Love Parenting’s Friday News Round Up from 7th March – 13th March. Imaginary Friends Imaginary friends are a useful tool for kids Disability All disabled children may get medical cards Parenting The competitive sport of modern parenting Motherhood Motherhood and work just don’t go together in Ireland Stay at home parents are completely ignored  Mental Health An integrated approach to ... Read More »

Play Therapy in Ireland Studies have shown that 1 in 5 children in Ireland show some form of emotional, social or behavioural problems, ranging from ADHD, anxiety and conduct difficulties to depression, low self-esteem and violent behaviours. Often, children get stuck in their development because of something that has happened, maybe incidents of bullying, a loss in the family, significant ... Read More »

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

Week  26 Just back from a check-up with the GP and all is good (and lively) on the Western front. As I mentioned before, I’m doing shared-care with my GP. That basically means that I see him monthly and attend the ante-natal clinic in the maternity every few months at the start, and more regularly in the last 6 to ... Read More »

Love Parenting’s Friday News Round Up from 28th February – 6th March. Child Benefit “Tanaiste Joan Burton pledges to increase child benefit next year” Parenting “The work of a busy stay at home parent is worth at least 40k” Family “The Traditional Family and a Loving safe environment are not the same” Childcare “Childcare cost under microscope as Ireland has ... Read More »

I have been a parent for thirty four years and a grandparent for seven years. I am also a qualified Registered Homeopath since 2008. I have written this article from my own personal life experience as a parent and as a professional homeopath.  I have seen how homeopathy can support both parents and children with health conditions (acute and chronic), ... Read More »

As parents, we strive to look after our children’s needs, but it is just as important to look after your own mental and physical health. The demands of parenting vary; caring for young children can be physically demanding as they are so dependent, while caring for teenagers can be emotionally and mentally challenging as you deal with the many changes ... Read More »