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‘Don’t feel guilty about the TV’: Essential rules for parents working from home this week
Chrissie Russell shares her learnings from five years of freelancing with kids in tow.
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Mar 16th 2020, 5:02 PM
7 extremely romantic things my husband does for me - from buying oversized pyjamas to cleaning up sick
When you become a parent, it’s a different set of gestures that set the heart aflame, writes Chrissie Russell.
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Feb 11th 2020, 4:58 PM
'The first time they don't notice you leaving': The emotional parenting milestones that catch you unawares
‘I defy anyone not to get a bit emotional about saying goodbye those tiny first clothes,’ writes Chrissie Russell.
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Jan 28th 2020, 5:22 PM
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Meltdown in aisle 6? How to handle public tantrums, from a mum who's been there
First up, always pack snacks, writes Chrissie Russell.
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Jan 14th 2020, 4:56 PM
'We're at A&E. Can you get here?': 11 disastrous tales from the first night away with no kids
‘Needless to say, I didn’t leave any of my kids again for around seven years…’
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Dec 18th 2019, 3:26 PM
Should the gifts be wrapped? 8 Santa-related predicaments I'm navigating this year
“How come Santa wrapped Sean’s gifts and not mine?”
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Dec 3rd 2019, 4:58 PM
'At first, he woke every 3 hours': 8 parents on how they finally got their babies to sleep through
‘We forked out €180 for a sleep specialist and it was the best money I’ve ever spent.’
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Nov 26th 2019, 5:04 PM
8 products that made weaning easier in my house - starting with a goo-repellent bib
Plus, a few items that came highly recommended by friends.
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Nov 12th 2019, 5:22 PM
Game changers: 7 small but useful baby product hacks I wish I'd discovered sooner
Like the right way to put on baby tights, or the poo-proof way to remove a babygro.
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Oct 22nd 2019, 4:51 PM
'Oh, we'll never give her a dummy': 11 pre-baby promises that every parent will recognise
… And that most parents will break once the baby comes along.
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Oct 8th 2019, 5:04 PM
9 things I've learned about breastfeeding - that I wish I'd known on day one
Er, how come no-one mentioned that newborns feed *constantly*?
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Oct 1st 2019, 4:56 PM
14 things that change when you go from one child to two, according to parents who've been there
Getting less sleep is a given, but what else is different in a two-child house? Mums and dads share their experiences.
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Sep 10th 2019, 4:59 PM
Here's why you'll never see my sons in matching outfits (no, not even at bedtime)
I want to teach my kids to think for themselves – and that starts with the clothes they wear, says Chrissie Russell.
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Aug 13th 2019, 5:24 PM
Here's what it's like to breastfeed a three-year-old who can walk, talk - and tell you when he's done
“My son self weaned shortly after his third birthday,” writes Chrissie Russell. “I thought I’d share a few things I learned along the way.”
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Jul 30th 2019, 5:26 PM
'Are those... raisins?': My baby's first year, as told in 12 poos
#7 The one when we started solids.
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Jul 2nd 2019, 5:31 PM
'Milk squirting across the room': 14 mums share their best (and most hilarious) breast pumping stories
‘I plugged in the pump at 1.30am and fell asleep with it clutched to my boob.’
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Jun 25th 2019, 5:21 PM
'Why does he eat rocks, but not broccoli?' 13 questions only parents of toddlers ask themselves
The kids aren’t the only ones asking loads of questions, writes Chrissie Russell.
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Jun 18th 2019, 5:36 PM
'My son loves dress-up and dolls' houses - but why do I feel compelled to tell you that he plays with trucks too?'
It’s time to start thinking beyond pink and blue, writes Chrissie Russell.
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Jun 11th 2019, 5:42 PM
9 game-changing pieces of advice I wish I'd been given as a brand new mum
First up, throw all expectations of a newborn sleep routine out the window, writes Chrissie Russell.
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May 21st 2019, 5:31 PM
Here's the real difference between having one child and two - by someone who's just found out
Your idea of “quality time” with your partner will change A LOT, writes Chrissie Russell.
