Tots to teens: How to avoid confusion and navigate your kid’s digital maze

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Culture Night

The annual Culture Night takes place nationwide this Friday, September 20, offering the opportunity to explore the diverse creativity of the arts scene in Ireland. Last year, 1.2m people participate in more than 1,700 free cultural events and it promises to be just as exciting and entertaining this year.

There are events for all the family to enjoy. Brown Bag Films will open its Dublin-based studios to the public, giving children and teens a behind-the-scenes insight into the animation process.

Storyteller Deirdre O’Mahoney and pre-school teacher Minna Murphy will bring magical worlds to life at a storytelling and craft creation session in Watergrasshill in Cork.

In Clonakilty, Doodlesong is set to delight three- to six-year-olds with tales of ancient Ireland, boats, and voyages. Songs will be sung and the children will be encouraged to make art inspired by what they hear.

In Killarney, circus performer Guido Fanzini will perform his Thunderous Entertainment Spectacular. Featuring jaw-dropping antics, death-defying stunts, and moments of pure comedy, it’s sure to be fun for all ages.

Find out about events happening near you by visiting culturenight.ie 

Children’s clothing

It’s also a brand devoted to sustainability. Owner Paula Gillen only uses natural fabrics, including certified organic cotton. She cuts and sews all her pieces to order and screenprints using eco-friendly inks.

Comfort and convenience are prioritised, with fabrics chosen to suit sensitive skin and each garment designed to be machine washable.

Gillen’s range of dungarees, pinafores, and romper suits can be purchased from cottonhilllane.bigcartel.com, starting from €32.

Food journey

Studies show that getting children involved in growing food, planning meals, buying ingredients, and cooking encourages them to expand their palates.

Irish Examiner food writer and restaurateur Michelle Darmody has written a book that could turn even the fussiest children into foodies. Seed to Supper takes the reader through every stage of food’s journey, from its start as a seed in the soil and all the way to the table via the kitchen and other pitstops in between.

The book explains how to grow, buy, and cook food. It also teaches us how what we eat affects the planet and shares interesting facts about how people eat in different parts of the world. It’s full of cooking tips, easy recipes we can make at home, and fascinating facts about food.

Seed to Supper is widely available with prices starting from €20.