Here’s why thumb-sucking could actually be good for kids
The same goes for nail biting.
3 years ago
The same goes for nail biting.
3 years ago
Truly the stuff of nightmares. He’s a giant rabbit who totes a large basket of chocolate around under cover of darkness, but who really knows what the Easter Bunny is supposed to look like? One thing’s for sure, he’s not supposed to look like this sinister little lot. We’re sure all these costume designers started […]
3 years ago
Kids don’t give a damn who’s listening Kids. You spend years looking forward to the moment they can chat to you, then many more years wondering if they’re ever going to stop talking for just one second. Especially when there are other people around. Thing is, kids don’t give a damn about who’s listening; if […]
4 years ago
Who among us wouldn’t give our ironing arm to spend less time ironing? If pressing out those endless creases is the bane of your life, this clever little ironing hack using tinfoil could help make the task easier. Yup, you heard us: tinfoil. Allow us to explain. The foil acts as a thermal conductor, radiating […]
4 years ago
“Slow parenting means allowing our children to work out who they are.” If mornings are a whirl of toast buttering, lost shoes and teeth brushing and evenings are a race to get everyone fed, bathed and put to bed, it can feel like there’s very little time for hanging out with your kids in the […]
6 years ago
Ah, weddings. In Ireland we attend approximately 27.5 of them per calendar year, spending 75 per cent of our disposable income on gifts, outfits and booze in the process. No matter how many Big Days you attend however, until you decide to get hitched yourself, you will never know the strange flights of fancy and […]
7 years ago
With summer in full swing, almost every weekend offers a new opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy a festival, fun run or theme park. Taking young children to crowded events also presents some safety issues however, something a California Police Department cleverly attempted to highlight in a Facebook post. The Clovis Police Department posted a special […]
7 years ago
Yes, Nutella is a food group.
7 years ago
Babyhood: It’s not easy.
7 years ago
Scientists have discovered that a natural method of treating chronic fatigue can reduce symptoms but up to a third in just over a month. University of Michigan researchers found acupressure reduced fatigue in 424 women who had been treated for breast cancer by 27 percent to 34 percent over six weeks. Fatigue is one of the […]
7 years ago
When it comes to beverage choices, a fresh juice is smart shout no matter what, but adding one super vegetable to your blend could give your brain as well as your body a major boost. According to a new study by scientists at Wake Forest University, drinking beetroot juice before working out makes the brain of […]
7 years ago
The Easter holidays present plenty of opportunities to get crafty with your little helpers. These cute dyed eggs are not only lots of fun to make, they also look uber stylish arranged in a basket afterwards so everyone’s a winner. You can blow out your eggs using this technique or simply hard boil them if […]
7 years ago
A rather gruesome looking squidgy mass of cells and blood vessels, the placenta is (understandably) the lesser talked-about aspect of birth. Usually around 1lb in weight, it’s generally expelled between 15 and 20 minutes after a baby is born and for most women, that’s that. In recent years however, there has been a growing interest […]
7 years ago
Here’s everything you need to know.
7 years ago
Victorian parents were the last to embrace the floral name for all it was worth. But among the Violets and the Gladiolas, the Camellias and Magnolias, there are plenty of garden variety names that are primed to make a very cool comeback. Here are 10 of our favourite botanical choices: Aster A direct adoption of […]
7 years ago
Exam season is almost upon us and everyone who lives within ten feet of a teenager is on tenterhooks. As a parent, all you can do is be on hand with supportive advice and lots of study treats to ease the pressure. While sugary biscuits and fizzy jellies are the first thing the average student […]
7 years ago
It’s worth looking in to. “A common mistake people make with regards to tax is that they don’t reclaim what they’re owed.” says Barry Flanagan, qualified Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Consultant at Taxback.com. The majority of PAYE employees simply put their P60s in a drawer and forget about them. But you may be able to […]
7 years ago
Anyone else?
7 years ago
Mornings are always tough. And while we admit it won’t be easy, undertaking the odd caffeine detox has a wealth of health benefits that are hard to ignore. Sure, it will mean forgoing that tasty latté on the way to work, but sadly that hot, steamy, delicious friend of yours is a serious stimulant and it […]
7 years ago
If you’re in the majority of people who find it almost impossible to sleep on a plane, this new invention could change the way you travel forever. An inflatable frontal travel pillow designed to support the upper body from a sitting position, the WOOLLIP has received an outpouring of support from weary flyers on Kickstarter, […]
7 years ago
Just how much your smart phone usage affects your children.
7 years ago
If the only thing on your Santa list this year is a special delivery from the stork, Christmas might be the best time of the year to get to working on it. A major piece of research has revealed that December conceptions result in healthier babies. Scientists at Indiana University in the US analysed 270,000 pregnancies […]
7 years ago
A bit of inspiration for tomorrow morning?
7 years ago
Prepare to be amazed…
7 years ago
Better safe than sorry.
