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  • This gender-neutral baby name is growing in popularity

    This gender-neutral baby name is growing in popularity

    We adore this gender-neutral name Trying to pick a name for your baby, whether they’re a boy or a girl, can be an extremely overwhelming task. There are honestly way too many names out there to choose from, but baby name themes can often help make this difficult decision a lot easier. There is a […]

    2 years ago

  • Stacey Solomon to open doors of Pickle Cottage for reality show

    Stacey Solomon to open doors of Pickle Cottage for reality show

    Stacey Solomon is working on another TV project Everyone’s favourite parenting influencer, Stacey Solomon is making her return to our TV screens but with some very special guests. Stacey and her husband Joe Swash will reportedly open the doors of Pickle Cottage in a new reality show. The pair are in talks to star in […]

    2 years ago

  • Pill for couples struggling to conceive with IVF discovered

    Pill for couples struggling to conceive with IVF discovered

    The IVF pill requires further trials A pill for couples struggling to conceive on IVF has been discovered. According to reports, the pill will help increase the chances of pregnancy but experts have said that further trials are required. Scientists have stressed that more trials and research are needed before the pill is even regulated […]

    2 years ago

  • Gypsy Rose Blanchard reveals she’s pregnant with her first child

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard reveals she’s pregnant with her first child

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard is going to be a mum Gypsy Rose Blanchard has confirmed she is pregnant with her first child. 32-year-old Gypsy Rose revealed the major news in a YouTube video on July 9th. She explained to her followers that the pregnancy wasn’t planned, but she is excited for this new chapter. The mum-to-be […]

    2 years ago

  • Brian Dowling gets honest about ‘heavy and dark’ online abuse

    Brian Dowling gets honest about ‘heavy and dark’ online abuse

    Brian Dowling said he doesn’t want to cry anymore TV presenter Brian Dowling has opened up about the ‘heavy and dark’ online abuse he has faced since becoming a father. During an interview on Doireann Garrihy’s podcast, the now dad-of-two got honest about the immense trolling he has faced since becoming a father. Brian explained […]

    2 years ago

  • Her Health: HSE issues warning about rosacea triggers

    Her Health: HSE issues warning about rosacea triggers

    So many things can trigger rosacea Dealing with a skin condition is never easy, especially when it comes to rosacea. Although there’s nothing to be ashamed about, having a skin condition like this can cause a lot of distress for patients. It can knock your confidence, but it can also cause pain and leave many […]

    2 years ago

  • Mum sparks backlash after admitting she puts Apple AirTags on her kids

    Mum sparks backlash after admitting she puts Apple AirTags on her kids

    Is there such a thing as being too protective? A mum in America has sparked quite a heated debate online after admitting she puts Apple AirTags on her children. Her now-viral TikTok has left many parents wondering if there is such a thing as being too protective of your children. 24-year-old Vada Stevens from North […]

    2 years ago

  • Over 118,000 families to benefit from Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance

    Over 118,000 families to benefit from Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance

    The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance will be paid this week Thousands of families in Ireland are set to benefit from the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance this week. The payment will be paid to over 118,000 families across Ireland from Tuesday, July 9th. Families are given funds through the scheme […]

    2 years ago

  • Jack Grealish and girlfriend expecting their baby together

    Jack Grealish and girlfriend expecting their baby together

    Jack Grealish and Sasha Attwood are expecting their first child together Footballer Jack Grealish and his childhood sweetheart Sasha Attwood have confirmed they’re expecting a baby together. Jack Grealish and his partner shared the news in a heartwarming post on Instagram this evening. Alongside a photo of Sasha’s baby bump, Grealish simply wrote, “Life’s biggest […]

    2 years ago

  • Margot Robbie is pregnant with her first child

    Margot Robbie is pregnant with her first child

    Margot Robbie is set to become a mum for the first time Barbie actress Margot Robbie has announced she’s expecting her first child with her husband Tom Ackerley. The actress subtly confirmed her news by showing off her growing baby bump in a crop top. Robbie looked happier than ever as she holidayed in Lake […]

    2 years ago

  • Brian Dowling marks special milestone as dad-of-two

    Brian Dowling marks special milestone as dad-of-two

    It’s been a special few weeks for Brian Dowling Brian Dowling welcomed his second child into the world last month and has been busy sharing updates with his thousands of followers online. The dad-of-two and his husband Arthur have been delighting their followers with updates about baby Blu, but their recent update is the cutest […]

    2 years ago

  • Gino D’Acampo says fussy eaters should go to bed without food

    Gino D’Acampo says fussy eaters should go to bed without food

    His remarks caused quite a stir. Gino D’Acampo has sparked outrage after making some pretty controversial comments about fussy eaters. The dad said that children who reject their dinner or other meals should be sent to bed without food. He said parents shouldn’t give in to fussy eaters. The dad told Netmums that he is […]

