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Keeping the magic alive after the questions start is easier than you’d think, says Andrea Mara.
We asked our panel of mums and dads how to ditch the dummy without the tantrums.
Unlimited theme park rides – and a visit to Ireland’s largest outdoor rink.
Here’s what’s on around the country next month.
Extra vitamins or just a little extra fresh air? We asked our panel for their flu-fighting family tips.
Step one, attempting to use the word “playdate” without smirking, writes Sheena McGinley.
One reader is wondering if it’s okay to let her son decide when he’s ready for the potty.
Nab a hamper of Cognikids goodies for your bundle of joy.
The festival starts on Friday, with pop-up poetry, giant colouring sessions and more.
One reader is wondering if she’s setting a bad example by confronting the folks next door.
It’s a topic that divides parents, so we asked our panel for their take.
Unless your baby book has a chapter titled ‘The First Explosive Poo’.
The exchanging of pleasantries is an important social buffer, says Sheena McGinley.
Science Week kicks off next Monday November 11, and here’s what’s on for mini Einsteins.
Is it too soon to start getting strict with bedtime? This week’s dilemma has divided our panel.
More hormonal mood swings, less frantic Googling – and *far* better nappy-changing skills.
Butterflies, cowboys… and one ‘vampire-skeleton-zombie-witch’.
Wild Lights is back with a new cast of characters, all made from spectacular silk lanterns.
Here’s where to head with your mini zombies, witches and ghouls.
We put a reader’s friend-finding dilemma to an anonymous panel of mums and dads.
If it wasn’t essential or could be replaced in Dublin, it wasn’t coming in the suitcase, writes Emily Westbrooks.
From learning how to make slime to wonderful silk animals at Dublin Zoo.
Blackout blinds, bottles with slow teats and YouTube videos – our panel weighs in.
One reader is wondering if the cheaper flights are worth the missed days.
An endless supply of cushions will be your saving grace, writes Chrissie Russell.
Chickpea, Charlie Bear and Lord Squidgypants… our panel share the nicknames they always return to.
We asked a group of anonymous mums and dads to have their say on a delicate dilemma.
Plus dinner at the hotel’s AA Rosette-winning restaurant.
Here’s what’s on around Ireland for the mini Monet in your house.
*And why they do it in the first place.
One reader is wondering if it’s unreasonable to ask another parent to address their child’s behaviour.
Here’s where to bring your budding Dr Dolittles.
Ciara McDonnell speaks to two parents whose day-to-day routines involve endless vigilance.
How soon is too soon? Our panelists told us what they thought.
Plus late check out for that long-awaited lie-in.
Escape the bad weather cabin fever with these autumnal goings on.
Homemade Gruffalo cakes, pound shop supplies and pre-buying the sweets.
Let’s support mums whatever their situation is, writes Sheena McGinley.
One reader is wondering if she can avoid godparenting duties without rocking the boat.
The cosy collection hits stores tomorrow.