We don’t know about you but the first thing we do when we have a cold or cough is reach for Vicks. But while the traditional place for you to rub it is your chest, a number of people have taken to rubbing it on their feet (in keeping with the old wives’ tale). This […]

11 years ago

When you have kids, it’s hard to get a spare second to go to the toilet never mind setting aside some alone time for you and your partner. One woman has taken to Facebook to talk about the challenges of “parent sex” and let’s just say, a LOT of people relate to it. The piece, […]

11 years ago

Earlier this week he spoke out about how the health service was failing women and we’re guessing that’s exactly what he’ll be discussing with Ryan Tubridy on Friday evening. Professor Fergal Malone, the new master of the Rotunda Hospital, will be one of the guests on this week’s Late Late Show. This will be his […]

11 years ago

Have you ever used olive or sunflower oil on your baby’s skin? Well, a new study suggests that it might not be as good for it as first believed. According to Medical Xpress, researchers at the University of Manchester tested the effects of the two oils on babies’ skin by dividing 115 newborns into three […]

11 years ago

A woman who decided to donate her wedding dress to an organisation that uses the material to make burial gowns for stillborn babies has been overwhelmed by the response from people. In May 2015 Yvonne Trimble donated her gown to charity Cherished Gowns, based in Manchester, after coming to the conclusion that she wouldn’t wear […]

11 years ago

Just a word of warning, chances are you will be very annoyed by the time you reach the end of this article. A female politician who is opposed to a “sexist” bill received a shocking Facebook message from a male Republican New Hampshire state representative. The proposed bill would make it illegal for a woman […]

11 years ago

Earlier this week an ultrasound went viral after showing some sort of figure alongside the baby (many believed it was a devil or a Hindu goddess). Today another baby scan is doing the rounds and appears to show an angel watching over the unborn child. Kelly Lewis shared the photograph with The Mirror and told the […]

11 years ago

Our approach to folding is a bit like our approach to packing a suitcase… we start off with good intentions and then we get to a point where we just shove the item of clothing in and pray to God that we can close the drawer. Basically, this is us. via GIPHY But in all […]

11 years ago

One woman has taken to Facebook to warn others about the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Erin Barrett was overjoyed when she gave birth to a baby girl back in September but at the same time doctors removed her left ovary, fallopian tube and a 6lb tumour. She was later diagnosed with stage 1c, grade 1 ovarian cancer […]

11 years ago

It can be difficult to catch the news every day and stay up to date with what’s happening when you’re doing school runs, making lunches and helping with homework. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. From now on, we’ll be bringing you a round-up of the news that you, as parents, need to know. From quirky […]

11 years ago

Do you often wake up with a fright after a bad dream or perhaps your sleep is constantly interrupted by terrors (other than your children)? It could stem from the way you lie. A study from 2004, recently quoted by The Huffington Post, revealed that those who sleep on their left side are more likely […]

11 years ago

This isn’t the first time a father has paid tribute to his favourite football team with his child’s name and we don’t think it will be the last. An Arsenal fan allegedly tricked his wife into naming their baby girl after the Gunners. Website i100 came across a magazine clipping in which Clare Smith from […]

11 years ago

We are always on the lookout for delicious new breakfast and brunch ideas that won’t make us feel too guilty. This recipe, brought to us by our friends at Keelings, ticks all of those boxes. The only problem you’ll have is eating just a few of them! Introducing Berry Pancakes with Natural Yoghurt… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eHUzcUDcx0 (Serves […]

11 years ago

Yes, we know, we are always going on about baby names but there are just so many to choose from. Today we decided to collect some of our favourite names from the world of fiction – perhaps they might inspire any mums-to-be out there. Some of them are a little more unusual than others but […]

11 years ago

We are always reading about superfoods such as kale, avocado and coconut oil but we never expected this item to be in that group. It turns out, according to the Daily Mail, that one of the things that is included in a fry is actually very good for you. The publication has revealed that black pudding […]

11 years ago

Resolutions, smesolutions! (No, that’s not a word but it expresses exactly how I feel.) Of course I’d be lying if I said I have never set some for myself or that I don’t have things I want to do this year, such as eat better and stress less. But I think the concept of the […]

11 years ago

Chances are the Central Statistics Office won’t be revealing the most popular baby names for 2015 until later in the year but the Irish Times have given an indication of what monikers may appear at the top of the list. The publication looked at their birth announcements column for last year and compiled a list […]

