Provided by Ellen O Sullivan, Ellen has worked with schools as part of An Taisces Green-Schools Travel Programme since 2009 to encourage more sustainable modes of transport for the school journey. If you would like to know more about sustainable travel journeys please visit www.greenschoolsireland.org or www.limericksmartertravel.ie Read More »

How do I help my child have self belief? Believing in yourself is often termed ‘self esteem’. Self esteem is based on three main components: Self confidence A sense of belonging (connectedness) A sense of self worth (value) How do I help my child to develop self confidence? Self confidence comes from being competent, from knowing ‘I can do it’. ... Read More »

Week 35 For some bizarre reason I’m walking around this week with a theme tune (that only I can hear hear….obviously) belting away in the background. Oh yes, Europe’s ‘It’s the Final Countdown’ is surround-sound for me these days. Another overdue baby could burst that bubble but right now I’m all about 80’s music, complete with bad hair and dodgy ... Read More »

Love Parenting’s Friday News Round Up from 2nd May to 8th May Social Housing Social housing funding down €35m in past three years Social housing programme to get €300m boost for 1,700 homes Lone Parents Warning as cut to lone-parent payment could push many to poverty Parenting Parenting: The baby gear you didn’t know you didn’t need Sleeping Ask the ... Read More »

My son, Henry, is your classic 2-year-old. At 22 months, he adores Barney the Dinosaur. He refuses lids on his sippy cups with a resolute no! (they’re for babies, after all). He pulls his older sister’s hair when he’s angry, and lays his head on our laps lovingly when he’s feeling affectionate. He’s a completely typical toddler. Except, he isn’t. At a ... Read More »

 Check out Love Parenting’s Yummy Chocolate Nests: What You Need Chocolate Shredded Wheat Bun cases Small chocolate eggs How To Make It Melt Chocolate. Mix in broken up shredded wheat. Transfer to bun cases making an indent in the middle. Add small eggs. Allow to set. Enjoy!!!! Remember don’t get stressy just get messy!! Love Parenting would love to see ... Read More »

 Week 34 There was a time where I loved cantaloupe melons, because they are that perfect combination of bitter and sweet. It seems apt so that this week’s baby-as-a-fruit comparison is a cantaloupe because I’m in that stage of pregnancy where I love it one minute, hate it the next. During the day, it’s a breeze and then 8pm comes ... Read More »

Love Parenting’s Friday News Round Up from 25th April to 1st May ADHD ADHD based on junk science that reclassifies childhood behaviour Parenting Children of same-sex parents are in a family Separated father fails to get access to children Are we failing parents whose children are taken into care? Campaign calls for earlier intervention in childhood issues Sleeping Ask the ... Read More »