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  • Pregnancy nose is a real thing and here’s why it happens

    Pregnancy nose is a real thing and here’s why it happens

    Pregnancy nose has been doing the rounds on TikTok. You know the videos where a mother will show an image of her nose before she got pregnant and then after often with a significant difference. Though at first, it’s mind-boggling, when you consider all the changes your body goes through during pregnancy it’s not that […]

    2 years ago

  • TikToker says she’s suing her parents for having her without her permission

    TikToker says she’s suing her parents for having her without her permission

    By Jack Peat She is urging parents-to-be to use a psychic medium to contact their unborn child and ask if they “actually want to be here” A TikToker hilariously announced that she is suing her parents for having her without her permission. Kass Theaz took to her social media page to blast her parents after […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Sick and upset’ vegan sends ‘last warning’ letter to neighbour over barbecue

    ‘Sick and upset’ vegan sends ‘last warning’ letter to neighbour over barbecue

    ‘The smell of the meat you cook makes us feel sick’ A vegan issued a ‘last warning’ to their neighbour because of a dispute over a barbecue and the smell of cooking meat. The conflict started when the vegan living near Perth, Australia, sent a letter to her neighbour, Kylie, labelled: “IMPORTANT MESSAGE” The letter […]

    2 years ago

  • Worst place to live in Ireland for work-life balance has been revealed

    Worst place to live in Ireland for work-life balance has been revealed

    A study has revealed the best and worst places to live. Two Mayo towns have been ranked as the best places in Ireland to live in order to achieve a healthy work-life balance. The list of five places in Ireland was compiled by energy price comparison site Switcher.ie. Castlebar took the number one spot closely […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘My sister-in-law gave her baby the same name as my stillborn daughter’

    ‘My sister-in-law gave her baby the same name as my stillborn daughter’

    “They are being incredibly cruel” A woman has expressed her heartache after her sister-in-law gave her baby girl the same name as the woman’s stillborn daughter. She said she was extremely upset when her brother and sister-in-law confirmed they gave their newborn the same name as the baby she lost at 38 weeks. “In January […]

    2 years ago

  • Irish EuroMillions players urged to check tickets as huge jackpot won

    Irish EuroMillions players urged to check tickets as huge jackpot won

    A big prize has been won in Ireland. Lottery bosses have confirmed that the whopper EuroMillions jackpot of €166 million has been won. The life-changing amount was won by a player in France, however it is also somebody’s lucky day in Ireland. It was revealed that an Irish player has won €114,649 after correctly picking […]

    2 years ago

  • Summer camps to cost parents up to €1,500 this year

    Summer camps to cost parents up to €1,500 this year

    The cost-of-living crisis will be felt by families sending their children to summer camp this year Parents have been warned to anticipate high prices when sending children to summer camps during the school holidays. Research has indicated that it will cost up to €1,500 for childcare and summer camps for a family of two primary-school […]

    2 years ago

  • Honey can help save your child’s life if they swallow a button battery

    Honey can help save your child’s life if they swallow a button battery

    This household item can help save your children in an emergency Button batteries can get lodged in the esophagus of children younger than six years old, or, if swallowed, can leave substantial tissue damage and gastrointestinal perforation. Ideally, button batteries should be kept far away from anywhere children can find them, but the reality is […]

    2 years ago

  • Nursery bans toddler because her sundress is ‘inappropriate’

    Nursery bans toddler because her sundress is ‘inappropriate’

    A toddler’s parents were left shocked after she was banned from wearing her favourite sundress to pre-school. Sadie and Jamie Storehouse were reportedly told that their daughter, Lola, was wearing an “inappropriate” dress and must wear another top under it. The preschool in Winnipeg, Canada, said that the dress went against their internal policy as […]

    2 years ago

  • These foods should never be cooked in the air fryer

    These foods should never be cooked in the air fryer

    Air fryers are amazing when you’re cooking for a family You’ve either got an air fryer or you’ve heard about how everyone’s got one – either way, it’s difficult to avoid air fryer chat nowadays. Between swapping recipes and whipping up quick nutritious meals, they have been hailed as the holy grail of dinnertime. Air […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘My husband promised his mother we would name our baby after her’

    ‘My husband promised his mother we would name our baby after her’

