelming and exhausting – and that’s just when it comes to our own feelings. For parents and caregivers, loss is further […]
5 years ago
“The concept of the hand-me-down is returning”: The Irish designer nailing sustainable kidswear
Where do we begin when it comes to sustainable kids’ fashion? While we may be saving a euro or two by buying cheap kids’ clothes, unfortunately we are often supporting unethical production practices and we’re accepting their poor quality fabrics and rushed designs, not to mention the environmental cost of making fast fashion clothing. This […]
5 years ago
“We need better sex education in schools” : Sex Siopa’s Shawna Scott
“Many students are only hearing the most basic biology when it comes to sex.” When it comes to sex education in Ireland, do you feel that your child is being taught everything that they need to know? Are they being fully informed on how to take care of their physical health, both sexual and otherwise? […]
5 years ago
For modern marriages to survive, we need to bury the “ball and chain”
Experts say modern relationships require emotional intelligence from both parties to survive. Once upon a time, girls and women were taught that marriage and being a wife were the be-all and end-all. Little girls were told to dream of a Prince Charming who’d sweep them off their feet and give them their fairytale wedding. Yet […]
5 years ago