A study has found that workers over the age of 40 perform best when they work three days (or 25 hours) a week. According to BBC News, a group of economic researchers did brain tests on over 6,500 men and women in Australia. They then analysed the data in the context of their working habits […]

10 years ago

Flying with kids can be a daunting experience but there are some things you can address and organise beforehand to make the journey less stressful. We’ve devised a list of questions to try to help you avoid any dramas and, as always, we welcome your suggestions (just add yours in the Facebook comments). Do they […]

10 years ago

A dad has amassed over 330,000 followers on Twitter for his funny updates about his life. James Breakwell is a husband and father-of-four (all under the age of five and all girls) so you can imagine that he has some very interesting conversations. But you don’t have to imagine the exchanges because he shares them […]

10 years ago

Daniella Scappaticci had been working in the beauty industry for 15 years when she decided to make the jump from consultant to business owner. She set up Academy One, which runs courses to enable people to qualify as beauty specialists. Add three young kids into the mix and you’ve got a summary of Daniella’s life. Below, she […]

10 years ago

A mother has opened up about the struggle she went through trying to breastfeed her twin girls. Elaina Bellis from California welcomed Quincy Kay and Rowe James last month and has spoken out about how she was unable to supply enough milk for them because of the way her birth went. She shared a photograph of […]

10 years ago

Do you sleep in your underwear? Well, you might ditch them after finding out that it could potentially cause some health problems. According to The New Zealand Herald, experts are saying that keeping your pants on while you sleep can not only affect the body’s ability to regulate temperature but the fabric can also cause […]

10 years ago

Get your day off to the best start with these nourishing smoothies.  We’ve teamed up with Centra and dietician Sarah Keogh to bring you four tasty smoothies to try out this week. Did you know that the average Irish daily consumption of fruit and veg is only  3.2 of the recommended 5 servings? Give that number a […]

10 years ago

With the help of his uncle, a young man has revealed what it’s really like growing up with autism. James Kavanagh asked his 13-year-old nephew Sean a series of questions to raise awareness about the condition. Sean explains that he has atypical autism before going into more detail about his daily life and giving some […]

10 years ago

We love Prosecco – just look at all of the things we’ve written about it – but it appears our thirst for it could end in tears. That’s because there is only a finite supply of our favourite fizzy drink. According to the Sunday People, Prosecco can only be produced in a small region of Italy […]

10 years ago

We are always joking about wine o’clock but it seems that there is an actual time when people think about their favourite beverage. According to The Express, a study showed that 6pm is the time at which most people either buy or start talking about wine online. While this isn’t exactly surprising, considering it’s the […]

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Hear hear Zooey! This week, actress Zooey Deschanel has spoken out about how she finds it strange that some people expect new mums to look like their pre-baby selves right after giving birth. In an interview with REDBOOK, she revealed: “To expect someone to look like her pre-baby self immediately is odd. “Because you just […]

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We love nothing more than a video involving a cute baby and this little one could be the cutest of them all. Conall Beatty is almost 9 weeks old and has Bilateral Microtia, a congenital deformity where the external ear on both sides is underdeveloped. Thankfully, he was recently fitted with a hearing aid and […]

10 years ago

Kelly Clarkson has given birth to a baby boy. The little one is the second child for the singer and her music manager husband Brandon Blackstock. She announced the news (and his rather unusual name) on Twitter on Thursday afternoon. Our little baby boy has arrived!! Remington Alexander Blackstock was born 4/12/16 & he is […]

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Sharon Canavan is 25. She is married to Shane (32). They have a 22-month-old son, Fionn, and a 4-week-old son, Daithí. They moved from Dublin to Nuneaton, a lovely little town east of Birmingham and north of Coventry, in 2012. While the original plan had been to move to the west coast of Australia, circumstances […]

10 years ago

We all know that some salespeople can be pushy and will say anything to get your money but Annick Robinson refused to let this slide when she was approached by a store employee at the airport. She was making her way through Calgary International Airport earlier this month when she was enticed into a shop […]

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Placenta pills have been around for a few years but we can’t say we’ve ever come across umbilical cord keepsakes before. But they are a thing, thanks to Carmen Calvo from Baltimore, Maryland, in the US. She established The Nurturing Root in 2011 after struggling with postpartum fatigue and anxiety following the birth of her […]

