For some people self-harm can be a way of coping with problems. They see it as a way of expressing feelings they can’t seem to put into words. It distracts the person from the source of their emotional pain, and gives a sense of relief. Afterwards, many people who self harm feel better—at least for a while. But then the ... Read More »

Week 29 I always knew that being organised isn’t all its cracked up to be. I had a stab at it last week and it came back to bite me in my (ever-expanding) butt. Long story short: My gynaecologist friend told me that witch hazel is every post-partum mother’s best friend. It’s anti-bacterial, promotes healing and reduces swelling. Sold! His ... Read More »

Love Parenting’s Friday News Round Up from 21st March – 27th March. Grandparents Grandparenting it gives them a sense of family and stability Grandparents are main carers for children of working parents Reading How to get modern children to fall in love with reading Parenting & Family 10 Things we learned about Irish families this week  Irish parents baptise their ... Read More »

It’s perfectly normal to feel a bit weepy or a bit low after the birth of your baby. Remember, your body has been through a lot of changes and your hormones are all over the place. You are likely to be exhausted physically and emotionally. A new baby is a challenge for a woman of any age so ask for ... Read More »

With Easter Sunday only one week away (5th April) Love Parenting has created this Easter chick craft idea! Remember don’t get stressy just get messy!! What You Need Yellow and orange card. Wiggle eyes or black paint / marker A pencil Scissors A child’s hands Glue or double sided tape How To Make It Trace your child’s hands on the ... Read More »

Week 28 Had a check-up at the maternity’s ante-natal clinic this week. For the couple of hours that I got stuck there (because lucky me, my file went missing) I enjoyed a little people-watching. It’s the old story; you never notice pregnant bellies until you have one yourself and then it’s just fascinating. You’re consoled by the huge ones, rationalise ... Read More »

Love Parenting’s Friday News Round Up from 14th March – 20th March Social Issues Young innovators tackle social issues Mobile Phones More than half of pupils addicted to their phones Parenting & Family We still cling to tradition Doing it for the kids  Polish mothers happy to be rearing their children into Irish family life Only two single men have ... Read More »

Child-centred advice for parents who separate or divorce Parental separation is a traumatic event for a child or young person. No matter how difficult a parental relationship has been the decision to separate will raise numerous emotions, insecurities and doubts for the children involved. Parents going through a separation have to deal with their own feelings of isolation, despair, guilt and ... Read More »

Nobody is born with parenting skills. Everybody has to learn how to feed, bathe, and generally take care of her/his baby. While you are in hospital the nurses will prepare you on how to care for your child when you both go home. Remember it’s a learning process and it’s something you’ll be learning for the rest of your life! ... Read More »

Week 27  Weekly conundrum To buy or not to buy baby things? Given that my last pregnancy was eight years ago, all infant and toddler paraphernalia in our house has long been replaced by plastic atrocities and electronics of the Skylander variety. I happily passed on everything from clothes to equipment, content that our family was complete. I now find ... Read More »