This week marks World Breastfeeding Week. When I was a brand new mum, I remember feeling so grateful for all the brilliant breastfeeding tips I got from the health nurse at my local health station – as well as from all my friends who had done this whole newborn thing before me. Being a new […]
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By Joseph Loftus ‘This living arrangement is the secret to our happiness’ Most couples will have their own methods and ideas about how to maintain a long and happy marriage, whether it’s regular date nights or trips away together. This is a slightly more unique measure though – simply not living with your spouse. One […]
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By Steve Hopkins ‘I just can’t shake the feeling that I regret having her’ A woman has spoken of her regret at becoming a mum and how she misses her “old life” and getting time alone to watch Netflix. Writing on Mumsnet, the mum of a 10-month-old said she couldn’t “shake the feeling” of regret, even […]
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The research shows how high exposure to cleaning product chemicals can affect the unborn child. A recent study has found that children whose mothers were exposed to cleaning products at work prior to the child’s birth are more prone to asthma. The study, which looked at mothers across Northern Europe, Spain and Australia who had […]
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It sounds easy enough. If you (like me) are struggling to save money every month, allow yourself to be inspired by this thrifty Sydney mum – who managed to save up a whopping AUD 1000 in just a few months. Speaking to Kidspot, teacher Chantal Llamas, 35, explains how she used the “Coke Bottle trick” […]
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Facing into your 3rd trimester and wondering whether or not it is too late to take a little summer holiday abroad? There has recently been some revises made to commonplace guidelines, and the vast majority of experts now agree that as long as you are having a safe and healthy pregnancy, there is no reason […]
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By Jack Peat It’s not just Rachel from Friends who can’t do laundry More than seven in 10 adults don’t fully understand what the washing symbols mean on their clothes. A poll of 2,000 adults found 32 per cent believe there are too many of them to comprehend while 22 per cent get confused by the […]
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By Joseph Loftus A mum has gone viral on TikTok after giving birth to ‘the biggest baby’ weighing 12lbs 6oz. Erike Weber posted a photo of her newborn son who weighed in at an absolutely astounding 12lbs 6oz. The mother of two revealed that she had given birth to her son via C-section. Her doctor […]
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The eight-year-old was present for all 36 hours of labour.
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These past couple of weeks, I have been doing a whole lot of decluttering and organising around the house. From my children were babies, I have kept one plastic box (one of those big ones) for each of them, where I gather ‘memories’ – be it artwork from creche or school, a special birthday card, […]
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August is such a dreamy month. These late summer days really bring it home how much we love this season. The beach, the park, the sunshine – we live for this all year. And if you happen to be due your baby in August, how about letting the season and the month we are about […]
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By Jack Peat She was determined to hang on to her 1A seat A woman has divided opinion on social media after she refused to give up one of the best seats on an aircraft so a child could sit with their family. Sabra Zaraa shared a short clip of herself on TikTok saying she […]
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“Babysit or move out” One mum recently reached out for advice after being called out for her attitude towards the topic of babysitting when she bluntly said her oldest kid could either “babysit or move out”. The rather frustrated mum-of-five took to Reddit to explain that she had a falling out with her 21-year-old, because […]
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‘You feel refreshed after 12-hours in the sunshine’ A group of mums travelled to Ibiza for a 12-hour-long holiday after bagging return flights for just £34 (€39) – and returned in time for the school run. Rebecca Rattcliff, 38, decided she needed a day in the sun with her group of mum chums – Laura, […]
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As the FDA approves a drug to detect the dangerous pregnancy-related illness, maternal mortality sees a small win The Food and Drug Administration in the United States have, for the first time, approved a test to detect preeclampsia, a leading cause of maternal death, according to recent piece by The Guardian. Preeclampsia is a potentially […]
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Would you put food onto the floor to let your baby eat it? One mother did that, but after posting to TikTok got a mixed reaction… Neysa Brandon (@theepiklife) is a content creator and the mother behind The Epik Life, a brand name under which her family create content. She married at a young age […]
