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~~Parents~~ Some Helpful Hints on a good bedtime routine
It’s easier said than done but, having a good bedtime routine will improve your child’s health and wellbeing.
A bedtime routine is the predictable, regular things you and your child do in the hour or so before lights out, and before your child falls asleep. Things like eating, washing teeth and face, going to the loo, having a bath, talking to your child about their day, a hug and a kiss goodnight.
Regular bedtimes from an early age can help the quality of your child’s sleep throughout their childhood. However lack of sleep can increase the risk of a child becoming overweight which could lead to obesity, heart disease, and even cancer as they get older.
In this video, parenting expert Colman Noctor talks about why a regular sleep routine is so important for all the family.
For more information click on link below.
https://www.safefood.net/healthy-eating/family-health/how-to-set-up-a-good-bedtime-routine
~~~Attention Parents~~~
http://www.parentline.ie/courses/
Parents Plus are delighted to be working in partnership with Parentline to deliver four online parenting courses, which are open to the public, starting October 2021.
The online parenting courses include:
Parents Plus Early Years Course (1-6 year old’s), starting on Tuesday 12th October 2021, 7.30 – 9.30p.m.
Parents Plus Children’s Course (6-11 year old’s), starting on Tuesday 12th October 2021, 7.30 – 9.30p.m.
Parents Plus Adolescent Course (12-17 year old’s), starting on Wednesday 13th October 2021, 7:30 – 9:30p.m.
Parents Plus Parenting when Separated Course, starting Friday 5th November 2021, 9:30 – 11:30a.m.
Bookings are through Parentline, and open to parents in the Republic of Ireland only.
For more details on how to book see our newsletter https://bit.ly/3kaFXPL
RSA – Street Smart Kids
https://www.rsa.ie/en/RSA/Road-Safety/Road-safety-for-kids/StreetSmart/
What is Streetsmart?
StreetSmart is an exciting initiative set up by the Road Safety Authority which aims to bring issues of road safety to life for young school children. StreetSmart is designed for three distinct age groups: 4-5, 5-8 and 8-12 years. There is a combination of interactive activities available for each age group.
StreetSmart also involves a streetscape mat which invites children to carry out typical, everyday cycling or pedestrian tasks. They can dress up and adopt various roles such as a nurse, doctor, fire officer or ambulance driver. The Road Safety Authority representatives are on hand to coordinate the activities with the help of teachers at the school. It is an action packed, fun filled day that enhances the student’s knowledge of the rules of the road.
What will your child/student learn?
- Road Safety
- Cycle Safety
- Travelling safely in a car/bus
Learner Fund Closing Date 1st October
Learner Fund Bursary – Reminder closing date 1st October
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth have re-opened the Learner Fund Bursary to Early Learning and Care practitioners who are new graduates of a recognised Early Childhood Education and Care degree programme and for Childminders who are registered with Tusla and hold a Level 5 or Level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
For more info and application form see:
https://www.pobal.ie/programmes/learner-fund/
5 Day Lunch Planner
Https://www.safefood.net/healthy-eating/family-health/5-day-lunchbox-planner
Always packing the same old lunch? Here’s a 5-day planner
We often end up putting the same things in the lunchbox everyday. Keeping lunchbox contents varied makes lunch more enjoyable. The following planner shows you some examples of snacks and lunch items.
5-day lunchbox planner
Monday
- 1 medium wholemeal bread roll with tomato and cheese
- Banana
- Handful of carrot sticks
- Pot of low-fat yoghurt
- Bottle of water
Tuesday
- Small wholemeal pitta bread with tuna and sweetcorn
- Orange
- ½ wholemeal scone
- Three strawberries
- Milk
Wednesday
- 2 tablespoons of wholemeal pasta with 1 tablespoon of tomatoes and vegetables
- Handful of grapes
- 2 wholemeal crackers with low-fat cheddar cheese
- Pot of low-fat yoghurt
- Bottle of water
Thursday
- 2 slices of wholemeal bread with cooked ham and lettuce
- Slices of pepper
- Apple
- Pot of low-fat yoghurt
- bottle of water
Friday
- Wholemeal tortilla wrap with chicken, sliced peppers and lettuce
- Kiwi
- Small tub of stewed fruit
- 6 cherry tomatoes
- Milk
Remember
- Use low-fat spread, low-fat mayonnaise or relish instead of full-fat options
- Smaller portions for smaller children
Making Happy Feet
Why not have a go at making some happy feet.
Making Feet
- Stones and pebbles
- Double sided tape
- Strong Card Board
- Paint if desired
Beep Beep Day 2021
Beep Beep Day takes place in crèches and Montessori schools around the country every year. It usually takes place on the Friday during Irish Road Safety Week (08 October) but it can take place at any other time during the year too.
On Beep Beep Day, children aged 5 and under will practise basic road safety skills with the Simon and Friends road safety storybooks, songs, games and activities.
We will distribute Beep Beep Day Packs to participating pre-schools free of charge but act fast because we only have a limited amount of stock available.
You can customise the number of items in your packs and can choose from posters and booklets for parents. Packs are available in both English and Irish too.
Order your Beep Beep Day pack now while stocks last.
Thank you for your interest in Beep Beep Day 2021.
All orders placed successfully will be delivered in time for Beep Beep Day on the 08 October.
Soap Foam Bubble ~~~ some outdoor messy fun
SOAP FOAM PRINTING
In this wet and wonderful outdoor art activity, kids use retro-style egg beaters, whisks, and straws to create mountains of colourful bubbles to make one-of-a-kind soap foam prints
SOAP FOAM PRINTING
Materials:
Directions:
1. Squirt a few tablespoons of dish soap into a bowl and fill it with water.
2. Mix the water using a whisk or rotary beater, or blow bubbles into the bowl with a straw.
3. After plenty of bubbles have been created, squirt liquid watercolours over them. Continue blowing into the bowl and/or mixing the water and adding color. Soap foam will spill out of the bowl and settle on top of the water when the bubbles begin to pop. I let my son go nuts with this part!