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How expectant parents can apply for a free Baby Box worth €300 from the Government

The Little Baby Bundle is essentially a present from the government to make the transition into new parenthood easier, after the success of similar initiatives in Finland

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Siobhan O'Connor shares 'guilt-ridden hell' after modern-day parenting fail

Sitting with my editor completing a mandatory work course, the phone rang and my partner John was on the other end sounding flustered.... My insides suddenly felt all jittery, my stomach started feeling quivery, my heart sank

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Irish child dies from hepatitis as other cases have been identified in the last six weeks

Hepatitis is the term used to describe inflammation of the liver. According to the HSE, in the last ten weeks, six cases of hepatitis have been reported in children, this is more than usual for this period of time

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Parenting expert Laura Erskine on the importance of food safety when you are weaning your baby

To coincide with a national campaign to support parents beginning their little one’s weaning journey, Parenting Expert - Laura Erskine has a number of top tips to make life a little easier and safer too.

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Nurse and mum of three offers parenting tips and tricks

It's not all child's play

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Midwives' top tips for successful recovery after a C-Section

Over 30% of babies are born via caesarean section in Ireland, this is why spreading awareness of this major abdominal surgery is more important than ever.

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Irish parents warned about some baby sleep bags and baby nests as they pose risk of suffocation and choking

4,500 baby nests & baby sleep bags recalled in Ireland between 2021-2022 according to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Parents are being warned to follow the correct guidelines.

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Parents can now make over €1000 reselling their old baby items

New parents are estimated to spend more than €7000 in the first 12 months of their baby’s lives, often spending huge amounts of money on items their newborn will outgrow within that time frame

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Ireland’s top baby names in 2021 revealed, with some new additions to the popular list

Ireland’s top baby names of 2021 have just been announced by the Central Statistics Office and there are some new additions to the top five list

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Shocking sexting scandal at Dublin primary school was inspiration for author Eithne Shortall's new book

'I was very shocked because I thought, in my naivety, that sexting wasn’t something you had to worry about until your children were in their late teens. The idea that 11 or 12 year olds would be doing this was very frightening'

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Divorce Day 2022: How to get a cheap divorce on the most common day for couples to end their marriage

Many couples on the verge of divorce wait until after the Christmas period to start divorce proceedings, while the increased pressure of spending time together often leads to couples calling it quits

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HSE issues new advice about Covid vaccines for 5 to 11 year olds

Covid-19 vaccines will soon be offered to children aged 5 to 11, with registration expected to open shortly and priority given to children who are most at risk

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Cork mum warns parents after son develops new condition common in children with Covid

A Cork mum issued a warning to other parents after her 14-month-old son suffered Paediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome (PIMS), a new condition that happens after children have contracted Covid-19

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Irish celebrity baby boom: All the 2021 babies and pregnancy announcements

RTE star Kathryn Thomas, influencer Terrie McEvoy, entrepreneur Pippa O’Connor and presenter Sile Seoige have all given birth in the past month alone

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Spending €22k a year on childcare in Dublin seems crazy but what choice do we have

With two young children in creche at a cost of €1800 a month, Jane Lundon asks, 'where is my 22k a year going, if staff are poorly paid and creches are struggling to stay open?'

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Parenting expert shares the right way to handle a separation or divorce with children

'What I often come across is that a child will often say when one parent moves out, 'well, do you not love mammy anymore or do you not love daddy anymore', and what they're really asking is, 'do you still love me?''

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Parenting expert explains why sibling rivalry happens - and how to fix it

'Of course they're going to feel jealous,' said Marie-Claire. All you can do is reassure them. You can never love each one of your children exactly the same, but you can love them uniquely.'

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A march for better maternity care is happening outside the Dail today at 1pm

Over the last year and a half mothers in this country have had to attend all their hospital appointments solo and in most cases, give birth alone. While some advancements have been made, more are needed.

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Parenting expert shares the biggest mistake you're making that leads your child to act out

'So if you're looking to teach a child, what I always say to do is a time in instead of a time-out. So if a child has done something that really warrants them being removed from the situation you can of course remove them but don't leave them.'

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What to do if your child is a close contact?

Covid test centres are overwhelmed with people presenting themselves for a test, many of those are children who have become a close contact since returning to school but what are parents to do?

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Can you send your child to school or creche with a runny nose?

There has been some confusion at the school gates about whether a runny nose is enough to keep your child at home since the new Delta variant hit our shores in September

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Covid test centres are bursting with children who are close contacts

Winter is going to be a nightmare for working parents as we juggle flu and cold season, and now 'close contact' season, which could see our children home from school for up to ten days

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Your child actually needs between 5 and 10 glasses of water a day depending on age

Proper hydration is critical for child development – Our body’s organs rely on water to function properly and this month Laura Erskine shares the benefits of water.

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Consent expert explains when is the right time to talk to your child about sexual intimacy

Active* Consent Programme released a report this week stating that 58% of boys and 67% of girls think consent is necessary for sex, their team lead Siobhán O'Higgins talks to RSVP Live.

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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