Online and in the shops: Gluten-free products

Total tolerance: Gluten-free products have become more widely available in recent years, making life easier for people who have food intolerances. 

Aldi has launched its HAS NO range, which is produced in Ireland and which has been developed for those with a gluten or wheat intolerance and includes cornflakes, €1.99; and corn pasta, €1.49; as well as bread, baps and wholegrain rolls, €1.99. There are also some tasty after-school treats including gluten and wheat-free chocolate digestives, €1.49; www.aldi.ie

Inner peace: Rescue Remedy is a blend of five flower essences which is used to help gently restore inner calm, control and focus. This little yellow bottle has gathered quite a following since it was first made by Dr Edward Bach in the 1930s with Jennifer Aniston, Victoria Beckham, and Cate Blanchett among its celebrity fans. It can be used for a wide range of everyday stressful situations and is available as a pocket sized dropper, spray, pastilles or gum. Rescue Gummy Stars, €5.99 for 36, come in handy strips that are great for a handbag or children’s pencil cases to help ease any worries; www.nelsonsnaturalworld.com/en-ie/ie/our-brands/rescue-remedy

School support: Settling back into the school routine puts a lot of demands on children at this time of the year and a multi-vitamin supplement might be useful to provide them with a little extra nutritional support, especially if they are fussy eaters. Higher Nature Vital Vits is a chewable one-a-day multi, with three fruity flavours. It is free from artificial sweeteners. Part of the Higher Nature KIDS range, it costs 10 for €30 from health stores; www.highernature.co.uk

Dress up: If you need to pick up some back-to-school items, Tesco’s full F&F clothing range which includes school uniforms, is now available to order online for Irish customers, with prices starting at €2.40 for polo shirts. Tesco has added adjustable waists to skirts and trousers, along with stronger seams, allowing clothing to be altered as children grow throughout the school year. Tesco’s back to school range is available in stores nationwide or to order online from www.f-f.com . Standard delivery in three to five working days, is €3.95 or free when you spend €50 or over.