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PARENTING - TODDLER

A collection of the latest articles relating to the parenting of toddlers and its unique challenges. Enjoy.

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Joanna Fortune: How can I prepare my three-year-old for arrival of new sibling?

"You cannot do much more than you already are to prepare your son, or yourself, for the change that is coming. You have clearly told him enough to keep him excited."

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Julie Jay: When sharing is not caring

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Dr Phil Kieran: Vaccinating your child against chickenpox

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Julie Jay: The Dingle-Killarney commute - and the business of life and death

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Joanna Fortune: Three-year-old wants to sleep in our bed since new baby arrived

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Joanna Fortune: Are delayed language and social skills common in young twins?

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Julie Jay: Move over Marie Kondo - there’s a new declutterer in town

Using methods as discreet as possible I have been sneaking toys to the attic, but usually get stung by Ted’s Gestapo surveillance skills just as I am about to tiptoe upstairs with the contraband

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

child knee with adhesive medical plaster strip bandage

Dr Phil Kieran: What should parents do in a medical emergency?

"Young children — particularly toddlers — are prone to accidents. By the time they reach five or six, most parents will be accomplished at managing minor injuries."

Wed, 18 Oct, 2023

Feeling disappointed and angry concept

Julie Jay: Our anger can blindside us when we least expect it - even as parents

Anger is a perfectly normal human emotion, but it’s how we channel it that matters

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Tots to Teens: Get your junior scientist into the Primary Science Fair

Tots to Teens: Get your junior scientist into the Primary Science Fair

Plus: solutions for fussy eaters, sleep bags as a comfy aid, and a conference for parents of autistic children in Clonmel

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Thoughtful girl resting on bed in hospital

Dr Phil Kieran: How to spot if your child's tummy pain is appendicitis

If your child wants to lie very still due to abdominal pain, take it seriously

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

Mother Serving Dinner to Her Family

Julie Jay: My brown bin overfloweth with meticulously prepared dinners

Such is the ongoing battle in relation to family food that the only real winner in our home is the compost bin.

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

Pregnant woman holding blanket, feeling abdominal pain, risk of miscarriage

Julie Jay: The gown is on quicker than you can say ‘I forgot to do my bikini line’

“I really think you’re in labour,” Fred says, but I dismiss him quickly, because if Dr Quinn Medicine Woman taught me anything it is that men have contributed absolutely nothing to the canon of medical knowledge.

Tue, 05 Sep, 2023

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Julie Jay: Childminders are like Taylor Swift tickets — you can’t put a price on them

"It all sounds a bit too much like effort when you could just switch on the movie Super Mario Bros and be done with it..."

Tue, 29 Aug, 2023

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Dr Phil: My 18-month-old is underweight for her age

I go to great trouble to ensure she has a good diet. Is there anything I can do to ensure she puts up weight?

Tue, 15 Aug, 2023

Julie Jay: I can’t wait to meet you, baby — a letter to my unborn child

Julie Jay: I can’t wait to meet you, baby — a letter to my unborn child

I want you to know that I am a good mammy. I might not be the best prepared, dressed, or presented, but I will love you so much that your first words will probably be something along the lines of “Mammy, I need personal space, please”

Tue, 08 Aug, 2023

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Joanna Fortune: My child has a stammer — what can I do to help?

Sometimes it seems like a toddler's thoughts are moving faster than their capacity to string words together and they can 'trip' over the words

Wed, 26 Jul, 2023

Dr Phil Kieran: Do I need to change my diet to help my breastfed baby's constipation?

Dr Phil Kieran: Do I need to change my diet to help my breastfed baby's constipation?

Formula-fed babies tend to all have similar bowel habits going 1-3 times per day. The 'normal range' for breastfed babies however is much more variable.

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

Just exhausted — or are you suffering parental burnout?

Just exhausted — or are you suffering parental burnout?

Burnout happens when the stresses are greater than the resources available to deal with them

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

Communicating With Technology

Is your smartphone habit affecting your baby?

We rely on our phones to stay in touch with the world but they can distract us and interrupt crucial one-on-one time with our young children

Sun, 16 Jul, 2023

Crying toddler sitting on the floor covering his face

Julie Jay: I'm clueless when it comes to dealing with a tantrum

"Throwing himself to the ground, Ted cries out, leaving me feeling like I'm officially the worst mother in the world because I have meandered over to the playground minus snacks."

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023

Adam King wears his heart — and hugs — on his sustainable sweatshirt

Adam King wears his heart — and hugs — on his sustainable sweatshirt

Life has been busy for the Toy Show star, who recently visited the Áras, appeared on stage at the Cork Opera House, and launched a new limited edition of ethical children's clothing featuring his iconic symbol 'A Hug For You'

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023

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Julie Jay: My only quibble with Ted’s hair is that he is not a redhead

This week Ted is revelling in his crowning glory and rubbing salt into poor Daddy's increasingly receding hairline

Tue, 27 Jun, 2023

'The genetics are complex': Psoriasis is not just a skin disease

'The genetics are complex': Psoriasis is not just a skin disease

The chronic inflammatory skin disorder can expose a child to schoolyard name-calling and make them self-conscious. But systemic medications and biologic treatments have helped to revolutionise the treatment of severe cases

Sun, 25 Jun, 2023

She's feeling under the weather

Dr Phil Kieran: What hay fever medicine should I have on standby?

"Hay fever, or seasonal allergic rhinitis, can be severe in Ireland as residential areas are often situated near tillage farms, which means most of us are exposed to pollen for the growing season."

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

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Julie Jay: Getting my toddler to bed is basically Squid Game

"At the risk of bottle-shaming my son, I’m pretty sure this is our fifth bottle of the night, which given the fact we haven’t even hit the nine o’clock news is too much bottle."

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Lads to Dads: A safe space for modern Irish dads to connect

Lads to Dads: A safe space for modern Irish dads to connect

The support group has helped Jamie Kinsella and other fathers to appreciate the central role they play in their children’s lives

Sun, 18 Jun, 2023

Tots to Teens: Make the most of summer with fun, games and reading

Tots to Teens: Make the most of summer with fun, games and reading

The Cork Summer Show, Wonderfully Weathery Books, safe gaming for summer screen time, and reusable cloth nappies

Tue, 13 Jun, 2023

Doctor visiting young mother at home for routine checkup of the newborn

Dr Phil Kieran: How can I ensure my baby does not get another respiratory infection?

"Respiratory illnesses in children occur frequently, with the average rate for preschool kids being eight to 12 viral infections per year. This means they can have a cough or runny nose almost continuously."

Tue, 13 Jun, 2023

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Julie Jay: Ted knocks back the hotel milk pots like a GAA player does shots after a win

This week I attempt to network at a comedy festival while simultaneously wrestling coffee capsules from Ted and running in flip flops

Tue, 13 Jun, 2023

Child is very unhappy with having to eat vegetables.

Aoife Hearne: My three-year-old is refusing to eat his vegetables

"Many parents struggle when they see the vegetables left behind, but the more you draw attention to it, the lower the chances your child will eat them."

Wed, 07 Jun, 2023

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