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Mam of three explains cheap ways to keep kids entertained indoors and away from screens when it rains

Mum of three active boys and CEO of KIDstore.ie, Lynn Mooney-Murray, shares her top ideas for a successful afternoon spent indoors with no temptation for the kids to turn to their electronics

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Lidl launches affordable jackets, boots and gloves for kids this winter with prices starting from €4

By investing in these warm and stylish pieces on a budget, you can rest assured that your children will be well-protected and ready to embrace the Irish winter

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Mam of twins says lactation consultant helped her realise dream of breastfeeding

New mothers are being encouraged to get support if they are struggling to breastfeed ahead of National Breastfeeding Week, which runs from the 1st to 7th of October

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Parenting expert's easy trick to help kids struggling to settle in school or creche

Creating a smooth transition to crèche, playschool or primary school can be a difficult time for families. Neurological developmental therapist Ollwyn Moran shares tips to prepare your little one for their new start

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Reading with young children is of “paramount importance to their educational development” says Psychologist Maria Osborne

Irish Educational Psychologist Maria Osborne shares the explains the importance of reading with young children for their future development.

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Enjoy a spooktacular family halloween break in Kilkenny

Halloween is fast approaching, and is one of those incredible times of year where there is fun for all the family.

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Land of Light, Ireland's biggest and most spectacular light show, returns to Westmeath

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Land of Light is back - and it's bigger than ever!

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Therapist shares easiest way for parents to raise a child to be happy & confident

Self-esteem plays a crucial role in children’s happiness and overall development. Here, child therapist Kate Silverton tells RSVP how you can raise a happy, confident child

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Irish sleep consultant shares her expert tips on getting your child's sleep schedule ready for heading back to school

Leading paediatric sleep consultant Heather Dent has shared her recommendations for getting your child's sleep schedule back on track in time for the new school year.

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Laura Woods admits to hilarious parenting fail after letting her son out alone

The holidays are wonderful but they can also bring parents a lot of added stress, says Laura Woods as she recounts some of her parenting mishaps so far this summer.

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Expert shares easy hack for parents to help fussy eaters and when to seek help

Dealing with problem feeders can be challenging, but there are many strategies that can help make mealtimes more successful, according to neurological developmental therapist Ollwyn Moran.

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Easy hack for parents to cut costs on days out & endless snacks during summer

Families are feeling the strain with extra costs of up to €1000 a week from summer camps and childcare to food and days out according to latest research.

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How to get through the early years of becoming a mum without sacrificing your mental health

Geraldine Walsh on the essential dos and donts in your first years as a parent and how to care for your mental health and navigate the early years of becoming a mum

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Siobhan O'Connor: No wonder kids want phones... they copy what we do as parents

"I often see my four-year-old swiping a magazine, which now makes sense. Parents are regularly so absorbed in their phones, they don't hear their kids calling them, which leads to tantrums"

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Irish speech & language therapist on key cause of speech delays parents miss

Supporting families who have a child with speech difficulties is a hugely rewarding job for Wicklow Speech and Language Therapist and Owner of Optima Speech Therapy Kate Beckett. Here, she talks about ways to reduce waiting times nationwide and making speech and language therapy accessible for all children

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Cost of Living Ireland: Aldi is selling complete school uniforms for just €6

The cost of living crisis is continuing to impact families across the country, so Aldi has promised to help parents feeling the pinch when it comes to back-to-school costs

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I've already been on 8 trips with my baby here's the top tricks I learned

Geraldine O’Callaghan has been on eight flights with her seven-month-old daughter Dahlia. Here, she shares her best tips for travelling on planes with kids to keep things stress free.

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Irish GP weighs up pros, cons and costs of vaccinating your kids for chicken pox

Vaccinating children against chickenpox is only available here if parents pay for it, but how effective is the jab and is it worth the money? Dr Cliona Murphy explains all

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Laura Woods on benefits of talking about puberty and sex to 11-year-old son

Some might think that 11 years is a little too young to start learning about sex education and understand such adult concepts, but Laura Woods says that breaking the “Big Talk” into a series of “Little Talks” was most definitely the right approach for her family.

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Cork man climbing Patrick’s Hill 65 times to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland

Padraig Carroll’s two year old son Lucas has the condition, and his baby daughter Alice passed away at three days old due to cystic fibrosis related complications

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Siobhan O'Connor: I was high fiving my kids when I heard the news that school dinners were greenlit

Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys said the plan is for all school kids to get one meal a day by 2030, but the initiative needs to be in all schools

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‘People have the ability, and the choice, to be able to create children’

SIMS IVF lab manager Mandy Leslie tells us a bout the fertility services offered to cancer patients

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Laura Woods shares tip she uses to bond with kids during their most tricky years

Laura Woods tells RSVP how she has discovered that being a ball girl for her sons actually really has its advantages as they enter the often dreaded teen years.

