Education Minister officially opens new £7.3 million school at Phoenix Integrated Primary School
Education Minister, Paul Givan has officially opened a new, state of the art school at Phoenix Integrated Primary School, Cookstown. The £7.3 million project, funded through the Fresh Start Programme […]
Put the spring back into your step
Ways to keep the whole family active with Gary Wallace As spring blossoms and Easter approaches, it’s the perfect time to shake off the winter blues and get the whole […]
The power of praise!
By Katrina Mallon Our children love to be told how wonderful they are (we all do!) We can use praise and encouragement to develop our children and young people’s self-esteem, […]
Education Authority team pilots ‘Speech to Text’ software to assist children and young people who are deaf or hard of hearing
An innovative project designed to assist deaf and/or hard of hearing children and young people is currently being piloted by the Education Authority (EA) in five schools. The Speech to […]
RAISING A CHILD NOW COSTS OVER £405K
Whilst raising a child is an incredibly rewarding experience, it also comes with a hefty price tag. New research from VoucherCodes.co.uk reveals that the cost of raising a child in […]
Parents warned of the dangers of ‘Sephora kids’ – beauty expert weighs in.
Beauty consumers are getting younger by the minute – but what is the health impact? In recent years, major American beauty brands have expanded into the UK. The accessibility of […]
Poll suggests that almost two thirds of people in Northern Ireland want Integrated Education as the main model of education.
LucidTalk has revealed the results of their 2025 Northern Ireland-wide attitudinal poll on education. 65% of respondents agreed that Integrated Education should be the main model for our education system […]
Child Benefit boost for millions of families
Families who claim Child Benefit will see an increase in their payment says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). From 7 April 2025, parents will receive £26.05 per week – or […]
Christ the Redeemer Primary School Celebrates Official Opening of the Sunflower Room
Christ the Redeemer Primary School in Belfast has officially opened its new Sunflower Room, a specialist early years and foundation stage provision for pupils with special educational needs. The Sunflower […]
A Family that declutters together…
Professional Organisers, Claire Savage and Lisa Skinner, from Order in the House NI, share their tops tips for getting the whole family involved in decluttering and organising the home. Spring […]
What to do when there’s not enough
By Maxine Nwaneri Sadly, it’s really easy to find ourselves dealing with ‘lack’ these days. With the cost-of-living skyrocketing, life being busier than ever and the world increasing in complexity […]
Building a Balanced Plate: Nutrition Tips for Busy Families
By Paul Evans In the hustle and bustle of family life, ensuring every meal is both nutritious and appeasing for everyone can seem like an impossible task. However, creating a […]
