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Calling all Lactation Consultants !

August 24th, 2011 | Tots2Teens | Comment (0)

This year’s Annual Conference of the Association of Lactation Consultants in Ireland takes place on Friday September 16^th 2011 in The Strand Hotel, Limerick. The theme is “Breastfeeding – Affordable In A Recession” and the keynote speaker is Diana West IBCLC, co-author of The Womanly Art Of Breastfeeding (8^th Ed), co-author of The Breastfeeding Mother’s Guide to Making More Milk, co-author of Breastfeeding After Breast and Nipple Procedures, author of the Clinician’s Breastfeeding Triage Tool and Defining Your Own Success: Breastfeeding After Breast Reduction Surgery. At the conference she will speak on the topic of low milk supply.    

Other topics covered will be immunology, prematurity, herbal medicine and hypernatremia. It is hoped that this combination of topics and speakers will provide stimulation and interest for all attending. ALCI has applied for a total of 6 IBLCE CERPs for those attending the full day, and the event is approved by An Bord Altranais. CME Accreditation is applied for. A study day pack and refreshments are included in the delegate fee, which is € 80 for members and € 90 for non members at the Early Bird rate (before Wednesday September 7th). Delegates can choose to opt-out of lunch for a reduction of € 20 and there is an Undergraduate Student rate of € 25. Booking forms and more information are available from www.alcireland.ie or from ALCI@ireland.com or text 089 441 6497.

Diana West will also speak on ‘Practical Issues on Making More Milk’ on Thursday September 15^th in the Parent Education Centre, St. Munchin’s Midwestern Regional Maternity Hospital, Limerick from 8-9pm. The fee is € 10 and no pre booking is necessary. For more information on this event, Tel: 087 9476753 or email margaretmhynes@eircom.net.

 

DIARY DATE

Friday September 16th 2011

Association of Lactation Consultants in Ireland; Annual Conference

The Strand Hotel, Limerick

www.alcireland.ie ~ ALCI@ireland.com ~ text 089 441 6497

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Kings of Concrete Festival Launches its Kids of Concrete Programme 2011

July 11th, 2011 | Tots2Teens | Comment (0)

It’s school but not as you know it!

Saturday 23^rd and Sunday 24^th July 2011

School might be out for summer but the Kids of Concrete programme at this year’s Kings of Concrete festival on Saturday 23^rd and Sunday 24^th July will open a classroom with a difference to help kids get creative and learn skills such as:

• Skate skills school
• BMX skills school
• Rollerblading skills
• Parkour workshop
• Hip hop dance classes
• Graffiti / illustration classes
• T-shirt design workshop

While the l’il scamps are busy learning their new skills there’s plenty to keep the parents entertained. Get involved in the competitions, enjoy some delicious organic food, kick back, relax and enjoy the spectacular visual feast unfolding before your eyes.

Spread over two days, this action packed, adrenaline fuelled spectacle is guaranteed to engage and inspire. Over 25 artists will be transforming the space behind the Civic office at Christchurch from a blank canvas on Saturday morning into a living breathing art installation right in front of your eyes and this year it will be more than just walls they are painting….huh?…yup, you’ll have to wait and see.

Make sure you get there early to sign up as the space fills up fast.

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A Magical Playground for your ‘Soul Kids’ at Body & Soul festival 18/19 June

May 26th, 2011 | Tots2Teens | Comment (0)

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Meet The Queen’s Ancestors ‘The Dalkey Tudors’ Tour, Launching 1st May

May 6th, 2011 | Tots2Teens | Comment (0)

Why not take a trip back in time to 16^th Century Tudor Ireland and discover the history of the Queen’s ancestors and what life was really like during the Tudor dynasty, when Ireland was ruled by Henry VIII, the infamous ‘King of Ireland’. The Dalkey Tudors Tour runs from 1^st May to 31^st October 2011.        

 

Tales of murder, intrigue, folly and fun await those who venture inside the Pale, the area most loyal to the King. During a visit to Dalkey Castle, Lords and Ladies will meet the Castles resident Ghost, who has a terrible secret to share. The Master or Mistress of Dalkey Castle, loyal to the King, they will recount tales of Henry’s six wives who were divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded and survived. Rupert, the short–sighted Archer, will reveal the many uses of the Garderobe, unveil a feast fit for a King and demonstrate how he defends the castle with his longbow.

 

Commenting on the launch of ‘The Dalkey Tudors’ Tour, Margaret Dunne, Manager of Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre said, “The tour is a great opportunity for families and Tudor fans to see the finery and treachery of life in Tudor Ireland. The tour which incorporates the live theatre performance helps to bring history to life in a fun and engaging way.”

