Have you invested good money in expensive skincare products, yet feel like your skin still isn’t looking luminous and gorgeous – like the packaging promised? The thing is, how your skin looks and feels is actually more of an inside job, and anything you apply on top of it simply isn’t going to do anything […]

6 years ago

It is almost like baby’s very first vaccine. We all know breastfeeding provides babies with the absolute most perfect and tailor-made nutrition possible, and that breastfeeding on top of that also carries a whole load of benefits for mums too. But did you know just how important it is to get breastfeeding going as soon […]

6 years ago

Kids today, it seems, are struggling more with pencil grip that previous generation, a change many expert put down to too much time spent on tech (iPads and touch screens) and not enough time spent holding pencils and trying to write or colour. In fact, according to Sally Payne, the head paediatric occupational therapist at […]

6 years ago

We’re already nearing the end of January, guys – and that means one thing: Valentine’s Day is only around the corner. Yeah! Love is in the air (again!). And fear not if your budget doesn’t quite stretch to Barcelona or Bali; there are plenty of romance to be found right here on our own doorstep. […]

6 years ago

Raising children is not for the faint-hearted. I mean; most of the time when you have young kids, you are so focused on the then and there, just getting through the day, that you don’t have time to think about the bigger picture. Bigger picture, you ask? Well, you know, the fact that you are […]

6 years ago

Remember sleep, mama? You know, like a full, uninterrupted night of glorious sleep? If you are a brand new mum, chances are you are feeling pretty darn exhausted most of the time, and what is the one thing we want to reach for when we can hardly keep our eyes open? That’s right. Coffee. However, […]

6 years ago

Congratulations! Your baby’s very first birthday is approaching, and not not only turning one a big milestone in itself, it also means that you have made it through your first year of parenthood! Where did that year go, I hear you ask (seriously; could babies not come with a pause-button?!). First birthdays are a memorable […]

6 years ago

This is going to change how you view your entire wardrobe. Did you know that when it comes to the environment, the fashion industry – especially our collective love affair with mass-produced, cheap fashion – is one of the worst offenders? More waste, more toxic chemicals from dyes polluting waterways, more energy and water used […]

6 years ago

It’s coming up to February, and I don’t know about you, but I like to embrace the season of love we are in. And I am not just talking about romance and the romantic kind of Valentine’s love, but rather the idea that we can use this day to celebrate all kinds of love, from […]

6 years ago

It is the cutest decor project you will ever work on. I am talking about the nursery or kids room, in other words, your little one’s very first room. And look, we know babies and young kids need very little in order to thrive and survive, but really, at the same time, we also just […]

6 years ago

Anyone else? Reality TV star and designer Whitney Port is the mother of adorable almost-three-year-old Sonny recently took to Instagram to share how screens are becoming a bigger and bigger problem in their home. And I think to most parents, the issue she describes a very relatable. Just take a look: Se dette innlegget […]

6 years ago

Is your child using this app? According to Netmums, police in the UK are now warning parents about an app called Doki Doki Literature Club, which is said to be ‘a risk to children’s mental health.’ The app, which is free to download, is essentially a game which features four animated young girls and a […]

6 years ago

You can see how it can touch a nerve. Personally, I think we are, unfortunately, living in a world where so many of us need a constant reminder to be more present. Even in moments so precious as those just after the birth of a baby. Recently, new parent Ash Cottrell, posted a picture on […]

6 years ago

There is no denying that we are practically bombarded these days with warnings about ticking clocks and our collective fertility being in decline. And this combined with an ever-increasing amount of ads for fertility clinics and news stories about how companies are now offering their female employees to freeze their eggs – in an attempt […]

6 years ago

Motherhood is crazy. It is crazy busy and crazy filled with love and just, well, crazy. We all know it. And yet so often, it is hard to put into words just how crazy our days really are – because for someone looking at it from the outside in, well, they never really see the […]

6 years ago

Because simple is always a good idea

6 years ago

Yes, please. Babymoons are becoming a popular trend for expectant parents – and it is easy to see why. A few days away, where you can lower your shoulders, unwind and just spend some time together before the craziness of welcoming a(nother) baby to the family – it is a break many like the sound […]

6 years ago

Science, eh?

6 years ago

Longing for more hours of unbroken sleep? Aren’t we all. However, expert now say there is something worth trying if your baby keeps waking up during the night (and it isn’t related to hunger or a wet nappy). According to a new study from Michigan State University (MSU) in the US, it seems inactivity during […]

6 years ago

Have YOU jumped on the bandwagon yet?

6 years ago

These are fun and easy to do.

6 years ago

Namaste.

6 years ago

At this stage, sure we all know that we should really begin our days with drinks that look like they were made from the grass in your back garden. It’s just that, well, we need our coffee too, don’t we? If this is the story of your life too, boy, are you going to be […]

6 years ago

No wonder you’re knackered!

