Did you know, 652,505 calls are made from children in Ireland each year to Childline?  We know, that’s pretty staggering. Sadly, 28,000 callers were about abuse and violence, 119,000 about personal issues, 30,000  on sexuality and 9,000 about mental health. That is a lot of children looking for help. This vital service needs €3.5 million to keep this service running 24/7, […]

11 years ago

This must be one of the most magical family time-lapse videos. Ever. Daddy and Dutch artist, Frans Hoffmeester, filmed his firstborn girl, Lotte each week of her fourteen years on the planet. The beautiful video, a collection of ’15 seconds clips’, shows how her image developed, how her looks and personality changed, and what she […]

11 years ago

Dinner means nothing without the anticipation of dessert. It breathes life into dull dinner conversation, and this one makes ‘leaving enough room for dessert’ the best decision you have ever made in your entire life (bar having kids and stuff obvs).  This is the perfect dessert option to suit this epic sweet n’ salty fettuccine recipe: […]

11 years ago

Shopping for a newborn baby – is there anything more fun? Why is it that everything in miniature size is so darn cute. But it’s hard to know where to start! What’s suitable and safe for newborns, what the parents will use or need, and what just ends up in a forgotten drawer? So, we’re teamed up […]

11 years ago

In case you missed them… Sleeping baby? How about an animated nap-time photoshoot? Read it here. Today FM’s Dave Moore: 10 lies I tell my kids and (I know you do too).. Read it here. 10 most dangerous things to say to your baby mamma after she has birthed your baby… Read it here. Feel free to […]

11 years ago

Becoming a parent  – it’s such an exciting time, but it can also be pretty darn daunting. Are we right? There’s so much to get your head around, from transporting them home from hospital, to tackling breastfeeding and well, getting to grips with how to be a parent. Yikes!  Well, if you’re a first-time Mama, the […]

11 years ago

This is the answer for every mum who wants to raise her heart rate and tone-up but stay in her jammies. You’ll have no more excuses once you’ve watched this – your baby becomes the fitness instructor as you mimic their movements for warm-up and cool-down. Think of the sitting room floor as your personal gym; no […]

11 years ago

“Hang on, I’ll just put you on hold there Bríd (while I put on the steamer, take out the washing, drop Diarmuid to Soccer, Shane to football and Sinéad to Ballet and pick up the neighbours kids for a sleep over)… OK, grand hi Bríd… Bríd?”  Making plans and having so regretted it. This mom […]

11 years ago

To celebrate the release of Hotel Transylvania 2 on October 16th, HerFamily.ie is hosting a special guest-only preview screening this Sunday, October 4, Omniplex Rathmines at 11.30am. The Drac pack is back for an all-new monster comedy adventure in Sony Pictures Animation’s Hotel Transylvania 2! Everything seems to be changing for the better at Hotel Transylvania… Dracula’s rigid monster-only […]

11 years ago

Don’t wait until it’s time to switch off…

11 years ago

In case you missed them… Meet the Rainbow Babies: Giving hope after miscarriage.. Read it here. Paternity payment to be paid to fathers from next June.. Read it here. 25 Virgins gave birth this year: The rise of ‘Virgin Births’ is real… Read it here. Feel free to email us your top HerFamily.ie topics so we can […]

11 years ago

In need of a guide to coax visiting cousins and in-laws off the couch and out of your hair (for the day, at least)? Ireland boasts some of the best tourist attractions on the planet. In fact, the Guinness Brewery was just announced Europe’s leading tourist attraction.  Even on a rainy day, these places are a […]

11 years ago

Flavoured butters have the ability to completely transform a simple dish into something really quite tasty. Just imagine how plain a pancake can be without a delicious spread?  These luxurious sweet butters are so easy to make too. Just mix it all up, leave the flavours to infuse and voilà, your simple dessert is transformed […]

11 years ago

A group of mums who have suffered miscarriages and stillbirths got together to spread a little positivity.  Instead of wallowing in the personal grief each mother has experienced, they formed a little team and posed for a photoshoot to inspire struggling mums everywhere. A ‘Rainbow Baby’ is a child born to a mother following a miscarriage, neonatal death […]

