Ready for the pitter patter of (more) little feet, mamas? Whether you are about to embark on making your first—or, gasp, second—baby, tracking your most fertile days can help speed up the getting pregnant bit. Enter the fertility equivalent of a FtBit, the Ava bracelet. This genius ovulation-tracking device will help detect the most fertile […]

10 years ago

Uh-oh. Olivia Wilde is the face of one angry mama-to-be. The actress, 32, who is currently nearing the end of pregnancy with baby #2, was feeling pretty pi**ed off the other day, when a very invasive photographer was stalking her through Central Park. Death stare sent this weirdo photog with a giant nat geo lens […]

10 years ago

How’s the cleaning the house thing going, mamas? Do you get to give all the rooms a good going over ever week, or (like me) emergency clean visible surfaces with baby wipes and then, eventually, when the grime can no longer be ignored, start angry-cleaning at lightning speed, often at 11pm at night when the […]

10 years ago

Hello, Mama Spice! Geri Halliwell (actually Horner, as she has changed her name of late) just used social media to let the world know there is a baby in her future. The former Spice Girl – who already has a daughter, 10-year-old Bluebell from a previous relationship – borrowed a line from her single It’s […]

10 years ago

Unless you have been living under a rock late, you will know that place-inspired baby names are totally having a day in the sun.  Celebrities are in on the action (Hi, Paris Hilton!) with Ashley Simpson and Peter Wentz picking ‘Bronx’ when naming their son, and both Vanessa Lachey and Kristin Cavallari going for ‘Camden’ […]

10 years ago

They are the preferred method of birth control for so many of us, but now researchers have found that ‘the pill’ might come with more side effects than we were aware of. According to a new study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry last week, taking hormonal birth control might be associated with an increased […]

10 years ago

Let’s be honest, when you are a mum, the list of things you should be doing at any given moment is pretty much endless. There are floors that need cleaning and dishes that need doing and dinner to be cooked. The play room is buried under a mountain of toys, books and DVDs and that […]

10 years ago

OK, , so the world has been going ga-ga for avocados for some time now, but we bet you haven’t eaten them like this before.  You know how everyone loves crispy fries? And, now, we all love the delicious creaminess of avocados too? Well, it turns out that combining the two is actually even better. […]

10 years ago

The thing about the times we are living in, eventually, everything you say (or, indeed, do) will come back to haunt you. This, people, is what happened to Donald Trump this week when a tape from 2005, where Trump uses extraordinarily vulgar and flat out disgusting language as he described hitting on a married woman […]

10 years ago

If you are facing the end of your 20s and still haven’t met Mr. Right, or in your mid 30s and only now ready to face the responsibility that is motherhood, this will be a nice read for you. According to the UK Independent, your 30s are your golden years for bringing babies into this […]

10 years ago

Oh, cake… We are a glutton for baked goods here at HerFamily HQ – much as we try to keep our treats for the weekend and be good Monday to Friday. But today; today is Saturday, and ALL bets are off. Are you ready for our latest obsession? Say hiya to magic cake – and […]

10 years ago

Is there anything more satisfying than finding gorgeous buys for our homes that don’t cost the earth? Well, yes – when those buys in question are for our kids’ rooms, and they are so goddamn cute you can’t help but want to buy two of pretty much everything. And in fairness, at these prices, you […]

10 years ago

Carving the pumpkin. Sure it is tradition, but it is also messy, time-consuming and, rather often, you end up with something not quite what you had in mind when you set out – certainly if your knife-yielding skills are anything like my knife-yielding skills, anyway. Enter the no-carve pumpkin, mamas. No mess, no fuss and […]

10 years ago

While the majority of us can sink into our sofas at night knowing that our children are safe, snug and asleep in their beds, the volunteers working the late night shifts at Childline know all too well that this is not the case for all children in this country. This is the story of 13-year-old […]

10 years ago

We love indulging in a little bit of celebrity bump-watching over here at HerFamily HQ, especially when the mama-to-be in questions is one of our all-time celebrity parents.  So we all know the Kunis/Kutcher’s are about to add to their brood, and that little Wyatt is going to become a big sister before the year […]

10 years ago

To anyone who has ever headed back to work after having had a baby, be warned; this video will bring on the waterworks. After spending every waking (and, most often, also sleeping) minute of our maternity leave with the baby in our arms, going back to work and leaving him with someone else, be it […]

10 years ago

My little girl is a total daydreamer. Meaning that often, when I try to get her attention, be it because dinner is ready or the rest of us are standing in the hallway with our shoes on, ready to leave, she is completely and utterly lost in her thoughts. There are times, I am not […]

