In this issue

As children start, or return, back to play school, or big school, after the summer holidays, parents often wonder how they can best support their child throughout the new school year. When parents are actively looking after their own wellbeing they will be much better equipped to support their child. Children are very sensitive to parents stress levels and emotions so relax and try a bit of mindfulness now and over the coming weeks and months. Child Therapist, Louise Shanagher, has some great tips.

A new wave of amazing mummy podcasts has come to the fore in Ireland and we are loving it! The mother of all podcasts being the weekly, Mother of Pod - a comedic parenting show focusing on the highs and lows of motherhood. It does not get more real than these hilarious lady bosses - Jen and Sophie! We dare you not to laugh! Get a taste of what we are talking about, in our interview with half of the MOP duo, Sophie White.

Are your littles into slime and science? Ours are obsessed and my kitchen table resembles a lab most afternoons. I am always being asked what the best recipe for slime is and my favourite is from Dr. Michelle Dickinson’s book, The Kitchen Science Cookbook. She was kind enough to share it with us so make sure to check out her how-to’s on slime making and more.

Don’t forget to enter this issue’s amazing competitions, which include; a break at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo, a fab hamper from Usborne Books, Annabel Karmel’s new recipe book, Real Food Kids Will Love and a duo set of the new Sleep Through range from Lucy Wolfe.

Real Mums: Sophie White, Mother Of Pod

We couldn’t love the new Mother of Pod podcast any more!!!! If you haven’t listened to it yet, put it on your immediate to do list - all 30 something episodes! M&T Editor, Roberta von Meding, chatted to Sophie White, half of the dynamic MOP duo.

5 mins

Swings And Roundabouts: Mood Swings In Pregnancy

It’s common to have mood swings during pregnancy because of stress, fatigue, and hormonal changes that affect your levels of neurotransmitters (chemical messengers in the brain).

3 mins

Surviving The First 6 Weeks

As you nestle down with your new baby in the crook of your arm, smelling their sweet hair and feeling their tiny fingers for the first time, you hope these quiet moments will last forever.

4 mins

Helping Baby Nap

Naps are definitely hard, regardless of your child’s age, but none more so in those early few months as your baby’s nap rhythms are generally not established until 6 months. This can mean that both you and baby are frustrated trying to achieve and maintain any semblance of day time sleep.

4 mins

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Mums and Tots Magazine Description:

Mums & Tots encompasses it all in a stylish and accessible 100 page glossy, total package, whether its; pregnancy, baby’s health, parenting, local events, latest products or reader competitions. We aim to reach mums on a very real level in every aspect of their pre and post natal journey.