A lot is said and written about the amount of time children today spent staring at a screen and if and how this can be harmful to their health. However, it seems there could be another way technology is even more detrimental to our kids’ wellness – even if your kids spend little or no […]

6 years ago

Barbie would have totally approved. Got a little person at home who is obsessed with Barbie and her oh-so-glamorous life in the Dreamhouse? SAME. I mean; what’s not to love? Seriously, who wouldn’t want to live in a house that has an actual lift, a kitchen with a built-in cupcake maker and a walk-in wardrobe […]

6 years ago

Feeling like you always wake up just as tired as you felt when going to bed? You are definitively not alone. But the good news is you can improve your sleep – and it’s not actually very hard to make some effective changes. Sleep is a major problem for so many of us, apparently. In […]

6 years ago

We are a mere weeks away from the start of what is, to most of us, the busiest time a year. Between the shopping for presents, and the Christmas parties, and the school plays and the violin recitals and the food prep and the gingerbread house baking and the drinkies with the neighbours, can we […]

6 years ago

First of all, is your milk supply really low? Often, according to lactation consultants, new mums think that they aren’t producing enough milk, frequently mistaking baby’s frequent feeding as a sign he or she mustn’t be getting enough milk in each feed. However, breastmilk is digested quickly (usually in 1.5-2 hours), so breastfed babies need […]

6 years ago

Got a party coming up in your house? I feel like cupcakes are always a winner with my kids, and these ones are so cute you can technically count them as table decor too. Just place them on a cake stand and voila; you table is now fit for a party. We found this cute […]

6 years ago

Your hair is falling out in clumps, and you’re starting to panic. Sounds familiar? Hair loss after pregnancy is quite common. In fact, according to the HSE, the condition – medically referred to as ‘telogen effluvium’ – affects as many as four out of 10 women who have given birth in the previous three months. […]

6 years ago

Let go of that working mum guilt, mums.  According to a new study from France, it turns out children who are in childcare are better behaved than kids who were raised by a nanny or a stay-at-home parent or family member. Yup, it’s true. Less surprising maybe, the study also revealed that children who attend […]

6 years ago

“Not suitable for a parish school setting.” Yoga may be a 5,000 year old practice, but it has seemingly never been more popular. But while this is the case on a global level, in Waterford, Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan has some other ideas about the ancient indian practise – and has taken it upon himself to […]

6 years ago

Spending midterm (or the Christmas holidays) somewhere far away from home? Going on holidays with your family can be a lovely experience, although some parents find travelling long-haul with young children in tow a bit daunting. However, we always believe in calling in the experts for advice, and Nessa Hurley, from independent travel company Travel […]

6 years ago

It’s so tricky, isn’t it?

6 years ago

It’s beginning to look a lot like our favourite time a year. Even more so today, because Penneys has just revealed their fifth collaborartion with RTÉ’s The Late Late Toy Show – and it is every bit as good as previous years – and pretty much the only thing we want to wear come one […]

6 years ago

It is the longest running maternity hospital in the world. And so it goes without saying that there is never a dull moment for the midwives, doctors and nurses at Dublin’s Rotunda Hospital. On tonight’s episode, we meet 21-year-olds Jessica and Sean, who are in the Rotunda to welcome their first baby together. But after […]

6 years ago

If you have ever pumped breastmilk, you will know just how precious those drops are. Which is why I am sure we all agree that not a drop must be wasted. But when it comes to storing pumped breastmilk properly, do you know what to do with that ‘liquid gold’ you just produced? For instance […]

6 years ago

Wine not?

6 years ago

Is this the case in your house?

6 years ago

A couple of years ago, I got hair extensions as part of a bridal beauty prep piece I was researching and writing. And while initially, I LOVED my longer and thicker hair, I soon discovered that when the extensions started coming out, my own hair seemed to come out in clumps with it – eeek! […]

6 years ago

Super-charge your fertility.

6 years ago

My favourite time of day with my children is bedtime. Not because they are going to bed, per se – although sometimes that is reason to celebrate too. But rather, it is our little bedtime routine I love so much. Ever since my little girl was very, very little, we pile into the big bed, […]

6 years ago

When I drop my children into school and creche in the morning I always remind them: “Do your best, have fun – and be kind.” That’s it. That’s all I require from them – in school and in any other area of their lives too, to be honest. Being good at maths, nailing all those […]

6 years ago

We need to watch our words and actions, mamas

6 years ago

Well, hello glow!

6 years ago

Keeping your cool when you are a busy mum often requires a great deal of planning, patience and last but not least, an armful of clever tricks up your sleeve to make your days go that little bit smoother. We all have some hacks we resort to, tried and tested from the trenches of motherhood, […]

6 years ago

In our house, we are all about traditions when it comes to the holiday season. Being a blended family, nationality-wise, we have over the years cultivated traditions that are a bit Norwegian, a bit Irish, and 100 percent ours. We religiously watch The Late Late Toy Show together. It really feels like the start of […]

6 years ago

Heading to the capital this Halloween week? Lucky you. Because it’s midterm, Dublin is fit to burst with fun activities the whole family will enjoy – and we have picked blogger Dublin City Mum’s brain about the absolute coolest, funnest events to bring the kids to this Halloween season. Dublin City Mum is fast becoming […]

6 years ago

Struggling with what to dress your bump in now that the weather has turned and floaty summer dresses are off the menu? Fear not. Cold-weather dressing your growing bump is a breeze these days, and we’ll argue that some of these gorgeous and affordable H&M buys are so pretty you’ll want to keep wearing them […]

