There’s a wonder woman in all of us.

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Surely the twins have now arrived.

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We’re only sorry we weren’t there too.

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It’s very sweet indeed.

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This mum wants to remind parents to be extra cautious on holiday.

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He’s making sure his opinion is heard.

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No doubt the bride was more than thrilled

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These two friends from Melbourne, Australia, are so comfortable in their own skin

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It’s the time of year when many of us are filled with excitement at the thought of getting away to the sun. Family holidays are the stuff memories are made of but with these getaways also brings with huge levels of responsibility and certain dangers – one of them being swimming. Last summer Vicky and […]

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It’s a situation that no parent would even want to think about, never mind having to live such a nightmare in reality. The parents of a 10-month-old baby boy in the UK who was born with a rare genetic disease are fighting to keep him alive as doctors maintain he is in such a dire […]

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There isn’t a person on this planet who hasn’t – at some stage – been plagued with a mega-outbreak. Acne: confined to teenage years for some; an ongoing issue well into your 20s, 30s (and beyond!) for others. With drawers full of skincare products for this and that, as well as ghastly amounts of money […]

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Ok, so this is beyond a doubt the sweetest thing you’ll see all weekend. Just look at those big beautiful eyes. The sweet video of mum singing a lullaby to her baby (her trendy baby who wears a fancy beret might we add) has already gathered over 35,000 views on YouTube and hundreds of thousands […]

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If not lifesaving, these findings could at least prove life altering for many in the future. Scientists believe they may have found a life-long cure for allergies such as asthma. With Ireland having the fourth highest prevalence of asthma in the world, this new research will undoubtedly be welcomed by many. With those who suffer […]

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But don’t put your umbrellas away just yet folks. It’s not our most typical of Leaving Cert weather but it’s still decent, so fret not and do not despair. The weekend is expected to be warm but unpredictable. Met Éireann has forcast heavy showers for tonight especially in the south and west which will continue on […]

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Her family found notes hidden all over the house. Six-year-old Elena Desserich knew she had just a few months to live as she was suffering from a rare form of brain cancer. Losing her voice and suffering from partial paralysis didn’t stop her from making the most of her imagination as she took to creating […]

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The nurse set aside political opinions, doing what any mother would to help a baba in need. A few days ago a baby boy named Yamen, along with his mum and dad, was involved in a horrible collision with a bus along the West Bank. Yamen’s father was killed and his mother was left with […]

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Many of us have hang-ups and insecurities when it comes to body image. We can pinpoint those teeny tiny imperfections that are invisible to others and of little importance in the grand scheme of things. However, we still feel society expects us to be perfect and so we end up feeling less than we are. […]

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Compared to 37 other developed countries, Ireland spends among the lowest amount of time teaching numeracy, reading and writing skills. According to the Irish Examiner, although Ireland’s schools have increased the amount of time spent teaching primary and secondary level reading within the past five years, it seems we’re still lagging behind. In 2011 a […]

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Universal Orlando Resort recently opened its Volcano Bay water theme park and it’s definitely one to add to the top of our destination list. Sure, it might be a few more miles away than our usual holiday destinations, but this is the stuff memories are made of. Whether it’s a family holiday with the kids […]

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Interesting statistics here. We know that many couples have a difficult time conceiving and it can be one of the most stressful things for couples to go through. There are simply so many factors to take into consideration when it comes to our fertility. An analysis carried out by Channel Mum shed some light on […]

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Drink gin and get younger looking? We’re in! So, a while back we informed readers of the novel anti-aging gin, cleverly named CollaGin, that rejuvenates the skin while you drink. Simply amazing. Well, now we have some even better news – it’s available for purchase in Ireland. If you happen to be travelling somewhere, this […]

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Singer Kelly Clarkson took to social media to share a very sweet video of her little girl, named River. The video showed little two-year-old River enjoying a sweet treat, namely Nutella. During the short snap, River’s mum Kelly asks her little baba does she like the chocolate spread, while the youngster is quick to confirm […]

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Laws being introduced in Australia this month will prevent convicted paedophiles from travelling overseas. In what the government is calling a ‘world first,’ the legislation is expected to affect approximately 20,000 people on the National Child Offender Register in an attempt to crackdown on child-sex tourism. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Australian Justice Minister […]

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The new school admissions legislation is to phase out waiting lists for fee-paying schools within the next three to five years. Parents who have managed to get their child on a waiting list will no longer be able to receive the advantage of doing so and instead will have the option to apply for enrolment […]

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A man was shot yesterday in front of his son in a Sainsburys supermarket carpark in Bangor, Co Down. Police have launched a murder investigation into the death of the 35-year-old man who was shot just a short time before 3pm in the Baloo Link area of Bangor. After the incident he had been receiving […]

