Where was this when I was breastfeeding? Breastfeeding can be tricky when you’re first starting out. I remember when I was a new mum being so frustrated at home I could be pumping for ages and only producing the tiniest bit of milk. It’s something we often think will just happen naturally without any coaxing […]

7 years ago

If you’re looking for the perfect lamb recipe look no further. Lamb is one of the most traditional Sunday meals in Ireland and if you’re planning on cooking this dish for your family you can’t go wrong with this recipe. Created by Fused founder Fiona Uyema this recipe will see you cooking a delicious meal […]

7 years ago

It’s not easy standing up to bullies. Victims can often feel alone and frightened and like there is no one in their corner. One Irish teen noticed this and thought enough is enough. Ruby O Kelly from Cavan released a song this year to let anyone feeling bullied and put down that they are not […]

7 years ago

Figured out what gift you’re going to buy your dad this Father’s Day? If no don’t worry because Aldi has you covered. With everything from tech and tools to clothing and novelty items, there’s something to suit every dad’s needs. For Father’s Day this year, you don’t need to break the bank to show your […]

7 years ago

Former model and mum Danielle Lloyd has come under fire for admitting to doing her children’s homework for them. The TV personality spoke on Good Morning Britain about how she ends up doing all of her children’s homework and stated that homework needs to be banned. She later went on to say that she feels […]

7 years ago

Do you suffer from postpartum hair loss? I’ve always had fairly thick hair but when I was pregnant with my daughter it grew even thicker. A few weeks after I gave birth though it all began to fall out again, sometimes in chunks. If this has happened or is currently happening to you this supplement […]

7 years ago

It looks so good I’m almost tempted to have another baby. Yesterday the food from the Rotunda hospital in Dublin blew up on Twitter and after reading a few tweets it’s easy to see why. With presenter Louise McSharry stating ‘I don’t mean to alarm you, but they’d easily charge nine quid at a food […]

7 years ago

Does your teen need to put the phone and come back down to earth? Waka TV is looking for city teenagers to send to the farm for the latest series of Raised by the Village. The show, set to air on RTE will be filmed in the West of Ireland this summer. Raised by the […]

7 years ago

Are you excited because we are… Harry Potter author JK Rowling has just announced that there are four new Harry Potter stories in the works and we could be reading them very soon. The information was revealed through the Pottermore website and delighted fans will be able to re-enter the magical world of Harry Potter […]

7 years ago

‘Did you really just ask me that?’ When it comes to parenting there is a lot of joy but it also comes with a lot of very frustrating questions and remarks. One thing, in particular, that seems to bring this out in people is the number of children you decide to have. I’m not really […]

7 years ago

Already planning your summer holidays? If you are then these are three pieces that you should definitely consider for your child’s suitcase. These three nautical themed pieces absolutely scream summer in St.Tropez and will brighten up any wardrobe. As we all know you can’t go sailing around the French Riveria without the perfect sailor dress. […]

7 years ago

We all scream for ice cream! The weather is set to be good on the East Coast this bank holiday weekend and what better way to soak up all that sunshine than with a delicious iced treat. Well if you’re lucky enough to live beside a Polonez store we’ve got some good news as they […]

7 years ago

Yesterday we put a Fairy Door in our back garden. It’s not that unusual a thing to do as they have become quite popular with Irish children but we had a very different reason for it. To be honest, the placing of the Fairy Door was more for me than for the children and this […]

7 years ago

This looks like so much fun! Water Babies, Irelands leading baby and toddler swim school, is celebrating their 10th birthday in Ireland this year. The Water Babies Family Fun Day & BBQ, taking place next week, will help to raise vital funds for Crumlin Children’s hospital. The Water Babies Family Fun Day & BBQ will […]

7 years ago

Do you have a creative child that would love to take part? Lord Mayor of Dublin, Nial Ring is calling on the kids of the capital to fire up their imaginations and take part in Cruinniú na nÓg. The children will be able to take part in one of the 33 free events programmed by […]

7 years ago

Gardaí released the following statement today. Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of Eric McLoughlin, 16 years, who is missing from Limerick City since 24th May 2019 at approximately 9 am. He is described as being approximately 5’7 and having Fair/Brown hair with blue eyes. His hair is short and shaved […]

7 years ago

What does the cow say? We’ve all read the articles about how good it is for young children to speak multiple languages but what about multiple accents? While my children are Dubs, a large part of their dad’s family are from the West of Ireland and every so often you can hear a little bit […]

