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  • Parents whose kids made purchases on Fortnite without them knowing could soon get refunds

    Parents whose kids made purchases on Fortnite without them knowing could soon get refunds

    Parents whose kids made purchases on Fortnite without them knowing could soon get refunds. Millions of people will be contacted by US regulators after a legal settlement with game developer Epic Games Inc. Millions will be offered compensation after the developer agreed to a payout of €230 million ($245 million) after multiple complaints over children’s […]

    3 years ago

  • Vintage names are trending this year- here are our top picks

    Vintage names are trending this year- here are our top picks

    Vintage baby names are growing in popularity this year with the trend emerging as one of the most popular of 2023. According to BabyCenter’s Rebekah Wahlberg, vintage names are seeing a rise in popularity. She told Fox News that old-fashioned names are very popular at the moment. “Parents have been taking a lot of interest […]

    3 years ago

  • Jess Redden says baby boy is doing well after 7 day hospitalisation

    Jess Redden says baby boy is doing well after 7 day hospitalisation

    We’re so glad little Bobby is doing okay. Jess Redden has issued an update after her little boy Bobby was hospitalised. The fitness influencer confessed that she got the fright of her life after they rushed her son to hospital in Crumlin, but thankfully her little boy is doing well. The mum shared an update […]

    3 years ago

  • Minister for Health slammed for failing to return amid Temple Street scandal

    Minister for Health slammed for failing to return amid Temple Street scandal

    Minister Stephen Donnelly will not return to Ireland despite the ongoing crisis. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is set to remain in New York, despite the ongoing Temple Street Hospital scandal. The Health Minister did not ask Taoiseach Varadkar if he should return from New York. According to The Independent, Donnelly reportedly knew about the […]

    3 years ago

  • Born Too Soon: “Nothing prepares you for the death of your baby”

    Born Too Soon: “Nothing prepares you for the death of your baby”

    “It doesn’t get more raw than what you see in the series” Born Too Soon has become one of the most important shows on TV in recent years. The heartbreaking, but eye-opening Virgin Media TV series gives viewers an insight into the NICU at Cork University Maternity Hospital. The show has opened our eyes to […]

    3 years ago

  • James Bulger’s killer Jon Venables could be released from prison by Christmas

    James Bulger’s killer Jon Venables could be released from prison by Christmas

    Jon Venables killed toddler James Bulger in 1993. Child killer Jon Venables has been granted a two-day parole hearing. The murderer, who claimed the life of two-year-old James Bulger, could even be released from prison by Christmas. According to The Mirror, a private hearing will take place on November 14th and November 15th. Prison officers, […]

    3 years ago

  • Police searching lake for French toddler missing since July

    Police searching lake for French toddler missing since July

    Émile Soleil has been missing since July 8th. Police investigating the disappearance of a French toddler have started searching an Alpine lake in France. According to reports, the team looking for the missing boy Émile Soleil, who has not been seen since early July. The infant went missing from his grandparent’s house in a small […]

    3 years ago

  • Tributes pour in following the death of beloved Irish student in America

    Tributes pour in following the death of beloved Irish student in America

    Ella Mills tragically died on Sunday in Washington. Tributes have been pouring in for Trinity College Student Ella Mills who sadly passed away in a tragic kayaking accident. The student died after a piece of her clothing was caught on a rock when she was kayaking in Potomac River in Maryland. Ella sadly passed away […]

    3 years ago

  • Lucy Watson reveals she’s pregnant with her first child

    Lucy Watson reveals she’s pregnant with her first child

    Lucy Watson has announced she’s pregnant with her first child. The Made In Chelsea star confirmed the joyous news on Instagram this morning. She posted a photo of her and her husband James Dunmore to confirm the news. Lucy’s baby bump is visible in the beautiful shot and her husband is kissing the mum-to-be on […]

