World Mental Health Day: Ways to raise happy, kind and caring kids
We all want the same thing when it comes to our kids. Today (October 10th) is World Mental Health Day and in light of this, we want to acknowledge a goal that every parents wants: to raise children that are healthy, happy and well-adjusted. It doesn’t matter where we parent, or how we parent, how […]
2 years ago
I always think of the nurses in St. James’s Hospital on Mother’s Day
They were the ones who cared for her until it was time for her to come home. If I had the money I would send flowers, chocolates, and cards to every nurse who looked after my mam. She has spent quite a lot of time in and out of hospital but is luckily still here […]
4 years ago
Vicky Phelan is right, it is the simple things that matter the most
These are the moments that make life worth living. Earlier in the week, Vicky Phelan wrote about enjoying the little things. She spent the day with her son, doing simple things like helping him with homework and playing Wordle. It wasn’t anything grand or exciting. There was no lavish setting or fancy event. It was […]
4 years ago
Raising grateful kids: 5 ways not to spoil your children this Christmas
I remember looking at the stack of presents under our tree last year, given to us (well, mostly the kids) by eager aunts and uncles and grandparents and friends and then Santa, of course. And much as I clearly felt grateful for all the generosity and realized how lucky we are, part of me also […]
4 years ago
10 easy ways to sneak more happiness into your week
Honestly, I have always considered myself one of life’s “glass is half full” people. I pretty much always manage to find the silver lining in most things and scenarios, never really dwelling too much on things that didn’t go my way, or giving time to negative people and their negative energy. But sometimes our busy […]
5 years ago
4 ways to help teach your child to be grateful and kind to others
As my granny always said ‘manners cost nothing’. Teaching our children to be respectful of others is something that will serve them well their entire lives. It’s never too early to start showing them have to be mannerly and to help here are four full proof ways to put some gratitude in any kid’s attitude. […]
7 years ago