    2 years ago

  • Woman and child killed in tragic Co. Mayo road accident

    Woman and child killed in tragic Co. Mayo road accident

    The tragic accident occurred in Mayo on Tuesday evening A mother and her daughter have been killed in a road accident in Foxford, Co. Mayo. It is understood that the car they were travelling in collided with a lorry on the N26 at 5.45 pm. The driver of the lorry was taken to hospital, but […]

    2 years ago

  • Rachel Gorry finds love four years after losing her husband to cancer

    Rachel Gorry finds love four years after losing her husband to cancer

    We couldn’t be happier for Rachel Gorry Influencer Rachel Gorry has confirmed she has found love again. The mum tragically lost her husband Daniel to cancer four years ago, but confirmed she has entered a new relationship. Alongside a photo of her holding a man’s hand, Rachel simply wrote, “A New Chapter”. Her followers quickly […]

    2 years ago

  • A warning has been issued to new parents after spike in cold sore cases

    A warning has been issued to new parents after spike in cold sore cases

    Parents have been advised to protect their children as cases rise A warning has been shared with parents of newborn babies after a spike in cold sore cases in Ireland. The HSE has urged parents to be wary of anyone making contact with their infants, especially those who may suffer from the cold sore virus. […]

    2 years ago

  • Brian Dowling praises sister Aoife for being his surrogate

    Brian Dowling praises sister Aoife for being his surrogate

    Brian Dowling thanked his sister for protecting their baby girl Presenter Brian Dowling has penned quite a moving tribute to his dear sister Aoife after she acted as a surrogate for Brian and his husband Arthur. The dad-of-two welcomed his second child into the world last month and thanked Aoife for making their dream a […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Was I wrong to give my daughter such an old-fashioned name?’

    ‘Was I wrong to give my daughter such an old-fashioned name?’

    One mum is feeling torn about her daughter’s name and is even considering changing it. Her daughter is already one-year-old so is it too late to make such a big change? She explained that her little girl was named after her grandmother, who is from Africa. However, the mum and her family now live in […]

    2 years ago

  • Mum outraged after grandparent make shocking error

    Mum outraged after grandparent make shocking error

    Were the grandparents in the wrong? One mum has been left furious after her parents put her daughter in a car without a car seat. In Ireland, children should travel in a car seat until they are 12 years old. Not using a car seat is illegal and dismissing the importance of them is extremely […]

    2 years ago

  • Brian Dowling gives sweet update as he adjusts to life as a dad-of-two

    Brian Dowling gives sweet update as he adjusts to life as a dad-of-two

    Brian Dowling announced the birth of his second child this week Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian have been busy adapting to life as dads-of-two since their newborn’s arrival this month. Many parents will agree that having your second child can be quite an overwhelming change, but an incredible one too. It’s certainly more intense and […]

    2 years ago

  • Saoírse Ruane’s mum pens moving post on graduation day

    Saoírse Ruane’s mum pens moving post on graduation day

    Saoírse Ruane would have graduated from school this week The mother of Saoírse Ruane has penned a moving post after attending her late daughter’s graduation mass this week. Saoírse sadly passed away from cancer earlier this year, but her parents have been paying tribute to her since her untimely passing. They’re ensuring her memory lives […]

    2 years ago

  • Joe Wicks reveals his baby’s name and it’s pretty unusual

    Joe Wicks reveals his baby’s name and it’s pretty unusual

    Joe Wicks and his wife Rosie welcomed their fourth child together Joe Wicks and his wife Rosie may have welcomed their fourth child together on June 17th, but the pair have kept their child’s moniker private until now. He confirmed the name of their baby boy on Instagram last night and his son’s moniker has […]

    2 years ago

  • Teenager tragically killed in e-scooter accident in Waterford

    Teenager tragically killed in e-scooter accident in Waterford

    The harrowing Waterford accident happened in the early hours of Thursday morning A teenager has sadly passed away following an e-scooter accident in Co. Waterford. Gardaí confirmed the male youth died in the early hours of Thursday morning. The teenager reportedly collided with a bus on the R680 Cork Road in Waterford city. He was […]

    2 years ago

  • Downton Abbey actress reveals she’s pregnant with her first child

    Downton Abbey actress reveals she’s pregnant with her first child

    Downton Abbey actress Joanne Froggatt is pregnant Huge congratulations are in order for actress Joanne Froggatt who has confirmed she is pregnant with her first child. The actress, best known for her roles in Liar and Downton Abbey, announced the news on the red carpet for the Into Film Awards. Joanne wore a beautiful bespoke […]

    2 years ago

  • The meaning behind Brian Dowling’s baby girl’s name

    The meaning behind Brian Dowling’s baby girl’s name

    Brian Dowling and Arthur announced the birth of their daughter this week Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian welcomed their second child into the world this week and revealed her beautiful name in the announcement post. The dads decided to call their little girl Blu Amar Rose. The name Blu is often associated with the sea […]