    Her husband made the promise and now she feels betrayed A mum-to-be has been left furious after finding out her husband promised his mother they would name one of their children after her. Finding a name for your little one is tricky enough, but the woman explained on Reddit that she and her husband had come up […]

    2 years ago

  • Dad outraged after woman called his little girl ‘gorgeous’

    Dad outraged after woman called his little girl ‘gorgeous’

    A dad has sparked a huge debate after he told off a woman when she called his daughter gorgeous The woman explained that she had been left confused by the encounter, and was turning to other parents to see if what she did was really wrong. She said that she had been standing outside a […]

    2 years ago

  • One mum’s hilarious hack that will instantly stop a toddler tantrum

    One mum’s hilarious hack that will instantly stop a toddler tantrum

    When a toddler is trying to communicate something, their skills are limited. This is why, often times, they will go straight to a tantrum in order to make their needs known. While it may seem like the last thing that will cool down a meltdown, zoomies can actually stop the tantrum in its tracks. One […]

    2 years ago

  • Lily Allen flies in first class but puts her daughter in economy

    Lily Allen flies in first class but puts her daughter in economy

    “I’m going in first class, she’s going in economy.” Lily Allen has revealed that she is planning to put her daughter Ethel in economy class when flying from New York to London, but will fly herself in first class. She admitted this situation during an appearance on her friend Miquita Oliver’s podcast, called Miss Me?. […]

    2 years ago

  • Mum reveals she still breastfeeds her 9-year-old child

    Mum reveals she still breastfeeds her 9-year-old child

    The mum breastfeeds her nine-year-old daughter A mum has sparked a heated debate online after revealing she still breastfeeds her nine-year-old daughter. She told Quora that she still breastfeeds her nine-year-old daughter. The anonymous mother wrote: “I still allow my nine-year-old daughter to breastfeed from me, and she won’t stop until she wants to. Does anyone […]

    2 years ago

  • Why do newborns have that smell?

    Why do newborns have that smell?

    You gotta love that new baby smell Is there anything quite like the smell of a newborn baby? If it was made into a candle it would sell out in an instant. Yet what on earth makes them smell so good? Well, one person decided to spread their theory on social media. According to a […]

    2 years ago

  • Teenager with Down’s Syndrome breaks marathon record

    Teenager with Down’s Syndrome breaks marathon record

    With the help of his mum, the teenager managed to get himself marathon-ready in just five months A teenager with Down’s Syndrome has made running history after completing the London marathon. Lloyd Martin, 19, became the youngest person ever in his learning disability category to complete a marathon when he crossed the iconic Mall finish […]

    2 years ago

  • Mum admits to using expired breast milk as ‘Botox’ alternative

    Mum admits to using expired breast milk as ‘Botox’ alternative

    When it comes to our skincare, we’ll try just about anything to achieve results One mum has taken her quest for youthful skin that little bit further as she admitted to using her expired breast milk as a ‘Botox’ alternative. Rather than seeing her frozen and unused breast milk go to waste, Skye Hitchcock (@skyehitchcock) […]

    2 years ago

  • People baffled after finding out the names of Rebel Wilson’s siblings

    People baffled after finding out the names of Rebel Wilson’s siblings

    They sound like a team of superheroes. Rebel Wilson is one of the most sought after comedic actresses in Hollywood these days, following her brilliant performances in the Pitch Perfect movies and How To Be Single. With an iconic first name like Rebel, some would argue she was destined for stardom. She grew up in […]

    2 years ago

  • 5 months pregnant: What to expect on the fifth month of pregnancy

    5 months pregnant: What to expect on the fifth month of pregnancy

    You’re around the halfway mark – excellent news all round. But what will this new month bring? Here’s what you might expect in month five of pregnancy How you’ll be feeling Entering the fifth month of pregnancy brings a sense of steadiness and growing anticipation. By this stage, many of the early pregnancy symptoms like […]

    2 years ago

  • Man sparks outrage after claiming that being a stay-at-home mam ‘isn’t a job’

    Man sparks outrage after claiming that being a stay-at-home mam ‘isn’t a job’

