PARENTING - PRESCHOOL

A collection of the articles on parenting during the preschool years. Enjoy.

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Julie Jay: My sons are chalk and cheese, but they love each other all the same
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Colman Noctor: Building bridges with extended family paves the way for confident children
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Dr Phil Kieran: How can I help my child recover after norovirus? 
Tots to teens: A toy rental scheme to save families money this Christmas
Tots to teens: A toy rental scheme to save families money this Christmas
Plus a new book encourages young writers to try poetry and verse

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

Thriftmas: How to make the best of Christmas with the whole family on a budget
Thriftmas: How to make the best of Christmas with the whole family on a budget
All it takes is a little imagination and planning to keep the costs of the festival season under control. 

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

Julie Jay: Spoiling our children from time to time isn’t a bad thing
Julie Jay: Spoiling our children from time to time isn’t a bad thing
They aren’t small for long, and we might not always be in a position to do it

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Tots to Teens: Sustainable competition back in class
Tots to Teens: Sustainable competition back in class
"The WillowWarm Schools Christmas Competition is back, offering primary schools across Ireland a chance to win a book reading with Ryan Tubridy, one tonne of WillowWarm briquettes for the winning teacher, and a cash prize of €1,000 for the winning school."

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Little boy complaining of a sore throat during medical appointment at pediatrician's.
Dr Phil Kieran: My GP is reluctant to prescribe antibiotics 
Antibiotics are amazing, lifesaving, readily available and, unfortunately, potentially dangerous medications that should be treated with respect. 

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

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Julie Jay: One of the hardest aspects of parenting is the lack of alone time
"My 15-month-old has been going through a phase for the guts of eight weeks now, where even setting him down momentarily can lead to cries so piercing only dolphins can hear..."

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

Dad talking with his smiling little son on a sofa at home
Colman Noctor: Children thrive when they get our undivided attention 
In a world where our attention has never been more distracted, the concept of ‘undivided attention’ has never been more critical

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

CONOR BUCKLEY
Racism: moving from fear and prejudice to learning and celebration
Ahead of World Children’s Day, inclusion advocate and father of three Conor Buckley wants us to shift the focus from race and skin colour and instead celebrate our differences

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

Tots to Teens: Santa comes to Douglas Village this weekend
Tots to Teens: Santa comes to Douglas Village this weekend
Plus: winter vaccines, Waterford's winter wonderland, safe internet exploration, and The Match Before Christmas

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

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Dr Phil Kieran: What can we do to prevent return of worms?
"Worms are a very common condition in children. They most frequently are found when a child complains of an itchy bottom, particularly at night, and can be seen in their poo as moving, tiny, white, thread-like things."

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

Tots to Teens: Toy Show star Adam King pens festive adventure 
Tots to Teens: Toy Show star Adam King pens festive adventure 
Ireland's favourite astronaut-in-training turns his attention to the written word - with all proceeds to kids in University Hospital Waterford

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

Boy sleeping in bed with crisp white sheets
Dr Phil Kieran: What can I do about my child's bedwetting? 
"Bedwetting can be a very sensitive topic and difficult to sort out. The good news is that it usually settles down by itself."

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

Happy young mother and father embrace their child with care and love.
Julie Jay: I was never much of a hugger, but now hugs are a big thing in our house 
I have often wondered, how many times is too many times to tell my kids I love them

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

Cute toddler boy watching cartoon movie in the cinema
Julie Jay: Baby-and-parent comedy gigs are a riot 
Parent and baby events are fast becoming my dream events to do - mostly because the hecklers can’t speak

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Neurodivergent children take control in calming sensory cubbies 
Neurodivergent children take control in calming sensory cubbies 
A multi-sensory booth developed by the father of an autistic child offers a special space away from the noise of public places

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Peeking Over the Counter
Joanna Fortune: My young daughter keeps telling lies, is this normal?
Children start to lie around three years old when they realise their parents are not mind readers and don’t know everything

Sun, 03 Nov, 2024

Little girl having fun on Halloween trick or treat
Expert tips to make Halloween less scary, especially for neuro-divergent children
It’s often scary for little ones to dress up in ghoulish clothes and go trick-or-treating in their local area. This can especially be the case if the child is neurodivergent

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

Rear View Of Children In Halloween Costumes Going Trick Or Treat. Little Boy Ringing The Doorbell Of The House Decorated For Hal
Halloween is the one time we do the unthinkable - we knock on a neighbour’s door unannounced
Some people may turn off the lights and pretend not to be home, but most will greet the kids with a smile and a few sweets

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

Tots to teens: Carnival of thrills as circus festival rolls into town
Tots to teens: Carnival of thrills as circus festival rolls into town
Plus the Dragon of Shandon returns for Halloween

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

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Julie Jay: Partners to parents — like trying to climb a mountain in a pair of flip-flops
Former TV presenter and Supernanny recently expressed her belief that parents shouldn’t blame their kids for their problems, but the reality is parenting is the biggest test for any relationship

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Tots to Teens: Fun plates and utensils for fussy eaters
Tots to Teens: Fun plates and utensils for fussy eaters
Plus: breastfeeding, scary dances, and spooktacular Waterford

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Regrets
Julie Jay: Children should not be shielded from their mistakes or ours
Before having kids,I swore I wouldn’t be one of those parents who would automatically side with their child, no matter the circumstance, but when it comes to our children it’s hard to be Switzerland

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

Tots to Teens: Wild about our native language with Lapa Beag
Tots to Teens: Wild about our native language with Lapa Beag
"These eco-friendly charming prints feature simple Irish rhymes designed to inspire curiosity about the language in young and old alike."

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

Teddy laying in bed with copy space
Julie Jay: We get 40 winks after hoodwinking son into sleeping in his room
After much convincing our four year old has finally been sold on the benefits of a room of one’s own, and my husband and I are positively giddy at the prospect of alone time at last

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

Young Child Engrossed in Reading a Colorful Book on Floor
Bam! Pow! Comic books and graphic novels draw children into the art of reading 
Ahead of Ireland’s first comic-book festival for children, we look at how graphic stories help to support literacy and brain development

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

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