    2 years ago

  • Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian announce the birth of their second daughter

    Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian announce the birth of their second daughter

    Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian’s family just got bigger Huge congratulations are in order for Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian following the birth of their second child. The dads shared their joyous news on Instagram this morning. In a selfie taken in the National Maternity Hospital, Brian and Arthur look happier than ever as they […]

    2 years ago

  • The meaning behind Emily Atack’s baby boy’s unique name

    The meaning behind Emily Atack’s baby boy’s unique name

    Emily Atack is officially a mum This week, actress Emily Atack welcomed her first child into the world. The mum announced the arrival of her healthy baby boy on Instagram on June 20th. She confirmed she gave birth to a son and even revealed her newborn’s name in the post. Alongside a black and white […]

    2 years ago

  • Princess Kate shares rare photo in birthday tribute to Prince William

    Princess Kate shares rare photo in birthday tribute to Prince William

    Prince William is celebrating his birthday today Prince William turns 42 years old today and the birthday tributes have been pouring in for the future king. Leading the tributes was the Princess of Wales who shared a rare family photo to mark her husband’s big day. Kate posted a photo of Prince William and their […]

    2 years ago

  • The adorable three-letter name that’s perfect for a baby girl

    The adorable three-letter name that’s perfect for a baby girl

    A three-letter name is one of our favourite baby name trends Trying to find a name that suits your baby boy or girl can be pretty tricky when there are so many names out there. We really are spoiled for choice, especially when it comes to beautiful names for your daughter. There are dozens of […]

    2 years ago

  • 28,000 newborns to be given the RSV vaccine

    28,000 newborns to be given the RSV vaccine

    RSV cases spiked in Ireland last winter The Department of Health has confirmed RSV vaccines will be administered to around 28,000 newborns after a spike in cases last winter. The concerning increase in cases led to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly securing Government approval for a vaccine programme. He stated: “Last winter, we saw the […]

    2 years ago

  • Baby Elsa: Police still searching for abandoned infant’s mother

    Baby Elsa: Police still searching for abandoned infant’s mother

    Baby Elsa was found abandoned in January 2024 Police have given an update on the missing infant baby Elsa. This week, police confirmed that they are still searching for the infant’s mother but they’re also looking for the parents of two other babies who were abandoned in 2017 and 2019 respectively. Speaking about the investigations, […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Stoic’ Princess Kate praised for making public appearance amid cancer treatment

    ‘Stoic’ Princess Kate praised for making public appearance amid cancer treatment

    Princess Kate made a rare public appearance over the weekend Princess Kate made her first public appearance since her cancer diagnosis at Trooping the Colour over the weekend. The mum-of-three has been keeping a low profile since she was diagnosed with a form of cancer earlier this year. However, Kate confirmed on June 14th that […]

    2 years ago

  • Everyone’s saying the same thing about Stacey Solomon’s Father’s Day post

    Everyone’s saying the same thing about Stacey Solomon’s Father’s Day post

    Stacey Solomon has paid a moving tribute to her husband Joe Swash Instagram was full of Father’s Day posts over the weekend, but none was quite as sweet as the tribute Stacey Solomon penned to Joe Swash. The presenter is known for sharing adorable family content with her millions of followers, but everyone was saying […]

    2 years ago

  • Adam Sandler sends flowers to Jennifer Aniston every Mother’s Day for a sweet reason

    Adam Sandler sends flowers to Jennifer Aniston every Mother’s Day for a sweet reason

    Jennifer Aniston has revealed Adam Sandler sends her flowers on Mother’s Day and the reason why is so sweet. Mother’s Day can be incredibly tough for women with fertility issues or those who have suffered pregnancy and baby loss, but having good friends in your corner helps. Friends alum Jennifer Aniston revealed her friend and […]

    2 years ago

  • Cigarette vending machines are being banned to protect young people

    Cigarette vending machines are being banned to protect young people

    Cigarette and e-cigarette vending machines are being scrapped in 2025 Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that cigarette vending machines will be removed from Ireland. The move is to help reduce the number of young people smoking in Ireland. Speaking about the decision, Donnelly said the ban will help limit the availability of tobacco […]

    2 years ago

  • All we know about the new Enhanced Jobseeker’s Benefit

    All we know about the new Enhanced Jobseeker’s Benefit

    Changes are set to be made to Jobseeker’s Benefit in Ireland Legislation for the enhanced Jobseeker’s Benefit payment has been brought before the Dáil. Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys believes Jobseeker’s Benefit should be pay-related. The legislation “will ensure that people with a strong work history receive enhanced benefits if they lose their employment”. […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Nobody showed up to my child’s birthday party’

