Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after an aggravated burglary in Limerick yesterday. A juvenile has been arrested in relation to the crime that occurred yesterday, September 22 in Shonnonvale, Limerick. A second male believed to have been involved is still being sought by Gardaí in relation to the crime. Shortly after 7 am, Gardaí from […]

7 years ago

This video shows just how natural an instinct breastfeeding is for mother and baby. Compared to the rest of the world, Ireland still has very low breastfeeding rates but thankfully they are increasing every year. I found a beautiful video which demonstrates how instinctual breastfeeding is for a baby. https://youtu.be/uMcgJR8ESRc Shared by Baby Center the […]

7 years ago

We want them all! Build-A-Bear has long been a firm favourite with kids all over the world. Last year I brought my son and his friends for his birthday and I would definitely do it again, the kids had so much fun. The popular bear store is always adding to their catalogue of teddies and […]

7 years ago

This looks amazing! New Year’s Eve becomes a very different occasion once you become a parent. It goes from staying out late and ringing in the new year with champagne to staying in and having a hot chocolate before bed. Or at least it used to be… Big Fish Little Fish Ireland is thrilled to […]

7 years ago

This is brilliant. Parents whose children deal with sensory conditions often find it difficult to stay at certain hotels and venues due to bright lights and noises. Issues like these can make it difficult for families to travel. If your child has sensory sensitivity then the new sensory room at the Radisson Blu Sligo is something […]

7 years ago

Have you seen her? Gardaí in Clondalkin are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of two missing girls. Demi Lee Dwyer, 13 years, and Jane Duffy, 12 years, have been missing from the Clondalkin area since Thursday September 19. Demi Lee is described as being 4 ft 8 inches in height, […]

7 years ago

Who doesn’t love a good pair of socks at Christmas? I know as an adult you come to appreciate a good pair of socks in wintertime more than when you were a kid but that may all be about to change. Boots have an advent calendar dedicated to nothing but Disney themed socks and the […]

7 years ago

The Pregnancy & Baby fair takes place next month. French Dermatological Skin Care brand La Roche-Posay is delighted to be the official skincare partner of this year’s Pregnancy & Baby Fair. Taking place on October 5 and 6 in Dublin’s RDS, the Pregnancy & Baby Fair is a unique opportunity for La Roche-Posay skin experts […]

7 years ago

Three decades on the Gardaí are still searching for answers. On this date 32 years ago September 20 1987, a fire occurred at Church Lane, Kilcock, Co Kildare. The remains of Barbara Doyle aged 20 Years, Mary Ellen Byrne aged 8 years and Kerrie Anne Byrne aged 3 years were discovered at the scene. The children’s […]

7 years ago

More and more people are becoming concerned about global warming and their own carbon footprint. As parents, we worry what world we are leaving for our children and how we can lead by example. With parenthood comes a lot of waste but the mammy and daddies of the world are not taking this one lying […]

7 years ago

Fancy picking up a bargain while helping a good cause? Ellie’s Vintage Market is coming to Dublin next week and we’re so going! As well as picking up some great vintage pieces and supporting ‘second hand September’ you’ll also be helping to raise funds for ovarian cancer charity Ovacare. Next weekend you’ll be able to […]

7 years ago

This is just awful. An Irish mum posted online today to say that children at her daughter’s school have been receiving distressing messages. Among the messages sent were some threatening a school shooting and it’s absolutely shocking. The concerned parent wrote on parenting page Mams Ireland to share examples of the awful messages being sent; […]

7 years ago

Is your teen already stressing the school year? Getting back to studies and a new routine, after a summer of freedom, can be daunting. Changes in lifestyle and diet going into a new school year, as well as exam pressures, can, unfortunately, lead to breakouts. Yes To have got you covered! The Yes To range […]

7 years ago

A budget beauty brand that really works. I find it really difficult to find the right foundation for my skin. I had combination skin that’s pale with yellow undertones so it can be tricky to find the right match. For the last couple of years, I’ve been using PS Beauty’s My Perfect Colour range and […]

7 years ago

Have you seen him? Gardaí wish to seek the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old, Gearóid Morrissey Gearóid who is missing from his home in Mountmellick Laois and was last seen on the 5th September 2019. It’s not known what he was last wearing, however, Gearóid is believed to be in the Limerick […]

7 years ago

Have you been keeping up with The Rotunda? Popular reality series The Rotunda returned to our screens last week and we’re already hooked. The second series features the stories of over 30 new expectant parents including Lorraine. Tonight we will meet mum-of-one Lorraine who is pregnant with her second child. Lorraine is no stranger to hospitals […]

