HSE Advice Bonding with your baby Bonding is the feeling of love and tenderness you feel for your baby. That can sometimes start in pregnancy. Understanding the dynamics of attachment and bonding is outlined in comprehensive detail on the Health Service Executive’s website. The content offers valuable insights and practical guidance for parents and caregivers […]
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Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Charter and Guidelines for Early Childhood Care & Education All children have rights, no matter who they are, where they live, what their parents do, what language they speak, what their religion is, whether they are a boy or girl, what their culture is, whether they have a disability, whether they
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Understanding Young Children’s Behaviour This booklet is for parents of young children up to the age of six. It aims to give you a better understanding of your child’s behaviour and what it is that your child is trying to communicate through their behaviour. It also offers some ideas that you might find helpful in
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Tips for parents Talk and being open with your child about online safety. Educate them about how what they post online can be very difficult to remove. Discuss with them the risk of posting and sharing photos online of themselves. Children and young people need to understand and be aware that anyone can have an
Research shows that knowing what’s going on in your child’s life, knowing where they are, and knowing their friends and their friend’s parents all have a protective effect. Use opportunities such as events on television or celebrity pregnancies to open up a discussion about romantic relationships. It is important that they understand the difference between
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Puberty can be an overwhelming time for both you and your child as all of these changes take place. It is important to offer your child reassurance that puberty is an exciting time with lots of new opportunities and that the changes they are experiencing are normal. If you have any concerns regarding your child’s
Rather than letting a problem happen over and over again take time to pause and think through the best way to respond: In a healthy relationship, you should feel: ‘Tune’ in to what is happening Make a plan Prevention Plan Step by Step Plan Ref: Parents Plus 2016
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It can be hard to make friends Meeting new people can sometimes make young people nervous. Some of the thoughts which might run through their head may include: It’s important that your child understands other people might be feeling just as nervous. Fitting in We all want to fit in and feel like we belong.
A We all need a system for managing and paying bills. But it should be one that suitsour own needs and helps us stay in control of our finances. A pile of bills gatheringin a drawer can stress you out. And unpaid bills will cost you more if you have to paylate-payment fees or if
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Mental health Your child’s mental health involves how they think and feel about themselves, others and how they interpret events in everyday life. It is their ability to cope with change, transition, significant life events and stresses they may face daily. Understanding your child’s mental health difficulty If your child is struggling with a mental
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