“You are not alone.” When Tiffany Jenkins shared this post on her Facebook page, I don’t think she had anticipated the response she would get or how her raw and honest account of her struggle with postpartum depression would touch so many women across the globe. Captioning a very raw, real photo of early motherhood, […]

5 years ago

I think by now, we all know just how dangerous it can be to give a young child whole grapes to snack on. There has been countless devastating stories of babies and toddlers choking on grapes, and according to the Child Accident Prevention Trust, ‘the size and shape of grapes means they can completely plug […]

5 years ago

When in doubt, put initials on it. I don’t know about you, but I love giving – and getting – gifts that have been personalised. It just feels like that little bit more tought has been put into it –and honestly, anything monogrammed just always feels so decadent and chic. 1. Monogrammed Facemasks If there […]

5 years ago

Well, of course. If you are one of the many (many) families across the country – and the world – who get a visit from the Elf on the Shelf every December, chances are you have already started to worry about all the moving and thinking about new naughty tricks and pranks. However, this year […]

5 years ago

The sock thing is getting a little old. And sure look; we know dads can be a flipping nightmare to buy for, which is why we are coming to your rescue with this fool-proof list of fantastic gifts he is bound to love unwrapping this Christmas morning. Get ready to really impress him this festive […]

5 years ago

Got a little writer on your hands? Well, then they are bound to get excited about the new writing competition lanched by  Specsavers, in a bid to encourage children to get creative and give people Something to Smile About through their storytelling. Inspired by a cartoon drawing of a magical mystic, children across the country […]

5 years ago

I love homemade gifts. I have an aunt who always knits me new woolly socks or mittens for Christmas, and now, as an adult, I think it is the sweetest thing. The same goes for that one friend who always makes her own Christmas cards and then takes the time to write an actual letter […]

5 years ago

Giving birth in water is said to have many benefits for the birthing mother. It can reduce pain, aid in relaxation and even decrease the change of an epidural being needed. However, the HSE has now announced it will no longer facilitate home water births which were previously offered through the National Home Birth service. […]

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I mean; it’s been some year. I don’t know about you, but I feel like we will all, globally, on some level, develop some sort of collective PTSD after the absolute s**t show that was 2020, no? And if you are feeling stressed, mums, please spare a thought for all the 30something dads, who apparently […]

5 years ago

Calling all plant ladies! Indoor plants are really having a moment, and if you are anything like us, your entire Instagram feed is filled with fabulous fiddle leaf figs and giant ferns. And if you are dreaming of creating your very own indoor jungle – or, you know, just adding to your plant collection a […]

5 years ago

I am forever hugging and kissing my children. And luckily, they are still at an age where they let me – even at the school gate! Because – guess what – I am actually doing them a favour. A survey of 125 full-term and premature newborns at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, found that […]

5 years ago

Tag a new mum.

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If you are living with kids, you will more than likely be well-used to applying plasters on both visible and invisible boo-boo’s rather frequently. But how often have you carefully wrapped a plaster around a little finger only to have your tot come back within minutes and show you how it is either already sliding […]

5 years ago

‘Beanz Meanz Crimbo.’ If you are yet to treat yourself to a Christmas jumper this year, we got the perfect one – and bonus? You’ll be doing good by buying it – so win, win! This year, Heinz Ireland have partnered with Barnardos for a very special Christmas Jumper Day campaign. The limited-edition ‘Beanz Meanz […]

5 years ago

These are SO on my Christmas wish-list! Iconic British brand Ghost is a long-term favourite of the Duchess of Cambridge (remember the stunning blue Ghost dress she wore when out clapping for the NHS earlier this year?). And now, lucky for all of us with slightly less funds that the royals, the fashion house has […]

5 years ago

This morning, when my alarm went off, I carefully had to peel my little boy’s arm off my head (and his legs from under my pillow!) before I could quietly get up (and tip-toe out of the room, as to not wake him or his sister, who at some point during the night must have […]

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We could all learn a thing or two

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It first opened its doors back in 1831, making it one of the oldest public zoos in the world. Today, Dublin Zoo is home to over 400 rare, exotic and endangered animals from around the world. With vast grounds to explore and lots of outdoor and indoor habitats housing your favourite animals, Dublin Zoo is […]

