A recent study has found that an increasing number of parents are using tablets and smartphones to deal with their child’s tantrums. Researchers reportedly found that the more difficult the kid, the more likely the parent is to turn to technology to calm the situation. They looked at almost 150 children aged 15-36 months and […]

11 years ago

A mum from Australia has garnered over 100,000 followers on Instagram because of the time and effort she takes to do her daughter’s hair every morning. Shelley Gifford is the woman behind the ‘prettylittlebraids’ page which shows off a number of intricate hairstyles and braids. According to Daily Mail Australia, Shelley takes about 20 minutes […]

11 years ago

First and foremost, we have to say that we don’t advise making any major life decisions or judgements based on this list. Now, back to the matter at hand, chances are you are thinking about starting or have already started a family. And chances are, you will have seen little glimpses of your other half that […]

11 years ago

Warning: This story contains details which some readers may find upsetting. Police in Moscow arrested a woman today on suspicion of murder after she was found allegedly carrying the severed head of a child through the streets of the city. According to BBC News, the individual is believed to have been the victim’s nanny and […]

11 years ago

Last week it was revealed that husbands create an extra seven hours of housework (that their other halves usually end up doing) and now another study is saying that the majority of Irish mums are the main cook in their house. Husbands, it’s time to step up! The research from Whirlpool found that 84 per […]

11 years ago

A young mum from Australia is being praised for sharing an image of herself breastfeeding her son at a wedding (because, as all mothers know, babies need fed no matter what’s going on). Twenty-one-year-old Haddas Ancliffe, who is a blogger also known as Dahs according to Daily Mail Australia, received a lot of positive comments after […]

11 years ago

Deirdre Mongan is 37 years old. She is also an athlete and mother. This year she is hoping to qualify for the Paralympics. We caught up with her to find out how she juggles work, family and the sport she loves. I got involved in athletics (shot put) through wheelchair rugby when I moved to […]

11 years ago

Mean Girls star Lacey Chabert is expecting her first child with her husband Dave Nehdar and we are loving the way that she announced it. The actress, who is best known for playing Gretchen Wieners in the hit comedy, took to Twitter over the weekend to reveal the news. She shared a cute snap of […]

11 years ago

You’ve spent the day at work and then you arrive home to two kids with bags full of energy. After wrestling them into bed, it is understandable that you might not have the energy for sexy time. Then again, you might be planning on adding to your brood and it’s the prime time of the […]

11 years ago

There’s never a dull moment when there are toddlers around. They shout, they laugh and they dance. James Corden decided to take this fact and turn it into a very funny video, also involving actress and mum Jenna Dewan-Tatum. The Late Late Show host and his co-star were challenged to complete dance classes led by […]

11 years ago

A mummy blogger has apparently revealed the secret to getting things moving in the bowel department. (Let’s face it, we’ve all been or had children in that situation.) According to a blog post on Wisdom of The Moon, it’s all about applying a bit of pressure to a particular part of the stomach. The magic […]

11 years ago

We love nothing more than tucking into a delicious doughnut and we enjoy biting into a beautiful bagel every once in a while. But now we can have both… well, we can’t quite yet but anyone who lives or works in Brooklyn, New York, can. The Doughnut Project has created a new breakfast item, The […]

11 years ago

A few days ago, a study revealed that husbands create an extra 7 hours of housework and that their other half is usually the one that ends up doing it. Now a new commercial by Ariel India is trying to encourage husbands to #SharetheLoad by doing their bit around the home. The advertisement shows a […]

11 years ago

There have been a number of cases in the news recently of children who have become ill or died after contracting meningitis B. That, along with the fact there are around four cases of meningitis and septicaemia in Ireland every week, shows just how topical this issue is. The Irish Independent has now reported that […]

11 years ago

A father has recorded a touching video message about how Down syndrome is the best thing that has ever happened to his life. Robb Scott from Canada decided to speak out about how he felt that he had recently “failed” his son Turner who has Down syndrome. He was at a video store when he […]

11 years ago

What’s the best way to show your dear Mum how much you appreciate her? With tasty home-made treats, of course.  Treat the special lady in your life in the sweetest possible way with these beautiful cookies. Your little ones will be bursting with excitement as they help you whip up these super sweet (and sentimental!) biscuits. […]

11 years ago

A mum has sparked debate after talking about the fact that her two-year-old daughter has participated in and won a number of beauty pageants. Jas Sullivan told This Morning presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield that she made the decision to enter her after she copied her pout one day. “To me she was always […]

11 years ago

Ever baked a chocolate cake but found it too dry? Or maybe you just feel like you can never get quite as good as you’d like. Well, this could be the answer. A chef from Kansas City, Jasper J Mirabile Jnr, is claiming that the secret ingredient for creating the ultimate chocolate cake is… mayonnaise. […]

11 years ago

It is quite rare for a baby to be born inside its amniotic sac but this video captures just that. In the clip, recently uploaded to Facebook by Jasmine Perez, the little one seems to think that he is still inside the womb as he wriggles about. The doctor can then be seen cutting him […]

11 years ago

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 […]

11 years ago

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 […]

11 years ago

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 […]

11 years ago

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 […]

11 years ago

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 […]

11 years ago

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 […]

11 years ago

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 […]

11 years ago

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 […]

11 years ago

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 […]

11 years ago

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 […]

11 years ago

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 […]

11 years ago

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 […]

11 years ago

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 […]

11 years ago

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 […]

11 years ago

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 […]

11 years ago

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 […]

11 years ago

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 […]

11 years ago

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, […]

11 years ago

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 […]

11 years ago

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 […]

11 years ago

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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