7 years ago
Does it take you ages to achieve The Big O? According to a recent study, there’s a sexy supplement out there that could help you out with that. Women who took a daily dose of the herb ashwagandha over a month saw significant improvements in achieving orgasm and sexual arousal. The research, carried out by […]
7 years ago
It’s certainly not easy!
7 years ago
Oh yes. Pancake Tuesday is finally here. Boutique Bake’s Catherine Buggy for seven delicious recipes that you can make with the kids this Christmas. Catherine says: “Crêpes with a generous spread of Nutella have long been one of my favourite treats, so these pancakes have been inspired by that amazing combination! I have added raw […]
7 years ago
Food for thought.
7 years ago
Healthy, tasty and ideal for this weather.
7 years ago
Between collecting, washing, drying, ironing and folding, ironing is the bane of the modern parent’s life. Bar shelling out for your local launderette to take care of it every week, there’s really no escaping the monotony of the wash cycle. At the very least, having a designated space to deal with it all can help. […]
7 years ago
Handy for you and your little ones!
7 years ago
Hair loss happens for all manner of reasons.
7 years ago
Is it impossible for you to nod off every night? If the stresses and strains of life are preventing you from getting the recommend eight hours of sleep a night, a new study shows that a particular type of background noise could be the solution. Parents have long used white noise (a static sound containing […]
7 years ago
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8 years ago
Many of us have invested in juicers that now go unloved in the back of a press somewhere. However, there are so many benefits to blending yourself a good juice. And not just for you. After you’ve whipped up your own nutritious morning blend, try some of these recipes designed to send little ones off […]
8 years ago
The sun is finally out and the fabled heatwave is underway. The kids are making inquiries about paddling pools and water guns. What you need is a fun, low-effort outdoor project, and fast. Enter the Rainbow Bubble Snake. Yes you read that correctly. Get them set up with the essentials and this baby will keep […]
8 years ago
Have you been searching heaven and earth for the perfect name for your new arrival? Some of these beautiful names have been around as long as time itself, meaning they’re highly unlikely to go out of fashion any time soon. Take your inspiration from a galaxy far, far away and pluck the perfect moniker out […]
8 years ago
Have you tried this?
8 years ago
You won’t be able to stop eating this.
8 years ago
There’s no better time to put some manners on that little caffeine addiction you’ve been cultivating? It won’t be easy, but undertaking the odd caffeine detox has a wealth of health benefits that are hard to ignore. Sure, it will mean forgoing that tasty latté on the way to work, but sadly that hot, steamy, delicious […]
8 years ago
If there’s one thing that’s guaranteed to make our ovaries do a little flip flop here at HerFamily.ie HQ, it’s the sight of teeny, tiny baby clothes and accessories. Now that Spring is on the way, one of our favourites, the vintage bonnet, is getting a new season makeover. Ideal for this time of year […]
8 years ago
Firstly, we didn’t make this one up, we swear. Secondly: eating certain types of chocolate during pregnancy actually decreases the risk of a dangerous pregnancy complication. Yes, you are reading that correctly: in small doses, chocolate is practically medicinal. In a Canadian study by researchers at Université Laval Québec City, 129 pregnant women consumed 30g of either high-flavanol […]
8 years ago
A device that de-puffs double chins and zaps cellulite? Yes please. If you’re after the holy grail in beauty buys however, you’ll have to get in line: more than 50,000 people are on the waiting list for a clever little gadget that promises to break down fat cells. The original FasciaBlaster by Ashley Black is […]
8 years ago
Most parents worry that their children aren’t eating enough vitamins, nutrients and fibre, but according to a major new study, Irish kids are doing quite well when it comes to diet. New results from the Irish National Pre-School Nutrition Survey report encouragingly on current intakes of fruit and vegetables in the diets of Irish pre-school children. All children […]
8 years ago
Feeling a little delicate today? When you’re suffering from Wine Flu, the best remedy is usually a combination of carbs and cheese. Throw a little lemon in there and you could even argue that tonight’s dinner contains your daily dose of vitamin C. This little recipe by Diethood packs a tasty punch. Best of all? […]
8 years ago
Everyone’s heard an old wives tale or two when it comes to health, but a new study suggests it’s worth having a chat about it if your kids spend time in their grandparents’ care. Many grandparents practice outdated health and parenting myths that could potentially pose serious risks to young children, according to illuminating new […]
8 years ago
It IS almost the weekend…
8 years ago
“There are lots of little bits to this salad – but, oh my God, it’s so good.” says gluten-free foodie and author Finn Ní Fhaoláin. I use this quantity either as a main event at a summer lunch or I keep it portioned in the fridge to take out with me. Serves two or three ravenous […]
8 years ago
We try as hard as the next person to keep our midweek breakfasts light and nutritious, but once the weekend rolls around? All bets are off. That’s why this weekend, we’ll be kicking things off with these crispy-on-the-outside, soft-and-doughy-on-the-inside French Toasts Puffs, invented by Eden Passante at Sugar & Charm. And they’re so easy to make. Delicious […]
8 years ago