    This TikTok user has insulted stay-at-home mums A man has sparked outrage online after claiming that being a stay-at-home mum isn’t a real job. He insulted millions of mums around the world after sharing his controversial thoughts on TikTok. In the video, Jared Sayre admitted he doesn’t believe that mums who stay at home with […]

    2 years ago

  • Bluey viewers praise the show after introducing same-sex couple

    Bluey viewers praise the show after introducing same-sex couple

    Bluey just keeps getting better Children’s show Bluey has introduced its first ever same-sex couple in one of its latest episodes, and it has been praised for the move. The beloved Australian kids’ show has been on air since 2021, but has faced criticism in recent years for its lack of diversity In its latest […]

    2 years ago

  • Baby girl injured in Sydney attack moved out of ICU

    Baby girl injured in Sydney attack moved out of ICU

    The baby girl was harmed in the heartbreaking Sydney shopping centre attack The baby girl injured in Saturday’s attack in a Sydney mall has been taken out of intensive care. The BBC report that the nine-month-old daughter of Ashlee Good, who died while protecting her daughter, is in a serious but stable condition. In other news, the […]

    2 years ago

  • Henry Cavill is expecting first child with girlfriend Natalie Viscuso

    Henry Cavill is expecting first child with girlfriend Natalie Viscuso

    Superman is set to become a dad! Henry Cavill has revealed that he’s expecting his first child with his girlfriend Natalie Viscuso. Cavill and Viscuso have been dating since 2021, when they first made their relationship Instagram official. But the latest update from the pair is the most exciting yet – they’re expecting their first […]

    2 years ago

  • Dad sparks debate for telling son to ‘man up’ after seeing him crying

    Dad sparks debate for telling son to ‘man up’ after seeing him crying

    He told his son he was ‘stupid’ for crying A man has sparked a debate about toxic masculinity after revealing that his father told him to “man up” after he started crying. The anonymous 16-year-old male shared a post on the Am I The A**hole subreddit in which he explained how he was emotional after failing to get a […]

    2 years ago

  • Family pay emotional tribute to mum who died saving baby’s life in Sydney attack

    Family pay emotional tribute to mum who died saving baby’s life in Sydney attack

    We are thinking of all the victims and their loved ones at this time The family of a woman who was fatally stabbed during Saturday’s attack in Sydney has released a statement paying tribute to the devoted mother and giving an update on the condition of her baby. 38-year-old Ashlee Good died from her injuries sustained in […]

    2 years ago

  • Mum shocked after receiving complaint note about baby’s crying

    Mum shocked after receiving complaint note about baby’s crying

    A woman was left “shocked” after she received a complaint note about her baby’s crying. The mum had been caring for her sick 15-month-old son at home when she received an anonymous note through her front door giving out about the noise, Kidspot reported. After being left deeply unhappy with what she had read, the […]

    2 years ago

  • Why you need to pay attention to the expiration date on your child’s car seat

    Why you need to pay attention to the expiration date on your child’s car seat

    It is so important to keep note of the date on your child’s car seat. Car safety is crucial, especially with little people in the back, but have you ever looked closely at the expiration date on your child’s car seat? Well, it is worth paying attention to it because it’s not just there to […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘I live in a shed in my parents’ garden which I bought for €1,800’

    ‘I live in a shed in my parents’ garden which I bought for €1,800’

    The housing crisis has gone wild. For one 24-year-old, the spiralling cost of rent and mortgages means she had to get creative. Veerle Veldhuis lives in her very own tiny home at the end of her parents’ garden. One of the best parts about her or humble abode, though, is that it cost her just […]

    2 years ago

  • 4 months pregnant: Here’s what to expect in your fourth month of pregnancy

    4 months pregnant: Here’s what to expect in your fourth month of pregnancy

    The fourth month of pregnancy – you’re not quite halfway there, but things are progressing now How you’ll be feeling Entering the fourth month of pregnancy can bring a sense of relief as you move into the middle of your journey. Here’s what you might be experiencing… By now, morning sickness and fatigue often ease, […]

    2 years ago

  • Mum writes a poem for her child starting preschool and we’re bawling

    Mum writes a poem for her child starting preschool and we’re bawling

    Too many emotions. Mums are in floods of tears reading this poem a mum penned for her child starting pre-school. Moments like these are big occasions. They’re just one step on the road to our children gaining full independence and it can be really emotional. One mum summed up her feelings about sending her child […]