5 years ago

Today marks World Prematurity Day. Every year, across the world, around 15 million babies are born prematurely, and 4500 of these early births happen right here in Ireland. Luckily, thanks to advances in medical science, survival rates of these little fighters are increasing every year, and last year, some new research carried out by the […]

5 years ago

As public health nurses across the nation have been deployed to Covid duties, thousands of Irish children have missed out on developmental checks over the past several months. Normally, parents of young children will be required to bring them in and meet with public health nurses a number of times between they are born and […]

5 years ago

Taking any stress out of Christmas. This Christmas, AVOCA has partnered with Irish Festive Horticulture Start-Up, Pines & Co, to offer customers a new exclusive Christmas tree delivery service. The service will be available to their customers of AVOCA Ballsbridge, Kilmacanoge, Monkstown, Mount Usher, and Rathcoole, where your Pines & Co’s sustainably-grown Christmas tree can […]

5 years ago

“Being a grandparent is life’s dessert,” my parents always say. And boy, do they enjoy it, soaking up every second with their (by now) five grandchildren when they are around them, and pretty much trying to Facetime or Skype us anytime they are not. And I can understand what they mean. Being a grandparent is […]

5 years ago

“Made with lots of love – and a little bit of science.” Not all families are made in the exact same way. This week, 51-year-old Julie Loving made headlines when she gave birth to her own granddaughter, having served as a gestational carrier for her daughter and son-in-law. Julie delivered a healthy baby girl in […]

5 years ago

Calling all pregnant and brand new mamas – you are going to want to bookmark this gift guide and forward on to anyone asking what you’ll be putting on your Santa list this Christmas. Filled with covetable items for mums of brand new babies (the baby changing bag of dreams, the perfectly cosy dressing gown…), […]

5 years ago

Change, as they say, begins small. Meaning, if you want to change your life around, be it to live healthier, feel happier, stay more organised, or have more money – you got to start with small changes. Cultivating better habits start by taking that first step. And soon, you will look back and realise how […]

5 years ago

This past year, most of us have spent more time inside our own homes than ever before. And, I think, maybe have this entire new appreciation for it as our own personal shelter. Our place in the world. But – also – having spent this much this inside the four walls of our home over […]

5 years ago

Oh, the weather outside is… gross. It’s just really, really yucky, with icy rain and chilly winds, and all we want to do is curl up at home and not leave the house. The problem? Keeping the kids entertained and not climbing the walls. Luckily, most children love being crative and making things – especially […]

5 years ago

In our house, one of the first things that come out of our ‘Christmas boxes’ in early December, long before we are ready to decorate the tree or deck the halls, are the Christmas books. By now, we have quite the collection, from Paddington and the Christmas Surprise, to The Night Before Christmas, Santa comes […]

5 years ago

This is BEAUTIFUL.

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Let me ask you this, parents? Is there anything more soul-destroying than kinetic sand – all over your table and floors? Or how about play dought…? Or finger paint…? Or, God forbid, glitter…? Look – let’s be honest – it all sucks. There is nothing worse than having to try to hoover up glitter, and […]

5 years ago

Still Zoom-ing away there, mums? I know the feeling. We have all got more or less used to this new ‘normal’ by now, and by the looks of it, for the majority of us, there is little end in sight to the working from home situation anytime soon. For the most part, I have managed […]

5 years ago

Very relatable to many after the past few months. According to a new study, the more kids are exposed to ads aimed at them, the more stress it piles on us as parents. Surprising? Not really. But with Christmas around the corner, and the festive marketing onslaught the kids are about to get exposed to, […]

5 years ago

Tweens and teens – what the heck do you get them for Christmas these days?! No longer little kids, yet not yet adults, trying to get something for somebody in the 10-17-year-old bracket that they will actually appreciate can sometimes feel pretty daunting. It is all too easy to just stuff some money in an […]

5 years ago

There are few moments more pure and filled with joy than that of being a parent to young (and older) children on Christmas morning. The whole month of December has been the build-up, and then, seeing their faces when they arrive into the living room and see that Santa did indeed come, it is pure, […]

