After what seemed to be the longest pregnancy in the universe it finally happened at 8:29pm on November 11th 2011, our 3rd dear wee daughter Brooklyn came into our lives weighing a very healthy 11lbs. She is beautiful. Many thanks must go to my midwife Biddy Sheehan (who also delivered my 2nd daughter at home), [...] Read more »
We all know how beneficial breast milk is to our babies and research is still showing that babies who are breastfed up-to six months have less risk of developing asthma-related illnesses, a study has found. Dutch scientists tracked the feeding habits and health of 5,000 children from birth to four years old and discovered those [...] Read more »
The old but true cliche is that it’s called labour for a reason – physical hard work is involved – so being physically and mentally fit will help you cope when the big day does arrive. There is however no need to over-exert yourself. Research has shown that regular exercise during pregnancy will boost your [...] Read more »
1. Walking is a great way to improve your cardiovascular fitness: Just 30 minutes of brisk walking most days of the week is enough to get the heart pumping, help you lose weight and ward off disease. 2. Good way to socialise: Walking groups allow you to walk and talk. Why not make friends [...] Read more »
Young ones love to take part, they will only remain a spectator for a very short amount of time. Art and craft plays a major role, giving children many opportunities to express themselves, think for themselves by touching and feeling different materials, develop fine motor skills and just having fun. Some example of activities to [...] Read more »