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May 14th 2019, 5:32 PM
10 irrational (but acceptable) thoughts you'll recognise if you're trying baby-led weaning
#2: He’s meant to like the veggie fritters. Why doesn’t he like the VEGGIE FRITTERS?
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Apr 23rd 2019, 5:17 PM
'Are we finished having kids?': How to answer the age-old question of whether to try for another
Mum-of-two Chrissie Russell on the end of babies in her house – and what the experts have to say.
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Mar 19th 2019, 2:44 PM
11 pieces of newborn kit that are worth the money - from an ear thermometer to a good changing table
Chrissie Russell shares the items that got her through those early days.
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Feb 26th 2019, 5:10 PM
'Have I damaged them for life?': 9 irrational worries every stay-at-home parent can identify with
‘Should I be making all my meals from scratch while also penning a bestselling novel?’
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Jan 29th 2019, 4:16 PM
'At 4am, scared, she was what I needed': One mum on how a doula helped her through a tough labour
‘She wasn’t going to go off duty, she was there for me.’
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Dec 20th 2018, 5:50 PM
What was your best ever Christmas present? 6 people around Ireland share theirs
Bought or made, big or small: We asked people to share the Christmas presents they remember the most.
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Dec 17th 2018, 12:14 PM
What's the favourite Christmas decoration in your house? 8 people around Ireland share theirs
Old or new? Handmade or shop-bought? We asked people to share their most loved decorations.
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Dec 12th 2018, 3:43 PM
9 people around Ireland share their favourite Christmas traditions
In this week’s Ask The Elves, we want to know about the rituals you follow year after year.
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Dec 6th 2018, 5:51 PM
Ask The Elves: Readers share the Christmas films they watch every single year
The festive flicks that say ‘Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal.’
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Nov 29th 2018, 5:14 PM
10 new parent firsts that the baby books definitely don't mention
Unless your baby book has a chapter titled ‘The First Explosive Poo’.
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Nov 13th 2018, 5:06 PM
11 handy pieces of breastfeeding kit you may not have thought of
An endless supply of cushions will be your saving grace, writes Chrissie Russell.
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Oct 23rd 2018, 5:13 PM
18 everyday things that'll suddenly infuriate you as your due date draws near
Eight months in, my crankiness has turned into general fury, writes Chrissie Russell.
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May 8th 2018, 4:40 PM
Bumps in the night: How should I deal with my toddler's frequent nightmares?
My son wakes up terrified about everything from bubbles to CBeebies. Surely there’s a solution, writes Chrissie Russell.
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Apr 24th 2018, 3:44 PM
10 reasons I most definitely don't want a 'push present' after giving birth
I’m due my second child in a few weeks, but I’m perfectly happy without a ‘reward,’ says Chrissie Russell.
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Apr 17th 2018, 6:03 PM
10 excellent hospital bag essentials no-one tells you about, according to a second time mum
Forget the maternity nighties, I’m stocking up on earplugs and snacks, writes Chrissie Russell.
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Apr 3rd 2018, 5:55 PM
12 new strains of mammy guilt I've faced since my son started preschool
It’s been three months, and I’m still hazy on what ‘Montessori’ even means, writes Chrissie Russell.
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Mar 20th 2018, 4:27 PM
9 types of parent you'll definitely meet at the soft play centre
There’s a whole soft play realm I never knew existed before having kids, writes Chrissie Russell.
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Mar 13th 2018, 5:38 PM
13 reasons I'm secretly looking forward to breastfeeding again
In two months I’ll be back on the lactation train, but it’s not all bad news, writes Chrissie Russell.
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Feb 27th 2018, 5:04 PM
Stories vs screens: What's the secret to raising a book-loving baby?
And should you care? Chrissie Russell looks at the impact of reading at home.
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Feb 13th 2018, 5:20 PM
11 truly unexpected things I've learnt during my second pregnancy
Pregnancy books are a racket, and I have zero confidence in my due date, admits Chrissie Russell.
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Jan 23rd 2018, 5:41 PM
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