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The infamous champagne brand has created a mini surprise for fans. Enter the Moët & Chandon Imperial Share Pack. One of the most beautiful of six packs perhaps? The newly launched miniature bottles of champagne (187ml/bottle) are one of the most stylish ways to add some extra glitz to any special occasion you may be […]

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Tusla has called for an early years strategy that is more beneficial in assisting families and children than childcare alone. During a conference in Dublin Castle, the chief executive of Tusla Fred McBride, said a plan is needed to build a programme that helps very young children experience positive attachment to their parents. “That is the […]

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An Australian mum received a note from her child’s kinder-garden in relation to healthy snacks – it seems her daughter’s sultanas didn’t make the cut. Another mum took to Facebook to share the picture of the notice her friend received which read: “The sultanas packed for your child today are unacceptable at kindy due to […]

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It’s not your typical court battle between parents, but nonetheless there’s a first for everything. One dad in Australia was not going to settle for any old common name for his little boy—oh no. He was adamant his name would be something special, namely ‘Vader’, after non-other than the Star Wars iconic villain. via GIPHY […]

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The Government is to introduce a Public Services Card (PSC) to provide safe and easy access to public services across the country. All first-time passport applicants over the age of 18 who are resident in Ireland will be required to have the card, as well as adults whose last passport was issued before 1st January […]

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If you feel you need more time to relax while the kids engage in two hours of pure delight, then CBBC has you covered starting this Autumn. The live entertainment extravaganza, likely to be named Live and Dangerous, is set to be on our screens in September. The show will entail lots of fun and […]

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When this dad couldn’t find the right story to read to his babas, he created the perfect fairytale himself. Dad to two beautiful little girls, aged four and one, Jerry realised his eldest daughter, Madison, could not find any story book role models that she could relate to. Usually, the heroine would have blonde or […]

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Yes Lindsay O’Flaherty, aka Mary ‘not so’ Poppins took to Facebook to share a candid message mainly about sh*t. On her Facebook page, the Mayo native spoke about how Google has become one of her best mentors when it comes to wanting more information surrounding pregnancy—despite its tendency to give us horrifying responses. The questions […]

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Model and businesswoman Elle MacPherson, is urging Rosie Huntington-Whiteley to think twice about rushing to get that post-baby bod back after her baby is born. As we’re sure you remember, Elle was famously dubbed ‘The Body,’ and for obvious reasons. She continues to have an absolutely stunning physique but she admits she too dealt with […]

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Video games have long been a hot topic when it comes to our children and their potential affects on children. A study carried out by researchers in Hannover Medical School, Germany, looked at long-term players of violent video games and found they had the same neural response to emotionally provocative images as non-gamers. All candidates […]

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Researchers have found that dads who are more involved in playtime during the initial first months help improve their baby’s cognitive skills later on in life. As part of the study, playtime with mum and dad was recorded at three months of age and once more at two years of age during a toddler-parent book-reading […]

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Becoming a bride-to-be has long been associated with potentially developing a bossy attitude and frantic demeanour. Enter groomzillas! It seems these characteristics aren’t merely assigned to the bride. Wedding season is well underway with many besotted couples having spent weeks, months or even years planning their nuptials.  Although its a marvellous occasion to be celebrated with […]

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A mum from Donegal is advocating for better awareness of Lyme disease after it took seven years for her daughter to receive a diagnosis. Lyme disease is a bacterial illness transmitted by ticks infected with the disease. It is thought to be affecting hundreds of Irish people and cause for concern has risen as it […]

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Michelle Griffin didn’t want others to miss out on the joys of having a family so she took to Instagram, advertising her “womb for rent.” Knowing what it felt like to desperately want children of her own, the Australian mum wanted to help those unable to have children. She has since received huge amounts of […]

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Do you have experience of CAMHS? Parents or guardians with experience of children’s and adolescent mental health services are being asked to share their stories. Founder of Pieta House and Senator Joan Freeman has been appointed Rapporteur to lead the Seanad Public Consultation Committee where they hope to improve mental health services for children across […]

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Since we finally have some sunshine back in our lives, we think its time to take advantage of what the capital has to offer. 1. Phoenix Park Of course it’s number one. Boasting 707 hectares Phoenix park has everything you could possibly need for a family day out. It’s most popular attraction for the kids […]

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These parents went ‘to hell and back’ when their baby was wrongly removed from their care. A three-month-old baby girl was removed from her family in England after hospital staff believed physical violence was the cause of her bruises. Baby Effie was brought to Stoke Mandeville Hospital seventeen times by her parents as they knew something […]

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The next time you’re feeling tired, deprived of energy and in desperate need of a massage, you can tell your apathetic partner it’s for the good of their health. New research from Northumbria University has found that getting a massage from your partner is not only beneficial for you, but for them too. The study shows […]

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