A little girl is coming to Pickle Cottage! Everyone’s favourite Loose Woman, Stacey Solomon has announced that her and fiancé Joe Swash are expecting a little girl. The star took to Instagram to announce the lovely news this evening. Stacey sadly experienced “quite a few” miscarriages before this pregnancy. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ1cbhIDcY0/ Stacey has three boys already. […]

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She spoke in court last week. The judge in Britney Spears’ case has denied her request to remove her dad from her conservatorship. A court filing revealed that her father would not be taken off his role of overseeing her conservatorship. Britney’s lawyer Samuel Ingham asked the LA court yesterday to remove Jamie Spears from […]

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“Let the adventure begin” 2fm DJ Lottie Ryan welcomed baby Wolf Aprile at just 33 weeks, two weeks ago. Taking to Instagram today to share a sweet photo with her followers, Lottie said: “The newest member of our little family! Our hearts are so full of joy.” https://www.instagram.com/p/CQtkpazg5HW/ Wolf was born at just 33 […]

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Ah the accidental comedy of parenthood — if you didn’t laugh, you’d cry. And you probably do a bit of both. They’re the light of our lives, sure, but you’re forgiven for nodding along emphatically to some of these. Here are 14 tweets about our little cherubs that we can all relate to at some […]

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I feel a bit sick even writing this. The thoughts of my son spending weeks looking forward to his birthday party, only for nobody to show up, might actually break me. Can you imagine? This is exactly what happened to TikToker @dawners86@dawners86 this week. After inviting 22 guests to celebrate with her little boy at […]

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“‘I truly believe this conservatorship is abusive.” Since Britney Spears’ breakdown 13 years ago, she has been living under a legal conservatorship controlled her father, Jamie Spears. Britney had been hospitalised after a mental health episode and placed in rehab, when her father petitioned the court for a temporary conservatorship in 2008. At the time, […]

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Give. Me. Strength. I was plodding along having a good week when I read that a bride-to-be in the UK has been labeled a “petty feminist b*tch” for choosing not to take her husband-to-be’s second name. It slightly ruined my buzz to be honest. Her charming in-laws took such offence to her decision to, eh, […]

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“I’ve never heard of anybody having to deal with their baby’s face looking like this after a C-section.” A baby delivered via emergency cesarean section was left badly cut in Denver, Colorado last week. Reazjhana Williams planned to have her baby naturally, but complications meant she was soon being assisted to theatre for a C-section. […]

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We want to have a healthy vibrant city without people ruining it for others. Gardai yesterday seized a knuckleduster and bottle of vodka from a child in the Temple Bar area of Dublin. The details of an alleged theft are not known, but the male child was arrested for handling stolen property, when the contraband […]

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The journal was created for all parents who experience loss, no matter how recently. Two Irish mums have created a beautiful journal to help bereaved parents deal with the loss of their children. Laura Doyle sadly lost her baby Beau, at 23 weeks in November 2019. As part of her healing journey, she began working […]

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“I was a bit sad I would never have a daughter.” Nature has an incredible way of balancing things out. Ensuring that an equal amount of men and women exist for procreation purposes is just one of them. In Ireland in 2021, there are 2,468,599 people legally recognised as men and 2,463,622 recognised as women. […]

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“I told her again this morning, you could have saved that girl’s life. You just don’t know.” Emma Carlile is a 15-year-old schoolgirl, currently being hailed a hero in her home town of Wallasey, Liverpool. The quick-thinking teen stopped a man who appeared to be attempting to abduct an 11-year-old girl, by telling her he […]

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We’re all ears. I think it’s safe to say the entire country is so happy for Rosanna Davison, who finally has her much-longed-for little family. The model mum is clearly reveling in her new role, but she still keeps it refreshingly real on social media too. Three kids under two and she still manages to […]

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“I hope this story can educate other parents.” A suitably traumatised Aussie mum has warned other parents to be vigilant after finding her two-year-old boy falling asleep in a bathtub he’d filled himself, in the middle of the night. I can feel my heart racing even typing those words. The two-year-old was saved by his […]

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“He has been removed to Letterkenny Hospital where a post mortem will take place.” Awful news has emerged from Donegal today, as Gardai confirm their investigation into the death of a 9-year-old boy. The child was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in a house in the St Johnston area last night. A spokesperson for […]

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“I think it’s standard PTSD.” Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris Jackson has spoken out about the damage done to her by living in the public eye from such a young age. The 23-year-old makes an appearance on Red Table Talk with the Smith family this week where she admits that having a very famous father has […]

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The family have appealed for privacy at this extremely difficult time It’s every family’s worst nightmare. A tragic accident has taken place in Roscommon in which a toddler has died. The 23-month-old boy is said to have drowned in a paddling pool at his family home. It’s unthinkable, but a stark reminder to all of […]

