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Ireland’s only breast milk bank is running low as a result of the pandemic and needs more donors

News

Ireland’s only breast milk bank is running low as a result of the pandemic and needs more donors

By Trine Jensen-Burke

Aunts are ‘as important as mums’ when it comes to raising girls says parenting expert

Health

Aunts are ‘as important as mums’ when it comes to raising girls says parenting expert

By Trine Jensen-Burke

Turns out, having a sister can actually help make you a better person

Health

Turns out, having a sister can actually help make you a better person

By Trine Jensen-Burke

Study finds taking antibiotics while pregnant can weaken baby’s immune system

Pregnancy

Study finds taking antibiotics while pregnant can weaken baby’s immune system

By Trine Jensen-Burke

Love the convenience of baby food pouches? Here’s why experts say you might need to rethink that

Early years

Love the convenience of baby food pouches? Here’s why experts say you might need to rethink that

By Trine Jensen-Burke

The ONE very common food that actually poses a bigger choking hazard to kids than grapes

Juniors

The ONE very common food that actually poses a bigger choking hazard to kids than grapes

By Trine Jensen-Burke

Children who get more hugs have bigger brains, a study has found

Health

Children who get more hugs have bigger brains, a study has found

By Trine Jensen-Burke

Thousands of Irish children have missed out on developmental checks

News

Thousands of Irish children have missed out on developmental checks

By Trine Jensen-Burke

This is why maternal grandmothers are especially important to children

Health

This is why maternal grandmothers are especially important to children

By Trine Jensen-Burke

300.000 Irish children are obese – and health experts now call for ‘no-fry zones’ around schools

Health

300.000 Irish children are obese – and health experts now call for ‘no-fry zones’ around schools

By Trine Jensen-Burke