Category: Family
How can a doula support you after the birth of your baby? What is a postnatal doula? A postnatal or postpartum doula can be defined as a non-medical professional who provides support to new parents and their families. Their focus includes post-birth recovery, changing family dynamics and newborn care. They provide informational, practical, emotional and […]
Pregnancy, Postpartum and Breastfeeding are the most nutritionally expensive times of a woman’s life. You don’t have to feel drained and it is so important to replenish, rebuild and recover. And guess what? There is a lot you can do from a nutrition and lifestyle stand point to change how you’re feeling. This is not […]
Mama, you’re doing a fantastic job. Whether motherhood is everything you imagined or nothing like you imagined it’s never plain sailing and some days are bloody hard. There’ll be laughs, there’ll be times when your heart feels like it’s going to burst with love. But there’ll be sad times, overwhelming times, times when you feel […]
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is upon us again! This Sunday, March 31st at 1am , marksthe time we “spring forward” by one hour. While the thought of adjusting our clocksmight bring a mix of anticipation and dread, I’m here to help make the transition assmooth as possible for your family, especially for the little ones. […]
Look no further than the International Rugby Experience this weekend– your ultimatedestination for an unforgettable rugby-themed adventure as we head into the final stages ofthis year’s Six Nations tournament, and get ready for St Patrick’s Day celebrations. As Ireland gears up to take on rivals England & Scotland, there’s no better place to immerseyourself in […]
In celebration of World Reflexology Week, Sinead Staunton, Reflexologist and Founder of Sole Scent Wellness in Co. Galway, shares some of the incredible healing power of this age-old practice. In this two part blog series, she will chat through some of the benefits of Reflexology for Adults, and for Babies and Children…. In the […]
Here at Cradle we recently launched a 1:1 clinical psychology consultation service. One of the main things parents ask us is how to best support their child’s emotional regulation. Or in other words, how to help a young child to manage big feelings. One of the first things we always say is that when it […]
Donegal is one of the most highly recommended Counties when it comes to Families looking for things to do and inspiration for days trips and staycations. As always, we are sharing the ideas and top places that have come recommended by other families…places that have been tried, tested and recommended and passed on to other […]
Starting school is a daunting thought for most parents, as your little one has grown up and is ready to take that next big leap in life. Rest assured that both yourself and your little one will have settled into your new school routine before you know it. If this is your first child starting […]
Dr. Aoife Durcan is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist who specialises in Infant and Parental Mental Health. Through her Workshops and Lives, she helps many parents to deal with a variety of daily issues that come our way. Her non-judgemental and practical tips have proved invaluable to many parents. Aoife has very kindly shared some tips […]
