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how to handle homework homework is an important part of school life as it reinforces lessons taught during the day and is particularly important for maths and critical thinking skills. some mums are...

...school: an all day programme of sporting and fun events to celebrate 50 years of the school is planned with a special gathering for all who attended the school from 1963 to 2013. on sunday 27th...

the ms readathon ireland’s longest running sponsored read for children and young people takes place from 11th oct to 11th nov 2013. the ms readathon has been a staple of the irish school...

a sandy hook parent's letter to teachers nelba marquez-greene, mum to 6 year old ana grace who was killed in the sandy hook school shooting in december last year, wrote this emotional and heart...

...school, a place to do homework, a place to play, a place where they feel safe. many families who are homeless are faced with long journeys in order to get children to school and this often results in...

how to limit portion size it can be very difficult for parents to know what portions to feed their children. on the one hand you don’t want them being hungry during the school day, but of course...

fun food projects for your kids every mum knows it can be difficult to keep kids entertained especially when they burst in the door after school, fully energised. these fun food projects will not only...

brain boosting tips for breakfast we all know the benefits of eating a good breakfast and for children with a long school day ahead of them, this meal is even more important. here are some ways you...

...school day: start the day right: once kids arrive at school, they’re unlikely to remember to keep hydrated. make sure your child has a drink with their breakfast before leaving the house in the...

5 tips for an interesting lunchbox by the end of september, school lunches have become a dull chore for both mum and child. if you find yourself uninspired and repeating the same old food patterns...

...school day. snacks: replace the biscuits and chocolate bars in their lunchboxes with healthier options. dried fruits such as sultanas or apricots are great alternatives. be prepared: most children...

five apps to organise your family with the kids heading back to school, life is about to get far more hectic for mums. on top of regular tasks such as shopping and housework, they're also going to...

what you need to know about head lice september is a prime time for head lice as the kids make their way back to school. discovering your child has an infestation can be daunting, but don’t...

six tips to beat the morning rush after two months of relaxed summer mornings, mums will be feeling stressed as they deal with the pre-school rush that comes with the start of a new term. tempers will...

...school. poms-poms are very easy to create so you can involve your daughter in the process and keep her entertained for an hour or two. vary the sizes and colours and hang these from the ceiling of her...

charity cookery class with catherine fulvio catherine fulvio’s ballyknocken cookery school will host a child focused cookery class on sunday 1st september to support the "light ireland...

...school lunchbox or as a handy sports snack. it also serves as a tasty treat with coffee or when you are on the go either at home or in the office. with original, cranberry and belgian choc chip...

win a hamper of goodies from dubliner cheese dubliner cheese, the delicious range of irish cheese made to a traditional recipe, knows that with back to school just around the corner, busy mums and...

...schools allow graduates to register as a sixth year student and repeat the exams there. this can be beneficial as you will already have uniforms and books and the surroundings are familiar to your...

...school or is experiencing other inadequecies in their life, they may try to diffuse these feelings by lashing out someone who they perceive to be weaker than themselves and thereby feel that that...