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Barbie marketing hype extends even to the smallest children, but is the film suitable for little eyes and ears? One mother wonders just that According to a story in The Mirror, one mum turned to fellow parents on Mumsnet to ask if the film would be appropriate for her six-year-old daughter, after she was invited […]
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By George McKay A dad has caused quite the stir online after he took his daughter (8) to get her head shaved without his wife’s permission. However, the man has been praised by many on Reddit after explaining the decision. Reddit user ‘aitathrowaway795939‘ posted in the now infamous AITA subreddit, to explain his decision. He […]
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“By the time I realised it was a baby and not poop, it was too late.” A pregnant woman in the US was shocked to discover the toilet break she thought she needed was actually her going into labour earlier than expected. Victoya Venise, a graphic designer and social media manager from Louisiana, delivered her […]
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If you’re due to give birth this summer then why not pick one of these names for your summer baby? Here are 11 names that simply radiate sunshine, hot sand, and a beautiful seaside breeze. There’s no doubt one of these summery names will be perfect for your little one. 1. Lir The Irish God […]
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There’s actually a reason why your child is obsessed with Peppa Pig. Chances are if you’ve got a little one at home, you’re pretty familiar with Peppa Pig and have definitely seen at least one episode of the animated series. Or 1,001 episodes, depending on how much of a fan your toddler is. The beloved […]
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Bedtime and toddlers just don’t go well together. Trying to put your child to bed can feel like mission impossible at the best of times, but there is a way to get your toddler to actually listen and head to bed when you tell them it is time to do so. We recently came across […]
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It is the most overwhelming, scary, amazing experience most of us will have in our lifetime. Bringing a baby into this world – especially the first time you do it – is a major deal – and can, naturally, seem rather frightening. We just don’t know what to expect, and no amount of movies or […]
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‘I have respected her pain and kept the secret through over 30 years.’
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When it comes to parenting, I am a fierce believer in that there are so many different ways of doing it, and whatever works for one family, might not be the way another family chose to do things. And that is perfectly fine. Because at the end of the day, what matters is that your […]
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If you’re currently trying to get pregnant or indeed if you’re trying not to, there are some ways to help pinpoint your best dates. We know so much now about trying to get pregnant, trying not to conceive and how to best position ourselves (no pun intended) for either to happen. But whichever camp you […]
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As trips to the beach or the pool are a regular occurrence for families in the summer, children can easily become drowning victims. Water Safety Ireland states thirty children aged fourteen and under were victims of drownings in the span of ten years. It’s therefore so important for supervisors and swimmers alike to be aware […]
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Well-meaning grandparents, godparents, aunties and unles – step away from Smyth’s Toys now. Most of us with young kids are all in the same boat: Our homes are literally overflowing with toys. Some we have bought ourselves (ever fell for all those ads about toys that’ll stimulate your child’s mind or language or whatever…?). Many […]
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Brought to you by Aviva Direct in partnership with Citroën. Are you ready for a road trip adventure? This summer, Aviva Direct in partnership Citroën are searching for two adults and two children to go on an Irish road trip adventure, to show that we can have holidays filled with fun without leaving the Emerald […]
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By Steve Hopkins A woman in her 40s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving A schoolgirl has died and six other children and two adults were injured after a vehicle crashed into a school in London on Wednesday. Police were called to The Study Preparatory School on Camp Road just […]
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By Steve Hopkins ‘They snack-shamed my 3-year-old’ A mum pulled her son out of nursery after getting “food shamed” by teachers who branded her kid’s lunch “unhealthy”. Posting on TikTok, the mum who goes by @peavymegan, told how she sent her 3-year-old off to his nursery school with a mixture of snacks, noting that it has […]
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An Irish mother has been arrested for child abandonment in Spain. The 45-year-old woman reportedly consumed a large amount of alcohol during her trip to Majorca. Spanish police arrested her last Tuesday for a “crime of child abandonment”, Majorca Daily Bulletin reports. Hotel guests called the police after the woman reportedly abandoned her child. They were […]
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By Charlie Herbert A woman has discovered that her husband of 17 years is actually her cousin. Celina Quinones, 37, and her husband Joseph, 44, from Colorado in the US, met at a Halloween party and got on like a house on fire. After agreeing to go on a date together, Celina said they became […]