    3 years ago

  • Georgie Crawford hears her baby’s heartbeat after landing in Georgia

    Georgie Crawford hears her baby’s heartbeat after landing in Georgia

    Georgie Crawford has landed in Georgia ahead of her baby’s birth. Georgie Crawford has shared an update ahead of her second child’s birth. The mum is expecting her second child via surrogacy and has flown to Georgia to meet her baby. She said she had been dreaming of this moment for years and finally flew […]

    3 years ago

  • Temple Street: Taoiseach ‘concerned’ and ‘bothered’ by spinal surgery incidents

    Temple Street: Taoiseach ‘concerned’ and ‘bothered’ by spinal surgery incidents

    Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has spoken out following the Temple Street spinal surgery incidents. The HSE confirmed an external review will take place after an internal review identified 19 “serious spinal surgical incidents”. A UK expert will now review the cases of one consultant at CHI Temple Street after it was confirmed that patients had suffered […]

    3 years ago

  • Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner pick traditional girl’s name for their daughter

    Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner pick traditional girl’s name for their daughter

    Jack Whitehall and Roxy opted for a traditional name. Jack Whitehall and Roxy Warner have finally revealed the name of their baby girl. The couple announced their daughter’s birth on Instagram at the beginning of this month, but have kept her name under wraps until now. Jack and Roxy opted for a traditional name for […]

    3 years ago

  • What is congenital pneumonia and how do babies get it?

    What is congenital pneumonia and how do babies get it?

    Kate Ferdinand has raised awareness after revealing her baby girl was born with congenital pneumonia. Kate gave birth to her baby girl, Shae, ten weeks ago but took some time away from social media to be with her daughter. The mum also said she had to adapt to being a mum-of-five. She explained that baby […]

    3 years ago

  • ‘My best friend called my two-year-old a spoiled brat- is he really that bad?’

    ‘My best friend called my two-year-old a spoiled brat- is he really that bad?’

    How would you feel if your friend said this about your toddler? Our friend’s children are not always going to act like angels. They’re kids, they’re going to misbehave, it’s part of who they are, but one mum was left reeling after her best friend called her son a pretty nasty name. She explained that […]

    3 years ago

  • ‘Little fighters’ – Tonight’s episode of Born Too Soon to be the most emotional yet

    ‘Little fighters’ – Tonight’s episode of Born Too Soon to be the most emotional yet

    Born Too Soon returns with another moving episode tonight. Tonight’s episode of Born Too Soon is set to be one of the most emotional to date. The highly inspiring full-access documentary series gives unprecedented access to Cork University Maternity Hospital’s busy newborn intensive care unit (NICU), following the lives, both in and out of hospital, […]

    3 years ago

  • Stacey Solomon pens tribute after her dear friend dies from cancer

    Stacey Solomon pens tribute after her dear friend dies from cancer

    Stacey Solomon’s emotional tribute will bring a tear to your eye. Stacey Solomon has penned a heartbreaking tribute to her friend and fellow influencer Nicky Newman. She sadly passed away from cancer this week, leaving Solomon heartbroken. Alongside a beautiful photo of Nicky, Stacey paid tribute to her dear friend. She said anyone who knew […]

    3 years ago

  • Government planning to extend Child Benefit to over 18s in school

    Government planning to extend Child Benefit to over 18s in school

    The Government is considering an extension on the Child Benefit payment. Child Benefit could reportedly be extended to children aged over 18 in secondary school. Parents with children over 18 in secondary school may be offered additional support as they continue their education. Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys said they’re looking at ways to support […]

    3 years ago

  • Ice-skating rink to open in Dún Laoghaire just in time for Christmas

    Ice-skating rink to open in Dún Laoghaire just in time for Christmas

    Christmas will be here before we know it and honestly, we can’t wait. Ice skating is one of our favourite things to do during the winter and a brand new rink is set to open in Dublin. IceSkating.ie will open Ireland’s biggest rink at Ice Skating Dún Laoghaire. The rink will open from November 10th […]

