Harry Potter will go down as one of the most influential book series of all time and now one mum is saying that it is responsible for the birth mark on her daughter’s head. Jo Mak, a publicist from Toronto, tweeted JK Rowling this week to explain that she read the novels during her pregnancy and […]

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A few years ago, journalist Sabrina Rogers-Anderson from Australia compiled a list of the best “bogan” baby names. It apparently caused serious controversy at the time but that hasn’t stopped her from putting together another list for this year. On Kidspot, she explains: “I believe we all have a bit of bogan in us that we […]

11 years ago

Experts have raised concerns over the practice of vaginal seeding following an increasing number of requests for it in the UK. Vaginal seeding is a practice whereby a mother who has given birth via C-section takes swabs of her vaginal fluid and applies it to the face, body and mouth of their baby after the birth in order […]

11 years ago

Anyone else find themselves reaching for something sweet when energy levels are low and dinner is still three hours away? I know I do. But a new study, conducted by researchers at the University of Florida, is suggesting that a handful of almonds could be the answer. According to the university website, for the experiment […]

11 years ago

There has been a lot of debate in recent weeks about whether wine is good for your health or not, but one personal trainer is making sure it is good for her by working out with it. April Storey from California uploaded a video of her “wine workout” to Facebook at the end of last […]

11 years ago

The microwave is a wonderful invention when you have absolutely no time to make something for yourself and you simply opt to reheat. But it seems, according to The Food Network, that there are some foods that you just shouldn’t put in the microwave. First up (and perhaps an obvious one) is chicken. Apparently using the microwave […]

11 years ago

A photographer called Jen Pan has created a project that celebrates and supports breastfeeding mothers across the globe. ‘The Magical World of Breastfeeding’ – which is divided into three parts including A Stand Against Workplace Discrimination, Let Go Of Your Guilt and Into The Woods – involves a number of breastfeeding mums. One of the sections […]

11 years ago

#ObamaAndKids is one of our favourite hashtags of all time. That’s because it involves photographs of the President of The United States and a lot of very cute kids. The hashtag has been trending this weekend and let’s just say, some of the pictures are amazing. Here are some of the best… “I want to […]

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Every parent will know that getting a child to eat something can be quite the task, which is why they will relate to this Instagram account. ‘My Kid Can’t Eat This’ reposts all of the pictures of food that kids have refused to eat for one reason or another. As well as snaps of the […]

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Some books stay with you. This is one of them. Eeny Meeny by M.J. Arlidge is not a new release, it came out in 2014, but it is crime thriller that you really shouldn’t miss. A murderer is on the loose but they’re not just killing at random and they’re targeting people in twos. What’s even […]

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This chocolate cake recipe contains no milk, no eggs and no butter. In other words, it’s great for those with egg and/or dairy allergies. As if that’s not enough to entice you, it’s super simple to make. We came across it in video form on Imgur. It was uploaded by user MoochoLotso. (Just to note, 350 […]

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You might think that having a big bum isn’t a good thing but sciences says that it is, for both you and your baby. A number of studies have shown that the size of a woman’s backside is linked to her brain development. Furthermore, there is evidence to suggest that this area of the body is also […]

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McDonald’s is trialling a new breakfast sandwich and it’s not exactly a combination that we would have put together. The Chicken McGriddle combines chicken and pancakes. (Don’t get us wrong, we love both of those things, we just wouldn’t have thought to put them together!) According to reports the new item is being trialled in […]

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Picking a baby name is one of the most important decisions that you’ll make and there are actually quite a lot of things to consider. Not only do you want to find one that you and your partner like but you have to think of the nicknames it could spawn and you might want something […]

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Earlier this month The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers announced the winners of their 2016 Image of the Year Competition and we have to say that the images are simply incredible. The winners were picked by an expert judging panel based on a point system assessing three different areas: technicality, emotionality and composition. You can check out […]

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Over three quarters of new mothers in the UK find it difficult to breastfeed, according to a new survey. The study found that 81 per cent struggled with it and 72 per cent sought help from a midwife or specialist. The Telegraph reports that the research, conducted by The Baby Show and MadeForMums, also found that […]

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F. Scott Fitzgerald was best known for being a great author, having penned classics including The Great Gatsby, but he was also a father. In 1933 he wrote a touching letter to his daughter Scottie when she was away at camp. She was 11 years of age at the time. And while things have certainly changed […]

