Melissa Carton

Melissa Carton

Mum of two. Parenting and Lifestyle journalist.
The main signs of stress and anxiety to look out for in children
1 day ago

The main signs of stress and anxiety to look out for in children

The #PeppaEffect is very real and parents would like a word with Ms Peppa Pig
1 day ago

The #PeppaEffect is very real and parents would like a word with Ms Peppa Pig

16 nostalgic baby names which are inspired by your favourite classic cartoon characters
1 day ago

16 nostalgic baby names which are inspired by your favourite classic cartoon characters

Mums, you'll enjoy the chart that details how the size of your child's stomach changes with age
1 day ago

Mums, you'll enjoy the chart that details how the size of your child's stomach changes with age

‘Milestone Card’ initiative helps support families of over 4,500 premature babies
6 days ago

‘Milestone Card’ initiative helps support families of over 4,500 premature babies

Alicia Keys posts a video saying that we need to put an end to gender stereotypes
6 days ago

Alicia Keys posts a video saying that we need to put an end to gender stereotypes

Santa Claus is arriving to his grotto at Jervis Shopping Centre on Saturday
6 days ago

Santa Claus is arriving to his grotto at Jervis Shopping Centre on Saturday

Yulefest Kilkenny launches its six week festival programme and it looks amazing
6 days ago

Yulefest Kilkenny launches its six week festival programme and it looks amazing

Eating 'rushed lunches' in school could have an impact on childhood obesity
6 days ago

Eating 'rushed lunches' in school could have an impact on childhood obesity

School notices a significant change in behaviour of pupils after banning phones
6 days ago

School notices a significant change in behaviour of pupils after banning phones

Heartwarming photos of teenagers helping the homeless in Dublin go viral
6 days ago

Heartwarming photos of teenagers helping the homeless in Dublin go viral

From Barbie to Batman: The Branded Toy event returns to Aldi November 28
6 days ago

From Barbie to Batman: The Branded Toy event returns to Aldi November 28

Nine Scandi style tips that will help you create the perfect gender neutral nursery
6 days ago

Nine Scandi style tips that will help you create the perfect gender neutral nursery

Study finds that new parents lose up to 44 days of sleep during the first year
1 week ago

Study finds that new parents lose up to 44 days of sleep during the first year

Bride wants to stop fiancé's three-year-old from attending their wedding
1 week ago

Bride wants to stop fiancé's three-year-old from attending their wedding

How you can use your gingerbread man cutter to make Christmas reindeer cookies
1 week ago

How you can use your gingerbread man cutter to make Christmas reindeer cookies

Heartwarming and hilarious - Netflix's Klaus is the perfect film to watch with the kids
1 week ago

Heartwarming and hilarious - Netflix's Klaus is the perfect film to watch with the kids

Santa’s Magical Cabin arrives at Dublin's llac Centre from the end of November
1 week ago

Santa’s Magical Cabin arrives at Dublin's llac Centre from the end of November

Author Katherine Rundell says that every adult should read these children's books
1 week ago

Author Katherine Rundell says that every adult should read these children's books

'I'm upset. This is important' - Irish parenting blogger talks mum shaming
1 week ago

'I'm upset. This is important' - Irish parenting blogger talks mum shaming