Seven tips on dealing with exam stress as the Leaving Cert exams continue
Doing exams can be very stressful National Mental Health Charity, Turn2Me has published seven tips on how to deal with the stresses of doing exams ahead of this year’s Leaving Certificate. As the state exams continue, things can get very busy and overwhelming; preparing, cramming, writing and reading, we understand. It can cause a lot […]
2 years ago
This simple idea will help cultivate an attitude of gratitude in your children
Think about this for a moment: It is late, the kids are in bed, and you have finally curled up on the sofa with your hubby, a hot cup of tea and Netflix. What do you talk about? Do you harp on about how wonderful today was, how good the kids were, how much you […]
4 years ago
If your kids are ‘too busy’ it could cause some big problems later on in life
Back-to-school season always feels like a jolt back to reality and our busy, activity-packed days. Gone are the lazy, carefree days of summer, and once more we are back to days and afternoons that are all go-go-go, from school to homework, sports, playdates, you name it, life with young children has it. I don’t know […]
4 years ago
Mindfulness in schools does not improve mental health, new study finds
Are you surprised at this? Many schools and even creches have over the past few years added things like meditation and a variety of mindfulness practices to the curriculum. The hope, of course, was that these practices would help children manage stress and stressful situations better and learn how to mind their mental health effectively […]
4 years ago
Less camps and activities: Here’s why you should let your children be bored this summer
The school holidays are around the corner. Which, of course, means that the kids are home for two whole months. And with the majority of us having nowhere near two whole months of summer holidays from our own jobs, this often means a real juggle and carefully constructed schedule of activities, camps, babysitters, grandparents – […]
4 years ago
International Yoga Day: 7 incredible benefits kids can get from doing yoga
Yoga is often hailed as a great exercise for adults – helping to keeps our limbs flexible and our minds calm – something which many of us are seeking as we lead increasingly hectic lives. But did you know it also has all sorts of benefits for children too? Children today have pretty darn hectic […]
4 years ago