Two sleep-deprived parents made quite the strange addition to their baby’s diet after misreading a poster. The couple, who shared their story on Reddit, admitted that they had been feeding their baby ice cubes for months until it dawned on them that they had completely read a baby dietary sign wrong. They explained that the […]
4 years ago
“When I got there, my heart sunk” Losing a child is every parent’s biggest fear. The sheer heartache and pain are hard to imagine, but being able to visit their grave is the one source of comfort many parents can rely on. One mum was left horrified when she discovered a stranger had stolen from […]
4 years ago
Would you consider travelling this year? It is understood that Covid travel passes could arrive in the post within days. According to reports, the Government is speeding up plans for the re-opening of international travel on July 19. Fully vaccinated people will receive a Digital Covid Certificates in the post, according to The Independent. The […]
4 years ago
“I don’t want to see this” Ashley Graham’s Instagram is a breath of fresh air for mums. The model isn’t afraid to shy away from the not-so-glamorous parts of motherhood and it makes her followers feel understood. She shares the bad, the cringe, and the awkward moments that every mum experiences, but are rarely ever […]
4 years ago
“Trying to keep things afloat” They say comparison is the thief of joy, but it feels impossible not to do it when you’re a new mum. You can’t help but notice the mums who have it together, the ones who went back to work with ease or the ones whose babies are already crawling or […]
4 years ago
“It just felt right” Trying to pick a baby name is no easy feat. There are just way too many options out there and the pressure to pick the most fitting moniker can be a little too much at times. For one couple, it wasn’t the first name that caused a problem for them, but […]
4 years ago
“Speak with your doctors if something feels off” A mum-of-three has shared her breast cancer journey with the public in a bid to raise awareness about the disease. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019. Jena Losurdo, who is a mum to three girls, explained that she was breastfeeding her third daughter Mia when […]
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The most devastating loss in Miami The Florida condo collapse has caused immense loss and heartache for families in the city of Miami. One father, in particular, was faced with every parent’s worst nightmare when his 7-year-old daughter’s body was discovered amongst the destruction. The firefighter found his daughter’s body when he was searching through […]
4 years ago
“I could use some friends” Opening up about your mental health struggles is never an easy thing to do. It takes a lot of time, strength and reassurance. It takes courage and a strong support network, but it is always worth it. Sharing your fears, worries and struggles with your partner, nurse, GP, best friend […]
4 years ago
Excited, nervous and everything in between Made In Chelsea star Frankie Gaff has revealed she is expecting her first child. The mum-to-be announced the news by sharing a photo of her and her partner Jamie Dickerson holding up their sonogram. The reality star looks as happy as ever in the announcement photo. “Soon to be […]
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We could all do with an extra set of arms Rosanna Davison has shared a hilarious video of the reality of motherhood. The mum-of-three got real on Instagram about the mission that is leaving the house with your children. “Leaving the house before kids vs leaving the house with kids (and dog),” she wrote alongside […]
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We’re not one bit surprised… The pandemic is something we’d happily forget about. If someone could click their fingers and erase it from our minds then we’d be more than grateful. Our entire lives turned upside down when Covid-19 took over the world. We took on new roles, were walking balls of worry, adapted to […]
4 years ago
Time to make some memories! We’ve all lost out on so much over the past year so this summer is all about making happy memories. We may not be able to jet off to Spain and bask in the sunshine, but we’re going to make the most of a summer at home. Exploring our hometowns […]
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Family are still coming to terms with the tragic loss A 7-year-old boy tragically passed away after suffering from an allergic reaction during a family holiday in Italy. The young boy, who had severe dairy and cheese allergies, consumed pasta made with milk during their visit to Ravello on the Amalfi Coast. The restaurant was […]
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“We knew something wasn’t right” One family is mourning the loss of their beloved dad after he died on his wedding day. The groom, who had been diagnosed with cancer mere days before his wedding, collapsed as his bride was walking down the aisle. Paul Wynn collapsed as his partner of 21 years, Alison was […]
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He is loving life as a father-of-two Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed their second child into the world last month. The former actress gave birth to a baby girl named Lilibet Diana and it sounds like she has been a complete dream for the parents. Harry recently opened up about being a father-of-two during […]
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Scientists have made a breakthrough in the development of a pill that could potentially cure postpartum depression. The trial involved 151 women with postpartum depression. The placebo-controlled trial’s findings have been described as groundbreaking. One group of participants were prescribed a daily dose of zuranolone for two weeks. The other were given a placebo. The […]
