Study says that husbands stress women out twice as much as their kids do
Co-parenting can be one big headache 7,000 mums have taken part in a stress study that doesn’t shine the greatest light on their partners in parenting. Moderated by Today, the study reported an average stress level of 8.5 out of 10 per mother – 46% of whom claimed men cause them more of a headache […]
1 year ago
‘The Government should introduce supports for parents raising their children in the home’
“What they’re doing is ignoring parents” A call for increased government support for stay-at-home parents has been made, with the argument that it would provide more options for families and better outcomes for children. Wendy Grace, a broadcaster and columnist, has suggested that parents should have the power to decide how childcare funding is allocated […]
1 year ago
Parents could be in for one-off €560 Child Benefit payment in Budget 2025
New parents could be in for a baby boost payment In the lead-up to Budget 2025, set to be announced in three weeks, discussions are underway among government ministers about potential new measures to support Irish families amid the ongoing cost of living crisis. One of the proposals gaining traction is a one-off “baby boost” […]
1 year ago
‘Professional baby namer’ charges parents €9K to name kids
One couple reportedly paid her $10k If you’re an expecting parent struggling to find a name for your little munchkin, then you might need to employ a professional baby namer. Yes, you read that right. Taylor A. Humphrey named over 100 babies in 2020 and – despite not having a little one herself – raked […]
2 years ago
Parents spark debate after saying children should be toilet trained before starting school
90% of parents agreed that children should be toilet trained before they start school Parents have sparked a debate online after calling for children to be toilet trained before they start school. They believe no child should attend school until they’re fully toilet trained. Parents believe it is unfair to send their children to school […]
2 years ago
Most parents find it hard to reach society’s expectation of a ‘good parent’
“The standards are just too high” for parents Being parents is by far the most difficult role a person can take on. There’s no debating that the responsibilities that come with parenthood require patience and commitment of epic proportions. Sometimes, the challenges of being someone’s mum or dad can be internalised as not being good […]
2 years ago