The entire family is going to love this spook-tastic, fun-filled pumpkin hunting day! After a super exciting bouncy-castle event during the summer, the folks at SuperBounce Party Hire are back again, this time organising the most spectacular of Halloween themed family events. The venue set-up at Starinagh, Co Meath The Pumpkin & Play All Day […]

9 years ago

Research published yesterday presented findings showing most newly approved cancer drugs may have no survival benefits. Published in the British Medical Journal, researchers from King’s College London and the London School of Economics, analysed 48 drugs in total used to treat 68 types of cancers after approvals were made by the European Medicines Agency during […]

9 years ago

Eurospine, the annual meeting of spinal experts, is arriving in Dublin next week. The conference is set to run from 11-13 October with a session for the public taking place on Tuesday 10 October, between 2pm and 6pm at the Convention Centre in Dublin. It is also free and no registration is needed. Mr Frank […]

9 years ago

What’s probably going to make most parents rather jealous is that this mum manages to this, all while baby sleeps! How? We have no clue. But mum and blogger, Laura Izumikawa, has had an Insta famous baby for some time now thanks to these innovative ensembles and her adorable little girl, Joey Marie. A post […]

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Certain Playtex children’s toys were recalled yesterday due to safety concerns. Although the items affected are mainly sold in the US, they do ship worldwide and their products are available on Amazon. In cooperation with the US Consumers Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, Playtex released a statement announcing that particular plates and bowls would […]

9 years ago

Maia Dunphy took to Twitter today to show gratitude towards emergency services, showering them with heaps of priase after a “grim night.” The mum and TV producer was up all night with a very sick baby – a desperate situation as most parents will know. A room full of toys, and Tom wants to play […]

9 years ago

The adorable Peruvian bear is finally back!… and in a spot of trouble once more. Paddington’s movie debut in 2014, based on the books by late author Michael Bond, saw the poor fellow get lost in London. But thankfully he found the wonderful Brown family to take him in, who he lives with to this […]

9 years ago

With oodles of us hopping on the Luas so often, you might be glad to hear that there’s a novel little tactic to nip anti-social behaviour in the bud. If you’re on the Luas and you happen to witness any hostile or unlawful behaviour you can now report it by text – all you need […]

9 years ago

An unannounced inspection by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) found “major non-compliances” during an inspection of the building in the south of the country. When it came to safeguarding, child protection and safety within the premise, several issues were recognised. Children did not have access to the internet as there was no Wi-Fi […]

9 years ago

EastEnders star Shane Richie has revealed he and his wife would like to expand their brood. Shane and his wife Christie Goddard evidently don’t mind the thought of having their hands even more full! The couple have three children together – son Mackenzie (11) as well as daughters Lolita (9) and Romani (6). Shane also […]

9 years ago

Kids can be so brutally honest it’s always going to be either embarrassing, shocking or down right hilarious. This little lady’s opinion of the gym is utterly hilarious. No gym goer gets left out of her opinionated speech either, she makes sure to brand us all with the same brush. A post shared by Katie […]

9 years ago

Those little ones are non-stop explorers so there’s no doubt they come in contact with oodles of germs throughout the day. While germs help strengthen an immune system, it’s important that that immune system is fit and strong in the first place to deal with these germs. That’s where the message from the Royal Pharmaceutical […]

9 years ago

Yep, you read that correctly. The bishop of Waterford and Lismore, Bishop Phonsie Cullinan, referred to the provision of cervical vaccines as being more of a “lifestyle issue” and that “we should be doing more to protect young girls.” In his email to the Munster Express he said, “We’re giving 12-year-olds an injection against something […]

9 years ago

Parents, this could be one of those little lifelines you really need in the run-up to Christmas. And yes, when you have kids, it seems the time between August and December goes faster and faster each year, as you continue to go to great lengths to find that much sought-after Christmas gift, or gifts. Well, […]

9 years ago

Manners might be very important, but they should come last for baby say health experts. Parents know all too well how difficult it can be getting wholesome and nutritious food into baby at meal times. But there’s one thing we parents need to let babies do in order for this to happen. Let them play […]

9 years ago

This will probably have parents keeping an even closer eye on those kids this evening. Suffering with a nasty cough that refused to go away, the man sought medical attention and doctors were rather worried. First the man was diagnosed and treated for pneumonia and subsequently told it could be a cancerous tumour that was […]

9 years ago

It will no doubt give children further insight into what autism really is PLUS give those with autism a show they can truly relate to and enjoy. The new kids series called Pablo has been created and produced by the Belfast production company, Paper Owl Films, and has been co-written and voiced by people with […]

9 years ago

The new study looked at the incidence of peanut allergies in 342 children since birth up until age 7. Of course, there has been plenty of research that has looked into a child’s consumption of nuts during infancy and the increased risk of nut allergies if this occurs. However, the new study looks at peanut […]

9 years ago

Folic acid is incredibly important – we all know that. But a new study highlighting that importance has certainly raised eyebrows. Safefood conducted a survey of 500 women aged 18 and over. Through the responses received, they learned that “80 percent check their mobile and social media as part of their morning routine.” It was also […]

9 years ago

Birthdays are often a BIG deal especially at certain ages, and any way to make the day that bit more memorable is much saught after. What’s even more nifty than having all the family and friends sing happy birthday? Having their favourite cartoon characters on Netflix sing it too of course! The new Netflix service […]

9 years ago

Schools that serve unhealthy, high calorie foods will no longer receive funding to do so. Standards developed by the Department of Health, the HSE, the Department of Education, the Department of Social Protection and Safefood have outlined a new standard of food in state-funded, or DEIS schools. This new standard is set to focus on […]

