Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is one of the best things you can do for your baby, providing them with tailored nutrition as well as many other benefits. Have a look at the articles in this section for practical breastfeeding tips, advice and support and to find out more about the benefits of breastfeeding.
Friday Night Fajitas
We live in the middle of the countryside, and thankfully we are too far from any takeaway food places to deliver to us, so there’s no temptation on Friday evenings after a long week at work to order in. Of course there are times when I wish we could, but it just takes a little … read more >
Time flies… 1 month old
Henry is one month old now, which is hard to believe. Not, I hasten to add, because time is flying (as it does when you are having fun) but because time has somehow morphed and stretched so that the last month felt like a year. This is what time does when instead of having fun … read more >
The Birth!
So our baby boy is out loose in the world at last and life, as we know it has altered forever. So in the end all my yoga, birth training and intimate (ick!) massages were in vain. Baby Bean was delivered by c-section just over a week early. There was a bit of a frantic … read more >
About the First 1000 Days
The nutrition you give your baby in the first one thousand days, from pregnancy to 2 years could affect their health forever. Find out more here.
Healthier Dip
Delicious dips, perfect for serving with vegetable sticks (e.g. peppers, celery, carrots) or baked pitta bread at your Christmas parties.
Adult & Toddler Recipe – Simple Chicken Curry
This simple chicken curry recipe can be enjoyed by all of the family.
Adult Recipe – Thai beef stir fry
Step by Step guide to show you how to prepare Thai Beef Stir Fry with Fragrant Rice.
Adult Recipe – Pan fried mackerel
This helpful video shows you how to pan fry mackerel step by step
Linguine with Salmon & Spinach Recipe
This recipe was chosen as a winning recipe in our Parents Recipe Competition
Author: Joanne Leonard, Meath
Serves 4
Note: This recipe is for planning pregnancy and breastfeeding. Smoked salmon is not suitable during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, use fresh salmon instead.
Seasonal Roasted Vegetables
Serves 2 but amounts can be increased for more people. These only take about 20 minutes to cook so can go in the oven just before you are ready to serve dinner.