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2018-01-03

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NEW SURVEY REVEALS 86% OF PARENTS IN NI ARE WORRIED ABOUT THEIR MENTAL HEALTH

Urgent call for reform of Maternity provision Covid restrictions

‘Play Me a Story’ Seeks Children’s Words and Pictures To Set To Music

Schools To Close For Two Weeks As Executive Tightens Restrictions To Curb Covid-19

Northern Ireland Schools Urged To Sign Up To Virtual Assembly With Ant & Dec

Cast Revealed For Cahoots NI’s University of Wonder and Imagination

Hockey Ace Katie Mullan Takes On Ambassador Role For Maths Week 2020

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Just because it's not Halloween as we know it, doe

Just because it's not Halloween as we know it, doesn't mean the whole family can't have a terror-ific time together! 🎃
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Head to pg 12 of our Halloween issue to get some ghoulishly great ideas to make a Halloween Hoolie at Home!
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From party themes, games, and a spooktacular party playlist, we’ve got you covered. We’ve also included our top picks for crazy costumes that the whole family can be a part of.
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Download your FREE copy straight to your smart phone or tablet just in time for a tea break. 📲☕
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Grab your copy here with the link in our bio 👻

Ni4kids editor Nadia Duncan caught up with acclaim

Ni4kids editor Nadia Duncan caught up with acclaimed children’s author Oliver Jeffers for this month’s Coffee & Catch Up.
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If you fancy trying your hand at interviewing him yourself then why not join @cinemagic_filmfestival In Conversation Q&A with OLIVER JEFFERS and PHILIP HUNT 2pm tomorrow! (Sunday 25 October, Duration 1 Hour) Tickets: FREE
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Oliver Jeffers grew up in Belfast and is a visual artist and author. His critically acclaimed picture books have been translated into over forty-five languages, and sold over 12 million copies worldwide.
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Philip Hunt’s diverse body of directing work spans an eclectic range of animation projects; this includes his BAFTA winning adaptation and direction of Oliver Jeffers children’s book LOST AND FOUND. His latest work, a further collaboration with Oliver, was to bring the fantastic Studio AKA made, HERE WE ARE: NOTES FOR LIVING ON PLANET EARTH to screens around the world.
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Get your FREE copy of our Halloween edition straight to your smartphone or tablet with the link in our bio 🎃
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TO BOOK YOUR SPOT AT THE Q&A PLEASE EMAIL: WORKSHOPS@CINEMAGIC.ORG.UK

🎃 Let Ni4kids Magazine help you cast a magical

🎃 Let Ni4kids Magazine help you cast a magical spell on your family this half term…🦇
Click the link in our bio for our spooktacular Halloween issue and find out how you can win up to £350 worth of gift cards in our fangtastic competitions!
There are more ghoulish goodies inside than a monster trick or treat bucket, but you’ll have to turn to page 3 – if you dare – where you will discover what spooky surprises we have in store for you to make this strangest of Halloween’s even more memorable… 🕷️
To all our Instagram fans, we really value your support and loyalty more than ever right now, so if you're batty about this edition - and think your friends and family will be too - please do shout about it and share 😀
Download your FREE copy straight to your smart phone or tablet and get stuck in 🎃

Our new must-have bedside table accessory is this

Our new must-have bedside table accessory is this versatile 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦 & 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲 (£6 from M&S) infused with soothing lavender, sweet orange, clary sage and cedarwood which can be spritzed onto sheets, helping us drift off to sleep with ease – and let’s face it, we could all use the extra help for a calming sleep at the minute!
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Head to pg 24 of this month’s issue to see more of the health and beauty buys we are loving!
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Download your FREE copy straight to your smart phone or tablet with the link in our bio 🍂

Explore the Maritime Mile Treasure Trail 👣🏴‍☠️
Discover all 18 clues on this free self-guided trail along Belfast’s iconic waterfront, starting at City Quays and finishing at Titanic’s Dock & Pump-House.
There’s mini explorer option too – perfect for young explorers & within easy reach of Titanic Belfast.
Don’t forget to complete the online quiz at maritime-mile.com/treasure to win exciting prizes & get your very own certificate!
Pick up a map at the Visit Belfast Welcome Centre or download here >> bit.ly/MMTTGuide
#maritimemile