11 years ago

It can be difficult to catch the news every day and stay up to date with what’s happening when you’re doing school runs, making lunches and helping with homework. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. From now on, we’ll be bringing you a round-up of the news that you, as parents, need to know. From quirky […]

11 years ago

There is a lot of information out there on what you should and shouldn’t be giving your kids but one of the major issues concerns controlling the amount of sugar they are consuming. Well, there might be an easier way to keep track of that, thanks to Public Health England (PHE). BBC News reports that the […]

11 years ago

Finding out that you’re going to be a parent can bring an array of emotion – happiness, anxiety, excitement, the list goes on. For Brittany LeBlanc’s husband David, who is deaf, it was a tearful moment. According to The Huffington Post, she broke the news to her other half by giving him a bag of […]

11 years ago

An ultrasound is going viral after sparking a bit of debate on picture-sharing site Reddit. Earlier this month, user luigivampa-over9000 shared a snap of what they claim is a friend’s ultrasound and let’s just say it got people talking. That’s because a number of people claim that they can see figure to the right of the […]

11 years ago

Christmas is over and January is here which means that many people will be starting the annual detox (more exercise and less food). But it seems that there is a common misconception when it comes to diets: that eating low-calorie and low-fat foods is better for you. via GIPHY Health expert Dr David Ludwig, from […]

11 years ago

Whether you attempted forging a note once upon a time or not, you’ve got to appreciate this little lady’s attempts to get more time off school. That’s right, she went against the trend (which sees children trying to forge notes and signatures from their parents to their teachers) and produced a note allegedly from her […]

11 years ago

It has been over a month since he arrived but it’s only now that the world has been given its first glimpse of Saint West. (That’s quite a long time considering that his mum is addicted to social media.) Kim Kardashian posted a photograph of her son on Instagram over the weekend but there’s no […]

11 years ago

Welcome to week 38 of your pregnancy! This week, your baby is as big as a winter melon. Here’s what else you can expect during week 38. You Week 38. The countdown is really on and the wait is nearly over, and while you’re probably excited to meet your little one, discomfort might be at […]

11 years ago

Welcome to week 39 of your pregnancy! This week, your baby is as big as a watermelon. Here’s what else you can expect during week 39. You At week 39, you’re on the cusp of delivering. You may be feeling the anticipation building – like the calm before the storm. However, those aches and pains […]

11 years ago

Welcome to week 40 of your pregnancy! This week, your baby is as big as a pumpkin. YOU DID IT, you’ve made a full baby. You Week 40, and here you are at the finish line – a full-term pregnancy! It’s okay if you’re feeling a mix of excitement and impatience. Many mums-to-be reach this […]

11 years ago

A non-alcoholic Frozen ‘champagne’ drink has been pulled following backlash from some parents and alcohol awareness campaigners. The product, previously sold on HomeBargains.co.uk, is a non-alcoholic sparkling grape juice and comes in a champagne bottle covered in characters from the hit film. via GIPHY However it has now been pulled (and will be discontinued from […]

11 years ago

Have you just gotten engaged or are you currently planning your wedding? Do you want a gorgeous gown but don’t want to spend a fortune? Well then, the news that Net-A-Porter are stocking wedding dresses by label Needle and Thread will put a smile on your face. According to The Telegraph the gorgeous gowns range […]

11 years ago

Baby names are a big topic of discussion around the HerFamily table… in fact, they are a big topic of discussion around any table we sit at. We usually discuss what ones we like, what ones we don’t like, and of course the crazy ones that we’ve come across. Inevitably, the discussion does reach celebrity baby names […]

11 years ago

Whoever said that having a baby was just about dirty nappies and sleepless nights clearly hasn’t seen this father’s photographs. What he does is take pictures of his newborn son Felix and then transforms them into works of art, taking inspiration from our favourite films and television shows. Some of these doodles are incredible and […]

11 years ago

Sex education has come (excuse us) a long way in recent years with lots of information now available about STIs, unplanned pregnancy and the emotional issues involved in relationships. But it wasn’t always like that. Back in the 1980s, it was quite different – as in, a video was played of a woman sitting in […]

11 years ago

Warning: This story contains graphic details and images. Parents know all about the bad habits that kids can pick up such as nose-picking, nail-biting and hair-chewing. But even though these parents knew that their daughter liked to chew her hair and had told her to stop, they had no idea what it would lead to. […]

11 years ago

An article exploring breastfeeding has revealed that over a third of women have felt sexually aroused whilst doing it. Fusion reports that a recent study found that between 33 and 50 per cent of mothers have felt aroused whilst breastfeeding their child. In other words, it’s common. It’s also not something one can control according to the article […]

