They have been best friends for 20 years.  Now their precious journey has been captured in a series of beautiful images. When 45-year-old Calie Fletcher found out she wouldn’t be able to have a second child, her best friend Jeni Mitchell decided to offer herself as a surrogate. Luck was on their side and Jeni […]

10 years ago

Oh wow. These amazing photos were captured by a proud mummy just nine days after her SECOND set of twins were born. Photographer, Juliet Cannici took to facebook with her stunning images with the caption: “It’s possible that I could be a bit biased, but I think my twin baby girls are some of the cutest […]

10 years ago

It’s not the first time celebrity parents Jools and Jamie Oliver have experienced criticism for their parenting styles. But the latest picture of Jamie cooking with his baby son, River Rock has caused a flutter of outraged parents to take to social media. He is pictured frying up some food in the pan while holding […]

10 years ago

Ready, steady, go! Oh, if only it was that easy. It is so hard to escape those unhealthy habits when you are living on 4-hour blocks of sleep at night, have zero will power anymore and besides, who will mind the baby if you hit the gym? But don’t fear – sometimes taking the first […]

10 years ago

Sile Seoige says she is “over the moon” to announce her pregnancy. It is her first child with boyfriend, Daniel O’Farrell who she has been dating for the past two years. The former radio presenter says she is around four months along. She revealed the news at The Clearbraces.ie smile awards today. “I have happy […]

10 years ago

Walker, who’s from Alabama, was just five years old when this picture was taken. It has been shared thousands of times by people all over the world. His mum says she hopes this heartwrenching picture can raise awareness about the condition that killed Walker’s twin brother, Willis. Willis died in his mum’s womb at 24 […]

10 years ago

We came across this story in The Sun and found it so truly astonishing we wanted to share it with you. Doctors in Peru discovered that five-year-old Lina Medina was pregnant just weeks before she gave birth. They thought her swollen stomach was some kind of tumour at first. She gave birth to a healthy […]

10 years ago

Calling all cuties!  Someone has lost a snuggle buddy while travelling through Cork Airport and staff are on a mission to find its little owner. They found the pink teddy at the departures lounge of the airport building and decided to take to social media to reunite the pair. Cork Airports Facebook page said: “This […]

10 years ago

A study has found that early predictors of anxiety and depression may be evident in the brain even at birth. The new study has been published in February’s Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP) Science Daily reports that the researchers found that certain patterns of brain connectivity seen in newborn babies […]

10 years ago

In your face, men. A new study has found that men who sleep more than the average amount (7 hours) have a greater risk of developing diabetes. Research published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found it impairs the ability to process sugar which can lead to the condition. Women, however, who slept […]

10 years ago

It is refreshing to see someone from celebrity land who is not obsessed with looking like they never had a baby. We are all for being healthy and fit which comes from eating well and hitting the spin classes, but I think we can all admit there is a very UNHEALTHY hang up with thin […]

10 years ago

You place a huge amount of trust in those caring for your baby while you are at work. So imagine how Kaycee Oxendine felt when she saw footage of what appears to be a staff member holding her three-month-old son to her chest on surveillance video. Reports by ABC7 suggest that Kaycee said that the […]

10 years ago

56-year-old Judith Permar was reaching into a charity clothes collection bin at 2 am on Sunday when the tragedy happened. The step-ladder she was using to stretch to reach the opening collapsed beneath her and left her dangling by the arm. Her post-mortem examination revealed that her left arm and wrist were broken and she was […]

10 years ago

I barely knew my own name when my children came into the world. We have beautiful pictures of just after the birth but during I was one big ball of emotion (and pain) But Lauren Chenault went one step further… The 24-year-old professional photographer was not missing the opportunity to personally capture the moment Kai Arthur […]

10 years ago

Monica Rowe says it is hard to listen to a child crying down the phone. But it is harder knowing they would be crying alone if the Childline service wasn’t available. She has worked as a volunteer with the ISPCC for over seven years. She says she initially thought it would be extremely harrowing, but […]

10 years ago

When the school she worked in posted a picture of Miss Maplethorpe with her tennis ball chair invention, little did she think it would be viewed by a hundred thousand people around the world. The teacher who works at Raymond Ellis Elementary School in Illinois, came up with the idea for the special chair to […]

10 years ago

They are as close as two sisters can get. And now together they are making another set of sisters. A cancer diagnoses didn’t stand in the way of Maggie’s dream to have children. Doctors had warned her that the disease could return if she got pregnant. But her sister, Morgan, offered to become a surrogate for […]

