Alison Bough

Alison Bough

Alison Bough

A Psychologist-turned-writer, I live with my husband, our three children, and a very elderly dog in the Kildare countryside. I occasionally attempt to grow my own food and know all the words to the Bing Bong Song.
Six things nobody told me about being a stay-at-home-mum
Parenthood 14 hours ago
Six things nobody told me about being a stay-at-home-mum
Parenthood
How to (just about) survive a family holiday with your in-laws
Travel 14 hours ago
How to (just about) survive a family holiday with your in-laws
Travel
Babies born between 34 and 36 weeks at higher risk of recurrent hospitalisation
Wellness 14 hours ago
Babies born between 34 and 36 weeks at higher risk of recurrent hospitalisation
Wellness
Teenage kicks: 5 things to know when your child seems to hate you
Parenthood 16 hours ago
Teenage kicks: 5 things to know when your child seems to hate you
Parenthood
George Clooney's business partner reveals twins are 'perfect mix' of their parents
News 18 hours ago
George Clooney's business partner reveals twins are 'perfect mix' of their parents
News
Three-year-old Instagrammer perfectly imitates photos of inspiring women
Parenthood 19 hours ago
Three-year-old Instagrammer perfectly imitates photos of inspiring women
Parenthood
Good news for kids (and grown-ups) who count on their fingers
Parenthood 20 hours ago
Good news for kids (and grown-ups) who count on their fingers
Parenthood

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Athlete runs 800m race wearing Wonder Woman top (five months pregnant)
News 21 hours ago
Athlete runs 800m race wearing Wonder Woman top (five months pregnant)
News
US state makes huge mistake in relation to 'foetal homicide' murder law
News 22 hours ago
US state makes huge mistake in relation to 'foetal homicide' murder law
News
Researchers examine why 'anti-vaxxers' decide against immunising
Wellness 2 days ago
Researchers examine why 'anti-vaxxers' decide against immunising
Wellness
Winning (weird) food combos that pregnancy cravings helped me discover
Pregnancy 2 days ago
Winning (weird) food combos that pregnancy cravings helped me discover
Pregnancy
Co-sleeping with your kids (and pets) has its benefits
Parenthood 2 days ago
Co-sleeping with your kids (and pets) has its benefits
Parenthood
Hands off the bump: 5 ways you become public property when you're pregnant
Pregnancy 2 days ago
Hands off the bump: 5 ways you become public property when you're pregnant
Pregnancy
Positive new report shows fall in stillbirth and infant death rates
News 2 days ago
Positive new report shows fall in stillbirth and infant death rates
News
Baby soft: How to care for your newborn's delicate skin
Parenthood 3 days ago
Baby soft: How to care for your newborn's delicate skin
Parenthood
Starting school too young can be harmful to children's mental health
Parenthood 3 days ago
Starting school too young can be harmful to children's mental health
Parenthood
Maternity where? 5 things I wish I'd known about dressing my bump
Style 3 days ago
Maternity where? 5 things I wish I'd known about dressing my bump
Style
Mums are spending more than 12 hours every day on mobile devices
Parenthood 3 days ago
Mums are spending more than 12 hours every day on mobile devices
Parenthood
SAHM or career? Mums are happier when they do what they want
Parenthood 4 days ago
SAHM or career? Mums are happier when they do what they want
Parenthood
It's (not really) a long way to Tipperary and it's absolutely worth it
Travel 4 days ago
It's (not really) a long way to Tipperary and it's absolutely worth it
Travel
Older dads have 'geekier' sons who do better in school and work
Parenthood 4 days ago
Older dads have 'geekier' sons who do better in school and work
Parenthood
Scientists find link between household chemicals and birth defects in mice
Wellness 4 days ago
Scientists find link between household chemicals and birth defects in mice
Wellness
Coeliac disease and children: what you need to know
Wellness 5 days ago
Coeliac disease and children: what you need to know
Wellness