Jodie Marsh has spoken out about her plans to start a family with the help of a sperm donor. The model-turned-bodybuilder revealed during an appearance on This Morning that she is planning to go to America to find a donor. Presenter Holly Willoughby also said that, had she never met her husband Dan Baldwin with […]

11 years ago

A woman from Ukraine was “very shocked” when she found out that she was going to be welcoming quintuplets as opposed to twins. The Mirror reports that Oksana Kobeletska (37) believed that she was pregnant with twins, only to find out that three more babies were on the way. She ended up welcoming three boys […]

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A mum-of-six from Perth has written a post aimed at the people who have made judgemental and negative remarks about her kids’ hair. Blogger Chloe Dunstan, who you might remember sent the internet crazy for picking “perfect” names for her children, took to her Facebook and Instagram accounts. She felt compelled to speak out after […]

11 years ago

A GoFundMe page has been set up by the relatives of the family who was involved in a tragic accident in Colorado earlier this week. Steve Miller and his wife Christina were travelling to church with their four daughters on Sunday morning (June 26th) when their vehicle collided with an Amtrak train. Both Steve and […]

11 years ago

The Pfizer Health Index has revealed that only 20% of children are getting the recommended 60 minutes of exercise every day. Parents were questioned about a number of issues in relation to their children’s health and it was revealed that only a fifth said that they adhered to the national guidelines. The average was found […]

11 years ago

Fitting a car seat is one of the big tasks for new parents and everyone knows just how important doing it properly is. According to reports, a company in the US is hoping to make this task easier with their Self-Installing Car Seat. PopSugar explains that 4moms is the brand behind the creation and that it […]

11 years ago

Actress Dani Harmer has picked one of the most unusual and beautiful names we’ve ever come across. The Tracy Beaker star, who appeared on Strictly Come Dancing a few years ago, welcomed a baby girl on Tuesday evening according to HELLO! magazine. The little one, who is the first child for Dani and her boyfriend […]

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Think it’s time to get your kids into reading? Want to share your love of books with your little ones? Well, look no further because the Bord Gáis Energy Little Readers campaign is back and has lots of free books for kids under the age of five. Now in its third year, the initiative encourages […]

11 years ago

Blowing out the candles on a birthday cake is one of the things that people (especially kids) look forward to when the day comes around. This is followed of course by the cutting of the cake and the eating of the cake. But an assistant professor from Saint Louis University has reportedly said that letting […]

11 years ago

Not sure what to get for dinner tonight? Well, we know what we’ll be having! That’s because Marks & Spencer has launched a ‘Pizza and Prosecco’ deal for €15. Yes, you read that right, you can get pizza and prosecco for just €15. The pizzas in the deal come from their Wood Fired range which includes Napoletana; […]

11 years ago

Yes we have far more important things to worry about and in the grand scheme of life, it’s not a big deal, but it is something that is annoying. You’re in the shower (getting approximately 5 minutes of peace) when you lift your expensive bottle of shampoo only to find that it’s almost empty. You […]

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Two television reporters in the US are facing charges of child abuse after their four-month-old baby tested positive for cocaine. According to reports, Somchai Lisaius and Krystin Lisaius from Arizona also face drug possession charges after they were arrested for allegedly snorting cocaine during a party at their home last month. A report from the […]

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On my first public outing with the twins, feeling like mother nature’s bosom and proud as punch, I was stopped by a proper inner city Dub. “He-ar, are day twins?” Yes, I beamed, delighted with life. “Real common aren’t day.” Well, that burst my bubble! Yes, twins are very em, prevalent these days, but that […]

11 years ago

We literally could not be more excited about the new Bridget Jones movie. Bridget Jones’s Baby sees our favourite leading lady caught up in another love triangle. Oh, and there’s a baby in the mix too. The thing is that Bridget, played by Renée Zellweger, isn’t sure whether Mark (Colin Firth) or Jack (Patrick Dempsey) […]

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“What is society’s attitude towards children who are alone in a crowded place?” That is the question that UNICEF’s latest social experiment, as part of their #FightUnfair campaign, is asking and the answer might surprise you. That’s because it appears to be dependent on what the child looks like. The organisation enlisted the help of […]

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Moving in with the other half is a big deal no matter when it happens. Let’s face it, we all remember that arguing settling in period. As well as learning to compromise, both sides also learn new things about their partners. Two threads on Reddit are asking the sexes to reveal the most surprising things […]

