Words by Danielle McLaughlin A friend had her four children in quick succession, with barely breathing space between her pregnancies. Happily pregnant with baby number four, she decided it was time to tell her eldest, then almost five, the joyful news that another little brother or sister was on the way. Warm in the glow of anticipated ...
Despite the fact that most of us think Halloween is an American tradition that is increasingly becoming more popular here, did you know that Halloween actually originated in Ireland? Halloween originally started as a Celtic pagan festival, marking the end of the ‘light half of the year’ and a welcome to the ‘dark half of ...
On March 16 this year, my wife Clare and I became the proud parents of our first child – a beautiful baby girl, whom we named Lucy. Being with Clare during Lucy’s delivery was the best thing that’s ever happened to me! It was totally unbelievable. I was, of course, in the supporting role. I ...
Studies dating back as far as the early 1940s have shown that a child’s IQ can be increased by more than 50 points by using the proper stimulation techniques in the first six years of the child’s life. A head start through play A child’s early years – the first three in particular – are ...
From the moment that your baby is born, she will be routinely checked and examined to ensure that she is developing well. Modern Mum gives you the comprehensive guide to all the checks that your baby will undergo. The first tests that your baby has to undergo are performed both straight after birth and within ...
Parenthood, as we know, doesn’t come with a manual. New parents in particular aren’t sure about the basics of looking after a baby and may perhaps be reticent about asking for advice. Here’s ModernMum’s guide to all you need to know from day one.. Basic instinct Best position for baby to sleep Most new parents ...
When you are pregnant, lingerie is often the last thing on your mind. But, as your body changes, it’s vitally important that you pay attention to your underwear. Going under cover While maternity underwear once consisted of high-waisted pants and tights that wouldn’t have looked out of place in Little House on the Prairie, maternity ...