7 years ago

Fancy doing something a little different this midterm break? If you and your little muggles dream of being witches and wizards for a day then why not hop on your broomsticks and head to Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate for a Halloween Themed Afternoon Tea Experience. The Halloween afternoon tea will be running daily from […]

7 years ago

We’ll take twelve! My kids are huge fans of the Harry Potter series so when we saw that Funko Pop was bringing out a Harry Potter advent calendar last year I ordered one immediately. Needless to say, it wasn’t cheap as many of the franchise pieces aren’t but if your child has been dying for […]

7 years ago

A perfect addition to any nursery. The signature piece of the Gaia Serena, the Complete Sleep cot grows with your child and could see them into pre-school and even primary school. Transitioning from a cot to toddler bed to child’s bed this is one item for your nursery that is well worth investing in. My […]

7 years ago

The 90s kid in me is so excited! From 1990 to 2000 Are You Afraid of the Dark entertained and frightened a whole generation of kids with its spooky tales. Still, to this day, I can remember episodes like The Tale of the Lonely Ghost and The Tale of the Prom Queen, which were not […]

7 years ago

Penneys have done it again. There’s nothing worse than rooting through your room for several makeup palettes because you need one colour from each but we’ve all been there. It can also be a pain when you’re going on holiday and want a selection of colours but don’t want to have to lug your entire […]

7 years ago

Can it be that time of year already? I know what you’re thinking, it’s only September, but already the shops have begun to stock wrapping paper and decorations in the run-up to Christmas. Another thing already underway ahead of the holiday season is Santa’s return to Dublin with many venues already making way for the […]

7 years ago

As my granny always said ‘manners cost nothing’. Teaching our children to be respectful of others is something that will serve them well their entire lives. It’s never too early to start showing them have to be mannerly and to help here are four full proof ways to put some gratitude in any kid’s attitude. […]

7 years ago

If your child is currently in size two Pampers, you may want to keep an eye out for this. Nappies add a significant amount to any new parent’s budget and the last thing you want is to end up with a pack that doesn’t fit your child properly. One mum spotted something that surprised her while on […]

7 years ago

We’ve all been tempted to do something like this. One wife that got very fed up of her husband not helping around the house decided to get him back with a little prank. Mum and parenting blogger Karen Alpert put together a list with some impossible to find items for her husband to bring to the […]

7 years ago

Great news for parents in Limerick. The Pregnancy and Family Expo is back and will be taking place this October at the Limerick Strand Hotel. The expo caters to families of all sizes with over 45 businesses, service providers and resources all under one roof. I attended several baby fairs before having my first child […]

7 years ago

This is horrifying. As the old adage goes, a quiet toddler is a suspicious toddler. Having two kids myself, one currently a toddler, I know this to be true. A quiet toddler is often found covered in marker or head to toe in your new moisturiser and has left chaos in their wake. Saying that […]

7 years ago

Have you seen Chantelle? Gardaí in Lucan wish to renew their appeal for the publics’ assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 13-year-old Chantelle Doyle. Chantelle was last seen in Lucan village at approximately 6 pm on Thursday, August 29. She is described as being 5’ 5’’ in height, of slim build, with long sandy brown […]

7 years ago

This is so sweet. A lot of things can change how you see your partner, especially parenthood. Parenthood changes us all and it really makes us focus on the important things rather than the superficial. My husband started to worry about having ‘Dad bod’ after having our kids and that I wouldn’t find him attractive […]

7 years ago

This is such a great idea. Baby vests are one of the big staples of any parenting kit but they can be tricky things. I think this becomes particularly apparent during nappy changes especially if your child has shall we say ‘spilt over’. If you’ve ever been caught out trying to take a destroyed vest […]

7 years ago

Scare yourself silly this Halloween at Mayo’s Westport House and Hotel Westport. Westport House will be transformed into a spooky Haunted Estate House this October and it’s something you and the kids won’t want to miss. With Scary Story Time, from the White Witch of Westport to visiting the dark dungeons, where the Pirate Queen […]

7 years ago

Eventually the ‘I only want chicken nugget’ phase comes to us all. When my son was younger he would eat everything and anything that you put in front of him, but sometime after he turned five that changed. Suddenly all he wants are chicken nuggets, fish fingers and chips. Occasionally a plain cheese mini pizza […]

7 years ago

Gorgeous!