    3 years ago

  • Mum’s clever trick ensures you always buy the right size kids shoes

    Mum’s clever trick ensures you always buy the right size kids shoes

    This hack is going to make shopping trips easier! One mum has shared the most helpful hack that will be your saving grace when shoe shopping. We all know just how stressful shoe shopping can be, especially if your kid can’t sit still to try on a dozen different styles and sizes. Luckily, craftymoms on […]

    3 years ago

  • Case against Madeleine McCann suspect is reportedly ‘crumbling’

    Case against Madeleine McCann suspect is reportedly ‘crumbling’

    A case against the main Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner is reportedly ‘crumbling’. Convicted criminal, Christian Brueckner, has been the main suspect since 2017. He became the main suspect after a key witness told police that he was ‘boasting’ about killing the girl at a music festival in Spain. However, a key witness, Helge Busching, […]

    3 years ago

  • Teenage girl who vanished during family trip to Disneyland has been found

    Teenage girl who vanished during family trip to Disneyland has been found

    Amber Victoria Palm has been missing since August 7th. The missing teenage girl has been found safe and well after disappearing during a family holiday. Amber Victoria Palm was away with her parents Dinni and Mactalene and her younger brother in August. The family were staying at Disney’s Hotel Sante Fe in Coupvrey, France when […]

    3 years ago

  • 90,000 children and parents will be impacted by creche strikes

    90,000 children and parents will be impacted by creche strikes

    90,000 children and their parents are expected to be impacted by the upcoming creche strikes. The Federation of Early Childhood Providers confirmed they will be striking on September 26th, 27th and 28th. Childcare providers have called for additional State funding so they don’t have to increase their fees. They’re also hoping to raise awareness about […]

    3 years ago

  • Gemma Atkinson defends decision to stop breastfeeding her 5-week-old son

    Gemma Atkinson defends decision to stop breastfeeding her 5-week-old son

    Gemma Atkinson is quickly shutting down the mum-shamers. Gemma Atkinson has defended her decision to stop breastfeeding her five-week-old son Thiago. The former actress gave birth to her second child, a baby boy named Thiago, in July, but has decided to stop breastfeeding her son. Gemma explained why on her Instagram story after one of […]

    3 years ago

  • Mum furious after daughter’s teacher redoes her hair without consent

    Mum furious after daughter’s teacher redoes her hair without consent

    The mum was furious at her daughter’s teacher. Getting your child’s hair done in the morning is one of the most stressful parts of the school rush. They never want to sit still, their hair is always super knotty, and putting it in plaits takes a lifetime. It takes a lot of time and effort, […]

    3 years ago

  • People rushing to Dunnes Stores to pick up major Christmas bargain

    People rushing to Dunnes Stores to pick up major Christmas bargain

    This Christmas offer in Dunnes Stores is one you just can’t miss. I know it’s a little too early to mention Christmas, but there’s an offer on in Dunnes Stores at the moment that you just can’t miss. One of the best parts of the Christmas break is all the food available within arms reach. […]

    3 years ago

  • Over 60 children left waiting on trolleys this month as healthcare crisis continues

    Over 60 children left waiting on trolleys this month as healthcare crisis continues

    Over 60 children were left waiting on trolleys this month as the healthcare crisis continues in Ireland. New figures highlight the overwhelming need for more hospital beds after 64 children were left waiting overnight for a space in the hospital. The concerning figures were released by the INMO in a bid to raise awareness about […]

    3 years ago

  • The symptoms of norovirus parents need to be aware of

    The symptoms of norovirus parents need to be aware of

    Norovirus cases are expected to rise in the coming weeks. As the new school term begins, parents have been warned about the annual spread of norovirus. It’s that time of year when your kids are coming home with sniffly noses, stomach bugs, and head lice. It’s never a fun time for parents or kids, but […]