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Cost of Living: Single parents may be due a major cash boost they didn't know about

Amid the ongoing cost of living crisis, any extra savings can help especially for struggling families, but many parents are missing out on claiming the Single Person Child Carer Credit (SPCCC) in Ireland

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M&S M&S shoppers rushing to stores to nab delicious bargain cocktail 'drink of Christmas'Similar to other supermarkets, the high street retailer Marks & Spencer has introduced a selection of festive items just in time for the upcoming Christmas season and one is standing out

Expert shares the foods to feed kids to ward of colds and flus and strengthen their immune system

Neurological developmental therapist Ollwyn Moran shares tips to strengthen our little one’s immune defences during the winter months, when cold and flus are most rampant

Couple build dream bungalow at foot of Croagh Patrick with just their savings: 'It took sacrifices'

Erica and Liam Scahill embarked on a challenging three-and-a-half year journey to build the home of their dreams in the Mayo mountainside, but it was all worth it in the end

Cost of Living: You can run your Christmas lights for just 24 cent with these tips and tricks

With the cost of living rising dramatically, we are more and more aware of our spending habits, particularly around the festive period. We’re sharing our best tips and tricks to make sure you’re saving money on decorations this Christmas

Cork mum passed away eight weeks after ‘silent cancer’ diagnosis

Stella Rochford was told she had early on-set diabetes after experiencing pain in her abdomen and back - all of which are signs of the lesser spoken about pancreatic cancer

Parenting Expert shares the foods to feed kids to ward of colds and flus and strengthen their immune system Neurological developmental therapist Ollwyn Moran shares tips to strengthen our little one’s immune defences during the winter months, when cold and flus are most rampant

Interior designer explains how to create a calm home with simple lighting changes

Interior stylist Jacqui Naughton shares her top tips to help create a restful home that is perfect for the entire family to gather and spend time together - without breaking the bank

This Irish start up is cleaning our atmosphere with its carbon capture technology

Waterford-based NEG8 Carbon have designed special devices that will be able to capture carbon from the atmosphere and safely store it in rocks underneath the earth's surface

Carlow woman Sophie Leahy launches luxury wine opener business after seeing mam struggle with arthritis

After she noticed that her mum would ofter ask her or her father to open wine for her due to her arthritis, an idea was sparked in Sophie’s mind, and the business was born

M&S shoppers rushing to stores to nab delicious bargain cocktail 'drink of Christmas'

Similar to other supermarkets, the high street retailer Marks & Spencer has introduced a selection of festive items just in time for the upcoming Christmas season and one is standing out

Cost of Living Social welfare Ireland: The full list of people who will receive a Christmas bonus from Monday The Christmas bonus will be paid from Monday to all qualifying recipients and will be paid alongside your usual social welfare payment - here's the full list of who gets it

Victoria Mary Clarke on her love for Shane MacGowan 'I knew the first time I kissed him he was my soulmate'

After 36 years together, Victoria Mary Clarke opened up to us on her relationship with Pogues singer Shane MacGowan and how their relationship has developed over time

Cost of living: Government issue a warning to households ahead of first electricity credit this week

The energy credits will begin to be applied to accounts from Friday the 1st of December but the government have issued a warning to households ahead of them being paid out

Dancing With The Stars 2024: Rosanna Davison, Eileen Dunne and more announced in lineup

Dancing With The Stars

The first five contestants on next year's Dancing With The Stars have been revealed, with the next six due to be announced in the coming days - the show returns in January

Social welfare Ireland: Full list of people who will qualify for €200 lump sum paid from today

This is second week that the government are rolling out some of the nine lump sums they announced in Budget 2024 back in October - here's everything you need to know

Met Eireann Irish Weather: Met Éireann issue yellow warnings as temperatures continue to plummet to -3°C Arctic chills have been blasting Ireland in recent days, and they are not letting up any time soon as Met Éireann issue yellow warning for ice and fog across the country

Cost of Living: You can run your Christmas lights for just 24 cent with these tips and tricks

With the cost of living rising dramatically, we are more and more aware of our spending habits, particularly around the festive period. We’re sharing our best tips and tricks to make sure you’re saving money on decorations this Christmas

Late Late Show viewers have thoughts on Take That's 'odd choice of outfits'

Tonight saw Take That interviewed by host Patrick Kielty on the Late Late Show, but despite them singing some tunes and playing a fun game with some superfans, viewers only noticed one thing

Dancing With The Stars 2024: Rosanna Davison, Eileen Dunne and more announced in lineup

Dancing With The Stars

The first five contestants on next year's Dancing With The Stars have been revealed, with the next six due to be announced in the coming days - the show returns in January

Late Late Show viewers moved by 'poignant' Shane MacGowan tribute

Following his tragic passing yesterday, the Late Late Show paid a wonderful tribute to the legendary musician with a rendition of A Rainy Night in Soho - viewers were moved