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using positive parenting to discipline your child a recent study has found that children who were spanked in early life were more likely to be aggressive later in childhood, as they associate hitting...

when to seek medical advice for your child's fever fevers can be a huge worry for parents and while many can be looked after at home, sometimes they can become serious. contact your doctor immediately...

when to seek medical advice for your child's pain it’s very hard for parents to see their children in pain and while many instances of pain can be looked after at home, sometimes they can become...

ways to treat your child’s sore throat sore throats can cause your child a lot of discomfort and make being ill even worse. here are a few ways you can ease your child's pain: cold drinks: many...

how to recognise pain in children a baby or young child won’t be able to express or describe pain in the same way an adult can, which makes it very difficult for parents to assess the situation...

the do’s and don’ts of child car safety do use only an approved restraint that is appropriate for the child’s weight and size. use restraints which have been approved to the latest standard...

legislation for child safety seats eu law states that all children must travel in a child seat, booster seat or booster cushion while in a car. it is the responsibility of the driver to ensure that...

types of child restraints rearward facing baby seat: a rearward-facing seat provides the best protection for your baby’s head, neck and spine. it is safer than a forward facing seat which is why...

investigation shows children were happy to walk off with a friendly stranger a new investigation by daybreak shows children were happy to walk off with a stranger after only 90 seconds of persuasion...

children hurt in lawnmower accidents 04/07/2013 parents have been advised to keep their children a safe distance from lawnmowers after four children were severly injured in the last six weeks in...

does your child wet the bed? many children will suffer from bedwetting at one time or another and while the majority of children will outgrow it without needing treatment, it can be a frustrating time...

how to make reading fun for children giving your child the gift of the love of reading is one of the most wonderful things you can do as a parent. however, some children seem to develop a love of...

reading quiz – are you teaching your child to love reading? so, you’re reading to your child, and you’re creating an environment for them to learn, develop and love reading. or are you...

asthma coach app helps irish parents manage their child’s asthma did you know that ireland has the fourth highest incidence of asthma in the world? around 470,000 people in ireland suffer from...

ten ways to save money on childcare costs 1.early planning and research is vital: before you start looking at cost cutting measures you need to decide broadly on the type of care that is right for...

essential child safety checklist working smoke alarms: test them once a week replace batteries when required make a fire escape plan and practice it often smoke-free home and car it is very important...

body temperature: what’s normal when taking your child’s temperature when your child is sick, you may need to take their temperature. but what if you don’t know what you’re looking...

under 6 children should not take cold medicines today the irish medicines board announced that they are recommending a number of new measures in relation to the use of over counter (otc) cough and...

top tips to get your child eating fruit and vegetables 10 tips on how to get your kids eating fruit and veg if you are struggling to get fruit and veg into your child's diet, here are ten simple...

how to stop your child eating pet food many parents who share their home with pets have experienced the horrible realisation that your child has been helping themselves to the cat or dogs food! we go...