7 years ago

Do you know someone perfect for this? I know what you’re thinking, can we really be talking about Santa and Christmas already. Only yesterday I was in the shopping centre and surprised to see that wrapping paper and Christmas decorations are already hitting shelves. While it seems like Easter was only yesterday Christmas really is […]

7 years ago

This is awful. Children’s charity Share A Dream recently shared photographs on their social media of damage caused to their offices this month. The charity, which helps grant the wishes of sick children, also had their much-needed funding stolen during the break-in. A representative for Share A Dream posted photos of the vandalisation along with […]

7 years ago

Halloween is just around the corner and that can only mean one thing… The return of Dublin’s popular Bram Stoker Festival. One of Dublin’s most anticipated festivals the Bram Stoker Festival will once again thrill and terrify visitors with a packed programme celebrating the legacy of one of Ireland’s most treasured authors this October Bank […]

7 years ago

Grab the remote because The Rotunda is back tonight! Hit series The Rotunda returns to RTÉ2 tonight for number its second season and we are so excited. Viewers will get to meet 32 new families at a momentous moment in their lives as well as journeying with the staff as they dash from patient to patient […]

7 years ago

Have you seen him? Gardaí in Blackrock, Co. Dublin are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Colin Doyle. The 16-year-old was last seen in Balinteer, at approximately 7 pm on Monday the 9th of September. Colin is described as being 5’ 4” in height, of medium build with short brown […]

7 years ago

The punk rock style did not fall far from the tree. Pink has long been known for her cropped hairdos and kick-ass approach to her personal style and it seems her daughter is following in her mum’s footsteps. Pink’s husband Carey Hart recently posted a photo of their 8-year-old daughter Willow getting a shaved style […]

7 years ago

Such a good cause. Whether you’ve got a wedding coming up or are already thinking about that Christmas work party, nothing beats finding the perfect dress. If you’re looking for something fabulous to wear for an upcoming special occasion and also want to help a good cause, look no further. Say Yes to the Dress […]

7 years ago

Any chance they’d travel to Ireland? Parents in the UK can now hire “Gringotts Goblin tutors” to help their child get better at maths. Exam prep company Exam Papers Plus has recently launched School of Magic private tutoring and it looks amazing! From algebra to geometry – help your child become the ultimate maths whizz by […]

7 years ago

Irish schools need to take this on board. A school in the United States has taken a new approach to detention and they are seeing some amazing results. The Baltimore school has replaced detention with meditation to help children deal with negative emotions in a positive way. Robert. W Coleman elementary school partnered up with […]

7 years ago

Avengers assemble! If your child is obsessed with all things Marvel and superheroes then they are absolutely going to love the new range by Miniso. The popular Japanese inspired chain store, which opened its first Irish store this summer, will soon be releasing a Marvel range and we can’t wait! Miniso has done several other […]

7 years ago

Can you breastfeed your baby if they were born via surrogate? Female bodies are pretty magical and one prime example of this is our ability to produce milk. While we know its possible to breastfeed your child if you have given birth to them it is also possible to breastfeed your baby if you adopted […]

7 years ago

Have you seen him? Gardaí at Store Street in Dublin are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Ryan Mc Guinness. The 14-year-old has been missing from Dublin City Centre since approximately 12 pm, Wednesday, September 4. Ryan is described as being 5’9 inches, of a slim build with brown hair. […]

7 years ago

Anyone with small children will know that when it comes to getting them to sleep, the struggle is real. There’s a joke that a child who goes to bed early, wakes early and that a child who goes to bed late…still wakes early. After a long week of work, in and out of the house, […]

7 years ago

We really hope this is true! If your child is a fan of the famous Harry Potter series then they may be in for a treat. There’s apparently talk that there is another Harry Potter movie or two in the works and that the original cast might be returning for it! That’s right Harry, Ron […]

7 years ago

Everything you could want and more. If you’re an expectant or new parent that you may want to check out this pop-up shop coming to Dun Laoghaire. The Motherhood Popup Shop is back after its successful summer pop up with even more maternity wear, baby clothing and luxury products that you won’t want to miss. Taking […]

7 years ago

How time flies. My daughter is soon turning two and I can’t believe it. It seems like only yesterday that she was learning to walk and now she’s running around and chatting away. Parenting really is a rollercoaster ride. One moment they’re babies and then you blink and they’re off to school. Mum and DJ […]

7 years ago

So gorgeous. Lil & Izzy Boutique is the newest sustainable Irish babywear brand on the block and it has some seriously beautiful pieces. The online store, which launched successfully during August on lilandizzyboutique.com, offers high-quality sustainable baby products with functional, unique and clever designs. The practical yet stylish range, which launched with four core products, […]

7 years ago