Anti-Bullying Week is an annual event in the UK that aims to raise awareness about the bullying of children and young people and highlights ways of preventing and responding to it. Today (Monday, 13 November) marks the start of anti-bullying week co-ordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance. This year’s theme MakeRead More →
‘Tis the season where cities, towns and villages across Northern Ireland begin their Christmas Tree Light Switch-ons and we are here for it! Local councils have already confirmed dates and times for their festive community glow-ups and you can find all the details for your area in our helpful twinklyRead More →
With countless families nationwide preparing for an evening of trick-or-treating, ensuring safety during this time is paramount. The experts at Get Licensed have revealed some advice for staying safe when trick-or-treating this Halloween. for staying safe when trick-or-treating this Halloween: 1 – Any children under 12 should be with anRead More →
If you’re planning on carving your pumpkin this Halloween, make sure that food waste isn’t on the agenda! Here, Mash Direct has just created two brand new recipes perfect for the Halloween period to use up those pumpkin extras and shared them below. Swamp Gnocchi Kicking off with a spine-tingling recipe:Read More →
For the first time, Rob Biddulph ditches the paper and draws straight onto pumpkins to inspire kids to decorate instead of carving their pumpkins This Halloween, 30 million pumpkins are expected to be bought for carving, of which 16 million won’t be eaten Hubbub calls for public to embrace creative alternatives to carving toRead More →
How can therapy help with social media addiction? Are you becoming concerned with your child’s screen time habits? Perhaps you want to help them move away from being constantly distracted by the next notification but don’t know where to start? Here, Josie Edmunds, explores how seeking professional help with aRead More →
Council is urging the public to be cautious when visiting beaches and rivers in the Causeway Coast and Glens area, due to the potential presence of blue-green algae. Blue-green algae has been travelling downstream from Lough Neagh throughout the summer, impacting facilities along the River Bann and coastal areas inRead More →
The 34th Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People returns from 30 September to 31 October 2023. The Festival programme funded by the Department of Communities through Northern Ireland Screen, offers unmissable film opportunities for young people, families, schools, and young filmmakers, with over 100 events in Ulster Museum,Read More →
Key points: Survey found that average cost of two children in full time childcare is £24, 696 – just £260 less than the average salary in NI Over 80% of those who responded said that cost of childcare is a key factor in decision to not have more children 83.4Read More →
Ahead of the new school year hair experts at Chris & Sons have put together the easiest hairstyles parents can do in under five minutes. “The back-to-school hustle can be a chaotic time for parents and kids alike. Amidst shopping for supplies and adjusting to new routines, mornings can becomeRead More →
NEU (National Education Union), Europe’s largest trade union of educators and teachers have shared its views on the ‘rapid response report’ document, ‘The Consequences of the Cuts to Education for Children and Young People in Northern Ireland’ stating that the picture painted by it is “unremittingly bleak”. The document producedRead More →
solv, a leading mechanical and electrical provider in Northern Ireland, is pleased to announce the launch of their new website, providing customers with a cutting-edge platform for all their solutions, ranging from heating services to electrical work, plumbing, and even comprehensive facilities management. And with the recent launch, solv hasRead More →