Want to know when your little munchkin will enter the world? Of course you do. Pop in your dates and see – and don’t forget to read our week-by-week pregnancy guides, and stay with us to get all your news, updates and funny stories throughout your pregnancy.

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The coolest prize

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In case you missed them, here are our top three stories today. Heartbroken parents have their toddler cryogenically frozen after her death… Read it here. Fertility guru Jessica Bourke: 5 things I’ve learned from my parents… Read it here. Summer camp booked? We discover 10 of the best outside Dublin. Read it here. Feel free to […]

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Grab a cup of tea and read…

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In case you missed them, here are our top three stories today. GUEST BLOGGER: The things only a pregnant woman can get away with… Read it here. The hottest new Hollywood must-have is Irish and you probably already have it… Read it here. Gwyneth Paltrow shares a rare snap of her children on Instagram… Read […]

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In case you missed them, here are our top three stories today. New Moms who eat their placenta could be taking a big health risks, warn experts… Read it here. Our all time favourite top 10 ‘reasons my child is crying’ posts… Read it here. This clever duvet cover trick will change your life… Read […]

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In case you missed them, here are our top three stories today. You know you’re a mom when… Read it here. There’s a low-calorie chocolate that prevents wrinkles (Scientists, we salute you)… Read it here. GUEST BLOGGER: Andrea Mara: Why the Fertility ‘time-bomb’ is nothing but scaremongering… Read it here. Feel free to email us […]

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Salad season has begun. Yay for raw nutrients. Nay for bowls of tasteless, sad-looking leaves that leave you starving an hour later. Enter this light but seriously yummy summer salad – perfect for lunch or to accompany grilled meat or fish for a lighter dinner. It’s also spot-on for for a meal with a gal-pal. Add a crisp glass of […]

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Some of these are fantastic

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It’s time for a wardrobe overhaul

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Why not start your weekend dining al-fresco in Phoenix Park? Or take time out to enjoy a refreshing gin-flavoured drink while listening to Groove Armada. Alternatively wind-down with soft jazz in Temple bar. Plans for the Bank Holiday weekend await you.  Take a peek at what’s hot in Dublin and beyond. Bloom Festival When: May 28th […]

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In case you missed them, here are our top three stories today. Fertility matters – eight ways to prepare your body before you conceive… Read it here. The pre-baby bucket list – six simple and selfish things to do before you become a mum… Read it here. Fancy a mini-break outside the Pale? […]

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Irish mammys are legendary. We really are. Friends come in and out of our little one’s lives, but we’re always there. Every step of the way through their busy little lives. Why? Most likely, because we want to make sure they’ve cleaned brushed their teeth. For the millionth time. But the reasons aren’t important. What’s important […]

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#winwithshreddies

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Our babies inherit everything from us: Eye colour, hair type, height, and unfortunately for them, any and all of our tendencies towards sensitive skin, including eczema. Although it’s a really common condition (eczema affects up to one in five babies and young children), eczema affects every baby differently. It can start as early as a baby’s second month, and if you’re not […]

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They say if you want to know the truth, ask a child. Anyone who has ever had an uninvited remark about the size of their bottom or the direction their boobs are pointing would probably disagree, but kids tell it like they see it, which makes them unintentionally hilarious artists. Here’s a round-up of 10 […]

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All this week we have delicious recipes from Neven Maguire’s Complete Baby & Toddler Cookbook, the latest offering from our favourite TV chef. The book offers over 200 recipes and daily menu planners to take you from first tastes through each stage of weaning. Maguire also weighs in on the organic debate and offers great […]

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We can hardly believe it ourselves, but suddenly we’re three weeks into the HerFamily.ie 30 Day Bikini Body Blitz with Body Project fitness guru Gillian Hynes. The HerFamily team have been following the programme to the letter, and we’re already feeling lighter and looser-of-trouser after only 14 days. This week we’ll be kicking our efforts […]

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Woohoo. Summer is coming. Temperatures are rising, and we’re ready (like SO ready) to give our wardrobes a cool new makeover. But where to even start? We want to wear pretty much every trend there is right now (this minute), but this ultimate list of 6 must-haves should form the basis of your new-season look. Each piece shows you’re on-trend, and […]

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They say that for every minute spent organising, an hour is earned. If that is the case, we need to devote more time to this important task. A whole lot more time.  From meal-planning and homework-checking, to budgeting and birthday present-buying, there is so much to keep in order in a home for it to keep […]

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Revisit your youth this Summer with HerFamily.ie… We’ve got two tickets to see the Foo Fighters play at Slane Castle on Saturday 30th May all you’ve got to do is click here to be in with a chance to win.

