One minute, you’re tying their shoelaces. The next, they’re thinking about getting driving lessons and debating student loans. Helping your teen transition into adulthood can feel like handing them the controls to a high-speed train. You want to make sure you do everything in your power to usher them toward a life of accomplishment and […]
A Belfast doula has launched a free ebook aimed at helping women improve their fertility following pregnancy loss. Nicola Morgan, a birth and postnatal specialist, has released Optimising Fertility After Loss: The Ultimate Guide, which offers practical nutritional advice and lifestyle tips to support women on their journey to conception after experiencing the heartbreak of
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It would be a mistake for anyone to think that learning is solely limited to the institutions that we all formally take part in at some point of our lives. A school education is certainly about learning, and often there’s sincere effort put behind helping children grow and develop, but this is hardly the only
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By Nicola Morgan In today’s world, we are fortunate to have access to remarkable medical advancements. From the discovery of penicillin to the development of X-rays and MRIs, these innovations have transformed healthcare, saving countless lives. Hospitals and doctors are invaluable when medical emergencies arise, but should childbirth be treated as a medical event? Is
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September is a key month in any parents’ calendars, with the start of the academic year meaning a whole new experience for three and four year olds: nursery. Starting nursery school or creche is a huge milestone for any child and whilst exciting, it can be a very daunting time for both children and parents
NSPCC Northern Ireland is calling on sports and activity groups across Northern Ireland to take part in this year’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport campaign. The annual campaign, run by the charity’s Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU), raises awareness of safeguarding practices in sports and activities across the UK and aims to help
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Establishing and running a small business in the UK is no small task, especially when you’re also raising a family. But according to new research*, the UK is home to cities that not only support independent business owners, but also offer excellent childcare options and family-friendly activities. Looking into 11 different factors, including monthly rent
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Rehearsals for Belfast School of Performing Arts summer youth project are in full swing, and after the huge success of the junior project, Little Mermaid Jnr, which gained standing ovations from audiences in July, hopes are high for the senior students who are excited to be performing the Northern Ireland Premiere of the much loved
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Your salary impacts your decision to have children more today than it did 20 years ago The influence of salary on a person’s decision whether to have children is stronger today than it was two decades ago, collaborative research from the Netherlands and Bocconi University has found. The study, undertaken by Daniël van Wijk, a
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Childline is anticipating an August spike in contacts from children struggling with body image issues and eating disorders. New data from the NSPCC service reveals it delivered 4,229 counselling sessions to young people across the UK from April 2023 to March 2024 about these problems. Support from Childline about body image issues and eating disorders
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Belfast’s Grand Opera House has announced the cast and creative team for its high-flying 2024 pantomime, The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan. Guaranteed to be a Christmas treat for all ages, Northern Ireland’s biggest pantomime has already sold a record number of 50,000 tickets. Audiences can expect a swashbuckling trip to Neverland like never before with
Children in Northern Ireland can identify unhealthy food brands before they can say their ABCs, says Safefood, as they launch a new public health campaign to tackle overweight and obesity and protect children’s health. Safefood – the public body responsible for the promotion of food safety and healthy eating – is spearheading a five-year campaign
Last year, Childline delivered more than 2,700 counselling sessions to children and young people from Northern Ireland dealing with a range of worries. Across the UK, the NSPCC service is delivering, on average, more than 500 counselling sessions a day to children and young people, with mental health, family relationships and friendship issues being the
With 240.7 million posts for the hashtag ‘garden ideas’ on TikTok, and a further 121.2 million views for the hashtag ‘family garden’*, it certainly seems as though people are keen to make the most of their outdoor space as the warmer months roll in. As the weather continues to brighten up, Stone Superstore has partnered with parenting
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NSPCC Northern Ireland has announced the first annual NI Talk PANTS Fortnight, which will run from 6 – 17 May 2024. The Talk PANTS campaign aims to empower parents, carers and professionals to have simple age-appropriate conversations with children aged 3-11 years old, to help them recognise their rights to their own bodies and to say no
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With the current A-Levels and GCSEs in full swing, many parents of children approaching the next stage of their children’s education journey will be looking to what comes next for their children to help them reach their full potential. Whether they need to look for the right university place, which can significantly impact their future
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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed the results of research undertaken in partnership with local councils, into children’s meals served in restaurants in Northern Ireland. Key findings of the report, which is titled What’s on the Children’s Menu include: Choice was limited on children’s menus and few healthy options were available. The most popular
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NSPCC Northern Ireland and the Public Health Agency have launched Handle with Care, a social media-focused campaign to support new parents and carers and help reduce the number of accidental and non-accidental injuries to babies and young children. Handle with Care aims to provide new parents and NI families expecting a baby with coping techniques,
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Speaking on the day that a motion on a high quality, affordable childcare strategy was debated in the Northern Ireland Assembly, Alan Lowry, NI Policy Chair from the Federation of Small Businesses, said: “As the first item of Private Members’ Business in the restored Assembly, a motion on childcare is most welcome. “FSB has been
