It’s not unusual to experience postpartum cramps after welcoming your little one Of course, it’s not enough that you carried a baby for nine months and gave birth, you can still experience a whole host of aches and pains in the aftermath. Cramping is definitely a thing in the days and weeks after delivery. Often, […]

2 years ago

To sleep or not to sleep, that’s the question – at least for babies It’s an ongoing battle for parents – experienced or new – and when paired with constant questions of ‘do they sleep through the night?’ can be maddening. It’s the last thing you need when hopping from heart-stopping love for your baby […]

2 years ago

Pregnancy pillows might just sound like another thing on a never-ending list Yet many expectant mothers swear by them to help relieve even just a little bit of that discomfort you can feel during those nine long months. Most pregnancy-related pain is related, in some way, to a lack of support; you carry a lot […]

2 years ago

World Sleep Day is on the 15th and this year’s theme is ‘Sleep Equity for Global Health’ When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, it can often feel like the only route to it is spending money on either products or services. In an effort to support the theme of the year sleep […]

2 years ago

Soothing a crying baby might be the last thing you think of when it comes to parental stress relief It doesn’t exactly sound like a relaxing activity for, well anyone, especially when your little one is undergoing a potentially painful procedure. New research by the Neuroimaging Group, published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health and Pain has found proof of […]

2 years ago

Ah the naughty corner Or maybe you had the bold corner or naughty step when you were small, whatever you called it we all either experienced it or watched it on Super Nanny. While it’s true that research has found that it can be successful in controlling kids’ behaviour, evidence is mounting that it may […]

2 years ago

If you’ve been anywhere near social media, you’ve heard of gentle parenting From videos slamming the parenting style to others showing it in action, you can’t escape it. So why is it trending? Overall, gentle parenting has very few drawbacks and rarely has a negative impact on children’s mental health, but how can you add […]

2 years ago

Ask any parent what was the hardest part of having a baby and they’ll probably say something about sleep. And it’s fair, whether your little one isn’t sleeping or you’re not sleeping, it’s a big adjustment to make and missing your shut-eye makes it harder. So why are experts now talking about red light and […]

2 years ago

Every day it seems there’s a new parenting trend we somehow have to fit into The crunchy mom, the scrunchy mom and what appears to be the latest addition, the silky mom. We already have so much to remember as parents the last thing most of us want to do is figure out the new […]

2 years ago

Do you sing or read to your baby? Well, even though you might not have intended for it to happen, you may have been helping them develop their language skills. According to researchers in Trinity College and the University of Cambridge, sing-song speech plays a vital role in their learning. The study suggests that rhythmic […]

2 years ago

Before babies can speak, they communicate through cries Though for some people who aren’t parents, each shriek sounds the same but if you listen closely you may hear a difference in their cries. Babies can cry for many reasons and each one can usually be grouped into different categories that parents will grow familiar with. […]

2 years ago

From the moment TV and movie families became a thing, we started listing our favourite mums Sometimes they were the mums we wanted, others were the moms we wished we could be, and sometimes, we saw ourselves represented on screen. Many of these moms are traditional women we grew up with, and some of these […]

2 years ago

How would you feel if your mother made you switch your birthday restaurant? No doubt you’d be upset, but one mystery mother was so convinced she was in the right that she turned to Reddit to prove a point and, surprise surprise, it backfired. Trying to explain her reasoning, the woman wrote: “My daughter recently […]

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Saoírse Ruane will never be forgotten Saoírse Ruane served as an inspiration to the entire nation when she appeared on the Toy Show in 2020 at 8 years old, just months after she had her right leg amputated due to osteosarcoma – a rare form of cancer that affected her tibia. Saoírse’s family confirmed the […]

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Reflux is super common among newborns So much so, that the HSE reported that it can affect 4 in 10 babies leading to a range of symptoms from vomiting shortly after feeding, crying or hiccuping. Yet sometimes your baby might not show any obvious sign such as throwing up but they still have the uncomfortable […]