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Sad news today as it was revealed that magician and entertainer Paul Daniels has been diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour. A statement was released on his official website, confirming the news on behalf of the family. It read: “We can confirm that one of our greatest magicians and entertainers of all times, Paul Daniels, […]

11 years ago

There are a lot of things that we love… family, friends and Prosecco. So you can imagine how excited we were to hear that The Exchequer Wine Bar in Ranelagh, Dublin, has just launched a Bottomless Prosecco Brunch. That’s right, you read that correctly, a BOTTOMLESS PROSECCO BRUNCH. The deal runs every Saturday from 12pm-4pm […]

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A new study has found that husbands create an extra seven hours of housework every week. According to The Independent, researchers at the University of Michigan did a study that showed that the average married woman does seven more hours of housework per week than the average single woman. Meanwhile, the average married man only […]

11 years ago

I don’t know about you but I certainly find it difficult to walk into the kitchen without peering into the fridge or checking what’s in the cupboard to see if anything tickles my fancy. While snacking between meals is by no means bad for you, especially if it’s a piece of fruit or a handful […]

11 years ago

Fancy changing up your hairstyle but don’t want to go for anything too drastic? Then we’d recommend checking out the latest trend, hair strobing. According to ELLE UK, it’s a mixture of highlights and balayage which is subtle but will rejuvenate your look. Salon chain Hershesons in London kicked off the trend and we have […]

11 years ago

One of the latest sets from toy manufacturer LEGO signifies a massive step towards inclusivity and gender equality, according to reports. The ‘LEGO City’ range includes a number of new mini-figurines including a working mum, a stay-at-home dad and a kid in a wheelchair. President of LEGO Systems Soren Torp Laursen told Fortune that these […]

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Tom Fletcher is officially the cutest father in celebland. The McBusted star and his wife Giovanna welcomed their second son, Buddy Bob, during the week and Tom just can’t stop gushing about him. As well as giving the world its first glimpse of the new arrival, the singer posted a picture of himself waiting for […]

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Eight-year-old Ava McHugh from Tallaght, Co Dublin was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy in 2010 when her parents realised she wasn’t meeting her developmental milestones. Ava and her family would not be able to get by without the incredible support and services provided by Enable Ireland for much-needed therapy every week. She, along with nine year old Kyle […]

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According to the internet, today is National Drink Wine Day (which means we have the perfect excuse for a pre-weekend glass). But why stick to your normal tipple? Why not mix it up with a wine-based cocktail? To help you out, here is a recipe for The Mamarita which incorporates Cabernet Sauvignon along with a few other […]

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A professor is calling for more research into period pain as the extent can be almost equal to that of a heart attack. According to Quartz, dysmenorrhea (or painful menstruation) affects approximately one in five women but there is still very little research into it and it is often downplayed by doctors. Professor of reproductive health […]

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A photograph of an elderly couple shopping has gone viral this week for the sweetest reason. The picture was posted to the Love What Matters Facebook page by Hannah Nicole Kent and has (to date) received almost one million Likes and over 325,000 shares. While it might just look like an image of a couple shopping, […]

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It is a well-known fact that fertility is affected by age (and other factors) but did you know how much? This informative infographic – put together by a number of medical experts and published by Women’s Health – shows exactly how a woman’s eggs and a man’s sperm changes over time, from their early 20s to […]

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Northern Irish parents are clearly inspired by what they watch… that is, if their baby name choices are anything to go by! The top 100 girls’ and boys’ names for 2015 were unveiled this week and while the top ones didn’t contain any big surprises, we were surprised that some 980 new names were registered in […]

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We’ve all been there – one child gets something and then the other one wants it too. Usually you just end up getting two but on this occasion, sibling solidarity reigned supreme. You see, six-year-old Abigail Stout got a hamster for her birthday which made her older brother Daniel want one as well. So he […]

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As a mum you realise that spoons aren’t just utensils for eating. You learn that they can also be used for hitting, launching, banging etc. But a new invention could bring an end to the need for those plastic or metal spoons and reduce the amount of washing up there is. Introducing… the Edible Spoon […]

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Is this fur real? (Sorry but we just couldn’t resist that one). It seems that fur could be the next big thing in the world of nails with the style being showcased at the recent Libertine fall/winter 2016 show. According to Cosmopolitan, style director and co-founder of CND nail polish Jan Arnold sent models down […]