10 years ago

Oh, happy days.  Six months of lie-ins, coffee mornings and long walks. And minding the newborn of course. It can be mind-boggling trying to figure out the way to get the absolute best out of your maternity leave. The ins and outs of entitlements and looming child-care arrangements to think about. All while trying to feed […]

10 years ago

A court in Malawi has just given permission for Madonna to adopt two four-year-old twin sisters. The US singer had caused controversy in the impoverished African country when she was accused of skirting the laws that bans non-residents from adopting Malawian children. Recently Madonna had denied reports she wanted to adopt again saying her trip […]

10 years ago

A Canadian mother has been found guilty of hiding the remains of her six babies in a U-Haul locker storage unit. Staff at the company discovered the dead children after she stopped paying her rent on the container. Police found the bodies of five boys and a girl aged between 34 and 40 weeks in […]

10 years ago

It’s a snuggle buddy with a difference. But these eight-legged creatures are more than just cute toys. The material octopus is helping tiny babies grow in their incubators. The comforters have helped increase regular heartbeats, raise oxygen in babies blood and even improve breathing patterns. Why? Well, the idea began as part of a programme […]

10 years ago

One eats one’s dust.  There was a very healthy competition between the royal trio on Sunday. Prince Harry, Prince William and Princess Kate sprinted 50 meters for charity at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic park. It was to raise awareness for Heads Together, a mental health campaign. And Will might be first in line for the throne […]

10 years ago

Macy was just 16 when she died in a car accident.  Her mum Cindy was struggling with deep grief for her daughter when she came across a letter Macy had written to her as part of a birthday gift. The letters were labelled with instructions like “Open me when you feel lonely” and “Open when […]

10 years ago

Those velvety toes and dimpled fingers – there is nothing that smells or feels as good as your baby’s skin.  But what many of us don’t realise is that baby’s skin is a lot more sensitive than we think. Newbies are prone to dry patches and other conditions that can leave your bub chapped or […]

10 years ago

Are you ever in the middle of something and just decide to stop because you are fed up? Yes, me too. In fact, it is a miracle I got through college at all. But stopping for a snooze is exactly what this little tot did during the annual crawling race at the Sacramento Kings game […]

10 years ago

Wow. Just wow. Just when you think Dr Phil’s guests can’t get any whackier, along come Josh and Rebecca. The couple has been together for over two years. They have one little girl and another baby on the way. Sounds nice, right? Wrong. Josh has a BIG problem with Rebecca. He doesn’t think she is ‘wife […]

10 years ago

What could be better than doughnuts? Answer: Doughnuts filled with gooey warm Nutella. When we came across this  recipe from blogger Kitchen Confidante it make us seriously drool and reconsider our life’s desire. It is relatively uncomplicated and the results will look so good you will feel the need to instantly post them on social […]

10 years ago

They are simple woven bassinets used for thousands of years among the New Zealand Maori populations. Now experts say the modern version, known as the wahakura, could help lower the high prevalence of sudden infant death syndrome in the indigenous population. Between 50 and 85 deaths due to SIDS occur every year in New Zealand […]

10 years ago

Rhianna couldn’t wait to turn nine.  She had everything ready for her party and was counting down the days to the celebration at her Melbourne home. Rhianna has high-functioning autism and her mum, Candy, knew she didn’t have many school friends so she invited about 10 of her own friends to make the party special. […]

10 years ago

With thanks from Rhona Cullinan who was happy for us to share her precious message to baby Molly who is aged just 20 weeks. Dear Molly, I still remember the first day I saw you. I remember lying up on the bed while the midwife started our first scan – you were only 9 weeks […]

10 years ago

We all know the importance of self-examination when it comes to being breast aware.  But this advice from a woman in the UK who discovered a lump even when doctors didn’t, is important to all of us. Hayley Browning from Essex simply examined her breasts while lying down. “I’m hoping to share a little trick […]

10 years ago

We typically think of celebrities as mostly flawless. But for those in the spotlight, having skin problems can be very distressing. Actress, Cameron Diaz has always been very open about her struggle with acne in her youth. Well, now Cameron can have the last laugh as those of us who suffer from acne could show […]

10 years ago

We’ve all been that soldier. When putting the baby down isn’t an option but we need our hands for just a moment and don’t have a sling. Cue the Kangeroo pose made “Internet famous” by a post on Facebook by Claudia Sorhaindo. Her niece improvised when she had a sandwich-making emergency while babysitting baby Ava. […]

