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Managing Challenging Behaviour with Joanna Fortune
Joanna Fortune is the Founder and Director of the Solamh Parent Child Relationship Clinic, providing a range of psychotherapeutic services to parents and children including Child Psychotherapy, Theraplay, Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy and CPRT (Child Parent Relationship Therapy) Read More...

Play: Free Time That Pays Huge Dividends
It may seem obvious to say that play is an important part of a child's life but it is important to remember exactly why that is.
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To Praise or not to Praise, that is the question
From the moment a child is born, parents worry. In fact the worry often starts way before then (Will they be healthy? Will I be able to cope? What sort of a world are they coming into?)
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Are You A Helicopter Parent
From the moment a child is born, parents worry. In fact the worry often starts way before then (Will they be healthy? Will I be able to cope? What sort of a world are they coming into?)
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Parents Top 5 Concerns
From the moment a child is born, parents worry. In fact the worry often starts way before then (Will they be healthy? Will I be able to cope? What sort of a world are they coming into?)
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The Top 10 Things that Children Fear
The list, I discovered, was taken from a website called fear of stuff and a look through it confirms that we can be afraid of almost anything and a lot of the time (most in fact) it is not rational.
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Budgeting for my new family
Knowing you've got a baby on the way can be both exciting and stressful. You're starting a family of your own - but can your finances handle the pressure of an 'extra mouth to feed'?
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5 Tips For Stress Free Mornings
'Lose an hour in the morning, and you will be all day hunting for it'. Richard Whately once said. They say that the first hour of the day is the rudder of the day. Get off to a good start and the rest of the day flows
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Christmas - Enjoy or Endure?
It is nearly that time of year again and all the fabulous snow last week makes it easier to get the sense that Christmas is coming. If you love this time of year you may wonder why such a title - enjoy or endure?
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Positive Parenting Workshops - and a free gift for Christmas!
Gaye Mullen offers positive parenting workshops in Ireland and she is also giving away a free grift for Christmas for MyChildcare.ie readers!
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Parenting rules you know you will break
As parents, we absolutely want to do our best and be the best we can be for our children. Our heart might be in the right place but often our head is not! So what are some of those 'rules' and what happens......
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"Coming back from the tantrum meltdown!"
There is much written about tantrums and children. What are they? Why do they happen? What should a parent do before, during and after? We are to understand, predict and avoid, and if it does happen remain cool, calm and collected.
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Sleepover or Wakeover?
So what is a sleepover? Well, according to Wikipedia: ‘A sleepover, also known as a pajama party, is a party most commonly held by children or teenagers, where a guest or guests are invited to stay overnight at the home of a friend. Typical participant activities include staying up late, talking, eating and playing until falling asleep, which sometimes never happens for a few high energy guests.
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Moving Home. Smoothing the transition for children
Whether you are moving by choice (which is a positive and pro-active reason) or force (change of circumstances) or are being forced to make a choice, the following are just some ideas and tips which may help to make the transition easier for them…and you!
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Putting the Sleep Back Into Bedtime!
Do you know that ‘they’ say that 69% of parents have trouble at some stage with sleep or bedtime for their baby or child. So, if you have ever thought or uttered any of the above, you are not alone! This is not a complete guide or ‘How to’ as there is no one approach that will suit or work for every parent or every child.
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Food For Thought!
‘As a child my family's menu consisted of two choices: take it or leave it’ (Buddy Hackett). Recent opinion favours leaving the move to solid food until after the six month stage when babies digestive systems are ready and able to cope with it. Any earlier may increase the risk of food allergies. This is just one of the many interesting points in Marian's article for MyChildcare.ie called "Food For Thought"
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Toddlers and their obsession with running away!
No sooner do you lift your toddler out of the car, set him down on the footpath and turn to wrestle his buggy out of the boot than he suddenly darts away. When you finally catch up with him it's clear that he doesn't want to go in the buggy today — he wants to walk on his own. Read More...

Why does my child have temper tantrums?
A temper tantrum is the emotional equivalent of a summer storm - sudden and sometimes fierce. One minute you and your child are in a restaurant enjoying your dinner, the next minute he's whimpering, whining, and then screaming at the top of his lungs because his straw is bent. Read More...

When should I move my child from a cot to a bed, and how?
There is no set time that you should get rid of your child's cot and put him in a bed, although most children make the move sometime between ages 18 months and three and a half. Read More...

Aggression: How to deal with hitting, biting, and more
Shocking as it may be to you (and onlookers), aggressive behavior is a normal part of your toddler's development. Still-emerging language skills, a fierce desire to become independent, and undeveloped impulse control make children this age prime candidates for getting physical. Read More...

What is Seperation Anxiety?
Separation anxiety is a normal part of development, in which your baby will cry when you leave the room. It normally is at its worst around ten to eighteen months, and then gradually resolves. Read More...

Toilet and Potty Training Help
Before you begin toilet or potty training, there are some things you should know. But more importantly, there are some steps you need to follow. The following tips and guidelines will help you be successful when it comes time for training. Read More...

Time-out Guidelines for Parents
Time-out is a way of disciplining your child for misbehavior without raising your hand or your voice. Time-out involves removing your child from the good stuff in life, for a small amount of time, immediately following misbehavior. Read More...

Coping with A Picky or Fussy Eater
Do you often find yourself preparing two or three different menus at mealtime to appease the desires of a fussy eater? Mealtimes should be a pleasant family time and a positive learning environment for all family members. If you find that mealtimes usually end in arguments about how much your child should be eating and how much he or she is not eating, follow these guidelines . Read More...

Making Your Morning Routines Manageable
Getting out of the house on time with children dressed, teeth brushed, tummies filled and backpacks in hand can be challenging. Getting out the door without nagging, yelling and racing may seem impossible. You can create an environment that teaches your child to take responsibility for his/her morning routine. Read More...

Helping Your Child Adjust to a New Baby
The thought of sharing Mammy and Daddy with a baby brother or sister can be unsettling for a young child. After all, your little one has had your full attention for some time now. He is sure to have mixed emotions about how life will change when the baby comes home. Read More...

Getting Kids to Sleep using a Bedtime Routine
Most parents accept and even expect fatigue when caring for infants. However, when sleep problems persist into the preschool and school age years, strategies can be used to help your child (and you as parents) get a better night’s sleep . Read More...

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