7 years ago

Great news. The Minister for Education, Joe McHugh, has confirmed that schools will receive 800 new special needs assistants. The additional special needs assistants are to be allocated to schools from this September. Schools are set to receive confirmation of their allocations from the National Council for Special Education this week. The announcement will mean […]

7 years ago

Fancy being a celebrity for a day? Sweet Media are on the lookout for a family in Clare to take part in their shoot this weekend. The media company said that they are ideally looking for a family of four, two adults and two children, but the casting is open to all families to apply. […]

7 years ago

I kind of figured this. While I was breastfeeding my daughter, every so often if I needed a break, her dad or another family member would give her a bottle of formula. I know some people will say why not just pump some extra but when I say a break, I mean from breastfeeding, not […]

7 years ago

There’s always time for a cocktail! If you’re a mum-to-be or planning a baby shower for an expectant mum, FIRE is the place for you. With everything for delicious sharing platters, both sweet and savoury, alongside their amazing selection of non-alcoholic cocktails, they have everything you could need and then some. Over the weekend I […]

7 years ago

This is just awful. A twelve-year-old girl from Carlow has been left heartbroken after she was denied entry to a boxing competition which she had been training for. The little girl was left devastated when she found out she had been disqualified from competing because of one of her other hobbies. Chloe Black from Tullow […]

7 years ago

This is a brilliant idea! A new Irish app helps to bring together college students from across the country so that they can room swap. My Roomswap swaps bedrooms with students who move city for college with another student travelling in the opposite direction. The idea behind the app is that the parents of a child […]

7 years ago

This is so lovely. Gillette has recently released a new advert featuring a dad teaching his son how to shave. What makes this advert different is that the son is a young transgender man. Samson Brown can be seen in the ad being lovingly shown how to shave by his proud father. Brown said that […]

7 years ago

The minister for health has said that he will look into reports of a private entrance for the new children’s hospital. This comes after a call was made to remove plans for private clinics at the National Children’s Hospital in Dublin. The proposed private clinic would also have its own private entrance. Harris has said that […]

7 years ago

A six-year-old child from Oregon has contracted the first case of tetanus in 30 years. The Center for Disease Control in the United States has recently released information regarding the case. The six-year-old child, who was unvaccinated, had to be hospitalised for six weeks. According to the report, the little boy sustained a forehead laceration while […]

7 years ago

Does your child love their blankie? Blankets can give a great sense of security and comfort to young children and I’ve known many a child who has insisted on carrying their blanket everywhere. As your toddler gets older and starts to get ready for playschool it can be hard to separate them from an item […]

7 years ago

Such a brilliant idea! I have never been, nor will I ever be, the Pinterest mum and one thing I dread is preparing school lunches. When I was little I used to get the standard sandwiches with maybe a cereal bar thrown in for a treat. Basically this is all I know when it comes […]

7 years ago

Where have you been all my life? I don’t know how many pairs of jeans or blankets have been ruined by spilt baby medicine. Sticky and brightly coloured, it’s an absolute stain nightmare. While companies have tried over the years by making the spoons that come with common infant medication smaller and replacing spoons altogether […]

7 years ago

These are just too cute! If you have a tiny tot at home that is just álainn, then these bibs are perfect. Available from Kidiko they are available in two popular Irish phrases and they are seriously adorable. The Cailin Alainn Bandana Bib, exclusive to Kidiko, features an eye-catching design and will look adorable on your […]

7 years ago

This looks fab! Popular store The Pod Collection are joining forces with some of the hottest mum run brands to create a space for all things ‘mother’. Motherhood is a Pop Up Shop filled with everything that any new mum could need and you won’t want to miss. Taking place from June 5 to 9 […]

7 years ago

Gardaí have put out an appeal for any information on missing teenager Danny Coffee. The 14-year-old has been missing for two weeks and Gardaí are asking members of the public to contact them in they know anything about the Cork teenager’s whereabouts. Gardaí in Mayfield, Cork wish to seek the public assistance in tracing the […]

7 years ago

One mum got a big surprise when she suddenly went into labour at home. Love of Living writer Tracey Quinn was shocked when her daughter came so quickly this week that she couldn’t make it to the hospital. The parenting and lifestyle blogger, who had posted all throughout her pregnancy, took to social media to […]

7 years ago

This looks so good! Irish start-up DropChef has become a popular choice for those looking to make healthy eating options easy. Now DropChef has added a family package to their menu options and it looks really delicious. A recent study of 750 households highlighted how the pressures of modern life meant that families were finding […]

