It’s been a while since I last wrote a post. As a warm and hearty thank you for all of your support this year, I would like to share a few tips from my coach training that will emotionally enhance your festive holiday. These tips will change the way you interact with people and how […]
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Hello, Halloween!
Did you know that Ireland is the original home of Halloween? IRELAND TRADITIONS Halloween, as we know it today, derives from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced ‘sow-en’), which marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It was accompanied by bonfire celebrations, elaborate costumes and a communal feast for […]
Family Time with Mother Nature – Family Forest Day 2017
For a second year running, our ‘Family Forest Day’ welcomed parents with their inquisitive young children to spend time connecting with nature. Each family was able to explore and experience the forest with our guide, Lucy O’Hagan of the Phoenix Forest School. Children got creative by moulding clay and collecting natural materials from the forest […]
Shrove Tuesday / Máirt na hlnide
Photo credits: LearningLark One of the most enjoyable days of the year has arrived. Shrove Tuesday or as it is commonly known as Pancake Tuesday across Ireland and Britain, Mardi Gras in France or Fat Tuesday in many countries but what is it really all about? Tradition Shrove Tuesday is a tradition followed by many Christians, […]
Discover Family Walks – Djouce Mountain
Spending family time on the breathtaking Djouce Mountain, Co. Wicklow Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 8km Time: 3hrs National Grid Reference: O 178 103 How do we get there? To get to Djouce Moutain take the M50 or N11 southbound. Exit on to the R755 at Kilmcanogue sign posted to Glendalough/Roundwood. Stay on the […]
Sunday Stories – Meet Amy McKay
Did having children spark the ‘Parentpreneur’ in you? The desire to create a different career goal for flexibility around the family happens to increasingly more of us after having children. Especially when we sacrifice our careers to relocate. Focusing on our strengths and passions we explore new avenues to start, what we hope is a […]
Discover Family Walks – Massy’s Estate, Killakee
Difficulty: Easy Distance: 1.5km Time: 45 mins – 1hr (with small children) Hike Description: This is truly one of my favourite short family walks close to Dublin. It’s easy enough for all the family, it has a rich variety of trees from America, Asia and Europe which form a lovely […]
Mummy Cooks – Baby Weaning & Fussy Eaters
SUPPORT FROM MUMMY COOKS Earlier this month, our regular fortnightly coffee morning in the Panda Play Café had a lovely twist to it and we were absolutely delighted to welcome Siobhan Berry, owner of Mummy Cooks who gave parents a ‘Baby Weaning & Fussy Eaters’ talk. Mummy Cooks provides the recipes, advice and products to […]