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Parents of small babies know that it is important to stimulate their children from an early age by providing opportunities for them to explore their environments.

A common sense parenting course will take place in Iorras Le Chéile (above the old library) commencing on Thursday October 14 from 10am to 12 noon.

You’ve just tucked them in bed, sung a soothing lullaby and dimmed the bedroom lights. You are looking forward to a quiet evening toasting your toes in front of the fire or catching up on the latest news with your friend on the telephone.

Cúram Family Support is facilitating a six-week Common Sense Parenting programme for parents of children aged six to 16 years, starting on Wednesday September 15 from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Cúram Family Support is facilitating a six-week Common Sense Parenting programme for parents of children aged six to 16 years, starting on Wednesday September 15 from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

As the month of September approaches, Cllr Andrew McGuinness is reminding families who may be eligible for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance that they still have time to apply for the scheme.

The proposal to cut off lone parent benefit for children over 13 years of age has been roundly condemned this week, with some describing the measure as anti-family.

The Le Chéile Family Resource Centre in Castlebar will start meetings in the centre soon for people who are parenting alone.

Child psychologist Anne O’Connor, founder of parenting website www.RollerCoaster.ie, answers a parent’s question about dealing with misbehaviour.

Parents claiming Child Benefit are currently being contacted to verify their entitlement to payments. The move comes as the Government attempts to update Child Benefit records.