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Urgent warning to Irish parents of Junior Infants and first year school...
THE HSE have issued an urgent warning to parents of Junior Infants and first year students.The health executive’s jab teams have started visiting schools across Ireland.The HSE have issued an urgent...
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Budget 2023 – Irish parents set for €2,106 annual boost, €140 per child...
THOUSANDS of Irish parents are set to benefit from budget boosts next year.Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath announced the good news today.Minister for Public Expenditure and...
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I’m a busy Irish mum – Budget 2023 will help but Christmas will still be a...
IRISH households have been thrown into chaos as the cost of living crisis continues to spiral out of control.Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael...
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Penneys launch ‘too cute to spook’ kids’ Halloween costumes – and prices...
PENNEYS have launched kids’ Halloween costumes which are “too cute to spook”.Their prices start from just €3 and the bits are perfect for spooky season.Penneys/FacebookPenneys have launched kids’...
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We spent son’s second birthday finding out he has leukaemia months after our...
NOAH O’Gorman was due to celebrate his second birthday with his first ever birthday party – but instead his parents were told he had leukaemia.The devastating news came just a year after the couple’s...
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People in my day had to suffer with their mental health in silence, don’t do...
MARY McAleese has urged young people to seek help if they are struggling with their mental health, saying when she was young, people had to suffer in silence.The former President said kids today have a...
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HSE’s urgent warning to parents in bid to prevent common ‘serious’ injuries...
THE HSE has issued an urgent warning to parents this Christmas.Button batteries and other holiday hazards can seriously injure children or lead to poisoning, choking and strangulation.The HSE has...
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I’m a mum-of-two & was horrified at what was left under the sofas when I...
TUCKING into snacks while settling down in front of a film on the sofa is the perfect way to spend an evening.So it’s inevitable that over the course of a few years you’re going to drop a few crumbs...
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I’m a psychologist, there are four types of toddler tantrum parents need to...
WHEN your child is screaming and crying it can be difficult to know exactly what they want to soothe their emotions.Thankfully, one psychologist has revealed the four different types of tantrums to...
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I’m a parenting expert – six easy ways to get a toddler to listen first time...
IS there anything more frustrating than being ignored and having to repeat yourself?Unfortunately, this is the very scenario many parents are faced with when their toddler refuses to listen.GettyA...
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I potty trained my daughter at eight-weeks old, now she’s 5 months & uses a...
A MUM has revealed how she started potty training her daughter at just eight weeks old.Alexis Abdelaziz, 26, from California, US, taught Aya, now five-months-old how to use a toilet as a...
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Parents’ fury after toddler, 3, escaped from nursery before walking home...
A TODDLER escaped from a nursery manned by ten staff before walking home along a busy A-road.Sultan Alwan, three, slipped out and wandered off down the street to his house 100 yards away.Kevin...
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My daughter went through puberty at seven – I worry she’ll be bullied for...
THE age at which puberty begins is falling, and young children and their parents are having to get to grips with physical and emotional changes like periods, acne and mood swings years earlier than...
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I’m a parenting expert – 6 TV shows that’ll teach your kids life lessons so...
DO you feel guilty about the amount of TV your tot watches? You shouldn’t.New research has found that watching the box can help rather than hinder a young child’s development.GettyParenting expert Liat...
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I’m a child nutritionist – the six easy ways to help a fussy eating toddler &...
IF you’ve got a fussy eater at home, the idea of trying to encourage them to accept new foods may seem like an almost impossible task. But according to celebrity baby and child nutritionist Charlotte...
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I spent £3.2k on my son’s first birthday – people always say it’s a waste of...
GONE are the days of celebrating your child’s birthday at McDonald’s or down the local farm.Nowadays, it seems the more extravagant the better – and that appeared to be the case for one mum, who threw...
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I’m a child expert – four ways to stop your toddler having a tantrum & why my...
THE ‘terrible twos’ is a term that fills most parents with dread, marking the start of the inevitable tantrum phase. But if you’re worried about how to cope with the unpredictable meltdowns, then look...