    3 years ago

  • Mum admits she makes her 7-year-old pay rent but for a good reason

    Mum admits she makes her 7-year-old pay rent but for a good reason

    A seven-year-old boy has to pay rent but his mums says it’s for a good reason. Paying rent is something we all have to face at some stage in our lives, but it’s something kids never have to think about. They live in a blissful little world where bills, mortgages, and rent don’t exist. However, […]

    3 years ago

  • Childcare providers will reportedly go on strike in September

    Childcare providers will reportedly go on strike in September

    Childcare providers will reportedly go on strike for three days this month. Irish childcare providers in the early years childcare sector are planning a three-day protest, according to the Federation of Early Childhood Providers. The protest will be held in Dublin between September 26th and September 28th. The protest will be held outside Leinster House […]

    3 years ago

  • Kourtney Kardashian ‘doing okay’ as she recovers from urgent fetal surgery

    Kourtney Kardashian ‘doing okay’ as she recovers from urgent fetal surgery

    *Warning* Article mentions pregnancy issues Kourtney Kardashian is pregnant with her and Travis Barker’s first child. Kourtney Kardashian is reportedly “doing okay” as she recovers at home from urgent fetal surgery. The mum was rushed to hospital last week due to pregnancy complications, but her medical team acted quickly and saved her baby’s life. The […]

    3 years ago

  • YouTube mum Ruby Franke has been charged with child abuse

    YouTube mum Ruby Franke has been charged with child abuse

    Ruby Franke has officially been charged with six counts of aggravated child abuse. Two of Ruby Franke’s six children were found abused and malnourished after one of them escaped and alerted their neighbours about the abuse. The 41-year-old from Utah had millions of subscribers on her YouTube channel where she shared her life as a […]

    3 years ago

  • Rihanna’s baby boy’s name has been revealed one month after his birth

    Rihanna’s baby boy’s name has been revealed one month after his birth

    Only Rihanna could get away with a cool name like this. Singer and make-up mogul Rihanna gave birth to her second child a month ago but kept her baby’s name under wraps until now. The singer has finally revealed the name of her baby boy and it’s pretty unusual. The Fenty Beauty found and A$AP […]

    3 years ago

  • School stops calling parents ‘mum and dad’ for a great reason

    School stops calling parents ‘mum and dad’ for a great reason

    We’d love to see this introduced in Irish schools. A school in England has stopped using the terms ‘mum and dad’ for a very good reason. Saltdean Primary School in Brighton wants to put an end to discrimination. It believes using terms like ‘mum and dad’ excludes other families. The school has opted to use […]

    3 years ago

  • Laura Anderson and Gary Lucy announce the birth of their first child together

    Laura Anderson and Gary Lucy announce the birth of their first child together

    Love Island star Laura Anderson has given birth to her first child. The reality star announced the arrival of her baby girl on Instagram last night but revealed she gave birth on September 2nd. Laura explained that she needed to take some time away from social media following her daughter’s birth. In the post, she […]

    3 years ago

  • HerFamily readers reveal the best suncream for children

    HerFamily readers reveal the best suncream for children

    HerFamily readers swear by these suncreams for children. The sun has returned and has blessed us with a second summer. Everyone is in a better mood and the kids can finally make the most of the back garden and paddling pool. As wonderful as the weather is, we have to remember to be sun-safe during […]

    3 years ago

  • ‘We don’t want anymore’ – Stacey Solomon rules out having a sixth baby

    ‘We don’t want anymore’ – Stacey Solomon rules out having a sixth baby

    Stacey Solomon said they “don’t want anymore” Stacey Solomon has ruled out having a sixth child after admitting she is in a “non-romantic era” of her relationship. Last night, the mum attended the National Television Awards with her husband Joe Swash. She opened up about their relationship with Joe Swash in an interview with OK! […]

