Trine I. Jensen

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Got your first Elf on the Shelf? 10 rules you need to know

Nov 27, 2024 | everymum.ie | Trine I. Jensen

Finally succumbed to pressure and got your very first Elf on the Shelf – and wondering what the heck now happens next? Fear not – we got you. First thing first: The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition is actually a beloved American book from 2005 that tells the story of an elf who shows up each day of Decemebr, to keep an eye on kids to make sure they are being good and report back to Santa every night. You know, for his ‘who’s been good or bad’ list.
Dublin a most "breastfeeding-friendly" city but experts say more needs to be

Oct 18, 2024 | irishcentral.com | Trine I. Jensen

Last week, Dublin City Council (DCC) unanimously passed a motion by Green Party Councillor Hazel Chu that officially designated the city as Breastfeeding-Friendly and councilors also agreed that going forward, officials should work with stakeholders to make women feel more comfortable when breastfeeding their children.
A "forgotten" Irish girl’s name is seeing a huge rise in popularity

Oct 11, 2024 | irishcentral.com | Trine I. Jensen

It really is a beautiful Irish girl’s name. Irish names are trending, not only with parents here in Ireland but also with ones who are not even Irish by heritage and live thousands of miles away from our shores. To be fair, it is easy to see why – this island really is home to some beautiful monikers. Some of these traditional Irish names have been popular with parents for decades, others have not really been in use for a long time, but are now starting to see some action again.
People in Ireland "strongly agree" with introduction of free hot meal in primary school

Sep 18, 2024 | irishcentral.com | Trine I. Jensen

In countries like Sweden, Finland, Estonia, and India, school children in compulsory education are provided with a universal school meal every day – usually a hot meal – regardless of what school they go to and regardless of their family’s ability to pay. In Sweden, for instance, students aged seven to 16, and also most of those aged 16 – 19 years old, and in secondary school, are given a free hot meal in school every day as part of their school day.
I Hate That I Snapped And Shouted At My Kids But It Taught Me A Lesson

Jul 1, 2024 | everymum.ie | Trine I. Jensen

It happened last night at bedtime. It was late – much, much later than it should have been in terms of my children going to bed. The day had run away from me, we had just said goodbye to friends who had stayed with us for the past week, the house was in a state, I was stressed because we are leaving for a week’s holiday this weekend and I had not started doing laundry for it yet, never mind packing.
The one thing you should always check when visting playgrounds in summer

Jun 11, 2024 | everymum.ie | Trine I. Jensen

June is here, and with it, summer has arrived. And even though we are still waiting on warmer temperatures, hopefully some long, hot summer days are only around the corner. Long balmy days and bright afternoons tempts us all to visit parks and playgrounds with our little ones, but did you know that playgrounds can pose a real danger when the weather is unusually hot and sunny?
Please Check On Your Friends With School-Age Kids In June, We Are Not OK

Jun 4, 2024 | everymum.ie | Trine I. Jensen

Three weeks left. If you have school-aged kids, you will know exactly what I am talking about. We are now just a few weeks away from the last day of school for the school year. And much as I think most parents find the end of yet another school year quite emotional – in that whole slipping-through-our-fingers kind of way – I think we can also all agree that coming to the end of June means our shoulders will finally be able to drop down to where they should be located once more.
The Struggle To Juggle: Surviving The School Holidays As A Working Parent

May 27, 2024 | everymum.ie | Trine I. Jensen

June – and the summer holidays – are around the corner once more. And yes, for those of us with school-aged children, the prospect of not having to pack lunchboxes five out of seven mornings a week and try to get the entire household out the door on time, sure does seem tempting at first. But then it dawns on you we are talking about eight long weeks of the kids being off school. Eight long weeks of holidays. Eight long weeks of them having nowhere to go.
The Key To Raising Happy Kids Might Be The Opposite Of What You Think It Is

May 14, 2024 | everymum.ie | Trine I. Jensen

I think as parents, we all want our children to be healthy, of course, but also happy. That is our Holy Grail, isn’t it? Having children who feel content and happy at all times? And so we do our best to protect and shield them from anything that might make them sad or upset – surely that is just good parenting, no? Actually, says an Ivy League psychologist, this might just be the wrong approach.
Ultimate Family Summer Bucket List

May 7, 2024 | everymum.ie | Trine I. Jensen

We love a good summer bucket list! Summer holidays are around the corner, and I don’t know about you, but these next few months are my absolute favourite time of year. Sunshine, the smell of freshly cut grass. Barbeque food. Long, bright evenings. Wearing summer dresses and sandals. The ice cream van circling the neighbourhood. Truth be told, I have always loved summertime, and ever since my children started school, I think I love it even more.