Creating magical memories with your family to bring in the New Year can be the perfect way to get creative as a family. We’re counting down our top 10 family party ideas to make sure you give your little ones a New Year to remember! Create a New Year’sRead More →
Don’t waste that leftover turkey on a boring old sandwich, think outside the box and try these delicious recipes to make the most of it! With everyone’s purse strings much tighter than normal this year, it really is important to think outside the baking tray and get your money’s worth.Read More →
Sleep experts, Bed Kingdom , have shared some advice on how to help your little ones get some much-needed sleep on Christmas Eve so they don’t turn into little grinches by morning! Fill the morning with exercise Whether it’s a family walk or perhaps their favourite sport, taking the little ones for someRead More →
Help your tween be online safety savvy There has been an increase in younger children now having regular access to social media and if you’re worried that they’re entering a world you can’t follow, Ni4Kids has the ultimate social media guide to help keep you and your tween internet savvyRead More →
And so December is upon us. Santa lists are in the making. Parents are running around like headless chickens. There aren’t enough days in the week! All while this is going on, there are families and individuals struggling with the issue of ill mental health. It’s a real thing. Let’sRead More →
The Department of Health has announced a public consultation to inform an updated Autism Strategy to be published in the spring. They want to know more about what life is like for autistic people, their families and carers, to get a better idea of what support you receive, and howRead More →
New Action for Children research finds seven in ten (71%) working parents surveyed in Northern Ireland have cut back on heating, with two fifths worrying they’ll disappoint their children during the festive season due to money struggles · Seven in ten (71%) working parents expressed they have had to cutRead More →
Parents and guardians are being urged to be alert for the signs of group A streptococcal (GAS) infections by the Public Health Agency (PHA). Group A streptococcus bacteria usually cause a mild infection producing sore throats or scarlet fever that can be easily treated with antibiotics. In very rare circumstances,Read More →
WWT Castle Espie has revealed its plans of staying connected with members and supporters whilst the site remains temporarily closed to visitors due to Avian Influenza. Through a series of stories and online activities the centre plans to reveal the #GiantSpiritofCastleEspie until the site can reopen. Behind the scenes, theRead More →
Parents bring women’s football names home 90s revival see retro names soar Love Island contestants make their mark on the charts Small screen influences range from Derry Girls to kids’ TV Girls get their A game on BabyCentre has unveiled the top 100 baby boys’ and girls’ namesRead More →
Over 1.5 tonnes in food donations have been distributed across Northern Ireland since February 2022 as part of the Cinemagic Young Audiences Supporting Foodbanks Initiative. Rather than paying for ticket to gain entry to see new family movies, those attending Cinemagic foodbank film screenings were asked to donate essential foodRead More →
Trigger warning: article mentions eating disorders and anxiety. “𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙢 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙢𝙮 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙖 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙚.” Mum of two and mental health blogger, Naomi Barr, shares her latest musings on the run-up to the festiveRead More →