Childminding Development Grant Now Available
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Minister Zappone – National Childcare Scheme – Statement
Minister Zappone has released a statement on the development of the National Childcare Scheme. · A Parent Support Centre for the National Childcare Scheme opened last week. It is available to assist parents or guardians with any queries regarding the new National Childcare Scheme. It is open Monday to Friday from 9:00am – 5:00pm and parents…
NCS Parent Support Centre is Now Open!
The National Childcare Scheme Parent Support Centre is now open. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm. Contact 01 9068530.
Parents Notice – School Age Childcare
Parents Notice – School Age Childcare Childcare services for school-age children must now register with Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. School-age childcare services have not, to date, been subject to registration, so this is a significant step forward in ensuring quality school-age childcare. Services must register their service if their primary purpose is to…
Healthy families: The importance of enjoying mealtimes together
The article below is the third in a series of articles in the Healthy Families Series from John Sharry of The Irish Times. How to make time for your family over food and dealing with ‘fussy eaters’ Nowadays people are spending less time preparing food and less time eating together with loved ones in their family.…
Healthy Families: Replacing bad habits with good ones – The Irish Times
The article below is the second in a series of articles in the Healthy Families Series from John Sharry of The Irish Times. Next week’s article will look at how taking time for family mealtimes can transform family life. All six articles in the series will appear together over time on irishtimes.com/health. With a little…
Healthy families: Bringing up happy and healthy children – Irish Times
Please see the following article from John Sharry in the Irish Times. Healthy families: Bringing up happy and healthy children By taking small steps, we can dramatically improve our own and our children’s health and well-being Despite more widespread access to health information than ever before, our nation’s health is much poorer than a generation…
Kids should stop staring at screens an hour before going to sleep – Daily Mail
Please see the following interesting article about the use of screen time for children from the Daily Mail. CHILDREN should avoid screen time for at least an hour before bedtime and parents should lead by example, according to new guidelines. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) says parents must ensure youngsters are…
Free books for kids planned to boost family supports – The Irish Examiner
Free books throughout a child’s life and new initiatives for children’s early learning will form part of a campaign to boost family supports. Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone will announce the measures later this month as part of a 10-year plan for the development, education and well-being of children. Parents and families will receive a book…