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Facing into the winter and festive season with a bump this year? Fear not – H&M got you covered. From cosy co-ords perfect for lounging in front of the fire, to dresses for Christmas brunch, these 10 bargain buys will see you through the entire season in style. 1. Patterened dress €39.99 2. Dungarees €49.99 […]

5 years ago

Is your baby approaching the six-month mark and getting ready for his or her taste of actual food? Then we bet you are going to love these gorgeous – and seriously cool – products from Baby Boosa – made for babies – and stylish, safety-conscious mums! This brand new collection of mealtime accessories for babies […]

5 years ago

It will still be a family affair – just digitally this year. Carole Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge’s mother, has revealed that this year, due to the restrictions over Covid-19, she will have to break from tradition, and let her four grandchildren decorate her Christmas tree with her over Zoom. Usually, the close Middleton family […]

5 years ago

Well, this is interesting. According to a brand new study, babies who are breastfed for the first three months of their life – or longer – develop fewer behavioural problems later on down the line than those who are not. Researchers took data from the Millennium Cohort Study, which is tracking the lives of nearly 20,000 […]

5 years ago

If you, like us, were glued to the US election all last week and weekend, this is for you. Especially if you are currently expecting – and in need of a good, solid name. But while we were sitting out all the drama and craziness waiting to find out would Biden at last rid the […]

5 years ago

Sometimes words are not enough. When it comes to trying to teach our children something, be it to eat healthier or to give things their best shot (be it with homework or on the football field), leading by example can often be far more effective than just speaking the words to them. Because the thing […]

5 years ago

1 in 5 Irish children are now so overweight they fall into the ‘clinically obese’ category a landmark new report has found. What this means, is that Ireland is now falling behind other European countries in the battle against obesity, and, in fact, we now have one of the fastest rising rates of childhood obesity […]

5 years ago

Necessity is the mother of invention. When Noele McEvoy’s 13-year-old daughter Laura was diagnosed with severe eczema, her doctors told her to stay away from dairy, gluten and sugar, all of which could trigger her painful skin condition. This, explains McEvoy, was hard for a “chocolate-loving teenager!” Worried her little girl might feel left out […]

5 years ago

If one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2021 is to be more organised and stay on top of all the things – we have the one product you need to get your hands on. Say hello to Bold Bunny and the incredibly clever and user-friendly Forget Me Not Family Calendar – back by popular […]

5 years ago

Teething can be a hellish time. Which is why, obviously, the industry has caught on and parents living through the hell that teething is, can lay their hands on a vast selection of products designed to ease the pain for little ones. There are creams and granules and teethers (I am sure we all have […]

5 years ago

Everything comes back around again. Even baby names, it would seem. Because while you might hear names like Mabel and Esther and in your head imagine to little old dears knitting and sipping sherry, the truth is, these old-fashioned ladies’ names are now becomeing all sorts of trendy for modern-day baby girls. Yes, really. Fancy […]

5 years ago

The cold weather, the early mornings, the Pinot Grigio habit, they can all contribute to our complexions looking a little lacklustre, especially this time a year. But fear not, getting your gorgeous glow back need not be overly time-consuming or cost a bomb. These five easy-to-do tips will yield maximum result for not-that-much input. Exactly […]

5 years ago

Oh, YUM. Two of Ireland’s favourite brands have partnered up to help us warm up our winter mornings – and honestly, it is a match made in heaven. Flahavan’s and Boyne Valley Honey are bringing the best of nature together this winter with these mouth-watering honey and oat recipes to warm lift our collective spirits […]

5 years ago

Consider these if you are currently in baby name hell.

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Because we all need an extra dose of Christmas magic this year. Although it looks like Christmas 2020 will be a little – or a lot – different for many families, Christmas is still Christmas, and what matters is creating traditions and memories that will last not just this year, but also into the future. […]

5 years ago

Not safe for everyone. Just like our lockdown here on our shores, our neighbours in the UK are also now facing into weeks and weeks of #lockdown2. We are told lockdowns are to keep us all safe from the pandemic outside, but the reality is that home is not the safest place to be for […]

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