Child Development Milestones: 18 Months
Continuing on with our series of blogs about the different milestones children should reach at certain stages and ages this blog covers the child development milestones for an 18 month old baby. The different things they do and say gives us an idea of their stage of development and which child development milestone they […]
Top 10 Healthy Snacks Healthy Snacks
When you think of the term ‘snacking’ you probably imagine something unhealthy and fattening like sweets or crisps. However, snacking does not have to be unhealthy. To make snacking healthy just takes a little bit more thought and effort but you will be better off for it. We have suggested 10 healthy snacking options to […]
Child Development Milestones: 2 Years
Looking at our last post on child development at 18 months, you’ll be amazed by how much your baby’s play, coordination and confidence will have developed in these 6 short months to bring them to the 2 year child development milestone. With each passing month your child has learned new ways to express himself/herself, new […]
Gluten Free Diet
A gluten free diet is followed by individuals with Coeliac Disease. Those with coeliac disease or gluten intolerance have adverse reactions when they ingest gluten – a protein found in wheat. These adverse reactions can be extremely uncomfortable and can be detrimental to health therefore it is essential to completely remove gluten from the diet […]
Escalating Obesity Levels in Ireland
Outgoing CEO of the Irish Heart Foundation Michael O’Shea describes the escalating obesity and heart disease rates as a ‘time-bomb’ for our society and our health services. At the moment it is estimated that 24 % of the Irish population are obese and another 37% are overweight which means over two thirds of the Irish […]
Am I Having a Panic Attack? (Part 3)
Helping yourself with panic-attacks…. Following on from our last two blog entries on panic-attacks (click for part one and part two), our Psychologist, Dr. Austin Bayley, has outlined some more tips for overcoming panic. We discuss some ways to help you move forward and how to deal with episodes of panic. Practice relaxation and mindfulness […]
Are Nuts Healthy?
Nuts are one of the best healthy snacks you can grab to keep you going throughout the day. Unfortunately many people avoid them because they of their high fat content which is a real shame as the extended health benefits of nuts are incredible. Like any food it boils down to portion control. Which nuts […]
HSE cuts to Coeliacs
Thanks to Michelle Butler our Clinical Manager of Dietetics for writing this post in response to the HSE cuts to Gluten Free products. Ireland has one of the highest prevalence of Coeliac Disease in the world, yet the HSE last week informed all pharmacists that gluten-free products are to be removed from the list of […]
Television and Children – Language Development
This blog was written by Eadaoin Flynn, Speech and Language Therapist explaining how parents can ensure their children are watching the appropriate amount of television for their age as well as the right type of television shows. Recent years have seen an increase in the variety and availability of television for children. It appears that […]
Encouraging Statements: Listening to You Inner Voice (Part 2)
Listening to our Inner Voice is something that we might not do as much as we should do. In the first section of this blog we discussed another list of Encouraging thoughts which can be used to help you feel more positively about yourself. See which of the below statements applies to you: I am […]
Child Development Milestones: 3 years
Do you think about or even worry about your child’s speech and development? Do you know what sounds they should be making at 3 years of age or how they should be interacting with others? Should he or she be speaking full sentences by now? Or asking questions? How many words should be part of […]
Coping with Bedwetting: How to Prevent its Occurrence
How Does Bedwetting Occur? Bedwetting refers to the continued difficulty of a child, over the age of six years old, to control their bladder functioning during the night-time. Most children follow the sequence of developing bowel control by day first, then by night, followed by bladder control by day and then by night. Daytime wetting […]
Helping Your Child Build Self Esteem
Self-esteem is how we feel about and view ourselves. Self-esteem directly impacts on how children behave and feel. Having a realistic and positive view of self is important for a child’s happiness, security, and functioning. A child with good self-esteem will be able to act independently, manage peer pressure, willing to take on new tasks, […]
Child Development Milestones: 4 Years
There are certain developmental milestones and language milestones expected of your child at certain ages. These milestones are marked by how a child speaks, plays, learns and acts in order to give us an idea of their stage of development. You can refer to the below as a rough guide to ensure that your child’s […]
How Can Exercise Help With Depression & Anxiety?
The symptoms of Depression & Anxiety can often be improved when individuals introduce exercise and physical activity into their lives. For people who suffer from depression & anxiety, exercise may be one of the last things on the mind. Exercise can make a huge difference to peoples lives once they get motivated to begin It […]
Child Development Milestones: 5 Years
There are certain developmental milestones and language milestones expected of your child at certain ages. These milestones are marked by how a child speaks, plays, learns and acts in order to give us an idea of their stage of development. You can refer to the below as a rough guide to ensure that your child’s […]
Marathon Preparation: The Importance of Nutrition
The Dublin Marathon is fast approaching and I’ll bet you are getting a bit anxious at this stage. The good news is if you have been practicing your fueling up strategies in your long runs you don’t need to worry about ‘hitting the wall’. There is no denying that the 26.2 miles is a challenge […]
Suggestions to Help You Fight Food Cravings
Undertaking a diet is rarely an easy or straightforward task. We all struggle with them at first but when we start to see results the sacrifices which are made are worthwhile. Cravings for our favorite foods are part and parcel of dieting and is something we have to learn how to manage. Cravings for high […]