Ask the Expert: I've just found that out I'm pregnant – should I avoid eating tuna?

Q: I'VE just found out I'm pregnant, so is it best to avoid fish like tuna because of its high mercury levels? I've heard mercury can cause autism in children.

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Beach Schools NI takes learning to the seaside this summer

Jenny Lee 10 Jul, 2018

THIS sunny summer more than others, many of us having been heading to the beach – but one Antrim mum is encouraging children, and their parents, to go beyond building sandcastles and to "open their eyes to explore the shore".

Bored kids are more creative – Charlie and Lola author Lauren Child tells us why

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THERE aren't many parents who haven't heard their child utter the immortal phrase "I'm bored".

Ask The Expert: How can I get my baby to sleep through the night?

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Q: MY BABY is six weeks old and we're exhausted because of the sleepless nights.

The Gruffalo's Child tiptoes onto Belfast stage

Jenny Lee 10 Jul, 2018

IF YOU go down to the woods, or theatre, your in for a big surprise as The Gruffalo's Child tiptoes into Belfast's Lyric Theatre.

Leona O'Neill: I hope Orlando trip will keep my kids from saying 'I'm bored'

Leona O’Neill 10 Jul, 2018

ONE week into the summer school holidays, I hope and pray you are holding up OK.

What's On: Portaferry Gala Festival, Armagh walking tours, Big Dog Forest trail

Jacqueline McGonigle 10 Jul, 2018

DOWN The 51st annual Portaferry Gala Festival (July 14-20), has something for everyone.

Marie Louise McConville: Watching Abbie in her ballet show made me want to hit the pause button and just hold my baby

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Someone once said to me that when you're on the road to becoming a parent, it's not the birth that will test you the most - rather, what comes after.

Jade Jones: I trained like a Jedi to win olympic golds and kids should try it too

03 Jul, 2018

TAEKWONDO champion Jade Jones used the mindset of a Jedi Knight to help her win two Olympic gold medals.

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Ask the Expert: I've just found that out I'm pregnant – should I avoid eating tuna?

Leona O'Neill: We must quash new wave of young sectarian violence

13-year-old CEO Jenk Oz tells young people how to have a successful summer

What's On: Family fun around the north

Heading away on your summer hols? Here are 10 tips to help you holiday happily

MORE Family & Parenting

Beach Schools NI takes learning to the seaside this summer

Bored kids are more creative – Charlie and Lola author Lauren Child tells us why

Ask The Expert: How can I get my baby to sleep through the night?

The Gruffalo's Child tiptoes onto Belfast stage

Leona O'Neill: I hope Orlando trip will keep my kids from saying 'I'm bored'

What's On: Portaferry Gala Festival, Armagh walking tours, Big Dog Forest trail

Marie Louise McConville: Watching Abbie in her ballet show made me want to hit the pause button and just hold my baby

Jade Jones: I trained like a Jedi to win olympic golds and kids should try it too

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