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45% of the population is now fully vaccinated Dr Tony Holohan has confirmed Ireland is heading into a devastating fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. The doctor stressed that the Delta variant now accounts for 70% of cases in Ireland. Speaking at last night’s NPHET briefing, Holohan commented: “We are not going to stop this […]
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Princess Diana would have been 60 today Prince William and Prince Harry have reunited for a very touching occasion. This afternoon, the brothers walked side by side through the grounds of Kensington Palace to unveil a very special statue of their mother, Princess Diana. The brothers have not seen one another since Prince Philip’s funeral in […]
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Is the sign fair or a step too far? A creche has stirred quite the heated debate after they posted a sign in their window, advising parents to get off their phones when they’re collecting their children. The creche wanted to ensure that parents weren’t distracted or unaware of their surroundings, but many have taken […]
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Breastfeeding athletes can now bring their babies to next month’s Summer Olympics in Tokyo. There was huge uproar when Canadian athlete Kimberley Gaucher was forced to choose between attending the sporting event and being a breastfeeding mother. She took to Instagram to raise awareness about just how unfair it was for mums in the sporting […]
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‘There’s no stopping us now’ Dublin teens Scott Ward and Derek O Brien are celebrating after hitting a major fundraising target for Abacas Special School in Kilbarrack. The Dubliners revealed they have now raised over €30,000 for the school. Scott and Conor are walking from Coolock to the Cliffs of Moher. The 260km walk has […]
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‘I have always maintained my innocence’ Bill Cosby has been released from prison after sexual assault charges were dropped by Pennsylvania State Supreme Court. It is understood that the court discovered that a previous prosecutor made a deal not to charge Cosby. The former comedian served over two years of a potential 3-10 year sentence before […]
4 years ago
Mum, baby and firemen are all doing well The Dublin Fire Brigade recruited an adorable new member over the weekend when firefighters came to one mum’s rescue. Firemen Alan and Ali had quite the busy night when they were called to assist with a delivery on Sunday night. The expectant mum couldn’t make it to […]
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Time to stock up on summer essentials! We will be enjoying the outdoors more than ever this summer so why not stock up on some summer essentials on your next trip to Aldi. If the sun continues to shine, we’re planning on spending a lot of time at the beach and our local pool. Thankfully, […]
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They’re planning on walking 260km Two teens from Dublin are taking on the ultimate walking challenge for the most worthy cause. Scott Ward and Derek O Brien are walking from Coolock to the Cliffs of Moher in Clare to raise money for ABACAS Kilbarrack Special School. The school, which is for children with Autism, holds […]
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Harrowing news from the US this week. A 9-month-old boy was found alongside the bodies of his deceased parents in their Detroit home. The young parents were discovered when their family went to check in on them on June 22. The double homicide reportedly occurred during the night of June 21. It is believed the […]
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‘Waited my whole life’ Amanda Gruendell had accepted the fact that she would never experience pregnancy. The 32-year-old discovered she was born without a uterus when she was in her teens, crushing her hopes of ever conceiving her own child. There was adoption, surrogacy and plenty of routes she could take, but she always wanted […]
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Officially a hero We can definitely say binge watching TV officially has its benefits after one dad saved his little girl’s life with the help of The Office. 4-year-old Vera Posy’s life was saved after her father Matt remembered the CPR scene from the show. The little girl collapsed when she was playing a game […]
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A gripping watch Netflix has confirmed that they will not be removing Ian Bailey’s interviews from their new documentary Sophie: A Murder In West Cork. Bailey, who features heavily in the harrowing limited series, has written to the streaming service twice. According to The Journal, he has urged them to remove his scenes from the […]
4 years ago
Do you agree? Unvaccinated hospitality staff must receive their vaccine immediately, Gerry Light, Mandate General Secretary has warned. There has been huge uproar following the Government’s decision to delay indoor dining and only allow vaccinated or immune people to dine inside when the sector re-opens, especially when you consider the huge proportion of unvaccinated workers […]
4 years ago
‘Very blessed’ One mum was stunned to discover that she was pregnant with triplets during the pandemic. Jessica Pritchard found out her family was about to get a lot bigger just five months after welcoming her daughter Mia into the world. Jessica and her husband are also parents to 8-year-old daughter Molly. Speaking to South […]
4 years ago
Pass the Dairy Milk! We can all agree that the last year and a bit has not been easy in the slightest. We’ve all struggled through the pandemic and the one thing that has helped lift our spirits were those tiny doses of joy. Whether that was your daily walk to buy a flat white […]
4 years ago