11 years ago

Most kids grow up loving the zoo – after all, it’s a fun day out filled with lots of animals and usually there are sweets involved. But this little girl may not be one of those kids. That’s because, during a recent outing at the zoo, she ended up being chased by a peacock. The […]

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A new report from UNICEF has estimated that approximately 69 million children under the age of five will die by 2030, the majority from preventable causes, unless more action is taken. According to reports, the annual report entitled ‘The State of the World’s Children’ highlights that poverty is an issue that governments, organisations and businesses […]

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One of this couple’s wedding snaps went viral this week and we love the reason for it. In the middle of Christina Torino and Danny Benton’s wedding ceremony, their nine-month-old baby girl started crying. The vows were subsequently put on hold while Christina breastfed their daughter Gemma. She told The Huffington Post: “I made it work… […]

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Louise Boyd is a mum-of-two from Co. Antrim. Her youngest daughter Sophie, aged four, was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Sophie can walk independently but is very unstable on her feet. She needs to use nappies and a catheter for bladder and bowel problems. The family found out that Sophie had spina bifida at the […]

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This might be the best video from the ‘How to Dad’ Facebook page yet. This time around, Jordan Watson from Auckland in New Zealand shows how to get a baby to clean the house and it is absolutely brilliant. From doing the hoovering to washing the dishes, he manages to get his baby girl to […]

11 years ago

A few months ago her school run outfit sparked quite the debate among mothers on Instagram but we’d say all mums will relate to Hilary Duff’s latest comments about parenthood. The singer/actress has a four-year-old son called Luca and she says that he is the thing that gives her purpose in life. She told TODAY […]

11 years ago

It might not feel very summery right now but we have technically reached the hottest months of the year which means it is technically ice cream season. Speaking of which, a gelato place in Australia has come up with the ice cream to end all other ice creams. According to Metro, Jersey Jack Gelato has […]

11 years ago

As excited as us mums are to carve out some time to go shopping, there’s always one major stumbling block – NEVER enough time to pick up exactly what you want. And if you’re anything like us, you always end up with an armful of bags packed to the brim with clothes for the kids, and not you. Are we right, ladies? […]

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When I was a kid, I grew up watching Jasmine in Aladdin and Belle in Beauty and the Beast. And it appears that the obsession with Disney among kids hasn’t waned with hit movies such as Frozen. But it appears that the traditional concept of the Disney Princess might actually be detrimental to young girls. A […]

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Baby showers have grown in popularity in recent years. From cupcake displays to balloons that reveal the baby’s sex, people really push the boat out now for such occasions. And we personally feel that the most important part of such events – when we say most important, we mean the thing we look forward to the most […]

11 years ago

Have you got a little robot fan in the house? Here’s a chance to make their dreams come true! To celebrate the launch of Laya Healthcare’s City Spectacular festival, we’re giving you the chance to win a meet and greet with Titan the Robot! Standing 8ft tall and with a hilarious comedy routine, meeting the […]

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Farrah Abraham has been heavily criticised for sharing photographs of her 7-year-old daughter’s modelling shoot on Instagram. The reality star, who you may recognise from MTV’s Teen Mom, posted snaps from the professional shoot on her account. Us Weekly reports that the response from her fans has been incredibly negative and focuses on two images […]

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Singer Kimberley Walsh and her husband Justin Scott are expanding their brood! The former Girls Aloud star revealed to HELLO! magazine that she and her other half are expecting their second child together. She told the publication: “We knew soon after we got married that we’d be very happy for baby number two to come […]

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When we were young, our mums looked forward to these days and now that we are mums, we also look forward to these days. Met Éireann has said that today will provide “good drying in fresh westerly winds” so if you weren’t planning on it already, it might be an idea to hang a load […]

11 years ago

A Mumsnet user has compiled a list of the old-fashioned courtesies that used to define a gentleman. The list was compiled by user ‘LaurieFairyCake’ earlier this week and it is getting a lot of attention online. She based her findings on what she saw in period dramas and they include behaviours such as helping you […]

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Kim Kardashian spends the majority of her life on social media but she actually hasn’t shared that many photographs of her baby boy since his birth in December. However, this week the reality star did make us feel incredibly broody with an adorable photograph of six-month-old Saint West. She posted the picture on her Snapchat […]

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Researchers in Australia and northern America have reportedly developed a blood test that identifies pregnant women who are at risk of having a premature birth. According to ABC, experts are claiming that it is “the most accurate test available in the world to date and provides the earliest detection of premature birth.” The team – […]