6 years ago

Maternal age is increasing all over the Western world, having now reached the average age of 31 for first-time mothers in Ireland, the highest in Europe as it stands. But much as experts are warning about all the possible risks of leaving motherhood so late, becoming a mother in your 30s or even 40s is […]

6 years ago

If you needed an excuse to pick up a fresh loaf of bread with your shopping today… We got some good news for mums who are currently pregnant or trying for a baby:  Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill say you should eat more carbs. Yay! It’s true. According to a […]

6 years ago

If there is one word that sums up my life as a working parent (apart from LOVE, because, really I do love my kids and my busy, chaotic life), it is ‘relentless.’ Because, honestly, it really is. And I am lucky in that I have a bit of flexibility with my work, but still; trying […]

6 years ago

The official guidelines on safe sleep for babies have remained the same for a while now. Babies should sleep in their own beds, preferably in the same room as their parents/mother (provided they are not smokers) for the first six months, on a firm surface and with no loose bedding. However, the reality for many […]

6 years ago

Dying for a little spa-break right about now? Aren’t we all. However, January budgets rarely stretch to such luxuries, at least not in my house. But that doesn’t mean that you have to abandon your desire for some much-needed pampering and me-time, mamas. Nope, you can have it all – right at home in your […]

6 years ago

Planning a trip abroad for the midterm? It inevitably happens. Two days into the trip and your kids’ suitcases (and possibly your own too) are already a total mess, where everything has been pulled out and just crammed back in again, as they (or you) desperately searched for a top to go with the shorts, […]

6 years ago

If you want to, you know, future-proof their finances… If you are currently expecting and trying to come up with a name for your little bundle, you might care to know that some new research by Ask Traders has revealed the baby names most likely to earn the ‘big bucks’ later on in life. Having […]

6 years ago

Sick and tired of wading through piles and piles of toys everywhere? So much SAME. However, I have discovered that the trick might just be to invest in some cute and kid-friendly storage solutions that practically will make the kids want to keep their rooms tidy. No, really, you’ll get it when you see these. […]

6 years ago

Pregnant – or know someone who is? University College Dublin (UCD), The National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street, St Lukes Hospital Kilkenny, Wexford General Hospital and Mullingar Hospital are all currently collaborating on a large-scale new breastfeeding study and are looking for pregnant women to recruit now. “Breastfeeding provides the best start for babies and is […]

6 years ago

The quality of men’s sperm has taken an absolute nosedive and is down 60 percent compared to stats from just 40 years ago, says recent research. Yikes. The reason? Most experts and scientists blame diet (high in sugar) and toxins we are all exposed to, most frequently in the form of pesticides, additives and from […]

6 years ago

We are big into bedtime routines in our house. Bath, snuggles, books, then it’s time to sleep. Except, my little boy has developed this little habit of waiting until I get up (I always snuggle with them until they fall asleep – or so I think!) and then follow me back into the kitchen (or […]

6 years ago

Last night, when we were lying in bed reading, my little boy grabbed a handful of my hair and twirled his fingers into it, declaring: “Mummy, your hair smells like mummy.” Which, having just washed it, I assume means it smelled like the shampoo and conditioner I normally use – so, to him, I guess, […]

6 years ago

OK, let’s ignore the rather chilly temperatures for a bit and instead revel in the fact that spring is, in fact, on its way. No, really – it’s true. And I don’t know about you, but this time of year always has me longing to make a few changes to reflect that my favourite season […]

6 years ago

Forever kissing and cuddling your kids? Good. By being affectionate with your children, you are literally investing in their happiness and overall health for life, a study confirms. Researchers from Michigan State University recently analysed data from the National Survey of Midlife Development in the United States, and the Health and Retirement Study, and what they found […]

6 years ago

A mum friend of mine famously once declared “glitter to be the herpes of the craft world.” And if your kids have ever used glitter in some sort of an arts project, I am sure you know exactly what she meant. I know I sure did. Glitter, much as we understand how pretty it is […]

6 years ago

And the more kids, the more productive we are – go figure!

6 years ago

Let’s be honest – the laundry, when you are rasing a young family, is a killer, no? Like, does it ever end? I just know in my own house, that laundry basket literally seems to fill itself. No sooner have I gotton so far down I am starting to believe I will finally reach the […]

6 years ago

Has this happened to you yet?

6 years ago

Interesting.  However, if your tot is suffering from a cold, a top doctor has warned parents against reaching for the cough syrup to ease their cough. Dr Oliver Bevington, a leading paediatric registrar at Southampton Children’s Hospital in the UK, warns that many over-the-counter cough syrups include paracetamol – which, if not given in careful doses, […]

6 years ago

I like to think that when it comes to dealing with toddler tantrums – any tantrums, really (as older kids can totally be prone to throwing one too!), I know a thing or two by now. The most important one, at least when it comes to my own children, being this: You can’t fight fire […]

6 years ago

When in the car, a car seat is obviously the safest place for a child to be. However, a new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) study is now telling parents to only let their babies sleep there when actually travelling in the car. In fact, according to their research, the AAP says that an alarming […]

6 years ago

It is often hailed as the perfect fertility ‘safety net.’ According to Netmums, egg freezing is the fastest growing fertility treatment in the UK, and is growing rapidly on our shores too. Companies including Google, Apple and Facebook have even offered the treatment to their female employees as a way to ‘insure’ their future plans […]

6 years ago

Mess is good. No, really – it’s true. If your child makes a total mess at mealtime, don’t worry too much about the clean-up you are going to have to do later, and instead, enjoy the fact that your little one is benefitting from this mess in so many ways. Admittedly, self-feeding mealtimes can be […]

6 years ago

Let’s all agree that a fed baby is the ultimate goal, regardless of how you opt to feed. However, as for added health benefits, there is simply no denying that breastmilk is basically magical, both for your baby and for you, mama. Many, many studies have been conducted, and researchers across the globe have found […]

6 years ago

Sunnier days are coming. And thank God for that. If you are rocking a bump this spring, and wondering what the heck to be wearing once you can ditch the heavy coat and winter boots, fear not. We have rounded up 10 great, versatile and affordable buys for your maternity wardrobe – all from high […]

6 years ago

Hurry, these are not going to stay secret for long!

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