June 2010
Many of you will be thinking about how best to keep the kids occupied until September comes round again. Read more..
June 21 to June 27 More..
Christmas is a time when families traditionally come together – but for many of them, the season can provide a stark reminder of why they aren’t in each other’s company during the rest of the year! More..
If you’ve bitten the bullet and opted for the full-on family Christmas celebrations this year, then you may well already be looking apprehensively towards the afternoon of the 25th.. More..
While the central message of the Christmas season is the same everywhere, the manner in which the holiday is marked by families varies from country to country. Over the years, a rich tradition of celebration has grown up. More..
The long nights may be here, but for most families, the evening routine continues and whether we’re ferrying the kids to leisure centres or church halls or simply walking the dog, the majority of us are still out and about on darkened roads. More..
There’s a definite festive feel to our What’s On listings this month, says Damien O’Neill. You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to events with a festive feel, so get out and enjoy the buzz… More..
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. However, the chances of surviving the disease are better than ever before, thanks to campaigns such Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More..
Government plans aimed at scrapping tax relief on employer-supported childcare have sparked a storm of protest from parents and providers across Northern Ireland. More..
Hallowe’en is a fun time for families, but if the idea of watching your child guzzle sugary lemonade and devour mouthfuls of sticky sweets leaves you cold, then don’t despair. We look at avoiding the season's dietary horrors. More..
Film fans across Northern Ireland are in for a cinematic treat as the 19th Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People has launched its packed annual programme. More..
It wasn’t until an occupational therapist advised Jayne Perkes to encourage her four-year-old to play more that she really began to appreciate the many benefits of softplay… More..
There’s no better way for youngsters develop healthy minds and sound relationships with their peers than through unstructured play – and Northern Ireland’s thriving network of softplay centres is perfectly geared towards helping kids do exactly that… More..
Every parent knows how easy it is to fall into a lazy routine during the summer – the kids go to bed a little later, maybe they lie in longer in the mornings and you don’t have any uniforms to press the night before or packed lunches to prepare. More..
For some families establishing a practical routine in the evenings after school can be even harder to manage than the morning rush, particularly if your child has after-school commitments as well. How can you fit it all in? More..
We recently helped discount retailer Lidl celebrate its 10-year milestone across Northern Ireland by asking primary school children here to design their own special birthday cards. More..
Remember those hazy, lazy days of summer we used to enjoy? Long lie-ins, chilling out by the pool, reading trashy novels and sipping cocktails before dinner and a stroll by the shore? Well, those days are gone. More..