Mummy Watch: What to do when people make fun of your kids
Sharyn Hayden is a writer, presenter, and comic actress. She lives in Dublin with her partner Alan, their two young children and a dog with a weak stomach. Jacob has a lisp. A tiny one. It’s cute. And his pronunciation is a bit off on certain words. He replaces the letter ‘C’ with ‘T’, and […]
9 years ago
Dear Mama – Thank You
For my mother, Judy Halpin, who I love with all my heart Dear Mama, In honour of Mother’s Day, I want to say “Thank You”. Thank you for never raising your hand to discipline me. Your “Scary Mama Stare” was enough to stop me in my tracks. After the stare came the explanation as to […]
10 years ago
A Lactation Consultant’s Top Tips To Nailing Breastfeeding From The Start
It’s National Breastfeeding Week, ladies, so we’ve welcomed the Association of Lactation Consultants In Ireland to guest blog for us ALL this week. Stay on the site for everything and anything you want to know about breastfeeding. We know, breastfeeding in the early days is such a special and important time for both you and your baby, but […]
10 years ago
Fairy God Mothers: Can Every Mother Please Have One?
If you’re a parent and you’ve never seen the movie ‘The Slipper And The Rose’, I suggest you find a way to schedule it into your telly watching this weekend. Based on the story of Cinderella, it is a fabulous UK musical version starring our very own Gemma Craven and the ridiculously handsome Richard Chamberlain. […]
11 years ago
Final extract from “I Forgot to Take My Pill”: The Snatch to the Wind Awards
HerFamily.ie contributor, Sharyn Hayden has written a book. You know, along with being a stand-up comedian, presenter, actress, mother to two kids and a dog and creating and running the brilliant website RaisingIreland.com, she’s written a book. We’re feeling impressed and exhausted in equal measure. Sharyn lives in Dublin with her husband, Alan (AKA ‘Ass Monkey’) and children. Her […]
12 years ago
Extract “I Forgot to Take My Pill”: Boob Interrupted
HerFamily.ie contributor, Sharyn Hayden has written a book. You know, along with being a stand-up comedian, presenter, actress, mother to two kids and a dog and creating and running the brilliant website RaisingIreland.com, she’s written a book. We’re feeling impressed and exhausted in equal measure. Sharyn lives in Dublin with her husband, Alan (AKA ‘Ass Monkey’) and children. Her […]
12 years ago