Located on Castle Street, Dalkey, Co. Dublin, Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre offers a fascinating insight into daily life in Tudor Ireland, guests to the centre will have the opportunity to join the Dalkey Tudors as they go about their daily chores under the shadow of the world’s most notorious monarch. History is brought to life by the Deilg Inis Theatre Company who will perform daily from 1^st May to 31^st October 2011.

 

The centre is open weekdays from 10.00am, to 6.00pm, is closed on Tuesdays and is open weekends and public holidays 11.00am to 6.00pm. Entrance fee is €6.00 (adult) and €4.00 (children under 12) a special family ticket is available priced at €16.00 (2 adults and 2 children under 12). For more information telephone (01) 2858366 or log onto www.dalkeycastle.com

 

 

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Dublinia Mid-Term ‘Mayhem’

February 15th, 2011 | Claire Hayes | Comment (0)

Sat19^th and Sun20^th – Sat26^th and Sunday 27^th February

Ever wanted to learn what life was like in Medieval Dublin, what weapons Vikings used in their bloody battles or why archaeologists dig for artefacts? Discover all this and more this February mid-term, as part of Dublinia Mid-Term ‘Mayhem’. A fun packed, educational trip back in time, Mid–Term ‘Mayhem’ is guaranteed to keep little history hunters entertained this mid-term break.  

Featuring a host of interactive, fun activities little history hunters will learn how to make their very own Medieval shield, discover the secrets of life in Viking and Medieval Dublin, hunt for hidden treasure and unearth buried artefacts, like a real archaeologist and much more.

Mid-Term ‘Mayhem’ takes over Dublinia, Ireland’s leading Viking and Medieval heritage centre each weekend during the February mid-term 19^th and 20^th and 26^th and 27^th February and reveals the secrets of Viking and Medieval Dublin.

Commenting on the February Mid-term ‘Mayhem’, Mary Therese Byrne, Marketing Manager, Dublinia said “February Mid-Term ‘Mayhem’ is a great day out for children and families allowing them to discover the secrets of our Viking and Medieval past in an educational fun and engaging way, the focus of the activities are about fun while learning.”

Dublinia is located on the crossroads of old and contemporary Dublin on St Michael’s Hill, Christchurch. February Mid-Term ‘Mayhem’ takes place during the February mid-term break. Standard rates apply €4.95 for children and €6.95 for adults, family tickets are also available priced at €20.00 for two adults and two children. For more information on the events and a full time table visit www.dublinia.ie

Mid-Term Mayhem Events Programme:

Saturday 19th February –

• Any budding artist’s out there? If so come visit the Education Room and draw or colour a picture of your favourite vicious Viking, medieval maiden or intrepid History Hunter.Open from 11.00am to 3.00pm.
• Come and join the special Viking tour, find out how they came to Dublin, what they ate, where they slept, and how we remember them today. 11.30am

Sunday 20th February

• Do you want to be a History Hunter? If so, come and learn all about Archaeology and dig for artefacts in the Dig Room 11.00am to 4.00pm.
• ‘Learning is fun!’ so why not take a tour of Viking and Medieval Dublin and learn lots about the city in a fun and exciting way! 11.30am and 2.30pm.

Saturday 26th February

• Barnaby, our resident pig-catcher, will be searching for stray pigs on the Medieval Street.10.30am to 3.30pm.
• Get your brains working! Take part in a special treasure hunt, follow all the trails and work out the clues.All day.

Sunday 27th February

• What kind of weapons did the Vikings use in their bloody battles? Luke the Viking will tell you all about it.11.00am to 4.00pm.
• What were Medieval Dubliners really like? What did the city look like a thousand years ago? Find out on this special tour.2.30pm
• Come and visit the Education room and make a medieval shield! 12.00pm to 4.00pm.

NOTE : There will also be Public Tours at 2.30pm all week (Monday to Friday, the 21st to the 25th of February), during the mid-term break.

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Ovulation Calculator

November 4th, 2010 | Tots2Teens | Comment (1)

I am pregnant again so can confirm that officially our Ovulation Calculator works! Or at least it did for me…

Claire had thought given that she has 4 kids already I should be the one to try it and even with a less than regular cycle I found it really useful.

I am due mid Feb and finding my second pregnancy very different to the first. There is much less ’feet up’ time with a 2 year old running around and the preventative stretch mark oil is still in the box! Time is flying though much less week counting than with my first.

So anyone with a New Years resolution to get on the Baby Train should start getting familiar with their cycle so that the calculator can come in useful.