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We’re so excited for the return of music to outdoor spaces in Ireland! At The Manor is a series of themed weekends that will run this summer on the grounds of the beautiful 5 star Palmerstown House Estate, Kildare. We’ve teamed up with the At The Manor team to give away a pass for a […]

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I’m the least sentimental person alive. No, really. I love nothing more than throwing stuff out and the idea of storing keepsakes in memory boxes or even displaying them in my home just doesn’t do it for me. To me, it’s just stuff. Clutter, by any other name. Yes, I am the ice queen. Well, […]

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Incidents like this happen on average 50 times a year in the U.S. alone A family in Virgina, USA is mourning the tragic loss of their two-year-old boy Bairon Alexander Castillo, this week. The toddler, affectionately known as Alex was struck by his father’s jeep as he backed out of the driveway of their family […]

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Annnnnd, relax. Dunnes Stores are killing it with the camping gear lately, but we have our eyes on this baby for less outdoorsy pursuits to be honest. We’re thinking garden hangs and possibly, if we’re feeling adventurous, maybe even a little park reclining. https://www.instagram.com/p/CP7rBRiI8CQ/ Apart from it’s affordable €15 price tag, my favourite thing about […]

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The rare disease kills up to 10% of people who contract it. MP Matt Hancock announced yesterday that the UK is dealing with “an outbreak” of another deadly virus, Monkeypox. Public Health Wales confirmed “two cases of imported monkeypox” in patients from the same household in North Wales, one of whom is being treated in […]

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“One wonders how any publisher could have thought fit to publish this grammar-defying set of badly rhyming cod homilies.” Ouch. It seems not everyone is on board with Meghan Markle’s latest endeavor; a children’s book called The Bench. The book features the illustrations of artist Christian Robinson and sentimental rhymes about Harry and Archie, written […]

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What do you hear? TikToker @kegan_styles has hit upon the latest internet debate. In a video that’s been played 11.5m times at last count, a crowd shouting a football chant can be heard saying one of a few things suggested by Kegan. @kegan_stiles##BestSeatInTheHouse ##PerfectAsWeAre ##foryou ##fyp ##trend ##kegan Here’s another one!♬ That Is Embarrassing – […]

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After all, it’s embarrassing when your baby keeps asking to speak to the manager at Smyths. I jest, of course. Karen is a perfectly beautiful name. This journalist has many Karens in her life and they’re all fabulous. I also have a beloved Aisling; another name that’s been through the ringer thanks to the internet […]

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Pass the tissues. Lots of them. A seriously emotional video of two dads meeting their daughter for the very first time has gone viral on Instagram this week, and we’re not ok. https://www.instagram.com/p/CPqF_IrnlmQ/ If you’re a parent, you’ll remember that heart-stopping moment you met your child for the first time. Whether they were plonked on […]

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How cute are these? F&F have played a blinder with their Summer 2021 collection, which features pretty prints and floral summer dresses for outdoor drinks and park hangs. The Tesco clothing brand has been giving its highstreet counterparts a run for their money in the last few years, and the brand new summer line is […]

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Did you know he has a daughter called Saoirse? Last month, the Backstreet Boy and his wife Lauren Kitt welcomed a new baby girl, but birth complications meant they were worried for her safe arrival. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nick Carter (@nickcarter) Thankfully, mother and baby are doing […]

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Gross! A mother was shocked to discover that her son’s fast food order was actually a towel, deep fried in batter. We’re a little shocked ourselves, to be honest. The Filipino family ordered some tasty chicken as a treat, but didn’t exactly get what they asked for. Taking to Facebook, Alique Perez said: “Ordered chicken […]

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“Today is the start of PRIDE MONTH! I have so much pride for this kid and everything they are and do!” Busy Philipps paid tribute to her daughter Birdie in a gushing Instagram post to mark the start of Pride month. Philipps revealed that Birdie is gay and uses they/them pronouns on her Podcast, last […]

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Em, what? It’s still going, but last time we checked the petition to rename Ronald Reagan Airport after social media megastar Jojo Siwa was at 72.5k. …And counting. The petition has even been endorsed by Jojo herself on Change.org. https://www.instagram.com/p/CPl9XwTH-_1/ Former president Reagan is retrospectively seen as quite the problematic man, criticised heavily for his […]

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“It is not about telling people not to smoke.” Public health officials in Oxfordshire in the UK are determined to make the county cigarette smoke-free by 2025. Having taken the initial steps to ban smoking in outdoor spaces in February last year, the plan is now in full swing as lockdown lifts. Smoking outside bars […]

