There are some key signs to look out for if you think your child needs glasses With a huge increase in the time children spend on screens, various vision problems and the need for glasses is beginning to be seen among younger generations. That’s according to a recent study that claims kids today spend 56% […]
1 year ago
There is growing debate about the value of homework in primary schools, with some calling for its complete ban to allow children more time to play and spend with their families. Broadcaster Shane Coleman voiced his support for banning homework at the primary level, arguing that children should be given a break after a full […]
1 year ago
Do you sing or read to your baby? Well, even though you might not have intended for it to happen, you may have been helping them develop their language skills. According to researchers in Trinity College and the University of Cambridge, sing-song speech plays a vital role in their learning. The study suggests that rhythmic […]
1 year ago
Object permanence sounds daunting It sounds like a magic trick or a module in a physics class but the reality is it’s as simple as playing peekaboo with your baby. Object permanence is just one of the many milestones your little one will reach within their first year of life – but what exactly is […]
1 year ago
These are brilliant. Thousands of Ukrainian children are expected to arrive in Ireland over the coming months, many with little to no English. Schools across the country are preparing themselves the best way that they can and these free language charts are a fantastic way to help young Ukrainian children get integrated in their new […]
3 years ago
This consultant works with whiz kids everyday. If there was ever a year that showed us how important the home is to a child’s academic progression, it’d be this past one. Though parents previously thought kids did most of their learning at school and in accordance with a curriculum, learning has always started with and […]
4 years ago