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Mrs. Brown’s Boys may be one of the most popular shows to come out of Ireland in recent years, but it certainly isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Creator and star of Mrs. Brown’s Boys, Brendan O’Carroll has hit back at critics of the show, saying he doesn’t “give a f**k” if they’re insulted. O’Carroll created […]
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Locals are heartbroken following the fatal fire. A woman and two children have tragically died after a fire broke out at a flat in Cambridge on Friday. The blaze broke out in the early hours of the morning. A man managed to escape the flames, which engulfed a maisonette in Sackville Close, King’s Hedges, and […]
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We found the ultimate banana hack and we just had to share. Do you ever buy a bunch of bananas and find the ripening process just TOO quick? There are only so many bananas a gal can eat, and with our busy schedules, we can’t allow brown bananas to get the better of us. And […]
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Finding someone while your eyes are leaking and you’re snotting everywhere is the hard part. The scientists have spoken and, apparently, having sex could help alleviate hay fever. No, it’s not the set-up to a bad punchline, it’s genuine work done by some researchers in Iran and now we’re more determined than ever to break […]
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By Steve Hopkins ‘I find it worrying that it bothers you’ A Dad from Leeds has hit back at trolls who have criticised him for kissing his five-year-old son on the lips. Tom, who posts videos on TikTok as @tom_leeds, has been questioned much the same as David Beckham has for kissing his daughter, Harper, on […]
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The mother and her 7-year-old son were pronounced dead on Friday. A boy and his mother have tragically died after he fell from a passenger ferry. The seven-year-old fell off the ferry in the Baltic Sea on Thursday as the vessel travelled from Sweden to Poland. His mother then jumped in after him in an […]
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By Callum Boyle The parents of a 10-year-old boy who tragically died in a choking incident in school have penned a moving tribute. Oscar Roome was rushed to hospital from Kidmore End CE Primary School in Caversham, Reading after choking during lunchtime on Friday. Despite the best efforts of the staff present they were unable […]
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This photo has gotten a lot of mixed opinions. Can you safely drink while breastfeeding? Some think you should avoid drink completely while others swear that a little glass of wine here and there is no harm. But what is the truth? One mum recently caused a stir by posting a photo online of her […]
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A woman has told of how her mother-in-law invited herself to her grandson’s birth before attempting to change the baby’s name from the one they had chosen. Taking to Reddit, one mum warned that she was branded an “a**hole” after fighting with her mother-in-law over the name she had chosen for her newborn son. Deciding […]
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By Charlie Herbert He had planned to solve a Rubik’s Cube when they reached the wreck The mother of the teenager killed on the OceanGate Titan sub has revealed he took her place on the vessel to go with his father. Speaking to the BBC in her first interview, Dawood said she had planned to go with […]
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Happy Pride Month! Pride Month has always been something I celebrated with my children, and most years we have taken them to the parade and various family-friendly Pride events. In one of my previous articles I mentioned how one of the LGBT+ groups that I’m part of set up a pen pal system at the start […]
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It’s a game-changer. For my own personal parenting style, I like to think that most of the time, I find a nice balance between chill and flexible but also being strict and able to do some disciplining when I need to be. However, I always found the issue of disciplining my children a difficult one. […]
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Am I the only one who wasn’t aware of this? You will never in your life face a learning curve quite as steep as when you become a parent for the first time. I mean; there is just so much to learn, from how to assemble Ikea cots and soothe sore nipples, to how to […]
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By Katy Thornton The day has finally arrived. The new two-storey Penneys has officially opened this morning in Dundrum Town Centre at 10am on Levels 2 and 3, where House of Fraser used to reside. The previous Dundrum store is set to become a Dunnes Stores, a first for the shopping centre. A spokesperson for […]
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A woman has been labelled “cruel” after telling her stepdaughter not to call her mum. She explained that she has been together with her husband for a decade, and he has full custody of his daughter. She also shares three sons with her husband, and that the young girl is the “only one who doesn’t […]
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