Belfast School of Performing Arts is thrilled to unwrap this year’s upcoming summer youth project, once again a NI premier, which promises a deliciously magical journey into the enchanting world of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Just as Willy Wonka creates the most amazing and delicious treats, Director Peter Corry, who brought us
A family bake-off poll by Camp Coffee has taken place to definitively answer the much-debated question of who claims the star baker apron in the family. And the winner is… our cherished mums with nearly a quarter of the votes (24%). The poll which highlights the nation’s love for baking, popularised by shows like The Great
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A groundbreaking study has revealed that increased sedentary time from childhood to young adulthood significantly raises cholesterol levels. However, light physical activity (LPA) may effectively reverse this adverse effect. The study, a collaborative effort by the University of Bristol, the University of Exeter, and the University of Eastern Finland, was published in the Journal of
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The Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Councillor Andrew Gowan, has unlocked the door to Santa’s Grotto at Hillmount where Santa and his elves will reside until Christmas Eve. With a variety of scenes to visit on the magical journey through the grotto before meeting Santa, children can take a memorable enchanted walk along the winter
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Childline has revealed over the past year the service has delivered 14,080 counselling sessions to children and young people about sexual, physical, domestic, emotional abuse and neglect – an average of 38 a day. The service, which is run by the NSPCC, is also highlighting that of those counselling sessions, 31% (4,321) had a child
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As a parent, you probably have lots of responsibility to take care of plenty of stress going on in your mind. This is completely normal because it’s up to you to ensure you put food on the table and keep your kids safe. You never really get a day off because you constantly have something
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This year, take your little ones on the ‘Christmas Express’ – Santa’s magical flying train, with a personalised NSPCC Letter from Santa. In return for a donation, Santa will write a personalised Christmas letter to your little one featuring enchanting stories and illustrations, and lots of details that only Santa could know – such as
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As plans are underway for the 18th Belfast Christmas Market, Market Place Europe (operators of the market) are excited to be working closely with the Lord Mayor of Belfast’s chosen charity, Kids Together Belfast, in order to raise awareness and support them in the work they do for children with moderate to severe disabilities. This
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New figures from the NSPCC reveal that in the past year, 55% of all Childline counselling sessions where the child stated that they were in Northern Ireland, focused on mental and emotional health and wellbeing. In 2022/23, Childline delivered 4,038 counselling sessions to children in Northern Ireland, 2,219 (55%) of which focused on all mental
The Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust (NICLT) enjoyed a resounding fundraising success with its annual ‘Walk to Scotland’ fundraising event, which took place on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Over 100 enthusiastic fundraisers participated, collectively raising over £14,000. These funds will play a crucial role in supporting this year’s Lapland trip, meticulously coordinated by the charity and
A new park on the Lower Shankill, adjacent to the Westlink in Belfast, was officially opened on Friday, September 29. Funded under the Building Successful Communities programme, the £1.9million park stretches from Peter’s Hill, alongside Denmark Street to Regent Street and includes two play areas, an outdoor gym, a multi-use games area and a community
Home education is exploding in popularity, and this is due to a variety of influences. Some parents just believe they can provide better education and development to their child than a well-meaning but underpaid and overworked teacher trying to teach 30 children at once, which in some cases can be true. However, it’s important to
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While the summer holidays are intended as a relieving respite for your young ones, it might not feel quite the same for you. Gone are the scheduled six to seven hours of childcare each day, homework to occupy your children in the evenings, and after-school clubs to keep them stimulated. Now you need to think
County Antrim’s Dad of the Year has been the lucky recipient of an entirely free grocery shop courtesy of leading supermarket retailer Lidl Northern Ireland, after taking part in a thrilling ‘supermarket sweep’ style competition in their local Lidl Northern Ireland store. In honour of Father’s Day 2023, Lidl Northern Ireland launched a special Father’s
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As a parent, taking care of your children is your number one priority. Ensuring your children are safe is something that you will strive for. If you want to know how to maximise your children’s safety, follow these tips. Get yourself life insurance Life insurance is something that you likely associated with older people. Life
A food guru has shared 10 tips that could cut your shopping bills in half – including always looking at the lowest placed items on a shelf, avoiding the bigger trolleys and investing more in the frozen food aisle. Personal finance expert Lynn Beattie – also known as Mrs Mummypenny – is recognised for her
Six in 10 adults cook meals on a loop – with spaghetti Bolognese, roast dinner and a curry topping the list. A poll of 2,000 adults found 53% are ‘stuck in a rut’ when it comes to cooking at mealtimes – with pizza, sausage and mash, and chilli con carne also go-to dishes. Seven in
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Childline, the counselling service run by the NSPCC, reveals new data showing that 40% of all the counselling sessions they delivered last year on eating disorders and body image took place in the summer months (June to September). Across the whole year – April 2022 to March 2023 – Childline delivered 4,179 counselling sessions across
Due to popular demand, young bus and rail passengers will be able to enjoy the return of Little Explorers, a mini campaign aimed at highlighting the fun and wonder children can experience on their Translink journeys this summer. Whether it’s a simple trip into town with mum or dad, a family day out further afield, or
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Less than half of children in Northern Ireland have been taught about money at home or in school, according to a new report from the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS). Financial Foundations, based on a survey of 4,740 UK children aged 7-17, found that just 43% of those living in Northern Ireland had received a
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