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“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” Pablo Picasso  What is Creative Arts Therapy? Creative arts therapies with children provide [...]

While spots are the hormonal calling card of adolescence, acne can have quite an impact on self confidence. While you mightn’t be able to cure it,  there are both practical and emotional [...]

Each week we publish an article that focuses on different aspect of Positive Parenting. Articles are contributed by members of Parenting Limerick, a network of agencies working with parents and [...]

Going outdoors is good for our mental and physical health. Everyone feels better after some fresh air! Whether your time outside is on city streets, in a park or in the countryside, nature is all [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

While parenting is the most rewarding the job, inevitably there are times when you feel over-worked and under-valued. Some  things to bear in mind to keep those times to a minimum: Cut [...]

Understanding your Own Feelings and Needs during Separation It’s completely normal to have very strong feelings about your separation. These might include: Shock, sadness, regret, loneliness, [...]

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 [...]

Skin to skin contact with your baby does a lot more than bonding. There are now a multitude of studies that show that mothers and babies should be together, skin to skin (baby naked not wrapped [...]