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PARENTING - PRESCHOOL

A collection of the articles on parenting during the preschool years. Enjoy.

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Children facing ‘allergy epidemic’ due to delayed introduction of certain foods

Avoiding certain foods, as advised in the past, may actually increase the risk of children developing allergies

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Julie Jay: The science doesn’t lie - girls are easier to raise

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It is never easy to navigate friendship breakups, especially when it involves your kids

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Julie Jay: Forgetting it was a dress-up day at school left me blinking back the tears

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Joanna Fortune: My granddaughter doesn't want to share me with her baby sister

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Colman Noctor: Pandemic leaves its mark on children's development

Tots to Teens: This ‘Cinderella’ retelling is set in Limerick

Tots to Teens: This ‘Cinderella’ retelling is set in Limerick

The book includes some of Limerick’s many landmarks, including King John’s Castle, Thomond Park, Adare Manor and the Shannon.

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

Geography was not the deciding factor when we were picking a school...

Geography was not the deciding factor when we were picking a school...

When it comes to choosing a school for your kids, all rational thought regarding geographical distance and other practicalities goes out the window

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

Tots to Teens: Bringing colour to a grey world in Stockingopolis

Tots to Teens: Bringing colour to a grey world in Stockingopolis

And a gift set to make it a bit easier going back to work while breastfeeding

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

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Julie Jay: Some new words are more welcome than others

As Number One experiments with some colourful language, I can’t help but feel some things are best left unsaid

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Tots to Teens: Nurturing sustainable appetites with Let's Grow

Tots to Teens: Nurturing sustainable appetites with Let's Grow

Plus: books for young rugby fans, bakeoffs for sick kids, and sensory seminars

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Mother giving cough syrup to her daughter in bedroom

Dr Phil Kieran: Paracetamol or ibuprofen or both for my sick child?

"The difference between paracetamol and ibuprofen can be confusing and cause a lot of worry for parents trying to pick which one they should use in any given situation."

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Family in a serious conversation at home

It's Not Fair: New book helps kids to adjust when mum and dad separate

It's essential parents communicate clearly and in an age-appropriate way with their children about why they are separating

Sun, 23 Feb, 2025

Thinking boy

Dr Phil Kieran: How can I help my child recover after norovirus?

Norovirus is a small, highly contagious virus that causes ‘winter vomiting illness’

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Itchy Scalp from Head Lice

Julie Jay: This week my husband’s PTSD was triggered by the return of a tiny comb

Nothing strikes fear in the heart of parents like a note announcing a case of head-lice has been detected

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Young mother, reading a book to her baby boy, showing him pictures

Dan Wuori: Relationships between parents and babies is the greatest love story of all

Newborns are expert, super keen observers of adult lives. It’s like they’re on apprenticeship. They’re watching our faces, assessing our mood and gauging whether they’re safe

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Tots to Teens: Bringing Irish history to life with fun book

Tots to Teens: Bringing Irish history to life with fun book

It covers the period from the foundation of the Irish Free State to today

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

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Julie Jay: When it comes to organised fun of any kind, my eldest plays by his own rules

You haven’t known pain until you have known the pain of trying to play hide and seek with a four year old

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Little boy scratching me his chickenpox

Dr Phil Kieran: When is it safe to mix with others after chickenpox?

Chickenpox is a ‘vesicular’ rash, meaning it shows up as fluid-filled spots that burst.

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

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Julie Jay: Passing remarks to children can have a lasting effect on their self-esteem

When it comes to praising children, it’s probably best to leave things they can’t change off the list of attributes

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

Vaccination little girl.

We missed our baby's 12-month vaccinations — can they get them all at their next appointment?

Is it ok to get the MMR and MenB vaccines along with the Hib/MenC and PCV vaccines at the 13-month appointment? That seems like a lot for a baby to get at one GP visit...

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Child drawing on a table at home and making a mischief

Julie Jay: Why throw tantrums when you can throw cutlery?

Anything can constitute a toy with a little imagination and a mother so tired she’s willing to give any game that doesn’t involve toxic substances the green light

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Rear View Of Mother And Daughter Walking On Road Against Sky

Colman Noctor: Children need shepherds, not engineers

Rather than micro-managing their lives or spreading ourselves too thin to enable them to participate in every extracurricular activity possible, we need to take a back seat, let them develop at their own pace, and be there for them when they need us

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Sleepy little boys eating breakfast cereal

Joanna Fortune: So hard to get back in the swing of early starts in January

Suggest that each child do something to make mornings easier. One of them can lay the table for breakfast the night before. Another can arrange everyone’s shoes and coats close to the door so they are ready to go. They can each lay out their uniforms the night before and put their school bags by the wall so no one is looking for anything when they are in a rush

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

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Everything you need to know to deal with fussy eaters

Genetics can play a part in children struggling to eat a normal diet. But there is much parents can do to help them enjoy a wide range of foods, beginning with the understanding that it’s a gradual process, not a quick fix

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

Serious cute little boy in hardhat and formalwear using digital tablet

Julie Jay: My vigilant little boy could have a future as a health and safety officer

A stickler for the rules, very little gets past my eagle-eyed offspring, and I have the wounded ego to prove it

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

Tots to Teens: Fleece socks to keep tiny toes warm

Tots to Teens: Fleece socks to keep tiny toes warm

Plus: a book to help the whole family fall in love with Irish

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

Tots To Teens: Ring in the new year with style

Tots To Teens: Ring in the new year with style

Plus: cards, diaries and fundraisers

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024

Smiling mother recording video with daughter in modern kitchen

Wisdom in a swipe — the best TikTok parenting hacks

Social media is awash with parenting tips, some from those who’ve learned from experience and others from experts. Here’s a selection of the best

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024

Close Up Of Feet As Mother Helps Baby Son To Take First Steps At Home

Julie Jay: Being a parent is to be in a constant state of flux

As much as we know change is a good thing, we can’t help but somehow want things to stay the same

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024

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Julie Jay: I’ve a niggling suspicion that Mrs Claus does more than bake cookies

To those objecting to the ad’s supppsed ‘wokeness’ please remember that there are very few problems which can’t be solved by a good scrub

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024

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