10 years ago

Singer Shakira and her footballer beau Gerard Piqué are rumoured to be expanding their brood. A number of Mexican outlets are reportedly saying that the pop star, responsible for chart hits including ‘Hips Don’t Lie’, is pregnant with her third child. A photo posted by Shakira (@shakira) on Jan 1, 2016 at 7:31am PST The […]

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It is common knowledge that you should think about your fertility sooner rather than later and that having kids in your 30s can bring a number of risks. But a new study, published in the Population and Development Review journal, has concluded that children born to older mothers do better than those born to younger […]

10 years ago

A firefighter is reportedly facing disciplinary action after his wife was photographed breastfeeding their child in his work uniform. According to KFOX14, Las Cruces Fire Department launched an investigation into the matter last week and the officer could potentially face unpaid leave. The image was part of a series by photographer Tara Ruby, based in […]

10 years ago

Feeling bloated is a common experience and it’s not entirely pleasant or confidence-boosting. While there are a number of obvious foods that cause this feeling (such as bread, pizza and pasta), there are actually some fruits that can also make you feel a little swollen around the tummy area. According to the experts, stoned fruits […]

10 years ago

There are some things in life that you just shouldn’t comment on. The size of someone’s engagement ring is one such thing, because it’s not really your concern and you’re not the one wearing it. But that didn’t stop Rachel Pedersen’s friends and family from asking her when she is going to have her sparkler […]

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It’s getting around to that time of the year again when hay fever sufferers are plagued by runny noses and watery eyes. And most of the time, self-medication is the answer. But there is a new app which may help with this. It’s called the ‘Hay Fever Relief’ app and it advises which treatments are […]

10 years ago

A touching video, showing the moment a couple finds out whether they’re having a boy or girl, is doing the rounds online this week. According to the video description on YouTube, soon-to-be parents Amanda and Gerald wanted to do something a little different to find out what they were having after losing their first child […]

10 years ago

Ever get those nights where you just can’t sleep despite the fact that the kids have been out for hours and you’re absolutely exhausted? Well, it could have something to do with your magnesium levels. Nutritional expert and sleep specialist Shawn Stevenson told ELLE UK that many people are deficient in magnesium and that this could be […]

10 years ago

Bedtime can be a testing time for parents. Not only do you have to calm the kids down but you also have to get them into their pyjamas, make sure they brush their teeth and of course actually get them into the bed. While we can’t help you with all of those steps, we do […]

10 years ago

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited chronic disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system of about 1200 children and adults in the Ireland. This week (April 11th-15th) is Cystic Fibrosis National Awareness Week, which aims to spread the word about the condition. We caught up with a mum, Claire Merrigan, whose 4-year-old son Mason […]

10 years ago

We’re fans of celebrity mum Giovanna Fletcher (because of things like this) and today she earned more brownie points with us. The mum-of-two, who is married to McBusted singer Tom, made an appearance on morning show Lorraine on Tuesday morning. But before that, she revealed one of the joys of carrying a breast pump around […]

10 years ago

These three quick and easy treats are just the ticket to get you falling back in love with your lunchbox.  We’ve teamed up with Centra and dietician Sarah Keogh to bring you three simple and healthy lunchbox recipes to take you through a busy week. Did you know that the average Irish daily consumption of fruit and veg […]

10 years ago

Actress Megan Fox is reportedly pregnant with her third child. The 29-year-old stepped out at Cinema Con on Monday night and seemed to be sporting a blossoming baby bump. She attended the event to promote Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows in which she stars alongside Will Arnett. Megan, who you may also […]

10 years ago

A Doula and Birth Photographer is calling on Facebook to change their strategy when it comes to birth images. Morag Hastings, who has 3 children, took to her website to call out the social media giant for censoring a birth photograph that she shared on her business page. Her website post was titled ‘Banned – […]

10 years ago

I usually do my shopping at wherever is handiest but I’ll be honest, I do have a favourite supermarket that, if I had the time and energy to go to every time, I would. But anyway, that’s enough about me, a recent survey has found that Supervalu is Ireland’s favourite supermarket so far this year. […]

10 years ago

“If you’re really well behaved, you’ll get a [insert sweet treat of choice here].” “Don’t you dare eat that!” These are common phrases in the parental dictionary. But while it might seem like a simple way to introduce your kids to the concept that good behaviour brings nice rewards and eating treats should be a […]

10 years ago

When you find out that you’re going to be a mum, it’s a pretty exciting time. But it’s also exciting for those around you. Just look at this clip which captures the moment a 100-year-old woman finds out that her granddaughter is pregnant. Said granddaughter, Becky Vieira, uploaded the video to YouTube and her grandmother is […]

