My career in Early Years started eighteen years ago, I have lectured Childhood Studies at a local College for nearly eight years now. I would like to think I know a thing or two...
Created on: Wednesday, 29 May 2019
by Katie Matthews
“Self-Care” seems to be the new buzz word or fashionable phrase at the moment- we all keep hearing how we should be looking after ourselves and prioritising our well-being....
Created on: Tuesday, 07 May 2019
by Katie Matthews
On Monday 29th April, I attended the Maternal Mental Health Conference at The Mac, Belfast. To be honest, I didn’t really know what to expect from the day, but the line-up of...
Local Parents Launch Mental Health Campaign #takeamoment
Created on: Monday, 11 March 2019
by Mums NI
A new dad and mums from across Northern Ireland have joined forces to launch a mental health campaign aimed at breaking down barriers of guilt, shame, loneliness, embarrassment,...
Created on: Thursday, 28 February 2019
by Devon Manning
My name is Devon Manning and I am a pretty regular mum of a two year old boy. Except, I ate my placenta after the birth of my son and then went on to start my own business.
I...
Created on: Wednesday, 12 December 2018
by Michelle Bradley
As a busy mum of three life can get really hectic. On top of all the demands of family life (scheduling things in our calendar, laundry, homework, regular work…the list goes...
Created on: Monday, 19 November 2018
by Claire Feldman
I don’t know about you but it feels like literally the second Halloween half term is over, Christmas panic kicks in. I drove past a house in my area on the 1st November...
Created on: Wednesday, 19 September 2018
by Clare Rimmer
To my pre-parent self,
I don’t want to panic you but…
Motherhood will turn you into an anxiety ridden worrier! I can remember vividly a dream I hadwhen I was heavily...
Created on: Wednesday, 19 September 2018
by Dr Patrick Campbell
Exercise after giving birth can have enormous health benefits such as, improved fitness, weight loss and less risk of postnatal depression.
However, celebrities...
Created on: Tuesday, 07 August 2018
by Jenny Blakely
First of all as a mum you should be given yourselves a massive pat on the back as for the last 9 months you have done the most amazing workout that you will ever complete!!!...
Created on: Monday, 23 July 2018
by Sinead Mc Dermott Campbell
Whilst engaging in my art practise and using my hands, my mind becomes engaged and l relax and unwind. During this time l enter into a place what l can only describe as the...
Created on: Wednesday, 11 July 2018
by Michelle Bradley
In January 2014 I was sitting alone with my then one year old daughter, in the midst of the most crippling panic attack. They had been a frequent occurrence since my...
Parenthood is a wonderful thing. We all get handed our little bundles of joy and a handbook detailing what we are to do with our new addition in order to achieve parental...
Created on: Tuesday, 22 August 2017
by Dee NicConaill Óig
Who Am I?
My name is Dee, I’m 29 and in my final year of University studying Mental Health Nursing. I’m from Northern Ireland.
I like Grey’s Anatomy, Chocolate and...
