Andrea Mara
I'm a freelance writer
Parenting, women in the workplace, nutrition, general lifestyle, social media, gender equality, features, opinion pieces, copy writing.
PROJECTS
Irish Independent
Naughty naughty: The discipline methods that work, and those that don’t - Independent.ie
Val Mullally's discipline takeaways for parents:...
Irish Examiner
Letting kids run free makes them better adults
Since quitting her full-time job, Andrea Mara realised her kids have been living cossetted lives. And so she set about being a ‘free range parent’, trying to build kids that will be ‘can-do’ adults....
Irish Examiner
Cut the working mum guilt - children aren't suffering
If working mothers had a moment to breathe they might just notice that research is showing that their children aren?t suffering...
Irish Examiner
The role of food in chronic illnesses in children
Andrea Mara speaks to paediatric neurologist Dr Maya Shetreat-Klein....
herfamily.ie
working mums - Parenthood | HerFamily.ie
By Andrea Mara. Competitions. COMPETITION! Win a €2,000 voucher for Thompson Holiday · books · ALL Mothers Should Work Outside The Home, Says This ......
Irish Examiner
How much screen time is too much for children?
The question of screen time for children is a bigdilemma for parents today. Andrea Mara speaks with two parents using different approaches that work for them and their families...
Irish Examiner
Food allergies: There is no validated test for intolerences
Andrea Mara reports on a disturbing increase in food allergies among children....
herfamily.ie
working mum - Parenthood | HerFamily.ie
The Toddler-Induced Hangover Is Very REAL: Andrea Mara Has 9 Tips For Survival · The Toddler-Induced Hangover Is Very REAL: Andrea Mara Has 9 Tips For ......
Irish Examiner
The working parents' guide to surviving the school holidays
Caring for children during the holidays is a whole new challenge for families with both parents working, says Andrea Mara...
Irish Examiner
Get in control of your housework - Stick to a plan to keep things nice and tidy
Taking control of your housework involves sticking to a plan...
Irish Examiner
Why working mums should ditch the pointless guilt
Working mothers are under pressure to be perfect in the home and their careers....
Irish Examiner
Nutritional information for wannabe and expecting parents
Should certain foods be fortified with folic acid to protect against neural tube defects....
Irish Examiner
Giving children the opportunity to explore is an important first step to their independence
You do not do your children any favours by keeping them by your side throughout their lives....
Irish Independent
Nine things I've learned as a working mum - Independent.ie
Writer and blogger Andrea Mara writes about the difficulties posed by being a working mum with three small children....
Irish Independent
How to cope with life after maternity leave - Independent.ie
As the countdown to the end of maternity leave begins, women experience a variety of emotions - some are elated to be returning to an adult world, while others are devastated at leaving...