10 years ago

If you’re anything like us, your daily shower is the only time that you are actually left alone to your own thoughts and it usually only lasts a couple of minutes (if even). In other words, it’s pretty precious and it’s also just nice to feel clean. But it seems that a health expert is trying to […]

10 years ago

Do you remember Chontel Duncan? She was the fitness model from Australia who still had abs when she was pregnant thanks to her intensive training programme. Well, she is in the headlines again after hitting back at the people who criticised one of her most recent snaps on Instagram. Over the weekend, Chontel shared the […]

10 years ago

Swaddling is a method that many parents use to comfort their baby and some believe that it helps to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), although there is also evidence to suggest the contrary. But doctors in Australia are now warning parents that the technique does have other risks. A study – published in the […]

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We all know that maintaining a healthy weight while pregnant and when trying to conceive is the smart thing to do. But scientists have now studied over 30,000 newborn babies in a recent trial to see if mum’s weight and blood-sugar levels have any impact on the size of a newborn, and the results are pretty interesting.  According to fit […]

10 years ago

Caitríona Palmer was raised by loving adoptive parents in Dublin. When she was 6, she was told that she was adopted. When she was in her 20s, she established a connection with her birth mother. However, the fairytale wasn’t quite as she had imagined as her birth mother Sarah wanted to keep their relationship a secret. The […]

10 years ago

A woman has written a Facebook post about how hectic her life as a working mum is. Rachelle, who is behind ‘The Mummy Code’ blog, took to her social media account to give others an insight into her daily routine. The mum-of-two wrote: “To anyone who thinks that working mums have it all together. Ummm […]

10 years ago

This video is getting a LOT of attention online this week and it’s for a VERY cute reason. According to The Mirror, little baby Leopold suffers from a rare disorder called oculocutaneous albinism which affects the colour of his hair and skin. It also severely impairs his vision. The clip shows the tot getting a […]

10 years ago

It’s an age-old question: would you rather give up sex or food? Well, a survey by Optiwell has found out which one the majority of women would sacrifice. The results showed that just 4 in 10 women would rather give up getting lucky than tucking into some delicious treats. In other words, the female population would prefer to […]

10 years ago

A mum was warned other parents against placing their children’s cots close together in a bedroom. Alison Johnson, from Arizona, took to Facebook to tell her friends and family about a recent incident which could have ended in tragedy. Like many parents with kids close in age, the mum-of-three positioned the two cribs adjacent to […]

10 years ago

There are tonnes of books and articles dedicated to helping parents pick out a baby name. But there is one book that might contain all the inspiration you need: the Bible. Here are just a few of our favourite biblical names (because we simply couldn’t include them all)…. Boys: Abel Isaiah Jacob Noah Samuel Tobias […]

10 years ago

The findings of an experiment suggest that if you exercise while pregnant, your child is more likely to lead an active lifestyle. Reports explain that experts at Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University conducted a study to determine whether the mother’s physical activity levels during pregnancy have any impact on the offspring. It was […]

10 years ago

A new book in the US claims that dads of newborn babies are more sleep deprived than the mums. According to npr.com, ‘The Informed Parent: A Science-Based Resource for Your Child’s First Four Years‘ quotes a number of studies to back up the assertion. One study from 2013 apparently used wrist trackers to measure both […]

10 years ago

Some people wear tracksuit bottoms and a t-shirt for the school run whilst others opt for jeans and a jumper – it all depends on how you’re feeling and what you’re doing. Which is why we doubt that singer/actress Hilary Duff expected to cause such a debate when she shared a snap of her school […]

10 years ago

Over the last few years, both people and businesses have become more aware of and open about nutritional information. People often check food labels before buying products and cafes include calorie counts on their menus. But it seems that the UK’s Royal Society of Public Health wants to go one step further and has put […]

10 years ago

We’ve never hidden the fact that we’re a fan of Kate Middleton’s wardrobe and this week she stepped out in quite an eye-catching number. The Duchess of Cambridge and her husband Prince William welcomed a number of young people from India and Bhutan who are residing and working/studying in the UK to Kensington Palace. The […]

10 years ago

A woman has spoken out about how she felt when her baby girl, Isabella Grace, was diagnosed with Down syndrome. According to Fox5 Atlanta, Christy Proctor was told the news by doctors when she was 22 weeks pregnant. This month, the proud mum has shared her story in a moving post on the ‘Isabella “Amazing” […]

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