By Joseph Loftus Kim Kardashian has opened up about the struggles she faces as a single mum. In this week’s episode of the family’s reality series, The Kardashians, the 43-year-old mum visited Europe with her seven-year-old, Saint, where they travelled through London and Paris. View this post on Instagram A post shared by […]

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Did you know that there are certain foods you should absolutely include in your diet if you’re nursing? Whether you’re currently breastfeeding, pregnant and considering it or if you’re looking into it for future pregnancies – it’s important to know as much as possible about it. Of course, everyone says eating healthily is essential while […]

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Are we practising what we preach? When raising children, to most of us parents anyway, isn’t the goal to make them into nice, caring people? We want them to be kind and respectful, to include and pay it forward and above everything, to not bully or cause harm to others. However, how good are we […]

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It’s October and you know what that means! This month is a time of spookiness, sweets, and cozy nights at home. If you’re embracing the Halloween spirit then we’ve got the perfect list of baby names for you. The list may not tickle everyone’s fancy but if you’re as obsessed with Halloween as we are […]

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Something to be mindful of this October!

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By Joseph Loftus Adele’s son turns 11 this week. Adele, 35, has revealed that she won’t be buying her son an expensive material items for his birthday, despite her whopping £150 million fortune. The Rollin’ In The Deep singer shares her son Angelo with her ex Simon Konecki. However, rather than of spoiling her son […]

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BY Steve Hopkins ‘It doesn’t get easier. It is what it is’ Robert De Niro has admitted that he doesn’t do any of the “heavy lifting” in raising his baby daughter with his partner Tiffany Chen. Earlier this year, the veteran actor welcomed his seventh child, Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro, with Chen. Along with Gia, […]

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Baby name inspiration can come from anywhere — even your favorite TV show. Although, it’s probably not the first place you’d think of. Series writers, naturally, put a lot of energy into picking names with just the right amount of buzziness – a great way to find baby names is also looking through the credits after […]

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If any group of people know the stress that can come from sudden (and often dramatic) hair loss, it’s new mothers. When my daughter was born, my hair was the best it had ever been – glossy, thick, healthy and shiny. What happens during pregnancy is that you have increased levels of Estrogen and androgen, […]

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By Katy Thornton It’s beginning to look like a lot like… We haven’t even marked Halloween yet and Dublin is already doing their best to get us into the festive spirit as people have noticed Christmas lights popping up on the city’s famous streets, and we’re honestly slightly excited about it. Some people get a […]

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Brought to you by Taxback. Tax bands Widened. Cuts to USC. Rent Tax Credit increased. Budget 2024 is here but what does it all mean for you? Budget 2024 is in full swing, and families up and down the country are set to benefit from the new tax changes. Between the lengthy reports and news […]

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We all want the same thing when it comes to our kids. Today (October 10th) is World Mental Health Day and in light of this, we want to acknowledge a goal that every parents wants: to raise children that are healthy, happy and well-adjusted. It doesn’t matter where we parent, or how we parent, how […]

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As our children have officially headed back to school, parents are now being warned over the rise in RSV cases. Dr. Dina Kulik, a pediatrician and founder of Kidcrew Medical, told CTV News Channel that the risk of your child contracting RSV is much higher now that they have returned to school and has urged […]

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Remember, mess usually means lots of fun and laughter. The first thing to note before we get into it is this: making your home the perfect place to raise your family is not about perfection or even being uber-minimal with belongings. It is more about creating a space that works for your and your family. […]

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They even held an ‘it’s a boy’ baby shower… Finding out the gender of an unborn baby is a suspenseful wait for some, while it’s not a big deal at all for others. Still, even for those who have one particular gender they’d like to raise, the baby’s sex ultimately doesn’t matter as long as […]

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By Charlie Herbert Shrek fans can book a stay at the ogre’s iconic swamp next month. Located in the hills of the Scottish Highlands, the muddy location listed on Airbnb is described as a “stumpy, secluded haven fit for a solitude-seeking ogre.” And the host who has put the property up? None other than Donkey. […]

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Brought to you by Primark The queen of children’s fashion is back, and she’s got our autumn/winter wardrobes sorted. One celebrity who has us inspired when it comes to children’s clothing is none other than Stacey Solomon. As a busy mum herself, Stacey knows the importance of high-quality, elevated kids fashion that stands the test […]

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It’s only our favourite time a year!