The first 1,000 days of a baby’s life are key to

The first 1,000 days of a baby’s life are key to developing their appreciation of good and healthy tasting foods. And there’s overwhelming evidence to show that if our little ones’ palates are nurtured well, they will naturally learn to choose what’s best for them and their precious tummies.
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Aware that weaning can come with many challenges, @organixfood is running a series of Weaning Workshops alongside Food Consultant @lucythomas_mangetout , to offer parents support and advice to help them tackle the common issues that arise during their weaning journey.
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The three workshops will take place as a live Instagram takeover over on their channel for the next three months and kicks off this Friday (16 October) at 2pm. It features Mel and her triplets, who are all at different stages of weaning.
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Head to their channel to find out more!

Maths Week Ireland is in full swing (10-18 October

Maths Week Ireland is in full swing (10-18 October) and Ni4kids’ Elizabeth McGivern was lucky enough to catch up with TV presenter, author, teacher and Maths whizz, Bobby Seagull, to chat about how the subject gets a bad rep, football stickers and how the people of Northern Ireland were the friendliest he’s ever met!
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Head to our website (link in bio) to read the full interview.
@mathsireland

The Fun & Magic of Maths Week is Back and it kicks

The Fun & Magic of Maths Week is Back and it kicks off today! (10 October).
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This year’s event is backed by Irish Ladies Hockey captain and Coleraine girl, Katie Mullan. A self- confessed ‘maths fan’ the subject forms a large part of her day job as a biomedical engineer.
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Katie says, “I’m thrilled to be a Maths Week ambassador and urge pupils, teachers, parents and the public in general to check out the website, mathsweek.ie and take part in the many activities online and the pop-up Maths Trails in Belfast’s Botanic Gardens and on walls of Derry~Londonderry.”
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Find the full list of magical maths events at www.mathsweek.ie
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Kick off the fun at 10am this morning with an Online Family Scavenger Hunt with Maths Week enthusiast, Steve Sherman.
Head to: www.mathsweek.ie/2020/event/family-scanvenger-hunt/

There's a definite Autumn chill in the air, so do

There's a definite Autumn chill in the air, so do yourself a favour and grab a hot drink, put your feet up for for a sneaky ten minutes and have a read of our latest issue.
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Download it directly to your smart phone or tablet for FREE and enjoy competitions, make plans for the weekend using our What's on Where Guide and read up on all the latest education and parenting news brought to you by the experts.
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Get that Friday feeling started, now!

HOW TO TALK TO KIDS WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE THE ANSW

HOW TO TALK TO KIDS WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE THE ANSWERS 💞
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Dr Rebecca Schrag Hershberg gives her guiding principals on how to help navigate uncertainty with your children in this month’s magazine.
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Download your FREE copy with the link in our bio & head to pg 8 to read more.

📚 Searching for some super new stories to snugg

📚 Searching for some super new stories to snuggle up with?📚
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Check out our favourite awesome adventures for kids in our Autumn issue Reading Corner recommendations, including ‘Will You Be My Friend?’ by dream team local author Sam McBratney & illustrated by Anita Jeram ❤️ 🐇
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It's been 25 years since the beloved international bestseller Guess How Much I Love You was first published and now comes a new picture book celebrating another of life’s most important milestone – friendship.
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Get your FREE copy of our latest issue with the link in our bio & head to pg 22 to read all about it 📚

How are you feeling today? When's the last time yo

How are you feeling today? When's the last time you asked 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 that question?
In these turbulent times, it’s important to not only look after your family, but to give YOU some tender loving care too! In our Autumn issue Pip Lincolne has the ultimate ‘101’ for looking after yourself.
Get your FREE copy with the link in our bio & turn to page 17 to start reading!

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