Sunday, 05 February 2012

Features

How to make a....money box

After all of the spending during the holidays, making your own money box is a great way to begin 2012.

You can get started saving right away by avoiding a trip to the craft shop and using recycled materials instead. Supplies needed: empty snack container with a plastic lid, pretty leftover papers fr...

Adult education

Focus on your Future at the Part-time Study Open Day at Queen’s

Queen’s University has launched a range of part-time courses for those who want to focus on their future, but don’t have the time or resources to invest in full-time education.

Over forty part-time pathways will be showcased at an Open Day at Queen’s on Thursday 19 May. Hosted by the School of Education, the event will present an array of undergraduate and postgraduate cours...

Education

Learning is Fun!

This issue, our geology contributor Dr Ian G Meighan, is discussing volcanoes with a P5 class at Downey House School in Belfast.

Dr Meighan worked at Queen’s University as a senior lecturer in geology and holds a number of honorary research positions including Trinity College Dublin, the University of Glasgow and GSNI (Geologic...

Employment

Party politics

In this age of austerity one might suggest that the office Christmas party should be automatically cancelled. Despite unfortunate job losses, tightening budgets and apprehension about the future, it is important for employers to keep up the morale of the

The key to any successful party is to put some thought into it. The employer should involve employees, perhaps through a small committee which is representative of the workforce. Discussion and planni...

Family driven

Family Driven

Thinking about a new car? Ni4kids takes a look at some great new deals with a family focus.

Ballyrobert has some great deals available until end of September 2011. If you are thinking about buying a new car then there is 0% finance available across the range excluding Expression and ES mode...

Finance

Cash for clothes….and more!

If you have one or more children, then there’s a good chance you have drawers full of their clothes that may have been barely worn or even not at all.

There’s a strong demand for used designer clothing, baby equipment and toys with the new type of recycling boutiques that have been established across Northern Ireland recently that then sell the it...

Food

Festive treats for the kids

A recent poll on a well known baking brand’s Facebook page has revealed that many children do not like traditional Christmas desserts like Christmas cake and Christmas pudding.

With that in mind, we’ve put together some sweet treats that the kids will definitely want to eat! Popping candy magical Christmas pud Light and fruity with a spicy aroma and just a little bit of...

Health

A Fresh Approach to Learning Difficulties

Learning Support Services NI has been changing the lives of people labouring under the burden of ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Autism Spectrum disorders.

Families, health professionals and teachers across Northern Ireland are noticing how children who are on the Learning Breakthrough Programme are progressing much better and faster and how the program...

Motoring

Summer family motoring

Looking for a new car?

Let our special motoring feature inspire you with the latest vehicles that are available now. The new Ford S-MAX - a flexible Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) with seven seats, is an exclusive combin...

ni4families

We’re all going on a summer holiday……but where?

ni4kids gets the lowdown on where families are booking their 2012 summer holiday

Picture one photo credit: VISIT FLORIDA Christmas is now a distant memory and warm sunshine is literally months away, so you may be thinking about booking your family summer holiday - just so you h...

Ni4kids Family Awards

Your Chance to choose a winner

The Ni4kids Family Awards have been created to recognise and celebrate the organisations and individuals across Northern Ireland who put families first.

A new year has begun and 2012 promises to be one of the greatest ever in terms of celebration and events. Not only will this year bring us the Titanic 100 Festival and the opening of the new visitor c...

ni4mums

Poll reveals NI Mums simply don't have time for lunch

Over half of NI mums (64%) skip lunch because they simply 'don't have time' a recent poll conducted by Kingsmill has revealed.

The poll revealed that shockingly almost a quarter of mums said they are lucky to grab 5 minutes or less to refuel and almost half of the mums surveyed that do eat lunch (45%), only make time for a “q...

ni4you

Balancing Act

This month’s Balancing Act features Deirdre Graffin, a business support executive for Belfast International Airport

Tell us a little about your family. I am married to Maurice and we have three children, Cian , eight , Ciara, four, and Shea, two. What job do you do and what time commitment is involved? I work...

Out and about

Belfast St Patrick’s Day Celebrations

Saturday 17 March 2012

Belfast City Centre will celebrate St Patrick’s Day on Saturday 17 March 2012. The City Centre will become awash with colour and splendor with the annual carnival parade. The parade will depart from...

Parenting

Helping you work it out

All you need to know about child maintenance

Single or separating mums and dads often find money one of the most difficult issues to resolve. If you are facing separation or you are a single parent, the Child Maintenance Choices service can hel...

Primary schools

PTA Success stories

Get involved in your PTA

If you are thinking of getting involved in the PTA (Parent Teacher Association) at your child’s school, read more about it in our Back to School edition of the magazine. Here’s some shining exampl...

Reviews

New App Releases

Children's favourites go digital for 2012

Apps The first ever official Tracy Beaker mobile app, We Love Tracy Beaker is now available to download for iPad, iPhone and iPod from the App Store. The app includes a Planner, Calendar and Address ...

Schools in Focus - Open Days

Campbell College, Belfast

Special focus - Open Days

Founded in 1894, Campbell College exists as Belfast’s largest boys’ day and boarding school. Campbell rejoices in the fact that all academic, sporting, music, art and drama facilities are combined on ...

Shopping

Kids gift ideas

What about these coins from the Royal Mint for some quirky gift ideas?

Sporting 50ps - £2.99 each Dr Who - £5.99 each Sixpence - £19.99 Lucky Penny - £19.99

Special focus

Grandparents in Northern Ireland are saving families

£1,830 in childcare costs each year, according to the latest research from over 50s insurance provider and NI4Kids Family Award sponsor RIAS.

Four out of 10 (44%) grandparents are also financially contributing an eye watering £2,182 per year towards their grandchild’s upbringing. The ‘21st Century Grandparenting’ report, now in its third...

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