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BY Joseph Loftus A mum has sparked a debate online after admitting she puts her son to bed in his school uniform. A children’s TV presenter has raised more than a few eyebrows after admitting she puts her son to bed in his school uniform. TV and social media star, Ms Rachel, is a go […]

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An experiment in a US hospital had some interesting results.

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‘Anyone who has not specifically been asked for advice needs to be shut down.’

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BY Joseph Loftus Have you noticed an increase in spiders in your home? One mum is here to the rescue so you can say goodbye to the creepy crawlies who have moved into your home recently. As the weather has taken a pretty quick turn for the worse, our arachnid neighbours who have been quite […]

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A professor of paediatrics in the UK has advised that we should introduce babies to food sooner than we currently do to avoid them developing allergies. The advice comes ‘too late’ in the opinion of Gideon Lack, professor at King’s College London. Lack believes it is becoming a large concern as more and more children are diagnosed […]

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Would you be able to forgive him for what he did? A 36-year-old mum revealed her brother sold her late son’s nursery after she lent it to him. She explained that her 3-year-old son died from a chronic condition that he was born with. “I struggled a lot with his illness and received a lot […]

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BY Joseph Loftus ‘He thinks my child should be grateful’ Most of us spend our lives in the economy seats on the plane. Sure, they’re cramped and you occasionally get a stranger’s head resting on your shoulder as they fall asleep, but it’s the destination that matters most, not the flight. That being said, if […]

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I think we can all agree that people tend to have a lot to say about new mums. More specifically, they tend to have a lot of opinions about the way we all gestate/birth/feed/raise our kids. In fact, pretty much from the moment you announce you are expecting, prepare to be inundated with some seriously […]

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A mum revealed that she overheard staff at her child’s school gossiping about her son and is hoping to get some advice on her next steps. The mum took to Reddit to share that she volunteers at her child’s school and on the first day back for staff, she was at the school to help […]

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A waitress has sparked a debate after admitting she waters down children’s sugary drinks in the restaurant she works in. An American waitress recently took to TikTok to share how she has taken it upon herself to do this. The waitress, who is just listed as Abby on her account, made headlines (despite having only […]

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People have rushed to her defence People have rushed to the defence of a mum after she explained why she called her daughter’s dad “creepy” over the name he gave to his newborn child. In a Reddit post shared to the popular AITA sub, the woman asked if she was in the wrong for being critical of the […]

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Breaking up when there are children involved is never easy. No matter what, you are both parents and regardless of your feelings towards each other, trying to co-parent as best you can is what is best for your child or children. However, this isn’t always so straightforward or easy, as many will know. Recently, an […]

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Dealing with the school morning rush is not easy, but one mum has revealed a clever hack that is about to make things way easier for you. If you feel a little unnerved at the thought of trying to root out uniforms and matching shirts, socks, and ties every morning, I have a feeling you […]

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Spoiler: You have to look at how often you check your own phone, too. There is no denying that technology is going to play a vast part in our children’s lives, that much is clear.  Another fact that is going to have a massive effect on their entire generation is that the age when tech […]

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To support parents beginning their little one’s weaning journey, we sat down with parenting expert Laura Erskine to get her best tips for making weaning safe and easy. Most importantly, your weaning baby does not have the same immunity as adults have, so it is very important to be extra vigilant when preparing homemade food […]

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Plus, how you can treat them.

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Quick tips to note.