    ‘Nobody showed up to my child’s birthday party’

    This mum was heartbroken for her child after nobody showed up to her birthday Planning a birthday party for your little one is never easy especially when you need to figure out who to invite. Do you ask their entire class or just their close friends? Do you stick to family only or have a […]

    2 years ago

  • Kourtney Kardashian gets honest about her failed IVF cycles

    Kourtney Kardashian gets honest about her failed IVF cycles

    Kourtney Kardashian shared her advice with her followers Mum-of-four, Kourtney Kardashian has opened up about her IVF experience, revealing that she had five failed cycles during the process. During a Q&A session, one of Kourtney’s followers said they were finding it hard to continue their IVF journey because of multiple failed attempts. They wrote: “Had […]

    2 years ago

  • Parents urged not to take part in concerning TikTok challenge

    Parents urged not to take part in concerning TikTok challenge

    Have you spotted the bathroom cursing trend on TikTok? Parents have been warned about a trending TikTok challenge that parents are trying. Parents tell their children they can say any curse word in a safe space. Before they leave the room, the parent tells them the bathroom is a safe space so they’re allowed to […]

    2 years ago

  • Tadhg Fleming introduces his baby girl to his father Derry

    Tadhg Fleming introduces his baby girl to his father Derry

    Tadhg Fleming is officially a dad Social media star Tadhg Fleming has become a dad for the first time. The influencer and his wife Alannah welcomed their first child together, a baby girl, last week. They confirmed the news on Sunday night by sharing their first photos with their newborn. Alongside the adorable photos, the […]

    2 years ago

  • Cheryl struggling on tour as she spends time apart from son Bear

    Cheryl struggling on tour as she spends time apart from son Bear

    Cheryl is finding the Girls Aloud tour difficult Being away from your child for a night is a struggle so we can’t imagine how Cheryl is feeling as she continues the Girls Aloud tour. The mum is reportedly feeling upset over the amount of time she’s spending without her son Bear. A source close to […]

    2 years ago

  • The meaning behind Sofia Richie’s baby girl’s name

    The meaning behind Sofia Richie’s baby girl’s name

    Sofia Richie is officially a mum Model Sofia Richie has become a mum for the first time and has chosen a perfect name for her little girl. The 25-year-old gave birth to her daughter on the 20th of May. She confirmed her baby girl’s arrival on Instagram by simply sharing a photo of her newborn’s […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Take the photos’ – Saoírse Ruane’s mum shares moving message

    ‘Take the photos’ – Saoírse Ruane’s mum shares moving message

    The mother of Saoírse Ruane said she’s glad she took so many photos of her little girl The passing of Saoírse Ruane completely broke our hearts, but her family is ensuring her memory lives on. They captured so many happy memories with their little girl and it’s something that has been a major source of […]

    2 years ago

  • Arthur Gourounlian speaks out about vile online abuse

    Arthur Gourounlian speaks out about vile online abuse

    Arthur Gourounlian has slated the trolls Dancing with the Stars judge, Arthur Gourounlian has opened up about the online abuse he has faced and how he copes with it. Arthur said trolls have targeted him and his husband Brian Dowling over their decision to start a family. He said people have told them that what […]

    2 years ago

  • Why viewers believe Bluey is a rainbow baby

    Why viewers believe Bluey is a rainbow baby

    Parents need to read this Bluey theory Bluey has to be one of the most popular shows around at the moment, even parents have admitted they enjoy watching it on the sly. Parents believe it is one of the best shows for children because of the messages and strong themes in every episode. The show […]

    2 years ago

  • Mum’s heartache after being told to stop breastfeeding at water park

    Mum’s heartache after being told to stop breastfeeding at water park

    The mum said she felt discriminated against A mum who was told to stop breastfeeding her baby in the lazy river at a water park has taken to Facebook to claim that she was discriminated against. Tiffany Francis was at Rigby’s Water World in Georgia, USA when she decided to try and soothe her 11-month-old […]

    2 years ago

  • Mum of Saoírse Ruane reminds us that there are still good people out there

    Mum of Saoírse Ruane reminds us that there are still good people out there

    Saoírse Ruane sadly passed away this year The mother of Saoírse Ruane has opened up about her little girl after a touching interaction with a stranger. Her mum Roseanna explained that she met an incredible stranger during a recent visit to her daughter’s grave. Writing on Instagram, her mum said she bumped into a lovely […]

    2 years ago

  • Louise Thompson admits she wasn’t a good parent when son was a baby

    Louise Thompson admits she wasn’t a good parent when son was a baby

    Louise Thompson said she was “not a good parent” Former Made In Chelsea star, Louise Thompson has been opening up about her relationship with Ryan Libbey. The couple has been through so much in recent years with Louise’s health battles changing their lives. The mum recently spoke out about the impact that had on her […]

    2 years ago