Potatoes are a very nutritious and versatile food. Bake potatoes either in the oven or the microwave for a delicious snack at any time of day. Don’t forget to add in your child’s favourite raw or salad vegetables. If your child likes a ‘creamy’ topping use low-fat creme fraiche or greek style yogurt. Try some of these tasty fillings: Coleslaw ... Read More »

Love Parenting’s Friday News Round up from 21st – 27th May  Parenting & Lifestyle  Parenting styles: what are they? It’s a working mum’s world – nurse, cook, maid, teacher … Ignoring family ties: is it really best for children? Diet & Exercise  Opinion: Tax on fizzy drinks will not deflate obesity problem Health & Safety  Upset tummies in adults and ... Read More »

 What can I do if I suspect my child is a cyberbully? We have been highlighting the plight of the victim as well as how to prevent cyberbullying and how to respond to it. But who is the bully? You will want to be sure it’s not your child. Every child and young person needs to understand How much all ... Read More »

Did you know? 34% of preschool children have a TV in their bedroom 2 hours is the average amount of time preschool children spend watching TV daily Zero screen time is recommended for children under 2 years Managing “screen time” can be difficult for parents especially as more and more parents are using smart phone, tablets and TV to keep ... Read More »

Love Parenting’s Friday News Round up from 14th– 20th May  Parenting & Lifestyle  What to do when your child worries too much Ask the expert: Should I force my child to have a hobby? Dads’ age, diet and behaviour affects children: new study The best ways to celebrate your Communion – traditionally or otherwise Diet & Exercise  Time for action on ... Read More »

Six months into our pregnancy with Henry, after our bombshell diagnosis of spina bifida, Lou and I would make regular treks up to Park Ridge to see our Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist, who kept us abreast on how the baby was doing in utero. Since I’m ridiculously extroverted and I adore small talk, I started chatting up the receptionist as we were filling ... Read More »

Having heard the concerns of parents about the challenge of guiding their children through the difficult transition from primary to secondary school, the Limerick Home School Community Liaison Coordinators worked on a guide to support parents through this transition. This programme is called ‘My Child, My Vision’. While the input of parents’ views and meeting their needs is important, the ... Read More »

Talking to babies even when they cannot talk back helps them to learn to speak and communicate. Mums and Dads who talk to their baby when they are just babbling but not actually speaking are helping their babies’ language development.* By replying to your baby’s “Chatter” in a way that matches what your child might be saying you are teaching ... Read More »

Love Parenting’s Friday News Round up from 30th April- 6th May  Parenting & Lifestyle  Daddy’s dilemma: Men struggle to manage competing demands of work and home Dad’s World with Jonathan deBurca Butler ‘We’re not doing our kids any favours by letting them rule the roost’ – Irish chef Domini Kemp Diet & Exercise  Testing times call for crash course in diet ... Read More »

Tea Time Scramble  A quick and economical snack the kids will love (Serves 3) What you need 3 eggs 2 dessertspoons of milk 5g / 1/4oz polyunsaturated margarine 1 tomato, chopped 50g / 2oz cooked ham, chopped 50g / 2oz cheddar cheese, grated 3 slices of toast Parsley to garnish (optional) What you do Beat eggs and milk together and ... Read More »