11 years ago

Supercharge your health without depriving your body

11 years ago

For model Josephine Skriver, convincing everyone she was “just the same as everyone else” seemed unnecessary but, she found herself doing just that. When her mother, a gay woman, was a child, she had always dreamed of being a mother. She placed an ad in a newspaper and got a reply from Josephine’s future dad. […]

11 years ago

We all have lofty aspirations when it comes to healthy eating, but most of us dip in and out of our ‘routine’ when it suits us. When I ‘dip out’ however, my skin suffers and I feel (and look!) haggard. To counteract this, I try and munch through as many of these top seven foods as […]

11 years ago

This week is still happening whether we like it or not. Let’s break the cycle of tiredness and lethargy and skip ‘slump day’ next week shall we? What we need is something brim full of goodness to beat the downswing. Buy a few different melons and prepare this delicious, antioxidant-rich smoothie to revive your bod. You […]

11 years ago

The miracle of life never ceases to amaze us, but this unique story made one baby’s birth story a real family affair. A woman in Sweden has spoken about being the mother of the first baby to be born from a transplanted womb. After losing her own uterus to cancer in her 20s, the woman – […]

11 years ago

A cool start to the day…

11 years ago

Pale complexion and allergies to everything but fresh air? Join the club. Sensitivity and SPF chemicals can cause havoc if you have pale skin.  Skin bumps, erosion, dryness, redness and flushing are all consequences of darned sensitive skin. I empathise with your pastiness on so many levels, my milky-coloured mate. Defer endless sunscreen searches now. These […]

11 years ago

When you hear ‘animal print’ you think of loud, overstated pieces, only ‘some’ can wear… don’t you? There is no harm in embracing your animal instinct, lady. With these subtle injections of print, you will be a lady, just a lady at ease with her wild side. Get this… The Dior AW15 show has packed a […]

11 years ago

Will you be going home starving with no idea what to eat tonight? If the fridge contains half a wheel of cheese and a sorry-looking banana you have just described my Tuesday night. It’s OK, we can fix this. Go buy some salmon, pesto and greens, then you (and me) can craft a cracking meal even […]

11 years ago

Fending off an illness or mystery pain is a definite killjoy during mid-term time. With this fail-safe list, you can combat pesky germs, tummy bugs, dehydration, bloating and cold sores. Over indulge as much as you like my fun-loving friend– just be prepared with our quick fixes. Buy this kit at home before you leave to allow for […]

11 years ago

Just try and say ‘no’ to these eight short-cuts to a more efficient life. These genius tips will change the game for you. Sit back and smell the roses again (like you did when you had free-time back in the nineties). We suggest sharing this new-found wisdom and guidance with your gal pals during brunch on Sunday. Let […]

11 years ago

Oh yeah baby; getaway here we come

11 years ago

That healthy buzz will be easy with succulent no-carb lamb skewers

11 years ago

Get out and get active. If you are thinking of taking a road trip this weekend, why not visit a new place in Ireland, what better way to spend the weekend than to rekindle your romance with the homeland. Here’s four of the best things to do this weekend (whatever the weather): 1. Walk Simons Way Kilrush, Clare – […]

11 years ago

No one can say “No” to pizza.  But, what if we told you that you could eat pizza without feeling guilty or feeling sluggish after you have eaten it. It’s true – this pizza is not full of belly-pouch-enhancing bad carbs. Today, my pizza pals, I declare we have found the best base. Nuts and pulses are our new […]

11 years ago

Created by social media manager, Dana Herlihey for a bit of fun at Halloween for pranking with her fellow work friends. It has since become an Instagram sensation. If you haven’t seen these images yet, let us count the ways in which you are about to laugh.  This skeleton must Instagram her food, or she may feel she […]

11 years ago

In case you missed them… 4 ‘who cares if it rains’ things to do’ in Dublin this weekend. Read it here. Police investigation begins with an age-old question: Does the police car go ‘nee-nah’ or ‘woo-woo’.. Read it here. Couple adopts triplets then realise they are pregnant with twins… Read it here. Feel free to email us […]

11 years ago

Your plans this weekend have changed as of now. Check out how many cool things are happening around Dublin town. These events come highly recommended by the HerFamily.ie team. Imagine the excitement for a little Bat fan? 1. Batman Day Dundrum Town Centre, just off the Balally green line Luas stop – Saturday, September 25th. Why go? If you […]