10 years ago

Lately, shorter names, often sporting just one syllable, has been quite the trend among parents when naming their babies. But we think there is a lot to be said for longer names too, mamas, so don’t shy away from this when selecting a moniker for your brand new bundle. For starters, they are wonderfully versatile, […]

10 years ago

It’s the rumour that simply won’t go away, and now even bookies seem to believe in them, and have currently suspended all bookings taken on whether or not Cheryl Fernandez-Versini is indeed expecting Liam Payne’s baby. “After being flooded with bets over the last 48 hours on Cheryl announcing she is pregnant before the year […]

10 years ago

When bedtime (finally) rolls around, and you crawl into bed at night, I bet you are fairly ready for some shut-eye and a good night’s sleep, mamas, no? We all are, and rightly so. A good night’s sleep does not only feel so good; but is also essential for our health, well-being and how we […]

10 years ago

Step aside Pokemon Go – there’s a new craze in town.  Enter the Water Bottle Challenge – and if your kids aren’t yet flipping half-filled water bottles all over the place (trying to land them upright, which is what the actual challenge is all about), brace yourself, as chances are they are about to get […]

10 years ago

Out of the world’s 27 highest-income countries, Ireland has – by far – the lowest percentage of mothers who breastfeed their babies, currently standing at only 57%. Luckily, great measures are being put in place for this trend to change, and as part of this year’s National Breastfeeding Week, events are being organized across the […]

10 years ago

The vast majority of us are easily swayed by ads for creams and lotions promising to keep our skin young and wrinkle-free for as long as possible. But actually, when it comes to age-proofing your face, it might not be enough just to slather ourselves in expensive face cream. Especially if you are fond of […]

10 years ago

We all know smoking is bad for you, and that not smoking – or quitting smoking – is pretty much the greatest thing you can do for your health. Much has been said about how important it is for expectant mums to avoid smoking in order to keep their babies healthy, but now a brand […]

10 years ago

Disclaimer: I personally attended one of my best friend’s wedding 11 days after the birth of my second baby, rushing home in between the church service and dinner to breastfeed and missing some of the evening speeches because I was sitting in the bathroom with a breast pump attached to my boob. By 11pm, I […]

10 years ago

Brought to you by TUC. If you have children, you will more than likely already be aware of how very suddenly they can go from perfectly happy to ravenously hungry, demanding to be fed right this minute. Sounds familiar? Sometimes a little snack in between main meals are a must, and my years of motherhood […]

10 years ago

Mums are life’s true superheroes, there is just no ifs and buts about it. And nowhere is this more visible than when you have a rummage through a mum’s handbag, which is packed with stuff to see herself and her children through pretty much any eventualities that might occur. That’s right, mamas; once you enter […]

10 years ago

If you have ever had to live through a child losing their favourite teddy or cuddly toy, you know just how heart-breaking (and dramatic) this scenario is. My little girl has a cuddly turtle – Franklin – that she was given when she was about two, and I know that in the future, when I […]

10 years ago

National Breastfeeding Weeks kicks off this Saturday – an event that aims to educate, enlighten and last, but not least, normalize breastfeeding to everyone. It seems Dublin Airport haven’t quite got the memo, however, as they recently put up a sign asking breastfeeding mothers to “use discretion and respect the privacy of others.” Say what?! […]

10 years ago

We all think our children are the greatest thing to have ever graced the earth. That’s just what being a parent is like, a never-ending infatuation and love affair with these humans we have made from scratch ourselves. But have you ever got a hunch that your child is a cut above the rest – […]

10 years ago

I have to admit I got away pretty easy on both my pregnancies, as in a couple of weeks of feeling a little queasy and, towards the end, a little heartburn.  As many as 80 percent of pregnant women will experience some morning sickness, and we can all agree on this: It is not pleasant. […]

10 years ago

Luckily for most of us, we don’t have to start filming a bikini-clad shark attack thriller mere weeks after giving birth. However, if you are an actress, this might be the cards you are dealt, meaning you will just have to suck it up and start getting your body back into its pre-baby shape at […]

10 years ago

We are fast approaching the season that without a doubt involves the most alcohol. Christmas parties, family gatherings, nights out with friends, work-functions, the months of November and December can seem like one, long holiday bender. Which, you know, wouldn’t be so bad if is wasn’t for the crushing hangovers – that only seem to […]

