Love Parenting’s Friday News Round up from 20th – 26th February 2016  Parenting & Lifestyle  Tips for when you bring your little girl shopping for clothes Dad’s World with Jonathan deBurca Butler SUZANNE HARRINGTON: I can’t wait for my break from mid-term Children’s allowance not a savings plan Should your children keep secrets from you? Parents need to be open to ... Read More »

What is Cyberbullying? Some general points Cyberbullying occurs when bullying behaviour is carried out through the use of ICT systems such as e-mail, mobile phones, instant messaging (IM), social networking websites, apps and other online technologies. The most important feature of bullying is the intention to annoy, etc. However, we can also cause annoyance unintentionally. Therefore, think before you send ... Read More »

An all-time family favourite Apple Crumble. Perfect with rhubarb too. What you need 3 cooking apples or 6 stalks of rhubarb 25g / 1oz sugar 3 dessertspoons water Topping 180g / 6oz / flour 50g / 2oz caster sugar 50g / 2oz polyunsaturated margarine What you do Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Slice each apple. Put sliced apples, ... Read More »

Key Advice for Parents As a parent, you are well placed to identify and deal with any cyberbullying your child might encounter . Children or young people who have been bullied will have difficulty in overcoming this problem alone and will need your help in tackling it. What should I look out for?  If your child is: avoiding school, or ... Read More »

Love Parenting’s Friday News Round up from 13th February 19th February 2016  Parenting & Lifestyle  Regular family meetings will build your child’s confidence Dad’s World with Jonathan deBurca Butler ‘She looks like me’: what kids really think of the new Barbie Department seeks to overturn decision on care allowance How can my three-year-old’s toileting get back on track? STUDY FINDS MOST YOUNG ... Read More »

Physical activity is a vital part of children’s health, according to Maura O’Sullivan-Ryan, Director of the National Certificate in Exercise & Fitness and Senior Facilitator on the Irish Heart Foundation’s Action for Life Programme in primary and secondary schools. Did you know that physically active children have fewer chronic health problems than kids who are inactive? Children who develop good ... Read More »

Love Parenting’s Friday News Round up from 6th February 12th February 2016  Parenting & Lifestyle  Amanda Brunker: ‘If your child’s mood has changed, become an investigator’ Diet & Exercise  Why organic food is best choice for your little ones James Cracknell: Give children annual check to combat obesity Health & Safety  Diabetes more aggressive if diagnosed before age of seven Asthma link ... Read More »

How can we communicate positively as parents during and after our separation?  Learning to communicate respectfully as parents is one of the most important ways you can help your teenage child to adjust healthily to your separation. This can be achieved by creating a business-like parenting relationship with your former partner. Do:  Develop a joint ‘parenting plan’ and commit to ... Read More »

Fun Sandwiches Presentation is very important to children and sandwiches don’t have to be boring! What you need Your child’s favourite sandwich ingredients What you do Assemble the ingredients Using fun shaped pastry cutters, cut sandwiches into shapes to fit the occasion. (e.g. Valentine’s – hearts; Christmas – Christmas trees, holly, stars) Note: You could also try using letter cut ... Read More »

Love Parenting’s Friday News Round up from 30th January 5th February 2016  Parenting & Lifestyle  How to make age gaps between siblings work Communion style for your daughter Dad’s World with Jonathan deBurca Butler ‘Geography of disadvantage’ hits poor children’s life chances Getting down with the kids: children review music’s top tips for 2016 How to talk to children (even if ... Read More »