Getting ready for school, going back to school, starting school; its all we hear about at the moment. And then there’s the costs – the uniforms, school runs, healthy lunches boxes..gasp. But do we stop to think about the emotional shift for children? Many will sail through the next phase of their schooling, but for some, just like adults, […]

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Wow, we just blinked and Summer is almost over. Yikes. And we know what that means… the dreaded back-to-school time is upon us. Don’t fret, parents, we’ve got you covered: Head to a one-shop-fits-all and get everything in one fell swoop, we say. Change of routine doesn’t have to come with any shudders with these top tips from […]

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If there’s one thing that’s guaranteed with our little kiddos, it’s multiple wardrobe changes, sometimes in one day. Oh, yes… that’s why we’re super-excited about our fave kid’s store H&M’s new top and bottom deal for €8.99.  Some days, it’s the inner fashion maven of a three-year-old that warrants numerous outfits, and some, it’s just their ability to […]

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How does a romantic break away for two people sound WITHOUT the kids? Start getting excited because… We’ve decided to team up with Powerscourt Hotel Resort and Spa in County Wicklow to give you the chance to win a luxurious two-night stay and dinner in Sika Restaurant on an evening of their choice. But that’s not all; Powerscourt […]

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Brought to you by  Faustino. Are you a wine connoisseur or a pinot novice? Either way, it won’t matter with our handy guide to choosing the perfect bottle of wine. Here are a few things you should remember before you buy your next tipple. 1. Look at the back of the bottle Just like a book, you […]

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Are you as forgetful as Dory?  Finding Nemo is a family favourite in most houses. We can hardly believe that it has been 13 years since the film was first released. Since then, we have been patiently waiting for our favourite fish to return to our screens. Finally this summer the wait is over as the […]

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Did you know that the so-called “pregnancy glow” is an actual thing? Well, it is, which means that the next time you hear it, you really are glowing, it’s not just someone being nice. HelloGiggles decided to do a bit of research into it and found that it’s not a myth or something that people […]

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We all know about distractions when we’re driving. And don’t even get us started on long car journeys.  Keeping an eye on traffic lights, pedestrians, and other drivers on the road requires your full attention. When you throw a car full of kids into the mix things can get a lot (like, a LOT!) more […]

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Let’s get silly. Summer is the perfect time to kick back, let your hair down and enjoy spending time with the family. It’s also the perfect time to relive your own childhood. Here’s our list of five family activities that will release your inner child. 1. Go to 98FM’s Big Slide Home with HB ice […]

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There is so much information out there about how you shouldn’t use your mobile phone when driving, and of course you shouldn’t under any circumstances, but it appears there is a bigger danger in your car: your kids. According to a study, children are 12 times more distracting to a driver than talking on a […]

10 years ago

Is there anything more fear-inducing than trying to figure out what sun protection jargon means, especially when it comes to our little ones? Like, do you know your spectrum from your UV or your SPF from your factor 50? Yup, it’s not easy… And neither is applying sunscreen on a wriggling little octopus (your child), not to mention trying […]

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A study has revealed the ‘perfect’ age to tie the knot. Research, conducted by by sociologist Nick Wolfinger and published in the Institute of Family Studies, has revealed that the ideal age to get married is between 28 and 32. The reason is that those who fell into this four-year age bracket when they walked down the aisle were found […]

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Baby name trends come and go, just like the popularity of particular monikers, but we don’t quite know what to make of the latest one. It seems that names related to guns have risen up the baby name charts in recent years. According to the website Nameberry, the title ‘Gunner’ was given to more than […]

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A number of big names from the world of royalty and celebrity flocked to Wimbledon today to watch the men’s singles finals between Andy Murray and Milos Raonic. As well as big hitters on the court, the style stakes were also hotly contested and we have to say that while we did like the Duchess of Cambridge’s […]

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When kids get scared and start talking about ghosts hiding in the wardrobes or under the bed, the usual line is, “Honey, ghosts don’t exist,” and you have a look in the area they are apparently hiding in. But when dad Scott Denton took his kids to the playground and noticed that a swing seemed […]

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We’re not going to lie, we’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for David Beckham. But since he has welcomed a daughter, he has even more of a hold over us. And it’s definitely because of Instagram posts like this one. The former footballer took to the social media platform to wish his […]