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I was a first-time mum at 45 even though doctors said I wouldn’t have kids
AS new figures show that last year, 30,500 women aged over 40 gave birth – almost twice as many as those in their teens – we speak to three women about why they delayed having children.New figures show...
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I had a three-year-old kick my seat & pull my hair on a long flight – his mum...
IF you’ve ever sat in front of a restless child on a long-haul flight, you’ll know there’s nothing worse than having the back of your chair kicked for the entire duration.And unfortunately for one...
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Kids as young as three being encouraged to become YouTubers with vlogging...
KIDS as young as three are being encouraged to become YouTubers with vlogging play sets aimed at pre-schoolers.One of the toys boasts that being a video blogger is a “top career choice” for...
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I’m a psychologist – here’s the 7 mental health warning signs to watch for in...
WORRYING about your child is only natural, but it can be hard sometimes to know what’s really going on with them.No matter how close you are, there will probably be times when they don’t seem to want...
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Major change to school hours needed, urges children’s tsar
KIDS should stay in school for longer to help slash childcare costs, the Children’s Commissioner has recommended.Dame Rachel de Souza said extending the school day was the “most straightforward...
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My leg had to be amputated after a freak accident while running in the yard...
A MOM who tripped over in her yard while playing with her kids dislocated her knee and ended up having to have her leg amputated.Deanna Crump, 31, was running around with her children – Isaac, one, and...
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I’m an ex teacher – what we really mean when we say your kid has ‘potential’...
ALL mums and dads want to hear their child praised by their teacher, which is why parents’ evening can be a great chance to catch up on their progress. However sometimes the comments you receive can...
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I was horrified when I walked into my three-year-old son’s room to find him...
A MUM has told of the horror moment she walked into her three-year-old son’s room and found him bleeding from the mouth. Katie Brett, 31, says there have also been times she’s gone to check on her son...
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I’m a school worker and I judge your kids if they’ve got these names – one’s...
NAMING your child is one of the biggest decisions a parent has to make. But did you know that some parents believe your choice can influence how your child thinks and behaves? Amanda regularly shares...
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From learning a TikTok dance to sitting down at dinner, 8 ways to boost your...
PLAYING video games every day can boost children’s brain power, according to new research.In a study published this week, those who played three hours a day fared better than non-gamers in tests of...
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We’re scared speeding drivers will hit our kids so have taken action – people...
TWO mums are so scared speeding drivers will hit their kids that they’ve taken matters into their own hands. Penny Hughes, 28, and Rhian Mai, 31, even get abused for their attempts to slow motorists...
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More than a quarter of kids think their parents hate their jobs and don’t...
MORE than a quarter (27 per cent) of young people believe their parents do not like their jobs.When asked why, 36 per cent of the 1016 children aged 11-16 put this down to their parents not being...
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We’re furious after a money-grabbing cricket club wants to charge us to use...
PARENTS have been left furious after a cricket club made the call to charge them for using its car park for daily school runs. The families say the “ridiculous” decision means their youngsters’ lives...
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I was furious after being charged 20p by my son’s school because he broke a...
A SCHOOL rubbed a mum up the wrong way by charging 20p for a broken pencil.Louise Owen was furious at a letter given to her ten-year-old autistic son Lennie-Lee Maguire.Louise Owen and her son...
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School chiefs could axe teachers or cut their hours amid funding crisis
SCHOOL heads are looking to cull teachers or cut back their hours due to the funding crisis, a survey has found.Pupils could miss out on after-school clubs or class trips as half of head teachers look...
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Kerry Katona reveals she Googles the birth dates of her five children as...
KERRY Katona has admitted she has to Google the birth dates of her five children because she cannot remember them.The former Atomic Kitten singer, 42, also tells them she cannot recall what their birth...
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I’m a mum and always lie to my daughter – I don’t feel guilty as it makes my...
MUM and business consultant Becky Stevenson has no qualms about spinning her six-year-old daughter Summer ‘white lies’, to make her own life easier.Becky, 40, who lives in Sheffield with her husband...