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It might not feel like it, but according to our calendar, summer in Ireland has officially arrived. Until the chill leaves the air though, we’ll keep our sweaters on while we welcome a burst of summer via our food instead. And don’t these super-tasty salmon rolls just spell fresh and summery yumminess to you? They’re also a failsafe starter for entertaining or for […]

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Stop what you are doing. Hunk of burning hot-love Michel Fassbender is starring in the lead role of the anticipated film ‘Steve Jobs’, to be released, November 13 on our shores.  The beautiful man (Fassbender) plays the pioneering Apple mogul Steve Jobs and paints the perfect, intimate picture of Jobs as the man at the epicenter of the Apple […]

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We know when the time comes to start ‘trying’ for a baby, you need to be ready physically and mentally. It’s easy to work yourself into a frenzy trying to follow strict rules, but easy swaps for pregnancy peace of mind can be all you need. These 7 top tips are a simple, everyday guideline and will help pave the way […]

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We’re looking for a panel of people to join The Maximum Media Reader Panel. So, what’s it all about? The HerFamily.ie panel will be made up of readers just like you. Readers who want a voice, to offer their opinions on editorial and advertising across our site. You’ll get to have your say and tell […]

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The Irish festival wishlist for parents going solo

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Call it a lady thing, but sometimes a good old sob into a bucket of popcorn is just what we need to feel better.  Now Kleenex is giving you the chance to do just that in front of the classic weepy The Notebook at Dublin’s Denzille cinema… for FREE! We’re hosting a special screening for a […]

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Rise and shine people!

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We love a ‘how-to’ guide around here. We want to know ‘how-to’ look at the tippy-top of our game, we want to learn ‘how-to’ do something new with our everyday look and ‘how-to’ do it quicker, faster and better than ever. We don’t ask for much, do we? But time is always of the essence and when we […]

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Cases of excess lead and pesticides in Dublin water have been all over the news, of late. In fact, some places in Ireland still don’t have clean drinkable water, despite having to pay water charges. Now it’s more critical than ever to be mindful of your water quality. But how do you address any issues? You could install one of these systems in […]

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Are you tired of being tired all the time? Ready for a change and keen to get started before summer begins in earnest? Our 30 Day Bikini Body Blitz devised by HerFamily.ie fitness guru Gillian Hynes will help you achieve all of this and more. Stock up on the ingredients for this  delicious broth she […]

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Are you tired of feeling uncomfortable in your own body? Are you ready to have more energy, glowing skin and a whole new attitude?  Our 30 Day Bikini Body Blitz devised by HerFamily.ie fitness Guru Gillian Hynes will help you achieve all of this and more. Stock up on the ingredients for this  nutrient-packed smoothie […]

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This year we say NO MORE to the crash diets and starvation plans of yesteryear. The HerFamily.ie team are joining forces with fitness expert Gillian Hynes of Body Project to make sure we (and you) feel like the best version of yourself when you hit the beach… and that means STRONG, HEALTHY and FIT. Fancy joining us? […]

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Okay, so it’s not exactly summer outside, but according to our calendar, it’s supposed to be hitting anytime around now-ish. It really is. But who needs sunshine to get busy with some meringues, am I right? They are the ultimate failsafe desert whatever the weather, as well as being the easiest desert to get messy making with the kids. Play around with […]

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The HerFamily.ie 30 Day Bikini Body Blitz starts on Monday, so today we’re giving you the skinny on what we’ll all be eating for the next four weeks. This gives you ample time to stock up on healthy foods over the weekend (and to get rid of any tempting treats hanging around your cupboards). Devised by renowned […]

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Ready to get into the best shape of your life? Our resident fitness guru Gillian Hynes of Body Project has come up with an exclusive 30-Day Plan, complete with some menu options, video exercise tutorials to use in the comfort and privacy of your own living room and plenty of motivational advice. What’s more? We’re […]

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Pass the tissues.

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The ultimate festival wishlist

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Do your kids have a better social life than you? From swimming and soccer, to ballet and basketball, our little ones’ schedules are often more jam-packed than our own – sad, but true. To keep them going through the day without getting “hungry” you need to get some slow-energy-releasing snacks into their diets. Here’s how: 1. Porridge with […]

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To celebrate our support we’re sharing passes to the classes…

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Liz West is the Guinness World Record holder for having the biggest Spice Girls Collection in the world. And we thought we never got over the split? She started collecting memorabilia to be close to her idols from the initial tour in 1996. Her reenactment of “Wannabe” has to be seen. Meet the sixth Spice […]

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This will have you in floods of tears

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The best time-and-energy-poor treat for all the family

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Affordable (and free!) family-friendly events here we come

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It’s all about the little victories

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Enjoying a less restricted diet is one of the things new mums look forward to most after having a baby. Bring on the soft cheeses, sushi and glasses of wine, right ladies?  And although it’s true that most foods are safe to enjoy while breastfeeding, traces of food and drink can sometimes sneak their way into […]

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To celebrate our support for the festival we want to share to share the love of film…

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Who knew? The weather is not the only thing we are obsessed with…

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Having a crowd over for Sunday lunch? You need this recipe in your arsenal

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It’s the little things…

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