11 years ago

You are a good Mom

11 years ago

Michelle Obama has launched a fitness video – WE KID YOU NOT. But this video is super-special as it’s in tandem with the amazing White House campaign ‘Let’s Move‘ to stem obesity in children. So, now we know about those envied, defined arms she is known for. With the First Lady’s normally composed demeanor, it’s great to see her pared-back […]

11 years ago

In case you missed them… A delicious smoothie that cleanses your gut as you drink… Read it here. In dire need of a mini-break? Belfast has everything you are looking for.. Read it here. Just when you thought Ryan Reynolds couldn’t get any hotter, this happens… Read it here. Feel free to email us your top HerFamily.ie […]

11 years ago

Packed full of flavour and super quick to make, this gorgeous vanilla tart filling is fast becoming our go-to dinner party dessert.  The beauty of this recipe is that it only take minutes to prep and serve up, but the final product looks like a serious berry-laden labour of love! It’s essentially the perfect choice […]

11 years ago

Monochrome, minimalist tailoring, block colour and fringe; it was all in the details at this year’s New York Fashion Week. While the shows happened inside, the streets of New York were the real runway. Call it ‘peacocking’ if you wish, but regardless of this, these street style stars know how to dress and what trends are wearable. Here’s how […]

11 years ago

Hello Summer diet schedule…

11 years ago

The hot list…

11 years ago

Nutritious go-to recipes for every day of the week

11 years ago

Fancy getting your hands on a shopping voucher worth a whopping €250? Of course you do. We’ve teamed up with the good folks at Vhi Healthcare to give one lucky reader a €250 One4all voucher! With Vhi Healthcare, kids are half-price on all One plans from August 1st 2015 to 31st October 2015. For more information, and for […]

11 years ago

Overdid it with the carbs, vino, choccie bars and what not? Don’t suffer the guilt that follows over-indulging. Kick-start your gut with these simple, but powerful ingredients. Sweet. Get a load of these ingredients: the celery and cucumber are hydrating, turmeric is a super immune booster and anti-inflammatory, and the lettuce and spinach are full of Vitamin C and […]

11 years ago

In case you missed them… ‘Childless’ or ‘Childfree’: Niamh O’Reilly (who was on RTE Radio1 today) says she parents ALL the time:… Read it here. Got a pregnant pal? These are the hilarious cards you want to send.. Read it here. Spooky: Doppelganger babies and their dolls will crack you up… Read it here. Feel free to […]

11 years ago

This Mum cleans up sticky mess, pokes fun at her famous BOD, and her new material is even funnier than before. She is an Irish, comic genius Mum and her name is Amy Hubes! Bookmark this list for when you are rushed, wrecked and ruffled from parenting. Here are ten times Amy’s casual jokes made us cry […]

11 years ago

In need of some lunch-spiration? Look no further. Having a good selection of fun but healthy lunch box ideas in your arsenal can make all the difference. Skip the sandwiches and fill their lunch boxes with some great surprises! Here are some super tasty ideas to get you going… Homemade hummus and veggies Ditch the sandwiches and […]

11 years ago

This phone cover is the best tech hack we’ve seen

11 years ago

Striking images of post-baby bodies that were temporarily removed from Facebook under the ‘No Nudity’ clause have become an inspiration to women everywhere. Photographer Jade Beall’s collection of black and white images has triumphed. There is no Photoshop; no make-up; no hiding, nipping or tucking; instead an honest view of how motherhood takes hold. Stretch marks […]

11 years ago

I have had to come to terms with something life-changing recently. I’ve discovered I am unable to remove mascara properly. Things have been tough (I’ve never been wrong before). If you too are dealing with this ‘issue’, please accept my advice. Here is what you need-to-know about taking off eye makeup: Materials Two cotton rounds 9 […]

11 years ago

In case you missed them… We love the new craze for smoothie bowls. Here’s how to eat yours… Read it here. Almost half of parents say their children are addicted to screen time… Read it here. WATCH: 4 reasons why women should never breastfeed in public… Read it here. Feel free to email us your top HerFamily.ie […]

11 years ago

It’s time for some light refreshment. And when I say light, I mean it. Strawberry cheesecake has always been my go-to Summer dessert, but thanks to this delicious (no-sugar) recipe it just got a WHOLE lot better. It’s not exactly fat-free, but it’s choc-full of superfood and wholesome ingredients so if you’re going to have a […]

11 years ago