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I’m a 55-year-old influencer – my wife & daughters held an intervention, I’m...
IF you ask Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler whether getting caught sneaking away from his daughters’ volleyball game and hiding in his car to film a TikTok live convinced him of his social media addiction,...
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I’m a hot mom – people say they can’t tell the difference between me and my...
YOU may have heard people telling others they’re lucky they have good genes or that they take after their parents. This couldn’t be more true for one mother-daughter duo that people say looks...
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Our son, 5, was scarred for life & nearly died after we made stupid mistake –...
WAVING goodbye to her husband and young son as she popped out to the shop, mum Kelli Desousa had no idea of the horror that was about to unfold.She’d left five-year-old Nicky playing with his new...
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I banned my daughter, 9, from using her X-box anywhere other than my living...
MUM-OF-TWO Julie Cook is so concerned about online safety she has moved the Xbox from upstairs into the living room.The writer, 45, who lives with husband Cornel, 42, and their children Alex, 13, and...
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Brave Tony Hudgell, eight, who lost legs through abuse & raised £1.8m for...
BRAVE Tony Hudgell has been given the Christmas of a lifetime, as he jets off to Finland to see Father Christmas, the elves and reindeer.The lad, eight, is flying out with his adoptive parents Paula...
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I spend every day cleaning up pee and sick but I love my job – there’s...
A DAD who runs a soft play centre reckons he’s got the best job in the world – despite all the pee and sick he has to clean up.Matthew Jones, 29, spends his days making sure kids are happy and living...
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I’m a 41-year-old actor with two kids – I’ve never cracked the industry and...
ACTOR Ryan Radis has revealed his inability to go to Disneyland with his wife and two kids due to the demands of his job was “super disappointing.” Instead, the 41-year-old actor was rehearsing lines,...
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Ban on export of Strep A antibiotics amid ‘shortage’ after 16 children die
MINISTERS have banned exports of Strep A antibiotics amid a scramble for the drugs.Chemists are paying over the odds for supplies and parents have struggled to get prescriptions filled in a demand...
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Christine Lampard lifts the lid on life with Frank and their four kids – and...
HOUSE-PROUD Christine Lampard had a pristine home at all times – until she had kids.The 43-year-old TV presenter, who is married to football manager Frank Lampard, admits she had to relax after...
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Does Helen Skelton have children?
HELEN Skelton has been rebuilding her family life since her split from husband Richie Myler in April 2022. Despite her personal turmoil, the TV presenter appears at peace as she has returned to her...
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Anthony Joshua signs up for CBeebies bedtime story rematch as he reads second...
BOXER Anthony Joshua is expected to be such a big hit on CBeebies Bedtime Stories he’s already signed up for a rematch.It was revealed last week the ex-world champ is to read children’s tale The Snowy...
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I’m a young female doctor – everyone underestimates me, patients always make...
A FEMALE doctor is fed up with the snarky remarks from her patients’ parents – and she has taken to social media to reveal the worst.Pediatrician Niky exposed the common undermining phrases she hears...
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People are just learning the sinister side to Incy Wincy Spider and it’s...
INCY Wincy Spider is a popular nursery rhyme about a determined critter who wants to climb a pipe but keeps getting flushed away by the rain.But people are starting to realise that the cute song has a...
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Shoppers are going wild after spotting Squishmallows in Asda’s January sale &...
KIDS and adults alike are all going crazy for Squishmallows – a brand of stuffed plush toys that come in a variety of colours, sizes, animals, and textures.They’re best loved for their...
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People are only just realising what Little Bo-Peep is really about – and it’s...
PEOPLE are just finding out what the nursery rhyme ‘Little Bo-Peep’ is really about and it’s blowing their minds.Most people will have sung along to the famous nursery rhyme, about Little Bo-Peep...
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Mum’s fury after son comes home hungry after ‘terrible’ school dinner
A MUM has slammed the “terrible” meals doled out at her son’s secondary school and says he is coming home hungry.The food at Royds Hall school in Huddersfield isn’t fit to eat, according to one...
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