11 years ago

Unless you slept through most of yesterday and nothing wakes you, you’ll have seen a glimpse of Storm Frank outside your window. But some parts of Ireland were more badly affected than others, as shown by the images that have since emerged on Twitter. From underwater bus stops to flooded main streets, it really was […]

11 years ago

The largest sperm bank in Britain is under investigation after it was found out that it was banning donors with what it described as “neurological diseases.” According to The Guardian, London Sperm Bank has been turning away men with common conditions including dyslexia, autism, ADHD, Asperger syndrome and motor disorder dyspraxia. The publication reports that […]

11 years ago

Pop star Jessica Taylor and her cricketer husband Kevin Pietersen have welcomed their second child together. The former Liberty X singer announced the news on Twitter, revealing the new arrival’s beautiful name. The newest addition to our family,beautiful Rosie,arrived safely into the world yesterday. We couldn’t be happier or more in love xxx — Jessica […]

11 years ago

To blow-dry or not to blow-dry, that is a question that I often ask myself. Blow-drying is easy and quick, which means I get out the door faster and need less time to get ready, but there are a number of reports that claim that it’s not exactly good for your hair. In fact, it […]

11 years ago

Last night was a rough one for many people across the country as Storm Frank brought strong winds and heavy rain, leading to damage and flooding in some parts. But it seems he’s not done quite yet with weather warnings still in place until lunchtime today. According to the Met Éireann website, there is a […]

11 years ago

Broadcaster Gay Byrne is said to be “recovering well” following a heart attack earlier this week. The 81-year-old, who presented The Late Late Toy Show for over 35 years, was reportedly hospitalised on Monday. The Byrne family issued a statement via RTÉ, asking for privacy during this time. It said: “RTÉ can confirm that Gay […]

11 years ago

If you’re planning on heading out on St Stephen’s Day, you might need to bring your umbrella. That’s because Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rainfall warning for both Leinster and Munster. It seems 20 to 40mm of rain is expected to fall in these areas with the weather warning in effect until 6.00pm […]

11 years ago

The panda baffled quite a few people earlier this week and now there’s another puzzle on the go. This time, Hungarian artist Gergely Dudas is tasking people with finding the cat among the owls. We’re not going to lie, this one took us a LOT longer to spot… although that could have something to do with […]

11 years ago

Last week we looked at how birth order can impact on a child’s personality. Today, on the day that Jesus Christ was born, we’re looking at how you child’s birth date can impact on their personality. More specifically, we’re looking at the personality traits linked to particular star signs. Here’s what we found out… Aquarius (January 20th […]

11 years ago

Is this your first Christmas as a parent? Or do you have lots of little ones running around? Either way, you’ll definitely relate to this video. It shows what Christmas is like when you have a baby in the house – lots of decorations on the floor, plenty of presents and hilarious photographs. Brilliant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbnmvS-lRAk […]

11 years ago

Television at this time of year is definitely one of the highlights so we’ve put together a list of movies for you to watch when the little ones are all tucked up in bed, exhausted from playing with their new toys. Check out what the small screen is offering today and tomorrow… Christmas Day Pitch […]

11 years ago

A lot of parents will be celebrating their first Christmas with a pair of tiny feet in the house this morning. That group includes Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington and her husband Harry Needs, who welcomed their first child together earlier this year. Rebecca shared a festive snap of her little family (in Christmas jumpers might […]

11 years ago

Christmas Day is often hailed as the best day of the holidays… actually it’s probably deemed by many as the best day of the year. But we happen to think that Christmas Eve should be top of the pile and here’s why… 1. It’s all still ahead of you Everybody knows that the anticipation of […]

11 years ago

The fire is lit, the kids are tucking into a tin of sweets and you’re snuggled up on the sofa. What’s missing? A movie of course! Here is a roundup of some the best family flicks that will be on your small screen over the next few days… Christmas Eve The Sound of Music – […]

11 years ago

Last week, we had a look at what your palm claims to tell you about the amount of children you will have. This week, we’re looking at the marriage line. Your marriage line is located, like the children lines, under the base of the little finger however it is horizontal as opposed to vertical. It […]

11 years ago

Whether you’re waiting on relatives to arrive home or you’re going to be away from your nearest and dearest this year, this video will strike a chord. Aer Lingus has helped to bring a number of people home for Christmas this year and they captured it all on camera. The travellers come from the likes […]

11 years ago