There’s nothing quite like the slap in the face you get when you wake up and realise another year is gone. “What the crap? Where did that year go?” you hear yourself say. Again. A new year, a touch of the fear from a New Year’s hangover and suddenly your mind is filled with reflection, regrets, delusion […]
4 years ago
That they really should!
7 years ago
Life is never the same after you’ve welcomed a baby into your family.
7 years ago
Super easy and quick to make, frozen yoghurt makes a great alternative to ice cream. Four ingredients and five minutes are all it takes to whip up this recipe which, thanks to the antioxidant-rich blueberries and protein-packed Greek yoghurt, is a tasty AND nutritious sweet treat. Ingredients (for 2 people): 1/3 cup of Greek yoghurt […]
7 years ago
Let me start by saying, I appreciate every single gift and thoughtful gesture I received from friends and family when I had my babies. I do. And without some of those hipster baby clothes and hilarious books (‘Go the Fuck To Sleep‘), I would not have all the cute and hilarious keepsakes I am so fond of. Promise. But […]
7 years ago
Broccoli – yuck! Peas – huh?! Carrots – don’t even go there. Sound familiar? Do you have fussy eaters that turn their heads away from new foods? You’re probably well-accustomed that that disgusted, steely-eyed gaze that says “there is NO way I’m going to eat that green thing….” “Is this normal?” I asked Nutritional Therapist, Davina Smith, “Yes it can be for many […]
7 years ago
Have you heard of Laughter Yoga? It’s a thing now – chuckling and stretching at the same time. You might be eye-rolling at the thought of it, but this really simple combo of exercise and giggles has been proven to have profound physiological and psychological benefits. The body and mind reap the same positive benefits from fake or real laughter, so doing this […]
7 years ago
Picture the scene: It’s Christmas Eve. The excitement is palpable, the kids are wired with exhaustion, the parents are giddy with wine… but despite watching three back-to-back movies, belting out a round of yuletide tunes and feeling like you’ve run a marathon getting to kids to finally get a bit of shut-eye, you’re in bed wide-a-bloody-wake. A bed company in […]
7 years ago
We’ve tried it.
7 years ago
Messy and tasty play.
7 years ago
Just bring the feet.
7 years ago
‘Every day you can get a tiny bit stronger.’
8 years ago
Before you get confused, read this.
8 years ago
God love yis.
8 years ago
You’re a parent. You’re exhausted. Running on empty. Wrecked. Knackered. Wiped. ALL of the above. Okay, it’s tiring, we get it, but before the mummy mafia attack us for moaning about the tough parts, we don’t regret having kids for one single second. To put it in simple terms, the positives far outweigh the negatives. But that’s not […]
8 years ago
If you are breastfeeding or pregnant, you might be thinking about what foods can improve your milk supply. Adding foods with lactation-promoting properties, along with frequent breastfeeding or pumping, can help boost your supply. Tried and tested by breastfeeding mums, here are three delicious snacks that are packed with lactogenic ingredients: 1. Green lactation […]
8 years ago
Celebs basking in the glory of the boob! What did these famous mamas and what they have to say about their breastfeeding adventures… 1. “All I ever heard was everyone bitch about it – nobody ever said, ‘You are not going to believe how emotional this is.’ It’s like, I’ll say I’m going to stop, and […]
8 years ago
This is very worrying
8 years ago
With BBQ season in full swing with this amazing weather this past week, it’s time to hone your grillin’ skills. We’ve got some ingenious tips to make your barbecue better than anyone’s (we’re not smug). Here are 10 BBQ hacks to help you make this year’s BBQ the best ever. 1. Add ice to your burgers Try this simple trick at […]
8 years ago
As well as being no-bake, these delicious fudge squares are made with minimal ingredients that are all natural and all good for you. Free from dairy, grain and refined sugar, they’re the perfect I-want-a-treat-but-I-don’t-want-to-have-a-bad-treat treat. Ingredients: 1 cup pitted dates ½ cup almonds ½ cup walnuts ¼ cup + ¼ cup raw cacao powder 2 ripe […]
8 years ago
I’m not embarrassed to say my mornings are often a mix of sheer anarchy. The race to get out the door, with everyone getting to their respective posts in time turns me into someone I’d rather not be at 7am. Sure, some days go smoothly. No tantrums are had. All breakfasts are liked and eaten. And an hour and […]
8 years ago
It’s an upsetting problem for parents and little ones alike.
