A group of researchers believe that the secret to looking younger is having more children. (We’re not sure the bags under our eyes or the stress balls on our desks would agree but anyway!) The Express reports that a team of scientists have conducted a study which suggests that having more children appears to slow […]

11 years ago

It wasn’t that long ago that paediatrician Dr Hamilton showed the world how to calm a crying baby. This week, another trick has emerged online, courtesy of new dad Micah Hayman. His 11-week-old son Eli just wouldn’t settle so he decided to play The Imperial March, composed by John Williams and made famous by Star […]

11 years ago

Last week a unique photograph of a newborn baby went viral. It showed a baby boy alongside his umbilical chord, spelling out the word “love”, and the placenta. (You can read more about it here.) Welcome earthside sweet little HarperAs a Maori baby his placenta will now be returned to the land. The word ‘whenua’… […]

11 years ago

If you’ve been out and about already this morning, you will know that it’s absolutely freezing – as in so cold that you’ll need your hat, scarf and gloves. According to Met Éireann, the rest of the week isn’t going to be any warmer. Frost and ice is due to clear this morning leaving a […]

11 years ago

The placenta might not be the prettiest of organs but its role during pregnancy is incredibly important. It is also believed to have numerous benefits after you give birth, with many mothers consuming it. But while those benefits are debatable, here are 5 interesting facts about the placenta… 1. The placenta is responsible for secreting […]

11 years ago

Let’s face it, we’ve been blessed with a mild winter. However this weekend is set to turn cold with a risk of ice and wintry showers across the country. According to Met Éireann, tonight will see widespread showers some of which will fall as hail or sleet. Ground frost will develop in parts with snow […]

11 years ago

We’ve seen plenty of baby photographs in our time but this one certainly stands out. Australian photographer Emma Jean captured and shared this snap of newborn Harper along with his umbilical cord (which spells out the word ‘love’) and placenta on Facebook. In the caption Emma explains that this is part of the Maori tradition which […]

11 years ago

Buying a house, changing jobs, getting married and having kids are just a few of the major events that happen in your life but have you ever asked yourself which one was the most stressful? According to The Scotsman a new survey, conducted by Which? Mortgage Advisers, has and you might find the results rather surprising. […]

11 years ago

Fancy a break away with the family? Want a distraction from the January Blues? Well, you’re in luck because there are a number of sales on at the moment, meaning you can book cheap flights to a range of destinations. Aer Lingus They have just announced a flash sale with 20% off every seat and every […]

11 years ago

We all know how difficult it can be to keep kids entertained and you always get the same questions like “can we stay up and watch this film?” and “why won’t you give me more chocolate?” When Sammy’s niece whom she was babysitting asked her to do her makeup, Sammy saw an opportunity to do […]

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, from hard news to unusual stories, we’ve got you covered. Here are a few stories from today that you need to know about… Company unveils […]

11 years ago

We have decided to combine two of our favourite topics of discussion: baby names and food. We are always on the lookout for nice baby names and today we were just thinking about some more unusual ones (whilst eating lunch). Hence why we’ve found ourselves here, with 15 food-inspired names to whet your (parental) appetite. […]

11 years ago

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has said that the strike action planned across seven hospitals on January 14th (next Thursday) will see two-hour work stoppages. According to RTÉ News, the INMO is seeking to “re-engage” with the HSE on how to deliver measures agreed at the Workplace Relations Commission regarding overcrowding and under-staffing. The […]

11 years ago

A body has been recovered from the sea off the coast of Galway, near Ardfry Point in Oranmore. According to RTÉ News, the unidentified body was spotted about 20 metres from the shore by a search party which was looking for missing NUIG student Michael Bugler. People and the Gardaí have been searching for the 20-year-old since he went missing […]

11 years ago

Starbucks is always coming up with new coffee ideas and we have to say, their latest creation certainly grabbed our attention. The chain launched the Coconut Milk Latte in the UK this week and we have our fingers, legs and arms crossed that it will make its way across the water. It’s here! A very, very, […]

11 years ago

There are plenty of old wives’ tales which claim to reveal the sex of your baby (you can read about them here) but there is one ‘test’ that claims to be a bit more accurate and involves your 12-week ultrasound. The ‘nub theory’ claims to be able to distinguish between a boy and girl as […]

11 years ago

Aww, they grow up so fast! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have shared a few snaps of Prince George’s first day at nursery in Norfolk. The photographs were posted on the Kensington Palace Twitter account earlier today and we have to say the young royal looks very cute. It was revealed earlier this year […]

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

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