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 […]

10 years ago

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 […]

10 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 […]

10 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 […]

10 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? […]

10 years ago

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 […]

10 years ago

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 […]

10 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 […]

10 years ago

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 […]

10 years ago

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 […]

10 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 […]

10 years ago

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 […]

10 years ago

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 – […]

10 years ago

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 […]

10 years ago

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 […]

10 years ago

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 […]

10 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 […]

10 years ago

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 […]

10 years ago

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 […]

10 years ago

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) […]

10 years ago

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 […]

10 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’ […]

10 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. […]

10 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 […]

10 years ago

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 […]

10 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 […]

10 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 […]

10 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 […]

10 years ago

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 […]

10 years ago

Singer Hillary Scott has opened up about the heartache of going through a miscarriage last year and how her music helped her to deal. The 30-year-old, who is in the band Lady Antebellum, revealed in an interview with Good Morning America that she feels that it’s an issue that is not talked about. Best start […]

10 years ago

We would love to able to wear high heels more often but when we do, we usually end up complaining that our feet are sore and covering our heels in plasters. In saying that, we also find that rubbing can be a problem with certain flats as well. But those days could be a thing […]

10 years ago

First Communions are a big thing and that is certainly reflected in the latest stats about spending for the occasion. According to the annual Ulster Bank Communion survey, parents this year spent more than last by forking out an average of €836 per child. The bulk of the money (€370) went on the party and entertainment […]

10 years ago

An investigation has been launched after a babysitter was filmed placing a 7-month-old child under a water dump bucket at a water park in Indiana. According to reports, the Department of Child Services is looking into the incident which was captured on camera by concerned onlooker Desiree Howell. She apparently notified the authorities at the […]

10 years ago

Eddie Redmayne and his wife Hannah Bagshawe have welcomed their first child together. According to Us Weekly, the actor and public relations executive are now the proud parents of a baby girl called Iris Mary. Hannah apparently gave birth on Wednesday (June 15th) after which they made an announcement in The Times of London. She […]

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“A child’s mental health is just as important as his or her physical health.”

10 years ago

Stop the presses! There’s been an update from the Huberman-O’Driscoll household and true to form it’s cute and witty. In honour of Father’s Day, the actress-writer-designer and mum-of-two, Amy snapped a cute pic of the Hube hubby former Ireland captain, Brian O’Driscoll known to fans (and his wife) as BOD. The star posted the snap […]

10 years ago

So it turns out that when you’re feeling tired, coffee isn’t exactly the best thing to turn to. According to The Telegraph, researchers have discovered that caffeine eventually loses its ability to improve alertness and concentration. The experiment, involving 48 healthy participants, found that two cups of coffee helped people maintain their performance for two days […]

10 years ago

A popular children’s playground in Dublin will be closed indefinitely after an arson attack late on Friday night. According to RTÉ News, Griffith Park in Drumcondra suffered extensive damage and will remain closed until it is repaired. Dublin City Council said that the fire was maliciously started and an investigation into the incident is underway. […]

10 years ago

In 2012, Sarah Rieke and her friend Lauren Casper were getting ready to embrace motherhood. Rieke was pregnant with a baby girl while Casper was about to adopt a daughter. Sadly, at Rieke’s 20-week ultrasound, she discovered that her little bundle of joy wasn’t going to survive for long outside the womb. In November 2012, […]

10 years ago

Gardaí have launched an investigation into the death of a nurse after her body lay undiscovered in a hospital room for almost two days. According to the Irish Independent, the nurse who was believed to be in her early 30s was last seen on duty at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin on Sunday. Her […]

10 years ago

Want to make something for Father’s Day that the kids can join in with? That’s where this Dr. Oetker recipe comes in! ‘Browkies’ are a combination of gooey chocolate brownies and delicious chocolate chip cookies. In other words, dads are guaranteed to love them. Check out what you need and how to make them below. […]

10 years ago

Finding it hard to discipline your kids? Or maybe you just want to introduce some sort of reward system in the home? Either way, The Butterfly Spy could be the way to go. Irish mum Jane Wherity came up with the concept three years ago, when she was finding it tough managing her three boys. […]

10 years ago

We might have to stop going onto the ‘Love What Matters’ Facebook page, considering that we turn into emotional messes every time we read one of their posts. The latest one that has been uploaded is a pregnancy announcement video and while it’s only 50 seconds long, it managed to reduce us to tears. That’s because […]

10 years ago

A few years ago, a study revealed that a third of couples with young kids end up breaking up. And now, experts have delved deeper to identify the reasons for this somewhat alarming statistic. Yahoo Parenting reports that researchers surveyed just over 450 separated parents. The average age of the first child at the time […]

10 years ago

The ‘Cheerio Challenge’ is the latest craze to sweep the internet and it involves sleeping babies or kids. Parents (it seems to be mainly fathers) all over the world are trying to outdo each other to see who can balance the most Cheerios on their sleeping child’s head. ‘Life of Dad’ founder Patrick Quinn kicked […]

10 years ago

Primary schools in south Dublin are urging parents to be “vigilant” after a man attempted to abduct two children this week. According to the Irish Independent, two children were approached by a man in a dark car in two separate incidents in Booterstown and Monkstown. The schools, located in Shankill, reportedly sent text messages to […]

10 years ago

Brought to you by safefood Folic acid is a vital nutrient for the development of healthy babies in the womb. Most women have heard of folic acid and think of it as something to take while you are pregnant. The fact is that if you are sexually active and could become pregnant, whether you are […]

10 years ago

A mother has taken to her Facebook page to encourage people to “judge less (and) pray more” for the family of the little boy who was dragged into the water by an alligator at a Florida holiday resort. Earlier today, the body of the two-year-old was recovered following the tragic incident which happened on Wednesday. […]

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