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Kip McGrath Tuition – Enrol Now for their Summer School! The unique Kip McGrath professional tutoring experience is available in Templeogue, South Dublin, offering tuition from age 6 to 16 in English & Maths. The Summer School which runs through June, July & late August. Each session is 80 minutes long and run at a variety of times after lunch during each week. Summer tuition is an ideal time to concentrate on ‘boosting’ your child’s achievements before the next academic year, to focus on study skills, prepare for an examination year, the move from Primary School to Secondary School etc. The August classes are an ideal time to ‘brush up’ after the long summer break and before the next academic year starts. As each child has an individualised study programme, it means they can focus on specific needs – whether it is dyslexia or dyscalculia for example, or not getting sufficient challenge in the classroom. The centres are owned and operated by fully trained teachers who have also been trained in the Kip Mc Grath tutoring system.


Call Sarah on 01 490 8780 for a FREE assessment today! Chickenpox can be a worrying


and distressing time for parents Happily, symptoms tend to be mild in young children and chickenpox usually runs its course without serious consequences. In most cases, the biggest problem is likely to be stopping little hands from scratching as this can cause infection and even scarring. Before developing the distinctive rash, your child might have some flu-like symptoms, including: feeling sick, raised temperature/fever, loss of appetite, and generally feeling unwell. After a couple of days, a red rash appears which starts as small, itchy red spots and then fluid-filled blisters which eventually scab over. The rash can occur anywhere on their body and face and even the soles of their feet. If you are at all worried, call your GP. Chickenpox is a virus so there is no cure for it and your child’s immune system should deal with the virus over a few days.


Virasoothe Chickenpox Relief Cooling Gel is a revolutionary product specifically formulated and clinically proven to relieve the irritating symptoms of chickenpox. Available in gel and Spray gel, it is suitable for children over six months of age and can be applied to both body and face. It provides rapid cooling and soothing relief and helps break the itch, scratch, infection cycle. Keep your child as cool as possible. Dress your child in light, loose clothing and keep bedding to a minimum. Keep your child’s fingernails clean and short to prevent deep scratching and make sure your child drinks plenty of water to prevent dehydration.


If your child has chickenpox, they will be infectious from before the first spots appear until the last blister has scabbed over. To prevent further spread, children with chickenpox should be kept off school, crèche or playgroup and kept from newborn babies, pregnant women and people with a weakened immune system. For children over 4, sugar free ice-lollies can help to lower temperature and provide fluids, as well as soothing a sore mouth if it has become infected. Avoid foods that may make the mouth sore (such as salty foods) and try having soups as they are easy to


swallow. ViraSoothe is only available in pharmacy. www.itchi.ie 28 Primary Times SUMMER ISSUE MyStuff.ie launches new


website MyStuff.ie, Irelands best loved children’s nametag label supplier has launched a superb new website for 2014. It is a great site and now features a ‘Design your own label’ platform. Here customers can create their own labels online and see what they look like before ordering. MyStuff owner Deborah Brownrigg-Shields said ‘because we now offer so many different label choices with a huge range of colours, fonts and images, I wanted to let customers see exactly what they are getting while they are ordering. So far customers are finding it very easy to use and I am delighted that it is working so well.’ The new software has been developed exclusively for MyStuff and works equally well with smartphones or PC’s. Deborah added ‘many of our customers are busy mums and dads and more are using their phones while on the go to order essential items. The new website makes it easier to get their labels designed and ordered without even having to be at a computer screen.’


New Website offering


Designer Children’s Clothes TwiceSmitten.ie is Ireland’s first online store that offers flawless ‘pre-loved’ and new designer kids’ clothing for up to 70% less than retail prices. The website sells couture clothing for boys and girls from 0 to 12 years, from top international fashion designers such as Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Burberry, Bonpoint, Catimini, Joules, Hugo Boss, Timberland, Hollister & many more. Customers can choose from a large range of over 1,000 designer pieces including dresses, skirts, tops, shirts, trousers, shoes, swimwear & baby accessories. Twice Smitten also provides the opportunity for parents to turn their out- grown kids’ clothes into hard cash and pays sellers 50% of the money earned on the sale of their loved ones’ designer clothes through the


website. For more information check out www.twicesmitten.ie, and www. facebook.com/twicesmitten


Fencing Classes for Children These classes are suitable for children and teens who have never experienced fencing before. Each class is taught using plenty of games to improve speed and co-ordination, develop specific fencing skills and tactical thinking. Kids learn fencing blade and footwork, rules of courtesy during a fencing bout and refereeing skills. Children can take part at various competitions for their club, their school and maybe even the country. We organize birthday parties, private lessons and summer camps.


Birthday Parties Pembroke Fencing Club offers a unique party experience for your child’s birthday. Let their imagination run wild to create a great adventure through this Olympic sport. With team games and fun props, your child’s party is sure to be one to remember.


www.pembrokefencing.ie, email: info@pembrokefencing.ie, 0862160646


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