10 years ago

I was pretty virtuous when it came to my eating habits when I was pregnant, and the only thing I can honestly say I truly craved (and had to have almost daily) was Caesar salads – from TGI Friday’s. As in; salads from nowhere else would do, and so I would literally find myself in […]

10 years ago

I am always thinking people who complain about how hard life with young children is, must not have thought things through. I mean, I would personally argue that this bit, having children that are still small, is clearly the easiest as far as parenting is concerned. With young children, they still think you are the […]

10 years ago

Uh, it looks like little Prince George, who just arrived in Canada with his parents and baby sister this weekend, is already throwing his royal weight around and creating headlines across the pond. I have to be honest, being in possession of my very own three-year-old boy, I kind of love how, despite his blue […]

10 years ago

They only welcomed her earlier this week, but Behati Prinsloo and Adam Levine simply couldn’t wait to share their gorgeous baby girl with the world. In a gorgeous black-and-white Instagram snap, the proud new mum shows little Dusty Rose snuggled up close to her dad, Maroon 5 front man, Adam Levine. Words can’t describe ? […]

10 years ago

If you, like us, have now reached an age where you get as excited about buying gorgeous new bits for your home as you once did buying clothes for yourself, these latest snaps of Penneys homeware collection will no doubt make you head for your nearest store immediately. Not only is everything they have just […]

10 years ago

They are two of the most famous tots on the planet, and there is no denying that we all go a bit ga-ga when we are allowed to catch a glimpse of royal cuties Prince George and Princess Charlotte. And as the Cambridges embark on their Canadian Royal Tour tomorrow – their first official foreign […]

10 years ago

OK, so we all know that breast milk is pretty much liquid gold to nutrient hungry infants. But we bet it will come as a little surprise to you (it sure did to us!) that breast milk can also work miracles for your skin? As in, a few drops of this and you can clear […]

10 years ago

It seems congrats are in order for this beautiful couple. According to E! News, supermodel Behati Prinsloo and her husband, Maroon 5 front man Adam Levine, have welcomed their first child – a baby girl. And her name? Dusty Rose. When Levine suddenly cancelled a performance on September 19, the band was quick to clarify […]

10 years ago

It’s the confirmation that love is still alive we all need today in the wake of yesterday’s Brangelina gate. According to US Weekly actor Ryan Gosling, 35 and his baby mama, Eva Mendes, 42, have married in a secret, intimate ceremony, thought to have taken place earlier this year. The beautiful couple has been dating […]

10 years ago

If you can think of few things better than a bucket of really spicy chicken wings, but like us are trying to keep your snacks on the healthy side, you need to know about this life-changing swap. These “buffalo wings” are made from cauliflower, not chicken – but hear us out here, because there is […]

10 years ago

Fancy a little jaunt to the States, but bank account not quite up for it? Well, have we got some great news for you. According to the Independent, Norwegian, one of Europe’s fastest growing budget airlines, has now booked slots to fly from Cork airport to Boston from early next year – for fares as […]

10 years ago

Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, her partner of 12 years. Earlier today, Jolie filed legal documents citing irreconcilable differences, and asked for physical custody of the couple’s 6 children. According to TMZ, the split comes after a conflict over the kids, and in her court documents, the actress is asking the […]

10 years ago

Looking for some cool baby boy names? We got you, mamas. We have rounded up 21 really amazing names, some modern, some more old-school that we think are all sorts of gorgeous for your little bundle. We love how these still all have a pretty unique feel to them, meaning you might want to get […]

10 years ago

Do you wake up some mornings, look in the mirror and wish science would get their skates on and invent a real-life Instagram filter for your skin? We hear ya. The thing is, though, with a little clever make-up know-how, you don’t actually need a filter to instantly look better, fresher and more awake. Just […]

10 years ago

To me, and, indeed, most women I think, mascara is a real “desert island” kind of beauty product. And in fairness, it is easy to see why. When it comes to makeup, nothing really adds polish and prettiness quite like mascara, and who doesn’t love the way darker, longer and thicker lashes instantly makes you […]

10 years ago

If there is anything we love more than wine slushies and baby names over here at HerFamily HQ, it is mums keeping it real when it comes to just what a headwreck parenthood can be at times. Because let’s face it, much as we love love love our littles and are always looking for a […]

10 years ago

Some people really go to town when it comes to naming their babies, picking the most off-the-charts, unique moniker for their little bundle. Gone are the days when tradition told you to name your new baby after a relative, and now the world is literally your oyster when it comes to picking a baby name. […]

10 years ago