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nutrition for school kids dietary fibre can be found only in plant foods and is important in helping to keep the bowel healthy. fibre is found in foods such as the skins of fruits, vegetables, nuts...

tips for school lunches packing a school lunch that’s healthy and delicious will ensure you never find an untouched lunchbox in your child’s school bag. mothers can find the act of making...

back to school anxiety for returnees after a lovely summer holiday, it’s perfectly normal if your school child is a little reluctant to go back. however, if their anxiety seems more extreme or...

beat first day of school anxiety returning to school or starting school for the first time can be a source of anxiety for parents and children. here are some of our tried and tested tips for parents...

special education in irish secondary schools in the past ten years there has been a change in the provision of special education in schools in ireland. the department of education and science has...

tips for getting your child adjusted to secondary school it’s very important for parents to encourage an interest in every subject. each child will have their personal favourites and will get on...

getting your child used to secondary school constant routine becomes constant change the biggest change when your child starts secondary school is probably the change in the day-to-day routine. in...

from primary school to secondary school moving from primary school to secondary school is one of those big life events that most people in later life can recall quite clearly in one way or another...

starting secondary school with new friends it’s quite likely that when your child starts secondary school they will be leaving many of their friends from primary school behind. in some cases...

how to choose the best secondary school for your child the types of schools available the post-primary system in ireland consists of vocational schools, secondary schools, community or comprehensive...

dyslexia symptoms in secondary school children most children will be diagnosed with dyslexia before they leave primary school. however, there are some children who for a variety of reasons may only...

dyslexia symptoms in primary school children the majority of children are not diagnosed with dyslexia until they are in primary school or even later.the earlier dyslexia is diagnosed the lesser the...

long term illness and school: how do kids with illness balance school? long-term illness can have an effect on a child’s education. one of the biggest concerns for a parent who has a child with...

identifying learning difficulties in school if a child isn’t keeping up with the curriculum at school, is struggling with homework or is displaying behavioural problems, they may be facing a...

the primary school curriculum under the education act 1998, the minister for education and skills may set down the curriculum for recognised schools. the national council for curriculum and assessment...

breakfast and school most teachers would agree that giving children a good breakfast is key to having good concentration in the classroom, yet many schoolchildren are going to school without having...

everything parents need to know about school supplies school bags, stationery, books, uniforms, shoes, lunch boxes … the list of equipment to buy for school will seem never-ending once your...

preparing your child for back to school after weeks of school holidays, constant playing and a decidedly less rigid routine, it can be a challenge for children to go back to school. in fact, back to...

how to find the best after school activity for your child do you think you might have a little leonardo davinci on your hands? or perhaps a budding mozart? well, it’s a good idea then to...

how can i best prepare my child for success at school? parents want what's best for their children and want to do everything they can to make sure they are successful at school. as a parent, you...