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The Love Island star’s appointments were repeatedly deferred because of the pandemic. Demi Jones recently opened up about her frightening cancer diagnosis, after finding a worrying lump as far back as January 2019, when she was just 20 years old. Demi mentioned the discovery to her mum, who thankfully insisted she had it checked out. […]

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When to step in and how to do it. Watching your child carve out friendships and build relationships will at times fill you with pride — look at your little person, out there being a person. But what happens when you’re not exactly a fan of the friends they find? Or when you think their […]

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“It’s more of an education than I got.” Pink’s new documentary is a must watch for parents, everywhere. Her circumstances are far from relatable, but her attitude and approach to being a working mother is refreshing and admirable. I know what you’re thinking — the woman has a huge team. And yes, we’d all be […]

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Orange on toast, anyone? I’m buying… Maybe skip this one if you have a weak tummy, because you’re about to watch someone eat some naaaaaasty combos. TikToker Mia Challiner’s video series ‘Trying Women’s Weird Pregnancy Cravings’ is a wild ride. From chicken nuggets with honey to a whole, raw onion, she tries out some of […]

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Covid-19 is ravaging Brazil and killing babies and small children at an unusually high rate In most parts of the world, children rarely develop serious symptoms but according to a report in the New York Times, experts believe that Brazil’s overloaded hospital system and uneven access to health care are the reasons contributing to babies […]

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When SHOULD you keep your child at home? It’s the million dollar question — can I send my child to school if they have a cold? Can I send my baby to crèche with a runny nose that they, without a shadow of a doubt, picked up in said crèche? It’s not a straightforward question […]

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Wow! No wonder our little ones often look at little unusual at first. In an effort to determine why some babies’ heads have trouble molding during birth, scientists asked a group of brain women to labour in an MRI machine. The issue can cause long-term brain development issues, so these incredible mothers sacrificed whatever comfort […]

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So you’re having a second baby… Or maybe you’re just thinking about it. It’s so easy to say we want X number of kids before we start having them. After the first one, having more can suddenly feel like less of a given. We now know how earth-shattering it is. We’re wise to the impact […]

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Celtic baby names are popular all over the world. Of course, pronunciation of Irish names abroad has always been a bit of a sticking point. But the good news for our international friends is that while these Celtic baby names are unique, they’re mostly quite simple too. If you’ve always wanted to choose an Irish […]

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We’ve been doing it wrong, all this time. So, turns out, there’s actually a wrong way to burn a candle. Several wrong ways, actually. And we’ve been guilty of every one of them. Never fear, we’re here to tell you all about the four deadly candle-burning sins so you know to avoid them in future. […]

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Balance is… Penneys reopening just when we all have to get dressed every day again. They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. Is that what’s making me want everything in Penneys right now? Or are they just absolutely KILLING IT? My triumphant return is planned for this week and my list is getting dangerously […]

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A new beauty gadget, you say? I’m listening… Always. The Queen of Sheeba, Cleopatra & Nefertiti used copper to retain and improve their beauty. Even Pharaohs used copper rods for physical and spiritual healing. According to its creator Marie Reynolds, using her Copper Wand increases frequency in the skin and skin cells, which aids greater […]

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I would happily wear all of these in grownup sizes. You’d think the weirdest thing about having a kid in a pandemic was spending five days in hospital with no visitors, or the fact that he thinks that only me and about four other people exist. But I’d argue that it’s the fact I’ve never […]

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One lucky HerFamily reader will win a beautiful mud kitchen for their child/children The developmental benefits of a mud kitchen are endless. They’re more than just the chance to explore mud, get messy and have fun. They also provide a whole variety of different learning opportunities including sensory, imaginative, creative and exploratory play. Your child […]

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Lads, I can’t cope. I love dogs. I love babies. Dogs who love babies might just be the death of me. If you’re not already followinf @hallelovesminny on TikTok, go thee at once and sort it out. @hallelovesminnyWhen you meet the love of your life. #dog #baby #cute #goldenretriever #fy♬ original sound – .. Minny […]

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Online trolls have told him to “drown your baby” I have a question: What exactly is wrong with people? X Factor star Jake Quickenden and his partner Sophie Church welcomed little baby Leo into the world this February. Ever since, the couple have received nasty online comments directed at their tiny, beautiful baby. https://www.instagram.com/p/CNFN-tgH13j/ I […]

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The kids will be hoping for a rainy day Outdoor brand Regatta have teamed up with the world’s most famous puddle lover to launch a collection your kids are going to lose their minds over. The fun, bright pieces look great, and they’re practical and weatherproof too — ideal. Your little ones will be dying […]

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Forgive me for sounding like a complete millennial here, but that TikTok has a lot to answer for eh? You probably saw the viral photo above of the teenage girl stuck in a baby swing in a playground in Ruislip, west London this week — I’m claustrophobic just thinking about it. The teen had to […]

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