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Wednesday 2 December 2020
Glenisk is working with Self Help Africa to plant over one million native trees in developing countries and in Ireland.
Chrissie Russell shares her learnings from five years of freelancing with kids in tow.
When you become a parent, it’s a different set of gestures that set the heart aflame, writes Chrissie Russell.
‘I defy anyone not to get a bit emotional about saying goodbye those tiny first clothes,’ writes Chrissie Russell.
First up, always pack snacks, writes Chrissie Russell.
Glenisk is working with Self Help Africa to plant over one million native trees in developing countries and in Ireland.
‘Needless to say, I didn’t leave any of my kids again for around seven years…’
“How come Santa wrapped Sean’s gifts and not mine?”
‘We forked out €180 for a sleep specialist and it was the best money I’ve ever spent.’
Plus, a few items that came highly recommended by friends.
Like the right way to put on baby tights, or the poo-proof way to remove a babygro.
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… And that most parents will break once the baby comes along.
Er, how come no-one mentioned that newborns feed *constantly*?
Getting less sleep is a given, but what else is different in a two-child house? Mums and dads share their experiences.
I want to teach my kids to think for themselves – and that starts with the clothes they wear, says Chrissie Russell.
“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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#7 The one when we started solids.
‘I plugged in the pump at 1.30am and fell asleep with it clutched to my boob.’
The kids aren’t the only ones asking loads of questions, writes Chrissie Russell.
It’s time to start thinking beyond pink and blue, writes Chrissie Russell.
First up, throw all expectations of a newborn sleep routine out the window, writes Chrissie Russell.
Your idea of “quality time” with your partner will change A LOT, writes Chrissie Russell.
#2: He’s meant to like the veggie fritters. Why doesn’t he like the VEGGIE FRITTERS?
Mum-of-two Chrissie Russell on the end of babies in her house – and what the experts have to say.
Chrissie Russell shares the items that got her through those early days.
‘Should I be making all my meals from scratch while also penning a bestselling novel?’
‘She wasn’t going to go off duty, she was there for me.’
Bought or made, big or small: We asked people to share the Christmas presents they remember the most.
Old or new? Handmade or shop-bought? We asked people to share their most loved decorations.
In this week’s Ask The Elves, we want to know about the rituals you follow year after year.
The festive flicks that say ‘Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal.’
Unless your baby book has a chapter titled ‘The First Explosive Poo’.
An endless supply of cushions will be your saving grace, writes Chrissie Russell.
Eight months in, my crankiness has turned into general fury, writes Chrissie Russell.
My son wakes up terrified about everything from bubbles to CBeebies. Surely there’s a solution, writes Chrissie Russell.
I’m due my second child in a few weeks, but I’m perfectly happy without a ‘reward,’ says Chrissie Russell.
Forget the maternity nighties, I’m stocking up on earplugs and snacks, writes Chrissie Russell.
It’s been three months, and I’m still hazy on what ‘Montessori’ even means, writes Chrissie Russell.
There’s a whole soft play realm I never knew existed before having kids, writes Chrissie Russell.
In two months I’ll be back on the lactation train, but it’s not all bad news, writes Chrissie Russell.
And should you care? Chrissie Russell looks at the impact of reading at home.
Pregnancy books are a racket, and I have zero confidence in my due date, admits Chrissie Russell.
THE SHOPS ARE back, festive music is playing and the weather is going to get absolutely Baltic this week. Even though it’s been a strange year, you’d know Christmas is on the way.
But although it’s a time for giving and the shops are open again, the usual scenes of charity fundraisers on the streets will likely be less frequent due to public health concerns.
Many people make a point of putting some money, food or other items away to make a donation to a particular cause around this time of year, and will likely have to go a bit out of their way to do so in 2020.
Are you one of those people? This morning we want to know: Will you be giving to charity this Christmas?
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