9 years ago

So, it all started during a debate on Good Morning Britain. Piers Morgan and co-host Susanna Reid were pondering over why Prince Harry and his actress girlfriend Meghan Markle weren’t sitting next to each other at the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in Toronto. A handy location for Meghan you might say. Presumably, with […]

9 years ago

Principal Tim O’Tuachaigh witnessed a student at Gaelscoil Ros Eo in north county Dublin collapse in the school yard. The nine-year-old boy was thankfully saved by the principal and staff who immediately began CPR and asked for the defibrillator, which was donated by Apache Pizza to the local GAA club in Rush. According to Newstalk, […]

9 years ago

This mum got slammed on Twitter over comments she made referring to why she continued to let her daughter wear makeup to school. Mum Jenna Ward came under intense scrutiny by the end of This Morning today. Twitter users took to expressing their concern and opinions over her 14-year-old daughter wearing makeup to school. Mum […]

9 years ago

Preparation for First Holy Communion will no longer have a place in state-run classrooms. The decision was made by the Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) where it was announced last night at their annual conference. The move comes after much debate over the years as to what place religion should have, or have at […]

9 years ago

The things parents will do for their kids. The beautiful former Saturdays singer, Rochelle Humes took to Instagram on Wednesday and shared some information that got lots of fans and users talking. The 28-year-old who has two daughters, Alaia-Mai (4) and Valentina Raine (6 months), with former JLS star Marvin Humes talked about her baby […]

9 years ago

As we know those suffering from cancer and going through chemo often experience awful bouts of insomnia and excessive drowsiness. But there might be a natural way to try and ease these symptoms. A study looked at 227 women with breast cancer over a 12-week period and put them into three different groups. The first […]

9 years ago

And of course, they’re another bargain buy at only €12.99. Lidl have released their new ‘Muddy Buddies’ range of kids’ outdoor wear this week, and they’re just adorable. If you have any outdoor adventures planned with the little ones during these colder and wetter months – look no further. The light-up wellies come in a […]

9 years ago

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common behavioural disorder among children. Common symptoms include constant fidgeting and restlessness. Many kids with ADHD have learning difficulties, are easily distracted or have sleep disorders (HSE). It turns out there are some researchers who think that sleep is a very significant issue when it comes to […]

9 years ago

The murder enquiry opens on the 30th anniversary of the fire. Kerrie Anne Byrne (3), Mary Ellen Byrne (8) and their aunt Barbara Doyle (20) died in Kilcock, Co. Kildare on 20th September 1987. While parents Elizabeth and Aidan Byrne were out celebrating a 21st birthday locally, they arrived home in the early hours of […]

9 years ago

We love this!

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Although being submerged in the outdoors and nature is essential for their wellbeing, there are some dangers no parent should be too complacent about. In this case – Giant Hogweed. Although it might look like a pretty and elegant plant that could surely cause no harm, it in fact caused 2-year-old Lexi Buchanan severe chemical […]

9 years ago

You may have heard of the severe flu outbreak making its way through Australia. There have been reports of a number of children, and even parents, who have fallen extremely ill with the flu as well as Irish hospitals being warned of a potentially very busy season ahead. Earlier this week, it was confirmed that […]

9 years ago

They’re probably still very, very cute but… An international team of researchers believe praising a child for being smart rather than achieving good through hard work encourages them to cheat. The study – that’s published in the journal of Psychological Science – looked at the behaviour of 300 children in Eastern China who had a […]

9 years ago

So, it’s not here yet, but the technology is. US researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology believe they have developed the technique which could see all childhood vaccines given by one single vaccination. The technology to do so has so far been tested on mice and consists of microscopic capsules that release a first […]

9 years ago

There are going to be even more happy faces again today. Not only did the team contribute to hours of our entertainment yesterday but after taking home Sam for the third time in a row, they continue to keep the excitement rolling. This morning, the Dublin GAA football team were spotted arriving at Our Lady’s […]

9 years ago

So, this might bring a grin to many a parent’s face today. The run up to Christmas is undoubtedly stressful and oh, so expensive, however Smyths toy store has announced it will try and help out with the latter. The sale, available only in stores, has already hit Smyth shops nationwide which means customers can […]

9 years ago

Most of us have had chickenpox, and besides the itching and scratching – it hasn’t been much trouble. This week, parents of 2-year-old Thomas Tagg spoke out in hopes of raising awareness over the fact that this is not always the case however, and that parents should be aware of the further potential dangers. Parents […]

9 years ago

It’s the most saught after present this year!

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Utterly adorable.

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Try to hold back the tears.

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His deliciousness is still the same.

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Ever heard of tomato soup chocolate cake? Healthy ingredients – tick. One of our five a day – tick! Intense chocolatey cravings soon to be vanished – tick! Now there’s really no need for us to feel too guilty about tucking into a sweet treat. Sure isn’t it about what makes us feel good? Not […]

9 years ago

It might not be for the reason initially think.

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Flesh-eating sea lice…. Good god, no! Sixteen-year-old Sam Kanizay from Brighton Beach, Melbourne had just come home from playing football and his legs were tired and very sore after all that exercise. Doing the logical thing of giving them a dip in cold water, he headed across the road into the sea and stood in […]

10 years ago

Plus the baba’s unusual name.

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He’s only gorgeous.

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Thankfully, she made it to hospital on time.

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She’ll never un-see it.

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Cause for alarm.

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