    2 years ago

  • Woman stops doing housework when husband says she does nothing

    Woman stops doing housework when husband says she does nothing

    And the results speak for themselves A woman has proved just how wrong her husband is after he claimed she did nothing around the house. Rather than taking the comment on the chin, or arguing about it, Lindsay Donnelly decided to stop cleaning for a few days and film the results. In a TikTok that’s […]

    2 years ago

  • Woman angers neighbours after building 100ft fence around garden

    Woman angers neighbours after building 100ft fence around garden

    Neighbourhood politics and relations can be a delicate balancing act But one woman doesn’t seem to be too concerned by what her neighbours think after she went ahead and put up a 100-foot fence around her front garden – all for her dog. Cindy Copley’s beloved Cocker Spaniel Murphy lost his eyesight in his old age. […]

    2 years ago

  • Dad punishes daughter for bullying her classmate but parents say he went too far

    Dad punishes daughter for bullying her classmate but parents say he went too far

    A dad has caused a heated debate after revealing he punished his daughter after discovering she was a bully. Matt Cox revealed he makes his 10-year-old daughter walk 8km to school every day because she was recently punished for being a bully. She was mistreating a child in her class, the dad revealed. As a result, […]

    2 years ago

  • 3 months pregnant: What to expect on your third month of pregnancy

    3 months pregnant: What to expect on your third month of pregnancy

    Month three of pregnancy is here and you are preparing to enter a whole new trimester – here are the symptoms and changes you might be experiencing as the pregnancy progresses How you’ll be feeling Entering the third month of pregnancy, here’s what you might be experiencing: During this month, some of the initial symptoms […]

    2 years ago

  • Entire family kicked off flight after dad takes photo when boarding the plane

    Entire family kicked off flight after dad takes photo when boarding the plane

    ‘You’re not getting on this plane’ A dad has explained how he managed to get himself and his family kicked off a plane thanks to a picture he took of them boarding the plane. Father-of-two Jimmy Mitchell was flying from Sydney to Brisbane on Wednesday when he took the snap on his phone of his […]

    2 years ago

  • Brazilian mum shocks doctors after she gives birth to two-foot tall baby

    Brazilian mum shocks doctors after she gives birth to two-foot tall baby

    This mum shocked doctors with the birth of her “giant” baby Cleidiane Santos dos Santos, from Brazil, gave birth to her two foot tall, 16 lb baby via c-section earlier this year. The 27-year-old mum left her medical team in the Hospital Padre Colombo in Parintins, Amazonas State stunned with the arrival of her large bundle of […]

    2 years ago

  • Mum and two daughters killed in Mayo crash will be laid to rest today

    Mum and two daughters killed in Mayo crash will be laid to rest today

    The funerals will take place in Donegal today. The funerals of Una Carlin Bowden, Ciara, and Saoirse are set to take place this morning just over a week after they were killed in Mayo. The mother and her two daughters were killed on Tuesday, March 26, when their vehicle struck a lorry on a section of the […]

    2 years ago

  • Men should never watch a woman give birth, doctor argues

    Men should never watch a woman give birth, doctor argues

    Can’t say we agree with this one Back in the day, having dads in the delivery room was very much unheard of. Nowadays, however, a whopping 90 percent of dads-to-be are there by their partner’s side through labour and birth. The thing is, though, a UK doctor has come out and said that, in his […]

    2 years ago

  • Musings: Can we talk about that first wee after giving birth, because JAYSUS!

    Musings: Can we talk about that first wee after giving birth, because JAYSUS!

    The first wee is definitely up there with the pain of contractions The first time I was giving birth, it ended up being an emergency Cesarean section. Due to this, my vagina thankfully went through very little, but I can’t say the same thing for my stomach. When it came to having my daughter five […]

    2 years ago

  • Husband admits to spying on his wife using the nanny-cam

    Husband admits to spying on his wife using the nanny-cam

    How would you feel if your husband did this? A man recently took to Reddit and admitted he was concerned about his wife’s behaviour, and whether or not she was ‘checking out’ when alone with the kids. The parents recently had a nanny cam installed for when they hire a babysitter. They occasionally use them […]

    2 years ago