How to talk to kids about disabilities – and why you should
Chatting to our kids shapes their understanding of the world they live in. When we talk to our kids about disabilities from a young age, we’re sowing the seeds of an inclusive worldview that takes issues surrounding disabilities and accessibility into consideration. Disability Together, a non-profit created and run by disabled people aiming to educate […]
3 years ago
Here are my tips on how to create the perfect personalised baby box
Baby boxes are a huge trend at the moment. The Scandinavian inspired sensation has been sweeping Ireland, with more and more companies offering boxes in every shape and style possible. I love the idea of baby boxes but often times the contents are all baby and nothing for mum. After having two kids myself believe […]
7 years ago
10 practical solutions to really niche parenting problems
When you have kids, weird issues arise on virtually an hourly basis. I’m talking about the kinds of difficulties we parents are liable to encounter that are quite possibly not covered in the BabyCentre email. You know, those weird scenarios that usually arise when you are alone and are so bizarre that whenever they crop […]
8 years ago
My First Week at Home With a Brand New Baby – How I Survived
All the preconceptions about the ease of Motherhood fade the moment you step foot outside the maternity hospital. The car journey home is spent in abject terror that your other half is driving at lightning speed – which, of course, he is not, and in between yelling at him to slow-the-fuck-down, you’re wiping big ploppy tears from your […]
10 years ago
How To Change A Nappy: An ESSENTIAL Guide For First-Timers
Changing your first nappy can be daunting but practice makes perfect, and you’ll be getting a lot of practice! At home, set aside an area in the house for nappy changes, though you may prefer to change him or her on the bed in the first days. Use a towel or muslin square over a […]
10 years ago
The Vintage Tee: Style the trend with 3 cool looks
The vintage tee is a style staple that will never date. Nailing the look requires some secret basics: keep things simple and pair with good accessories. The fashion crew at maven46 have brought us these of-the-moment ensembles: 1. Dungarees and a tee (if it’s vintage or printed, even better). This is a classic. Whether’s it’s […]
11 years ago