6 years ago

Those trendy Scandinavians. Not only are they all sorts of trendsetting with their cool decor and their hygge and their fresh, outdoorsy ways. They are also on the ball when it comes to some seriously adrable monikers for your little one(s). Don’t believe us? Well, then just check out these sweet little boy names that […]

6 years ago

Hygge your heart out. If you love the idea of Scandi-fying your home for the winter months (you know, with all the cozy blankets, gorgeous textures, plenty of mood lighting etc.), well, then you are going to want to get yourself off to Aldi this coming week. Launching this coming Thursday, October 17th, Aldi’s new […]

6 years ago

Love an ice cold glass of something fizzy the end of a long day? You might want to rethink that. According to a new study by the World Health Organisation (WHO), people who regularly drink sugar-sweetened and articifically-sweetened fizzy drinks are at risk of an early death. Yep, it’s true. Over-consumption of fizzy drinks can […]

6 years ago

Anyone who has ever been in posession of a toddler will no doubt know that there is nothing like that first public tantrum to make you wonder if you actually will ever be able to leave your house again. No, really, trust me. Having survived two children through their toddler years, let me tell you […]

6 years ago

Want to stay ahead of the trends? If you are due your baby in the next few weeks or months, you might be interested to know what namesare predicted to soar in popularity in the coming year? Nameberry is a huge US-based baby name site, and there list of most popular names is based on […]

6 years ago

Am I biased? Possibly. But seriously – you don’t get any more Christmas feel than Christmas in Scandinavia. The snow, the cold, that magical blue-ish daylight outside – even just looking at pictures from home can bring on that Christmas feeling for me. And even now, when I decorate our home here in Ireland for […]

6 years ago

The leaves are turning golden, the weather is cooling down and there is no denying it anymore that autumn is well and truly here. And just like we often switch up our wardrobes and even makeup looks for the new season ahead, many are also looking to switch up their fragrance to match the shift […]

6 years ago

Find yourself dreading bedtime, mama? Or, really, that bit where you are trying to get your kids to calm down before bedtime, when they are wired AF? For many of us, lullabies and music used to do the trick when our children were babies, but what do you do if your little one has outgrown […]

6 years ago

We all know by now that for women, consuming alcohol when you are pregnant or trying for a baby is a big no-no. For the sake of your unborn (of future) baby’s health, just pass on the alcohol in favour of a nice mocktail. However, now it looks as if the same advice should really […]

6 years ago

With the sudden chill in the air this week, I have started to switch up my breakfast habits again. During the summer months, I will often just throw together a smoothie or simply just grace on some fresh fruit for breakfast, but being a creature of comfort – and habit – once the weather turns […]

6 years ago

Tomorrow, October 10th, is World Mental Health Day, and in this week’s episode of The Rotunda, we meet a new mum who talks openly about her struggle with her mental health following the birth of her first baby. Postnatal depression is a condition that affects 10-15 percent of women after having a baby. Usually, Dr John […]

7 years ago

Still feeling broody for another one, mama?

7 years ago

Have you tried THESE before?

7 years ago

There is no denying that we love coming up with baby name ideas here at HerFamily. I mean, come on; there are SO many great ones to choose from. There are modern ones and crazy ones and hipster ones. And let’s not forget old lady ones and short ones and nickname ones. But if you […]

7 years ago

Buying a house is one of the biggest commitments you can make, and traditionally, it would often be done in tandem with getting married. However, more and more couples in Ireland are choosing not to get married, or are leaving marriage until later in life. The last Census in 2016 listed 152,302 couples as co-habiting, […]

7 years ago

Silver linings. If you are currently pregnant and feeling YUCK (we feel you, mama!), you might care to know that a brand new Canadian study has just found a link between mums’ morning sickness and children’s IQ. It’s true. And while many expecting mums can’t help but worry if their sickness is affecting the amount […]

7 years ago

There is no such thing as a safe when it comes to smoking – especially if you are pregnant, a new study reveals. According to a new US study, published earlier this week in the Journal Pediatrics, smoking even one cigarette a day during pregnancy can double the chance of sudden unexpected death for your […]

7 years ago

Feeling like the juggle is sometimes a little too crazy? You know – between trying to do well at work, keeping the house in a semi-liveable state, raising great kids, having time for romance with your partner; it can feel like we need more than 24 hours in the day. The thing is – there […]

7 years ago

Dads are life’s real super heroes. There is no denying that growing up with an involved, caring father or father figure has a very positive impact on children. Especially, it seems, for girls. According to clinical social worker and author of The Childproof Parent Melissa Benaroya, fathers are especially impactful on their daughters’ health and well-being. To […]

7 years ago

Have you tried this yet?

7 years ago

Put that knife down.

7 years ago

The HSE is now warning parents (and the public in general) to be vigilant about symptoms of meningitis. Mums and dads are being urged to check their children’s vaccination records, and be on the look-out for symptoms such as: Unusual crying Vomiting and refusing feeds Pale and blotchy skin Loss of appetite Staring expression Being […]

7 years ago

To give your baby the absolute healthiest stay in utero and also best start in life, the medical community now widely agree that with alcohol, every sip counts – and that you should just wait until baby is born before indulging in a glass of Prosecco, no matter how much you fancy one while pregnant. […]

7 years ago

I have some really, really good friends in my life. An 18-month -younger sister who is pretty much my soul mate and sister all rolled up in one. But when it comes to who is always – always – my closest confidant, my shoulder to cry on, my cheerleader, my financial advisor, my one-stop-shop for […]

7 years ago