Do you agree? Cursing as a kid just wasn’t okay when I was small. Even daring to say ‘feck’ was risky, but one mum has recently opened up about why she allows her daughter to curse. She explained why she has no issue with her little girl cursing and we’re here for just how wonderfully […]
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How cute! Have you ever noticed the way most parents carry their little one on their left side? Well, science has finally revealed why everyone tends to favour the left and it’s actually pretty sweet. Researchers found that almost 85% of women and girls show a bias to hold babies and even dolls, to the […]
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Missing since June 28 An urgent appeal has been issued in the search for a missing 4-year-old child. Police in Derry believe Scarlet Duddy could now be in the Republic. She was last seen on the afternoon of June 28 when she was leaving a children’s play centre in the Springtown Road area of Derry. […]
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“I had become paralyzed” There are 101 things parents have to be wary of when it comes to feeding baby and it can be pretty overwhelming at times. They avoid peanuts, certain cheeses, sugary snacks and honey. Experts advise parents not to give your child honey until they’re over the age of 1. This is […]
4 years ago
Pass the tissues! Letter writing has the power to keep us connected, even in the digital age. There’s something so special about receiving a card or letter from a loved one in the post, but one little girl has been using letter writing as a way to stay close to her late father. During Father’s […]
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‘A living hell’ A Frenchwoman has been freed from prison after she was found guilty of killing her abusive husband. Valérie Bacot revealed she was abused and raped by her husband for decades in her book ‘Tout Le Monde Savait’. The trial garnered major attention in France with 700,000 people signing a petition calling for […]
4 years ago
‘I can’t believe it’ Gone are the days when you received ten toasters and too many sets of towels for your wedding day. Creating a list of gifts you’d like is the norm now, but instead of asking for a fancy coffee machine or money to use for their honeymoon, one couple asked their guests […]
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‘Baby Shower of dreams’ Former Miss Ireland Aoife Walsh has given her followers a glimpse at her baby shower and it is a complete dream. The event looked like it jumped straight from one of our Pinterest boards. The former teacher said her friends completely spoiler with the special event. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQoVIPyNZYJ/ Alongside a photo of […]
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On Silver Strand beach Four people have been rescued after two girls were swept out to sea on an inflatable toy in Co. Wicklow. The incident took place on Silver Strand beach on Sunday afternoon. The girls are currently being treated in CHI Temple Street. It is understood that two men tried to rescue the […]
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A roller coaster Ed Sheeran has opened up about being a new dad and it sounds like parenthood is treating him pretty well. The Bad Habits singer and his wife Cherry Seaborn welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Lyra Antarctica, last year. The new dad said his daughter has completely changed his world […]
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Would you try it? Another new trend has won over expectant-mums and it’s actually quite sweet. Baby bump casting is the current pregnancy craze, but would you try it? What exactly is belly casting? It’s basically a very sweet, and slightly messy, way of capturing your pregnancy before baby arrives. Mums often share how they […]
5 years ago
A freak accident The thought of losing your home and all of your belongings is something we can’t even bear thinking about. However, one mum faced that nightmare when her home burned down in a freak accident. The mum revealed that a fire started in the middle of the night and shared the things we wished […]
5 years ago
Twin boys born with Hypospadias Doctors have issued a stark warning after two babies with birth defects tested positive for cocaine. The Dublin maternity hospital revealed that the twin boys were born with Hypospadias. Hypospadias is a birth defect in boys where the opening of the urethra is not located at the tip of the […]
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“Up to ninety about it.” Pippa O’Connor has opened up about her latest baby scan in the most honest way. The soon-to-be mum-of-three revealed that she had a scan on Monday and everything is looking good for the expectant mother. She got honest about her nerves on Instagram, “The days leading up to one, I’m […]
5 years ago
Your sister can be your best friend, your fiercest critic and your agony aunt all rolled into one. We’ve been through the awkward teenage phase when we overplucked our brows and wore bootcut jeans and leaned on one another through breakups and were there to celebrate major milestones. We all know sisters share a unique […]
5 years ago
An unbelievable loss! Five patients have won a historic case after their frozen eggs and embryos were destroyed at the Pacific Fertility Center in San Francisco. The incident, which took place in 2018, resulted in the loss of 3,500 eggs and embryos. The hopeful parents suffered extreme distress when their chances at starting their own […]
5 years ago
A tragic loss A 9-month-old boy tragically passed away on Father’s Day in a drowning incident. On what is usually a day filled with celebration, one family faced every parents’ worst nightmare when their baby boy died suddenly. The tragic accident took place in Pink Hill, North Carolina. Lenoir County Sheriff issued a statement following […]
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