    3 years ago

  • Mum of two admits she ‘hates motherhood’ and is praised for her honesty

    Mum of two admits she ‘hates motherhood’ and is praised for her honesty

    One mum has kickstarted an incredibly honest debate online after revealing she hates motherhood. Mum-of-two Priscilla explained that when she had children she felt like she lost her sense of self. “Being a new mom… your kids kind of push you to evolve past the person you are, the person you could be and that […]

    3 years ago

  • Viewers in tears following emotional first episode of ‘Born Too Soon’

    Viewers in tears following emotional first episode of ‘Born Too Soon’

    Did you tune into Born Too Soon last night? Viewers have been left in tears after the first episode of Born Too Soon aired on Virgin Media last night. The docu-series follows the team at Cork University Maternity Hospital as they care for babies in the NICU unit. The moving series aired last night and […]

    3 years ago

  • Heartache following death of 8-year-old girl in Co. Cork

    Heartache following death of 8-year-old girl in Co. Cork

    The young girl died following a drowning accident in Cork. A community has been left devastated after an 8-year-old girl died in a drowning accident in Co. Cork. The young girl was swimming with her friends at Fountainstown Beach on Tuesday afternoon. The child reportedly got into difficulty at around 4. 30 p.m. Her friends […]

    3 years ago

  • Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian ‘feeling better’ after being admitted to hospital

    Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian ‘feeling better’ after being admitted to hospital

    Travis Barker cancelled his tour to be with Kourtney Kardashian. Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian is “feeling better” after the mum was rushed to hospital last week. According to reports, Kourtney, who is heavily pregnant, was admitted to hospital in LA but is now home. Kourtney reportedly spent a “brief” time in hospital but is now feeling […]

    3 years ago

  • ‘I’m back’ – Bláthnaid Treacy returns to work after welcoming her first child

    ‘I’m back’ – Bláthnaid Treacy returns to work after welcoming her first child

    Bláthnaid Treacy is officially back on air! Bláthnaid Treacy has returned to work for the first time after giving birth to her baby girl. The presenter confirmed she is returning to the airwaves after three months of maternity leave. Bláthnaid will be presenting the Official Chart Show on RTÉ 2FM every Friday night. She confirmed […]

    3 years ago

  • Joe Wicks responds to hate after removing his daughter (5) from school

    Joe Wicks responds to hate after removing his daughter (5) from school

    Joe Wicks said home-schooling is the best option for his daughter. Joe Wicks has opened up about his decision to homeschool his five-year-old daughter. The dad was questioned by his followers when he revealed he was taking his daughter Indie out of school. The dad has since addressed the controversial decision on his Instagram. He […]

    3 years ago

  • Joe Swash responds to backlash over he and Stacey Solomon’s lavish holiday

    Joe Swash responds to backlash over he and Stacey Solomon’s lavish holiday

    Joe Swash said they worked hard for the trip. Stacey Solomon’s husband Joe Swash has spoken out against trolls who slated them for going on a lavish holiday. Joe and Stacey came under fire last month after posting about their family trip to Turkey, which allegedly cost €40k. The couple were called out for boasting […]

    3 years ago

  • Teacher reveals one item parents should avoid buying for back-to-school

    Teacher reveals one item parents should avoid buying for back-to-school

    A teacher has warned parents not to buy this item for their children. Back-to-school season is here and we’ve been busy shopping for the new school term. Our shopping bags have been full of crayons, notebooks, new school shoes, and shirts. It’s an incredibly expensive time of year for parents and guardians, but one teacher […]

    3 years ago

  • Dream job! You can now get paid to watch the Great British Bake Off and eat cake

    Dream job! You can now get paid to watch the Great British Bake Off and eat cake

    Bake Off fans, we’ve found the dream job for you. The Great British Bake Off returns on September 12th and we’ve found the perfect job for fans of the show. From Bread Week to Chocolate Week, the show covers everyone’s favourite treats. However, it always leaves social media debating which baked good is actually the […]

    3 years ago