10 years ago

It is the ultimate happy ending. But the beginning of Roseann Sdoia’s romance was anything but happy. She was standing at the finish line waiting for her friend to finish the Boston Marathon in April 2013 when the blast ripped through the crowd. She was thrown to the ground, sure that she was going to die. […]

10 years ago

What is best for the children? That is always the biggest consideration when it comes to the breakdown of a relationship. Now, a new study may offer the answer. Researchers have discovered that children of divorce benefit from spending time, including sleeping over, at both parents houses. It had previously been thought that if children […]

10 years ago

They’re back! The new trailer for the Smurfs movie, The Lost Village, has been released and it looks set to be another fantastic animation that both children and adults will enjoy. It’s a new take on the Smurfs animation featuring the voice talent of Demi Lovato and Joe Manganiello. It promises a roller coaster journey […]

10 years ago

We have all heard the warnings that these brightly coloured laundry pods can be mistaken for sweet treats by our little ones. But now experts say that poisoning isn’t the only issue when it comes to these shiny capsules. Last year, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in the US, warned that these packs […]

10 years ago

Baby Evlyn died just four weeks after she was born. She had a rare chromosomal abnormality which her parents were told about during the pregnancy. Her mum and dad, Charlotte and Attila, chose to spend 16 days with her following her death and her hospice provided a refrigerated ‘cuddle cot’. The Daily Mail reports that the […]

10 years ago

Your birth order plays a bigger role in your life than you think. Your position in your family influences how you give and receive love, how you interact in relationships and even impacts how much risk you are prepared to take for your bae. Scientists have studied how personality and birth order are linked. Early […]

10 years ago

Traditional is OUT and names inspired by travel, TV and celebrity are bigger than ever.  That’s according to Nameberry – one of the biggest baby names sites – they have just crunched the numbers on the names that are going to be most popular this year. Last year classic names like Charlotte and Oliver topped […]

10 years ago

Did you know that giving your children chores has now been proven to scientifically contribute to their success in later life? We kid you not. Studies have shown that doing chores when you are little means you are more likely to be successful in life as you have more discipline, more motivation and more overall […]

10 years ago

Genius broadcasting decision. We applaud you, CBeebies. So he read the CBeebies Bedtime Story on New Year’s Eve and almost broke the internet. Now we will be spending Valentine’s day with him too. Last week we brought you the breaking news that Tom will be reading another Bedtime story for us tomorrow, Valentine’s day. Yes, that’s […]

10 years ago

Do you have a ‘hippy baby’? I was so happy to know I was not alone when it came to utter confusion over my daughter’s hip condition. She was born with hip dysplasia or ‘clicky hips’ as it is sometimes called. It is something the doctors check for routinely when your baby is born, and […]

10 years ago

I had visualised a motherly goddess version of myself, curled up on the glider with glowing skin as my baby suckled happily. The reality was very different. Everyone’s feeding journey is different, and I am so happy so many people find it easy and straightforward. And, while I didn’t have a massive struggle with mastitis or […]

10 years ago

Wait, what? Yes, you heard us correctly – you can now go back to school and sip on G&T’s until the bell. Listoke Gin School has just announced it’s welcoming students into its Distillery school and in Drogheda Co Louth. We are all ears. The class begins with some light refreshments before students are given […]

10 years ago

Boys in Irish secondary schools are 42 per cent fitter than girls by the time they reached fourth year. These startling figures are among the findings of a fitness challenge among Irish secondary schools. 22,764 students took part in the Irish Life Health Schools Fitness Challenge last year – that’s a quarter of all schools. […]

10 years ago

It was initially a day like every other for the Australian family. Mum and kids got into their car in the driveway of their home in Melbourne to go shopping. The 32-year-old mum hit a water meter as she reversed, and got out of the car to investigate. As she did so, the car rolled […]

10 years ago

What a decision to have to make. When Sally Chapman from Leicestershire found out she was a carrier of the gene BRCA that increases the chances of developing cancer, she made a drastic decision. With a massive history of cancer-related deaths in her family, the 29-year-old opted to get both breasts removed. The rogue gene can […]

10 years ago

Court documents in the US claim Roger Curry was brought from his home in LA to Britain and left in a car park by his wife and son. The explosive claims are part of an investigation by the BBC1 programme Panorama, being screened tonight. The 76-year-old was found at a Hereford bus station without ID. […]

10 years ago

It is a very bewildering time; you are joyful but overwhelmed, excited but anxious. You have just had a life-changing experience and you are slapped in the face with the massive responsibility that is a cute but very vulnerable newborn. So what now? Your first port of call is your midwife –  believe me, these […]

10 years ago