The countdown continues, and a few days (or weeks) off loom in the near distance. While we all look forward to the down time when we don’t have to rush around and the normal routine of school lunches, homework and activities eases, it can be challenging, not to mention expensive, to keep everyone happy and […]

The anticipation of Christmas is now at its peak—many of us are running around with the tick, tick, tick of to do lists in our head. We are swamped with advertising, and our children are starting to become overwhelmed by the excitement of it all. It is the season of giving, of hope, of drawing […]

Sometimes, as parents we just don’t know where to turn when it comes to supporting our children, teens, or even ourselves with anxiety and low moods. It can be difficult to know where to turn. In Limerick we do have a range of community and HSE services that can work with children, young people and […]

Children are born with a natural desire to play and explore. It is through this important “work” that they develop skills and learn about the world around them. As a parent you play the most important role in helping and encouraging your child’s play and exploration. Play is crucial to brain development andsupports the development […]

We all have those perfect family moments in our minds—the relaxed dinners where everyone shares the highs and lows of their day; the long country walks full of laughter and rosy cheeks; the cosy movie nights cuddled up on the couch. But, the reality of day to day life can sometimes be quite different. Early […]

Current news items don’t make for easy listening or reading. The cost of living crisis is still being felt and a very real issue for many families. The housing crisis and child homelessness continues to be an issue that pervades Irish society, and the wars in Ukraine, Gaza and elsewhere in the world seem to […]