Meal-planning help, seamless socks, a baby fair, arts and crafts classes and more
Andy Socks And Polly
His mum Polly struggled to find socks that were comfortable enough for Andy to wear. So, she did some research and ended up creating a range of socks of her own.
Made from bamboo fibre, Polly & Andy socks are incredibly soft to the touch and have a seamless toe, so there are no lumps or bumps to bother sensitive feet.
There are many different types of socks, from stripy and spotty ones to tie-dyed and leopard print. They cost from €7 a pair but if you act quickly, you may be able to nab some bargains in the January sale. You’ll find the full range at pollyandandy.com
What’s for dinner? Many working parents know just how challenging it can be to put dinner on the table for their children every evening, day in and day out.
An event organised by Network Ireland’s Tipperary branch at 6pm on Tuesday, February 6, in the Anner Hotel in Thurles might make it a little easier. Hosted by nutritionist Laurann O’Reilly, Healthy Eating and Meal Planning for Busy People aims to help us understand how to nourish our bodies and keep ourselves and our families energised as we go about our busy lives.
Tickets cost €11.70 and are available from exa.mn/Eventbrite-heathy-meal-planning
The BirthWave Baby Fair is taking place in the Westlodge Hotel in Bantry from 1pm to 5pm on Sunday, January 28. Experts will speak at this event, including specialists in child development, breastfeeding, sleep, baby massage, acupuncture and more. Local service providers and vendors of children’s products will also have stalls at the fair, showcasing all they have to offer.
Tickets for the fair cost €8 per adult or €10 for a family of two adults. Children go free. The admission price also includes a goodie bag per family and entry to a raffle. Tickets can be purchased at exa.mn/Eventbrite-baby-fair
Stimulate your child’s curiosity, creativity and confidence with art workshops and holiday camps delivered by Me and The Moon. These take place in Tralee, Killarney, Dublin and Wicklow and are aimed at children and teenagers.
They are delivered by fully qualified art teachers and creative professionals who seek to challenge and excite kids of all ages and levels of skill. The groups are kept small so that each child receives attention and immediate feedback on progress. Weather permitting, the classes take place outdoors in nature and recycled and sustainable materials are used as much as possible.
For more information, including a detailed pricelist, visit meandthemoon.ie
Every new year brings new evolutions in the online world. It’s difficult for parents to keep up and children can struggle without that parental guidance.
This is why the ISPCC is running two webinars. The first is a one-hour session for parents and it will cover internet safety and the skills required to support young people online.
The second is a 30-minute session for parents and young people aged 12 and over. It will teach young people how to navigate the internet safely and advise them on dealing with cyberbullying and upsetting content.
Both sessions are free. The parents’ webinar takes place at 7pm on February 7. You can register at exa.mn/ISPCC-online-webinar
The parent and child webinar will take place at 7pm on February 8. To register see exa.mn/ISPCC-online-webinar