Filed under: Blog, Having a Baby on November 4th, 2010 by Tots2Teens | Comment (1)

Dublinia Brings ‘History To Life’ This Mid-Term Break Saturday 23rd – Tuesday 26th October

September 29th, 2010 | Claire Hayes | Comment (0)

A host of interactive, fun activities await those looking to keep intrepid little explorers entertained during the mid-term break, including a pig catcher chasing stray pigs on the run through Medieval streets, deadly tales of death and disease in Medieval Dublin, treasure hunts with hidden historical treasure and a Viking Warrior with an axe to grind. These and lots more are on offer at Dublinia, this October as part of the Celebrate bringing ‘History to Life’ festival, a four day event, running from Saturday October 23^rd to Tuesday October 26^th.

The newly revamped heritage centre is guaranteed to inform and help even the biggest children piece together our exciting Viking and Medieval past, while a dedicated adult only tour will unlock some of the secrets to our Viking heritage with a talk and tour through some of the artefacts discovered at Wood Quay. The sights and sounds of Viking and Medieval Dublin will be brought to life this mid-term and visitors to Ireland’s leading Viking and Medieval Heritage Centre, Dublinia will be transported back in time.

Commenting on the exciting four day extravaganza, Mary Therese Byrne, Marketing Manager Dublinia said, “This is the first time that Dublinia has hosted a dedicated four day event and we are looking forward to welcoming visitors to the centre during the mid-term break. The festival provides Dublinia with a fun and engaging way to reveal the history of our Viking and Medieval forefathers and the legacy they have left behind.”

Events Programme:

Roll up your sleeves, on Saturday 23^rd October, and experience life as an Archaeologist with a special excavation in the Dig Room. If spine tingling tales and ghosts are your thing, why not join Maggie, Dublinia’s very own resident ghost, as she recounts tales of her gruesome death in Medieval Dublin. 

Join Olaf the Viking coin minter, on Sunday 24^th October, and learn about Viking crafts. Keep your eyes peeled for clues hidden throughout the Dublinia exhibition for a special historic treasure hunt; even learn how to make your very own Viking helmet or Medieval shield in the Education Room.

Be careful, pigs are on the loose on Monday 25^th October and Barnaby, Dublinia’s resident pig catcher, will be patrolling the Medieval streets searching for stray pigs. Watch him in action and be careful not to get in his way. Listen to the stories of the Black Death, boils and all, and find out how you would have coped living in medieval times! Also, join the Viking storyteller in the Viking house for stories of Viking myths and magic. 

Find out what kind of weapons the Vikings used in their bloody battles with a Viking weapons demonstration from Luke the Viking, on Tuesday 26^th October. Adults can enjoy a special tour of the artefacts uncovered at Wood Quay and learn about the importance of preserving the past. The tour will be conducted by Dublinia curator and archaeologist, Sheila Dooley.

Dublinia is located on the crossroads of old and contemporary Dublin on St Michael’s Hill, Christchurch. The four day event, Celebrate bringing ‘History to Life’ at Dublinia runs from Saturday 23^rd to Tuesday 26^th October. Standard rates apply €4.95 for children and €6.95 for adults, family tickets are also available priced at €20.00 for two adults and two children. For more information on the events and a full time table visit www.dublinia.ie

Filed under: Blog on September 29th, 2010 by Claire Hayes | Comment (0)

22 Discipline Ideas That Really Work

September 21st, 2010 | Tots2Teens | Comment (0)

At one time or another, all parents struggle with discipline-establishing and enforcing limits, and getting their kids to speak to them respectfully and do what they’re supposed to do. But remember: discipline isn’t only about    correction. It’s also about teaching kids to control themselves and care about others so they can grow up to be productive members of society. Here are some approaches you can use to help your kids to do just that…Read More

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Win Lunch for all the Family at Brambles Restaurant

August 18th, 2010 | Claire Hayes | Comment (1)

Tots2Teens has lunch for a family of 4 to give away at Brambles Restaurant in the Jervis Shopping Centre to promote its Summer Children’s Events that runs until Sept. 5th. Details of each event is listed below.   

If you haven’t already taken advantage of the fun-filled activities for the kids, make sure you do so before school starts again !
In order to win this great prize you just need to tell us which city the Jervis Shopping Centre is located in.  Answers in a Comment below. Good Luck!

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Fun Family Day Out in Dundrum for Christian Aid

August 11th, 2010 | Tots2Teens | Comment (0)

Christian Aids Family Fun Day takes place on 11th September in Dundrum Methodist Church.

 This event will aim to provide entertainment for all the family with a market, bouncy castles, face painting, an animal petting area, track and field games, arts and crafts all to keep the children entertained! The Discovery Gospel Choir, Aglor Gospel Choir and the Boys Brigade Band have also been confirmed.

BBQ and home made refreshments served.

Last year this event was an amazing success with over 500 in attendance and a fantastic amount of money being raised for the work of Christian Aid and partners in the developing world.

Admission is just €2 for adults and children go free!

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