8 years ago
Considering alternative birthing?
8 years ago
Prams could soon be a thing of the past…
8 years ago
We’ve rounded-up some fab inspiration.
8 years ago
Having a baby is both an exciting and bewildering time for expectant mothers, with a neverending stream of old wives tales and anecdotes on the various stages of pregnancy. With so many opinions, it can be hard to know which advice to listen to and which to disregard. To make things a little easier, we’ve […]
8 years ago
Diversion tactics at the ready.
8 years ago
The average Irish four year old has 4.6 missing or filled-in teeth.
8 years ago
A handy indoor activity.
8 years ago
Because no-one has much cash to spare right now.
8 years ago
Sniffle season is well upon us. Some houses have a number of children under the weather, and we definitely want to get rid of it in time for Santa. This time of year, I’m always scrambling for vitamins (in the forms of jellies) to give the kids, plying them with as much of the ‘good […]
8 years ago
Had one too many coffees this weekend, mamas? Feel like you exist from one coffee until the next, until you reach for the vino?! Yup. That is me…. Until I discovered this little lovely, and it’s actually helping to gradually cut down on my caffeine quota. For real. I know, I eye-roll too when someone promises something that replaces […]
8 years ago
‘Sadhbh has been nothing but a pure gift to all our family.’
8 years ago
It’s super easy too.
8 years ago
Nifty beauty hacks to save time.
8 years ago
Dyspraxia, a form of Development Coordination Disorder (DCD), in children and adults, is characterised by difficulty with thinking out, planning and carrying out sensory/motor tasks. Dyspraxia affects up to eight per cent of the population, but due to its varied symptoms, it can often go undiagnosed. We spoke to Karen Power, a mum and best-selling novelist from Waterford, […]
8 years ago
It’s almost the weekend and I am in NEED of a night out with the girls. Not just because it’s almost the weekend, but also because I can’t remember the last time I got to wake up with blisters on the soles of my feet and false eyelashes stuck to my forehead. (Talk about the […]
9 years ago
You’re wondering why your little one hasn’t mentioned any new names yet… here are some top tips to make it easier for your child to make new friends.
9 years ago
Another reason to eat this super fruit
9 years ago
Travel without the hassle (almost).
9 years ago
Here’s our advice when it comes to introducing your little one to the new baby.
9 years ago
But is it the parents who introduce the teenagers to alcohol? And is it the teenagers who responsibly drink a glass of wine at home with their parents who develop these problems?
9 years ago
Many babies and toddlers experience separation anxiety throughout the first two years of their lives. Many mums or dads will have been their baby’s almost constant companion for at least the first few months after their birth and it is understandable that infants and young children are a little upset when the time comes for […]
9 years ago
Protein balls are a brilliant way to sneak a whole lot of goodness into a tiny kid-friendly little ball. They’re brilliant for take-with-you snacks, they’re easy to make, and the protein boost will keep them full for ages. If you think they’ll sniff out the Spirulina, you can leave this part out, but if you can […]
9 years ago
As a parent it is always important to have good communication with your kids, especially when it comes to their lives at school and their relationships with other children. Schoolyard bullying is a common problem. According to a study at Trinity College Dublin, up to 31 per cent of primary school students and 16 per cent of […]
9 years ago
They’ll never know. We all know how hard it can be to get a child to eat vegetables, but some research shows that dinner table tantrums could be a thing of the past if you just use a little, ahem, ‘creative advertising’ when it comes to the veggies that you serve. According to a study from […]
9 years ago
A house full of children is bound to get messy from time to time and coming home to a place that looks like a bomb exploded is never pleasant. The amount of chores can seem like a mountain and sometimes it is just not possible to keep on top of everything. Mums often feel like […]
9 years ago
An Irish bookseller reveals the shocking statistics.
9 years ago
A staggering 6m babies have been conceived through In-Vitro Fertilisation since 1978. The European Society Of Human Reproduction And Embryology announced in 2012 that IVF babies numbered a milestone 5m – but that number has gradually crept up in the five years since then. The treatment is becoming increasingly common too, as birth rates fall, […]
9 years ago
Chance are if you’ve clicked in, you’re a breastfeeding mama right now. And you’ve heard all the different ways to increase your milk supply, but you’re so tired, and you’re feeding constantly, and probably pumping too to get supply up (after 4 weeks) but it’s hard to remember all the tips, right? Well, this little […]
9 years ago