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BY Joseph Loftus Would you be annoyed if your other half did this? A man has caused quite a stir online after admitting he left his wife at the airport and boarded the plane without her. The unnamed man in his 40s took to Reddit to explain the situation that went on between himself, his […]

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Do you think the school is in the wrong? We all want our children to eat healthy and nutritious meals. And this day in age, we all know that this for the most part means a diet rich in plants – vegetables, fruits, legumes, grains, nuts, and berries. However, not everyone agrees, and so when […]

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BY Rory Cashin Hints at the theme AND how to apply to be on the Toy Show are all here! 2022’s Late Late Toy Show will go down in history for two reasons. (1) It was Ryan Tubridy’s final time hosting the special, which came as a surprise in hindsight, and (2) The Woo Guy… […]

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BY Simon Kelly A Wicklow town is leading the way. Education Minister Norma Foley appears to back a suggested smartphone ban in primary schools, saying she will announce plans within the next few weeks to support schools looking to ban the devices. Revealed by the Sunday Independent, it is unclear what the supports will be, […]

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The great thing about school is that when your kids go there they’re not at home anymore and you finally get a minute’s peace. Suddenly, it’s somebody else’s job to answer their questions, tell them to clean up their mess, and watch helplessly as they struggle to get their arm in their jacket the correct […]

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By Joseph Loftus ‘Thoughts and prayers for those who have died in tonight’s tragedy’ Two grandparents and their infant grandchild have tragically died in a horror crash in Tipperary. The crash, which took place shortly before 9pm yesterday (August 29) evening, occurred when the car hit a wall on the outskirts of Cashel, Tipperary. A […]

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Brought to you by Birds Eye. Reckon you could give Captain Birds Eye a run for his money? The back to school season is upon us, and between prepping school uniforms, planning midweek meals and penciling in extra-curricular activities, us parents could do with a bit of a pick-me-up. As well as being our go-to […]

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BY Callum Boyle Scarlett Moffatt has slammed mum-shamers for bombarding her with negative comments. Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt hit back at online trolls after they criticised the appearance of her baby son. The TV personality welcomed her first child with partner Scott Dobinson earlier this year. Moffatt confirmed the news with an Instagram post in […]

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A mum has revealed a clever hack that won’t disturb your sleepy baby. Trying to successfully transfer your sleeping baby from your arms (or the car seat or pram) into the cot for a nap- or bedtime is not easy. Luckily, one mum has come to our rescue with a clever hack that will make […]

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Her name isn’t as uncommon as you think A mum has hit out at an airline after a flight attendant posted a picture of her daughter’s boarding pass on social media, where it was savagely mocked. Traci Radford and her five-year-old daughter were about to board at the gate at California’s John Wayne Airport back […]

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Love it. If you have ever tried to get your kids to leave somewhere they don’t want to leave (park, playground, party), you are no doubt familiar with the absolute self-control you have to exercise not to totally lose it and start yelling. Hint – sometimes it’s impossible not to. However, US mum Vanessa Falone […]

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Mothers singing to their babies is a universal behaviour that filters through all other cultural boundaries and parenting traditions. And now it seems there is much more to singing to your little one than first meets the eye (or ear). Shannon de l’Etoile, professor of music therapy at the University of Miami’s school of music, says that there […]

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This can be a bit tricky. Whether you send your child to a playschool, nursery or creche, you trust that they will take care of your child and look after their needs. Of course, accidents happen and we can never avoid them – however, if your child’s creche lied to you about a particular incident, […]

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Whenever I ask my children about what the best bit about their school day was, the answer is pretty much always the same – break time or PE. Running around outside, being with their friends, coming up with games and generally just being active and in fresh air – that is what my children, most […]

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Whether you’re a sports fan or not, these names are fab! When it comes to choosing a baby name, parents will trawl the internet, their family trees and books galore to find the perfect fit. Many people opt to name their little ones after someone they admire and love within their family, but what about […]

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