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6 ways to save money on back-to-school shopping

Kitting kids out for a new term can be costly – but there are ways to trim back. By Vicky Shaw.

living • 08 Aug 22

Beat inflation with these 6 back to school budgeting tips

John Lowe of Money Doctors.ie gives tips on how to beat those back to school blues as inflation sets prices soaring.

living • 02 Aug 22

Fresh lunchbox ideas from Catherine Fulvio

Over the years, I have found it helpful to involve the children in preparing the lunchboxes...

Food • 24 Sep 21

How to financially plan for sending the kids back to school

Your 4-step financial guide for sending the kids back to school

With the pandemic easing and classrooms reopening the usual financial worries come to the fore for most parents.

living • 07 Sep 21

Catherine Fulvio's lunchbox snack ideas

Two delicious lunchbox recipes from Catherine Fulvio.

Food • 02 Sep 21

John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie looks at what supports are available to families in need.

Back to School: Clothing and Footwear Allowance 2021

living • 31 Aug 21

What does going to school look like in rural Ireland in 2021?

Evelyn O'Rourke joins Philip Boucher Hayes on RTÉ Radio 1 to discuss a small school in Kerry.

living • 27 Aug 21

Nits - everything you need (but not necessary want!) to know

Headlice: Everything you (don't) want to know

So, how do you prevent yourself or your kids from getting them, and how do you get rid of them?

living • 13 Aug 21

Back to School recipes created by Lili Forberg courtesy of Flahavan's.

Back to School: Lili's mini apple crumble scones

Food • 21 Aug 21

Mum of seven Jen Hogan on climbing back to school costs

Jen Hogan, a parenting columnist and mum-of-seven, joined Philip Boucher-Hayes on Today with Claire Byrne to discuss the cost of pupils going back to school.

living • 16 Aug 21

A counsellor's guide to easing back-to-school anxiety

Are your kids ready to get back to school?

living • 13 Aug 21

Cost of sending secondary student to school "now pushing €1,500"

The cost of primary school education has also increased since last year.

living • 16 Aug 21

6 back to school budgeting tips for after lockdown

While for those with little income there is some financial support for sending children back to school, virtually all parents still find it tough especially if they have not budgeted for it.

living • 30 Mar 21

6 tips for handling back to school expenses

2020 has been a very strange year and for many parents...

living • 10 Sep 20

Back to School: Healthy lunchbox ideas for kids

Practical tips for parents on how to plan school lunches that are focused on their children's needs while avoiding food waste.

Food • 06 Sep 20

Back to School: "This is not a normal world we're living in"

"Everyone keeps referring to it as a new normal, but it's not," Woolmington told Ryan Tubridy.

living • 31 Aug 20

A life coach's guide to helping your kids get back to school

Business and life coach Bee Flanagan joined Jennifer Zamparelli on RTÉ2fm

living • 25 Aug 20

Jamie Oliver says it's time to normalise vegetarianism

Jamie Oliver: "Schools going veggie is a great idea"

Everyone's favourite TV chef is back, with a new show and cookbook. Lauren Taylor catches up with Jamie Oliver to talk all things vegetarian.

Food • 22 Aug 19

Back to School Clothing & Footwear Allowance 2019, a guide

The start of the school year can be a worrying and financially stressful time for many parents.

living • 13 Aug 19

Here are some top tips for managing your budget during the back-to-school period

6 budgeting tips for back to school families

Here is a list from the Money Doctor, John Lowe, on how to save money during the going-back-to-school period.

living • 06 Aug 19

Do you know enough about HPV? Here are the facts

We spoke with RTÉ2 presenter Keith Walsh and CEO of the Marie Keating Foundation Liz Yeats about HPV-awareness, 'back to school' consent letters and the likely introduction of boys into the national immunisation programme.

Health • 20 Sep 18

Dr Pixie's tips for giving kids a healthy routine #BacktoSchool

Dr Pixie McKenna shared her top tips for keeping children healthy during the back to school season and into the winter months.

Living • 05 Sep 18

Caring for your children's dental health should be incorporated into the back to school routine

5 Top Tips on Back-to-School Dental Care

As part of the busy back-to-school transition this year, have you considered reviewing your family's dental health routine?

dental care • 01 Sep 18

School Lunch Box Tips: Avoid the Ham Sandwich Rut

It’s (almost) that time of year again where we have to start thinking about getting everyone up and out the door to school on time. Plus there's a nervous determination to avoid falling into the hang sandwich 'mare.

back to school • 05 Sep 18

How to handle back to school chaos

It's back to school time again, and to get some advice on how we can prepare for the school routine Taragh talks to mum of seven Mama-tude blogger Jen Hogan and RTÉ's Comhordaitheoir Ábhar Digiteach Gaeilge, Siún Ní Dhuinn.

back to school • 31 Aug 18

Back To School