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Greek mythology contains some incredible characters so it comes as no surprise that it also contains a lot of memorable monikers. Of course, you’d have to try them out with your surname but some of the baby names from the world of Greek mythology are too gorgeous not to consider. Here are some of our […]

10 years ago

You know the little Kinder bars with the creamy filling? Of course you do. Well a German food watchdog is demanding that the chocolate bars be recalled after tests found that they contain a mineral oil which “may be carcinogenic.” Foodwatch found that the  Kinder Reigel contained mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) and has called […]

10 years ago

A mum in the UK has launched a petition asking the government to ban smoking near children’s playgrounds. According to The Huffington Post, Annie Dressner from Cambridge started her campaign after an incident with a smoker at her local park. She told Cambridge News: “I must have noticed they had a cigarette and so she […]

10 years ago

Actress Teresa Palmer has spoken out about a common problem that pregnant ladies experience – the sudden and urgent need to pee. The Warm Bodies star is documenting her pregnancy through a video blog and this week she spoke about an issue she had whilst out shopping in Adelaide. She explained: “Another thing that’s happened […]

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It’s not a particularly pleasant topic to discuss but it is something that we all do regularly and it is also something that can indicate a serious medical issue. Everybody does number twos in the toilet but a survey has revealed that a third of people aren’t exactly sure what a ‘normal’ stool looks like. […]

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Imagine being able to gobble up a sweet treat without the guilt. Actually, you don’t have to imagine. We scoured the internet to find three delicious chocolate-based recipes that won’t have you crying over the calories. No need to thank us… unless of course you want to send a batch into the office! 37-Calorie Chocolate […]

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This brought tears to our eyes. A man has paid a touching tribute to his sister on her 20th birthday by sharing a photograph of her at birth. Imgur user MrKarter77 uploaded a picture of his sibling and explained that she was born 15 weeks early. With a 20% chance of living and the first 3 […]

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We’re all about keeping up with the latest baby name trends and we’re guessing that soon-to-be parents are as well. Which is why we’re bringing you the names which are said to be the most popular in 2016 so far. The list was compiled by Nameberry (a US website dedicated to baby names) based on […]

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People can’t seem to get over how much Reese Witherspoon’s daughter looks like her! The actress, known for films including Walk The Line and Legally Blonde, shared the below snap on Instagram this week. A photo posted by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Jul 8, 2016 at 12:25pm PDT In it, she poses alongside her 16-year-old […]

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A psychologist has revealed the core indicator of a happy, healthy relationship. Jeffrey Bernstein, who wrote the book Why Can’t You Read My Mind, has said that happy couples are comfortable just doing nothing together. He told WomansHealthMag.com that those who can appreciate being in the moment together tend to be the ones that have lasting […]

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We’ve all been there – quite recently we’ll admit – sore head, dodgy tummy, giant bags under the eyes. Hangovers suck but new research has revealed that there is a common cure that people turn to the morning after the night before. A recent study, involving 1,000 adults in the UK and conducted by Booze […]

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Alanis Morissette has welcomed her second child and she’s got a pretty unique name! The singer, known for songs including Ironic and Hand In My Pocket, revealed on Friday that she had welcomed a daughter last month. Alongside the picture below, she wrote: “She’s here! onyx solace morissette-treadway June 23 2016 #beyondblessed”. A photo posted […]

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Studies show that women are less likely to take folic acid the second time around, for a whole host of reasons. If you’ve had a healthy baby, you tend to feel less vulnerable. On a more practical level, you are far, far busier. In truth though, the risks of having a baby with a neural […]

10 years ago

Every couple argues from time to time but there is one thing that you shouldn’t let fester in your relationship. Marriage therapist Dr. John Gottman, who is the author of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, has pinpointed contempt as the number one predictor of divorce. While it’s perfectly normal to have arguments and […]

10 years ago

My daughter was born with a full head of hair, which everyone told me would fall out. They were wrong. The Hair has grown from strength to strength; so much so that by the age of one, she already had two trips to the local salon for a much-needed trim – no chance I was attempting […]

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A survey has revealed the top 50 little things in life that make people happy. The Express reports that the research was commissioned by website spirini.com and involved 2,000 adults in the UK. It found that people were, on average, happy four times a day and the happiest age was found to be 26 years. Over […]

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An expert has said that girls need to be educated about fertility when they are nine or 10 years old. The Telegraph reports that Professor Adam Balen, chairman of the British Fertility Society, has said that they need to be informed as early as possible and that schools should take the lead. He believes that […]

