Melissa Carton

Melissa Carton

Mum of two. Parenting and Lifestyle journalist.
Modern dads spend three times more time with their kids than other generations
1 day ago

Modern dads spend three times more time with their kids than other generations

Written in the stars -What does your zodiac sign say about your parenting?
1 day ago

Written in the stars -What does your zodiac sign say about your parenting?

This space-saving silicone bucket will scrunch up to even fit in your pocket
1 day ago

This space-saving silicone bucket will scrunch up to even fit in your pocket

Study shows that 40 per cent of children don't develop bond with their parents
2 days ago

Study shows that 40 per cent of children don't develop bond with their parents

Having kids taught me how to say no to things I didn't really want to do
2 days ago

Having kids taught me how to say no to things I didn't really want to do

Disney’s remake of The Lion King is set to roar onto ODEON screens tomorrow
2 days ago

Disney’s remake of The Lion King is set to roar onto ODEON screens tomorrow

Irish nametag company reveals their most requested boys and girls names
2 days ago

Irish nametag company reveals their most requested boys and girls names

These bath bombs contain essential oils and help kids with colds breathe easier
2 days ago

These bath bombs contain essential oils and help kids with colds breathe easier

There's a new 'Taxi app' that lets parents charge their kids for lifts and we need it
2 days ago

There's a new 'Taxi app' that lets parents charge their kids for lifts and we need it

Omniplex Cinemas launches My Omni Pass and every family should have one
2 days ago

Omniplex Cinemas launches My Omni Pass and every family should have one

Jervis Shopping Centre to host magical Harry Potter Witches and Wizards Show
2 days ago

Jervis Shopping Centre to host magical Harry Potter Witches and Wizards Show

These psychotherapists have come up with a brilliant way to deal with temper tantrums
3 days ago

These psychotherapists have come up with a brilliant way to deal with temper tantrums

This prepaid teen card is a brilliant way to teach your child financial independence
3 days ago

This prepaid teen card is a brilliant way to teach your child financial independence

This is such a good parenting hack if you're heading to the beach with a baby
4 days ago

This is such a good parenting hack if you're heading to the beach with a baby

The Shona Project deliver workshops to schools helping girls improve self esteem
4 days ago

The Shona Project deliver workshops to schools helping girls improve self esteem

Science says that becoming a mother fundamentally changes our brains
4 days ago

Science says that becoming a mother fundamentally changes our brains

This 'rainbow' tip is a great way to get your child eating their fruit and veg
4 days ago

This 'rainbow' tip is a great way to get your child eating their fruit and veg

This is how Montessori teachers get kids to tidy toys and it could work for you too
4 days ago

This is how Montessori teachers get kids to tidy toys and it could work for you too

We can't help it - science proves the newborn baby smell is actually addictive
4 days ago

We can't help it - science proves the newborn baby smell is actually addictive

Pink defends photo she took of her children at Holocaust memorial in Berlin
4 days ago

Pink defends photo she took of her children at Holocaust memorial in Berlin