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This wedding RSVP card is causing a bit of debate online. According to reports, a Times Union staff member recently received a wedding invitation in the post along with the RSVP card below. While the invitation itself was described as being traditional, there is some debate over whether the RSVP response leans more towards rude or funny. That’s […]

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If you know what it’s like spending all day every day at home with the kids, then you’ll know that it’s hard work and you’d give pretty much anything to get a little rest and relaxation. You will also relate to this parody by comedy group Awestruck. Mums Stephanie Carrie, Elizabeth Bond, Melissa Rojas and […]

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The One Show has sparked controversy for holding a baby race on one of this week’s episodes. The segment was aired on Thursday as presenters Matt Baker and Alex Jones were joined by Holly Willoughby who was promoting her new book, Truly Happy Baby. At the end of the show, a group of babies competed […]

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There has already been heavy rain and thunder in parts of the country this morning and it looks set to continue for the rest of the day. Met Éireann has predicted widespread, heavy downpours with a risk of flooding and thunder as the day progresses. There will be some bright and sunny spells in between showers and […]

11 years ago

Great Britain has voted to leave the European Union. In a move that will have far-reaching effects not just for Ireland but for international relationships and the global economy, the people of the United Kingdom have opted to leave the EU by a margin of 52% to 48%. The backlash has been immediate, with the […]

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The value of British Sterling has hit its lowest value in 31 years as a direct result of Britain’s vote to leave the European Union. In a move that will have far-reaching effects, not just for Ireland but for international relationships and the global economy, the people of the United Kingdom have opted to leave the […]

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Katie Price has said that she “doesn’t agree” with people who put up pictures of themselves breastfeeding. The mother-of-five was on Loose Women today discussing the topic of whether it’s a good idea to bare your baby bump on social media when she brought up breastfeeding snaps. During the conversation, Katie said: “It’s like breastfeeding. I […]

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Sam Faiers has sparked yet another debate on her Instagram page with a snap she shared of her baby boy Paul. The former reality star uploaded the picture below, which shows the seven-month-old taking part in a photo shoot, and wrote: “My baby in his casting today #proudmama”. A photo posted by Sam Faiers (@samanthafaiers1) […]

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The transformation that a woman’s body undergoes when she is pregnant is nothing short of amazing and it is a permanent change. For many mums, including Marissa Fearon, it takes time to accept this change. But she is doing something incredibly positive by sharing her journey and showing off her post-baby body on Instagram. The […]

11 years ago

Bullying has become, unfortunately, a part of growing up. When Devon Berryann found out that her son was getting a hard time from his classmates, her reaction was pretty perfect. The mum from Pennsylvania took to Facebook earlier this month to explain how her little boy likes to wear nail polish and dress in girls’ […]

11 years ago

Remember the days when you could go out three nights in a row and still be able to function after it all? So do we, but we can also safely say that we are no longer able for it. Unfortunately, the reason that hangovers get worse as you get older isn’t something you can change. […]

11 years ago

Ever dealt with a bridezilla? Even if you have, we doubt that it’ll match this story. Teacher Hayley wrote a post on Mamamia revealing that she was “overjoyed” to be asked by her friend Caroline to be a bridesmaid for her wedding. But that was until Caroline started to make a few demands, the most shocking […]

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A new product has been designed to help dads feel more involved in their baby’s development during pregnancy. It is a common complaint that fathers don’t get to experience all of the little kicks and nudges, but BabyBuzz could be about to change that. According to reports, the smart wristband (yes, another one) is being […]

11 years ago

A few months ago a study revealed that husbands create an extra seven hours of housework for their partners. And now another study has found that the impact that housework can have on a relationship is notable, especially in the bedroom. Research, which is to be published in the Journal of Marriage and Family, found […]

11 years ago

Iceland has been named the safest destination in the world for the sixth year running. According to the Mail Online, the country – known for its hot springs and views of the Northern Lights – topped the list compiled by the Institute for Economics and Peace. Denmark came in second followed by Austria while New […]

11 years ago

Ben Butler has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his six-year-old daughter Ellie. According to The Guardian the judge, Mr Justice Wilkie, said that Butler must serve a minimum of 23 years for the “horrific” crime. He told the 36-year-old: “You are very far from being a good parent; you are […]

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If you’re anything like us, you usually grab breakfast whilst running out the door and it consists of a cup of coffee along with a few breakfast biscuits. However, new research has shown that these products may not be as healthy as they seem, especially when it comes to sugar content. The Huffington Post reports […]

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