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A mum has been praised for her inspirational post about how parenthood is exhausting and it’s normal not to know something. Mel Watts, who is the person behind ‘The Modern Mumma’ blog, took to Instagram to say that the first nine months with your little bundle of joy “is filled with guessing, rocking, smiling and […]

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A new survey has revealed that parents believe that they spend more money on their daughters than their sons. The study, conducted by Sainsbury’s Bank and reported on by Yahoo!, involved more than 2,000 people living in the UK. They were asked to estimate the cost of raising their kids and many said that little […]

10 years ago

You can teach children about stranger danger and take precautions to keep your family safe, but this CCTV footage shows just how opportunistic kidnappers can be. The video below, released by police, shows a kidnapping attempt on a four-year-old girl who was standing a couple of metres away from her mother in a store in […]

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Ipswich Crown Court has heard that the death of an eight-year-old boy could have been prevented had an eye specialist conducted a thorough examination. Vincent Barker died in July 2012. Five months prior to this, he had undergone a routine eye test at a Boots Opticians in Upper Brook Street, Ipswich, Suffolk. The court heard that the examination, completed […]

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A fertility expert has shed some light on common myths about conception. The Express reports that Allan Pacey, a Professor of Andrology at Sheffield University, has said that there is no particular position that boosts your chances of becoming pregnant. He explained: “I think having any sex is good. What I hear, and I guess […]

10 years ago

Do you think advertisements for junk food should be subject to a 9pm watershed? Almost three quarters of people in the UK do and it’s not surprising when you hear about studies like the one recently conducted by Cancer Research. The organisation surveyed schoolchildren aged between eight and 12 in the UK and found that […]

10 years ago

We love nothing more than talking about baby names and there are a few that are really having a moment in 2016. Website Nameberry has compiled a list of the most popular baby names so far this year but we are more interested in the ones that are currently and quickly climbing the charts. It […]

10 years ago

The next time you and your partner are having an argument a civil discussion about who should get up in the morning to tend the kids, this study might come in handy. Research, published earlier this month in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, reportedly found that extra sleep for women could potentially reduce their […]

10 years ago

It’s hard to know how a child will react to a new arrival in the family – there could be laughter or there could be tears. There could also be an accidental rude gesture, as this viral picture shows. Spotted by The Huffington Post, the photograph below shows a little girl meeting her baby sister […]

10 years ago

We’ve all been there – we take our eyes off the kids for two minutes and before we know it, the crayons have become their tools of destruction and the walls their canvass. But there is a simple trick which you may not have heard of for removing crayon marks from the walls. Today explains […]

10 years ago

Brittany Aäe is an endurance athlete and coach. She also recently became a mother and was surprised by the comments that were made about her figure during pregnancy. Elle reports that she took to her Instagram account last month to hit back at those who felt the need to pass judgement on her body shape, specifically her […]

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A makeup artist is impressing people with her skills to transform people into celebrities. Metro reports that Magali Beauvue is known for this talent and her most recent subject was a five-year-old boy called Dylane. Magali manged to make him look like a miniature version of rapper Drake using just a handful of products. She […]

10 years ago

There is, quite literally, nothing as beautiful and soothing as holding your baby in a skin-to-skin embrace. The moment your baby’s super-soft skin touches yours, something truly magical happens.  And it’s not just that it makes you feel all loved-up and emotional; studies prove that babies and their mums share a deeply physiological connection when they have skin-to-skin […]

10 years ago

Getting on a plane with young kids in tow can be daunting for parents but one couple seem to have come up with a solution which works for them and is appreciated by their fellow passengers. Christina Galese got on a flight to Orlando recently when she noticed a mother and father sitting in separate […]

10 years ago

Pasta tends to make it onto the list of things to avoid when you’re trying to lose weight but it seems that this shouldn’t necessarily be the case. A new study – conducted by researchers at the Neuromed Institute in Pozzilli, Italy, and published in the Nutrition and Diabetes journal– has found that there is no […]

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Emily Blunt and John Krasinski have welcomed their second child together, another baby girl. John, who you might recognise from the US version of The Office, confirmed the news on Monday (July 4th) on Twitter. He wrote: What better way to celebrate the 4th… than to announce our 4th family member!!! 2 weeks ago we […]

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