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It’s going to be another cold one today! Yesterday evening, Met Éireann issued a status yellow snow-ice warning for Clare, Connacht, Cork, Donegal and Limerick. The forecaster predicted scattered snow showers overnight with accumulations up to 3cm in some areas but it is in place until 11am today which means you can expect widespread frost […]

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A 20-year-old woman claims that she gave birth in her bathroom, shortly after being diagnosed with constipation by a doctor. According to The Mirror, Charlotte Bryant from Cardiff in Wales claims that she was misdiagnosed by three GPs before welcoming a baby boy last month. She says that one gave her painkillers for muscle pain as she […]

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Over a quarter of a million people have signed a petition calling for the UK government to extend the meningitis B vaccination programme to all children after hearing about Faye’s story. In September 2015, the UK opted to offer the meningitis B vaccine to babies born on or after 1st July 2015. Those who want their older children […]

11 years ago

We love nothing more than sprinkling a handful of pre-grated Parmesan cheese over a bowl of spaghetti Bolognese but we might buy a block and grate it ourselves after hearing about this. While the warning has been issued to consumers in America by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it’s one of those things […]

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Every so often a puzzle does the rounds that leaves the entire world scratching their heads. The latest is a children’s maths question which asks people to work out the answer to the last sum based on what the previous ones have told them. Thighler Perry tweets a snap of the brainteaser but people are […]

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A study has revealed the amount of sugar contained in certain high street coffee shop drinks and you may find the results surprising. According to reports, UK charity Action on Sugar has said that some sugar levels in certain drinks are “dangerously” high. They looked at 131 flavoured hot drinks from popular chains, a third […]

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Thirty is a milestone that most don’t want to reach but when you get there, you realise it’s not bad at all and actually there are a lot of good things about it. In fact, a new study has found that women are their most stylist at the age of 30. According to The Express, […]

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It’s not a new phenomenon but people are going crazy for melting chocolate balls at the moment. What is a melting chocolate ball? Well, it’s what dreams are made of. In actual fact, it’s a chocolate shell which gives way when you pour hot chocolate or toffee sauce over it, often unveiling a hidden dessert […]

11 years ago

In recent years pole fitness has grown in popularity among women but now it seems young girls are also getting involved in it. According to This Morning, girls as young as eight are going to classes in the UK and it is leading to quite the discussion with many parents concerned about the over-sexualisation of […]

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If you recently got engaged or are helping a friend to plan their dream wedding, you might want to check out this lot… After polling more than 35,000 couples, weddingsonline has unveiled the winners of their 2016 awards including the top wedding venues. From Garryvoe Hotel (named Venue of the Year) to Cabra Castle (which scooped the […]

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A mother of triplets has thanked an airline company after its employees pulled out all the stops for her during a recent flight. Jenna took to Facebook to praise Delta Airlines after two flight attendants, Kaitlin and Loretta, upgraded her to first class so that she could breast pump in privacy and comfort. They also […]

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Fish is usually hailed for its health benefits but it seems that it may not be as good as first thought, particularly for pregnant women. A new study has apparently revealed that eating a lot of fish during pregnancy can increase the chances of your child become overweight or obese. The research found that eating […]

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Last week many commuters were affected when Luas workers followed through with their industrial action. This week will be the same, with further strikes scheduled for Thursday and Friday, and it’s not going to end there. According to RTÉ News more strikes are planned for March 8th and 17th – which means that you might have to rethink […]

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This isn’t the first time we’ve heard about how fast-thinking has saved an abandoned newborn baby and unfortunately we don’t think it’ll be the last. According to The Mirror, police in Colombia found a child inside a bucket covered in amniotic fluid and with the umbilical cord still attached. Officers were called to the scene after […]

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An Irish woman has shared her experience of cervical cancer in order to spread awareness about it. Heather Keating from Cashel, Co. Tipperary, was diagnosed at the age of 24, one year before she was entitled to a free smear test. She explained that “because I was 24 I was not entitled to a free smear and […]

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While scientists are yet to determine the cause of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a new study has shed some light on why the symptoms disappear for some and not others. According to The Washington Post, assistant professor of psychology at Florida International University Erica Musser and her team looked at 515 families. Over three […]

11 years ago

Only one in three women in Ireland realised that they had reached menopause, according to a new survey. Skincare brand Vichy conducted the research which showed that seven in 10 women didn’t recognise the symptoms of “the change.” Two out of five realised what was happening after a few months while one in 10 were told […]

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