7 years ago

Get ready for some serious nostalgia. Netflix has just announced the release date for The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance and the child in me could not be more excited. Based on Jim Henson’s groundbreaking 1982 feature film The Dark Crystal, the new series will see fans transported back to the land of Thra with an all-new adventure. Set many […]

7 years ago

Planning your summer holidays? If you are and still need to pick up a few more essentials for the kids then you have to check out Travel Shop’s summer sale. With up to 75 per cent off many children’s travel products including their popular toddler daysacks, you’re sure to find a bargain or two. Ideal […]

7 years ago

Attending Pride events can be difficult for young people living in rural areas. Youth Work Ireland has set up an online fundraiser to help solve this problem. The youth organisation aims to help as many teens as possible attend Pride-related events in 2019. Many young people living in rural areas have little to no access […]

7 years ago

This is so cute. Irish comedienne Jen Hatton recently revealed to her fans that she is expecting her first child. Since making the announcement earlier this month the mum-to-be has uploaded a gender reveal video and it’s so sweet. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxx2RT9CZTb/ Jen and her partner Adam can be seen excitedly standing beside a gender reveal balloon, […]

7 years ago

This is shocking. A teenage influencer is being heavily criticised after she destroyed a 200-year-old statue in Poland for an Instagram video. The 18-year-old identified as Julia Slonska can be seen destroying the priceless artwork for her social media account while her friend laughs in the background. The video which has since been removed from […]

7 years ago

Looking for a fun family day out? Love Your Zoo Week returns to Tayto Park, this May from the 25th May to the 2nd of June and it will have a host of exciting activities for all the family to enjoy. From primate-themed events to helping the Tayto park zookeeper, there’s something to keep kids […]

7 years ago

This is so sweet. Exam season is upon us with many students prepped and ready for their final summer exams. While most students will be dreading this, one class got a surprise while they were sitting their science test which turned their day around. St Andrew’s School shared a post recently which will give you […]

7 years ago

Losing your child is every parent’s worst nightmare. For Dublin mum Jackie Fox, the nightmare became reality last year when she discovered her daughter Nicole after she had made an attempt on her life in their home. Nicole later passed away in hospital surrounded by those closest to her. Nicole, known to her family and […]

7 years ago

This is amazing! Music superstars including Billie Eilish, Stevie Nicks, Pink, Kelly Clarkson and Dolly Parton (to name but a few) will soon be holding an auction to raise money for young girls to get into music. Profits from the auction will be donated to the youth music organisation Girls Rock which will be then […]

7 years ago

Check this out… Some parenting products I love, some I hate and some I’m really on the fence with. This product definitely falls under the latter because I’m really not sure what to think about it and when you see it I think you’ll understand what I mean. Now I can see where they […]

7 years ago

A little boy has been rescued from a cliffside, three days after he vanished from home. 22-month-old Kenneth Howard disappeared from his back garden earlier on this week. The toddler was found clinging to the side of a cliff and his survival is being called a miracle. RT **UPDATE ** Missing Child – FOUND! Just before […]

7 years ago

Bad news for families looking to rent. It’s recently been revealed that only eight per cent of rental properties in Ireland is available within rent support limits. The Simon Community conducted a study that found that the majority of homes for rent are out of reach for those dependent on rent allowance schemes. The ‘Locked […]

7 years ago

16-year-old Greta Thunberg has been featured on the cover of the latest TIME magazine. The Swedish climate change activist began her famous school strikes last year and has since travelled across Europe attending marches and speaking at press conferences. Most recently the young teen was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize and is now the […]

7 years ago

Pink, blue or neutral? Whatever theme you want your baby shower to be Aldi has it all from buntings to balloons to wooden guestbooks. Not only will Aldi have everything you need to throw the perfect baby shower but prices start at only 79c. An amazing range of party supplies for hen parties, baby showers […]

7 years ago

If you’re looking to plan a summer vacation in Ireland you’ll definitely want to check out these deals. Westport House and Hotel Westport have some incredible offers with something to suit everyone in the family. From scenic views to amusement rides, you and your family are guaranteed a summer to remember. Escape with the kids […]

7 years ago

Gardaí have renewed their appeal in their search for missing Mullingar teenager Chantelle Doyle. Gardaí in Store Street wish to renew their appeal to the public in seeking assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 13-year-old Chantelle Doyle who is missing from Mullingar. Chantelle was last seen on the afternoon of Sunday 12th May 2019 at […]

7 years ago