St John Of God Community Services have apologised to the parents of a six-year-old boy who died in respite care. Angela and Andrew Neiland, the parents of six-year-old Tristan, today settled a High Court action over their son’s death in respite care, reports Ann O’Loughlin of the Irish Examiner. St John Of God Community Services today apologised to Mr […]

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Leo Varadkar has launched the State’s new national strategy on drug and alcohol use.

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Brought to you by Aldi.  If the closest you get to a state of Zen is five minutes peace while you’re in the shower then mindfulness is for you. New mums deal with a lot. Lack of sleep, frantic multitasking and sometimes even self-doubt but mindfulness is one way to help you find calm in […]

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Are biological mothers being exploited in the international adoption process?

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Marisha Chaplin and her partner Jon Hibbs both survived childhood cancer.

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How long has it been since you’ve gone ‘out-out’?

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Tuck in!

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Orla Gibney’s son Eoghan is profoundly Deaf.

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Think outside the salt grinder

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Have you noticed a big increase in flies this year? Pest control company Rentokil have revealed the most fly-infested counties in Ireland this year, and say that there has been a 39 percent increase in infestations between April June, when compared to the same period last year. Dr Colm Moore, the company’s area technical manager for […]

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Is there an appropriate age to leave children home alone?

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Remember spending Saturday mornings lying in bed watching telly?

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Judge Olann Kelleher described the case as very sad.

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One third of Ireland’s population is expected to be obese by 2025.

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Babies can distinguish different languages while they are still in the womb.

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Have you ever thought about which side you lean your head to when you’re kissing your partner? Scientists have… Do you lean to the left or the right when you’re going in for a snog? Well, if you lean to the left you’re in the minority according to scientists. A new study from an international […]

9 years ago

Whovians are celebrating the news that the Doctor will regenerate as a woman.

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Chelsea has recently written a bestselling children’s book.

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Do you have a crossword fanatic in your family?

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Tiger Lily was orphaned at just four years of age.

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The family were reportedly carrying an umbrella when they were struck by lighting.

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“All the evidence available on rugby injuries shows there is a high risk of injury.”

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Babies learn to laugh at the same things that their mum and dad do.

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Just use the kids as an excuse to go.

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Brought to you by Aptamil Follow on Milk Ready to Feed.  Planning a family holiday in 2017? You’ve got the brochures, researched the hotels, booked the flights, now all that is left to do is pack. Packing for a family holiday can be a little bit stressful. Instead of just worrying about what you might […]

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Divorce can have a major impact on the mental health of adults and children alike.

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To jab or not to jab?

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The Beckhams aren’t the only ones that have lost the plot…

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It remains one of the most popular family events of the summer.

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One in five mothers admit to misusing antihistamines to ‘get through’ long journeys.

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Do you have a pony-mad son or daughter at home?

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The superbug Clostridium difficile constitutes a major health risk.

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Do you suffer with frequent migraines?

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Parents warned to keep their children away from highly toxic weed.

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Alcohol exposure is one of the leading preventable causes of birth defects.

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Why is it always a rush? No matter how prepared we think we might be, getting out of the house on time is still always a struggle. Between a dirty nappy or a missing shoe, something always seems to crop up that completely throws our schedule off course (who were we trying to kid with […]

9 years ago

Sarah Payne, who would now be 25-years-old.

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Many Irish families are burdened by the real price of education.

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Marijuana use in Irish teens remains a major mental health concern.

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Do you think there’s any truth in this?

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Can you talk the acronym talk?

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Pinterest is a female paradise.

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If only we knew some of these home truths then.

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There has been a surge in ‘grey divorce’ among the middle-aged.

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Which type are you?

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Brought to you by Aldi.  Having baby in tow for a beach trip means being hyper-organised. You don’t want to be laden down like a pack mule but you gotta bring essentials, so be ruthless in weeding out unnecessary stuff. DO throw some serious shade with a pop-up tent. Made of lightweight material and wire, […]

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Brought to you by Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons Now that the structure of school has gone, you’ll need to formulate your very own schedule to get things done (otherwise you’re all in danger of succumbing to Judge Judy with the curtains drawn). Get a map and mark out event locations; it makes journeys seem shorter […]

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Brought to you by MiWadi. Taking care of your little tot is no easy feat. From the moment you take them home from the hospital bubble-wrapped in blankets until the day you send them off to primary school with an oversized backpack and beyond, you’ll always worry about their welfare. As your little ones get […]

9 years ago

Carol Lee Scott, best known for her portrayal of Grotbags the witch, has died.

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Being a mum has forced me to do many things I never thought I’d do.

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