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Category Archives: Parenting

New children’s book to be launched at Crannóg

Award-winning bookshop, Crannóg Bookshop is to host the Cavan launch of a new children’s book by Monaghan-author, Colm McElwain on April 26th. Colm has recently completed a tour of Cavan schools reading excerpts of his book, ‘James Clyde and the Diamonds of Orchestra’.  The book is a fantasy novel which will enthrall young readers from…

Your rights: What are the changes to my Child Benefit?

Cecilia Smith, Development Manager at County Cavan Citizens Information Service answers a question on the recent changes to Child Benefit. Question: I have four children. The last two are twins. What Child Benefit payment I will get in 2012? Answer: Child Benefit is payable to the parents or guardians of children under 16 years of…

Unstructured play is important for your child

Do your kids seem to have busier lives than yours?  Do they have a schedule packed with with dance, swimming and music lessons, football practice and drama classes? Then maybe it is time for some old-fashioned play. Play is important for your child’s emotional, social and intellectual development. Although, sport and music lessons have their part…

Top toys for Christmas 2011

Santa can have a difficult time trying to keep up with the lastest fads. There’s spin-off characters from kids’ favourite TV programmes, the latest hand held devices as well as trusty old favourites to choose from. It is becoming increasingly difficult to know what children would like in their stockings. Thankfully the Toy Retailer Association (TRA) has put…

Stimulate your child through play

Playing with your child can stimulate your child’s creativity and imagination. And what’s more, it’s lots of fun too! Although it is important for your toddler to learn to entertain himself through play; as a parent, you can stimulate your child’s creativity through some parent-led play. In the early stages, play helps a toddler to…