2 years ago

Molly-Mae and her acrylic cot are kind of iconic The former reality star has been setting trends from the moment she appeared on our screens and this is no exception. Molly-Mae had all her fans gawking at the nursery before her daughter Bambi even arrived and while everyone loved the white luxe look, it was […]

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Baby walkers may seem like a good idea at first They are marketed as tools for helping your little one get on their feet and take those first steps but all is not what it seems. The HSE has noted that walkers are a big no-no for your baby when it comes to both safety […]

2 years ago

Brain fog, baby brain or just forgetfulness Whatever you want to call it, a lot of pregnant folks have experienced things slipping their minds when they’re expecting. Research shows that you may have a good reason because forgetfulness during pregnancy appears to be a real phenomenon. Here’s why you might experience pregnancy brain fog – […]

2 years ago

Cleaning your child’s toys can feel like just another thing on a never-ending list Considering you already have to pick up the peas they decided to throw around the shop at dinner time, not to mention whatever they smeared over their face. Oh, and the clothes that are probably drenched in something you can’t remember […]

2 years ago

Would you tell your son’s girlfriend to leave him? Most parents would probably answer no, but not this one on Reddit and now she’s wondering if she was in the wrong. Before anyone goes jumping to conclusions about her being one of those overprotective helicopter parents we see so much about, it seems like she […]

2 years ago

Though it can be exciting (yay no more nappies!) potty training is a daunting task If your little one is ready to ditch the nappies, the question of when and where to start and how to go about it can be overwhelming – to say the least. Luckily there are plenty of experts and parents […]

2 years ago

What time is dinner served in your house? For most people, they’ll probably say sometime in the evening – more than likely between 5.30 pm and 7:00 pm. However, one mother has decided to forgo this tradition. Let’s be real, it can be hard to find the time day to even make dinner, nevermind serve […]

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March is officially here and for some of us that means birthdays Whether it’s your own, a loved one or your due date for your latest edition, we all know someone who will be celebrating this month. What you might not know are these six facts about March babies. Their zodiac sign is either Pisces […]

2 years ago

Ashley Benson is officially a mum! The Pretty Little Liars star has welcomed her first baby with husband Brandon Davis. Ashley confirmed the news by posting a picture of the newborn’s hand to her Instagram story along with a pink heart emoji. Ashley and Brandon were spotted out just a day earlier while out for breakfast in West Hollywood. […]

2 years ago

Tummy time; It’s a phrase many expectant and new parents have heard often with little context. So, what is it and why is it so important for little ones to lie on their bellies for periods during the day? Why is tummy time important? In simple terms, it’s like your baby’s first exercise routine and […]

2 years ago

Louise Martin is many things; a nurse, a wife, my mammy and an adopted child Though for many years the latter part wasn’t Louise’s main concern, her parents had always been honest about how they had become a family and celebrated it. “I was always told I was adopted, there was no issue behind it. […]

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Babies’ immune systems may be tougher than we first thought Originally, scientists believed a newborn’s immune system was an immature version of an adult’s, but new research from Cornell University has shown otherwise. New research shows that an infant’s T cells—white blood cells that protect from disease—outperform those of adults at fighting off numerous infections. […]

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Keeping your cool when your child misbehaves can be hard When trying to correct your child it can feel like you’re talking a brick wall – which only builds on frustrations. Though you may feel like you want to shout, research has proven that it’s just not an effective method of discipline. There are plenty […]

2 years ago

World Book Day takes place on Thursday 7th March and it’s the perfect time to get your little one reading Yet we all know just how difficult it can be to get your child to sit down with a book let alone have it be fun. Thankfully, Ciara McGlade, Enable Ireland Speech and Language Therapist is sharing her expertise on […]

2 years ago

Do you ever wonder how they used to predict a baby’s gender? Before modern ultrasounds, expectant mothers who came before us had to get creative – very creative. We’ve all heard the old wives’ tales of if you roll your eyes the wind will change and they’ll get stuck like that but did you know […]

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*Trigger warning* This article contains discussion of domestic violence

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Crying babies really want to make us work for a moment of peace, don’t they? You wouldn’t think that standing would make much difference as they are being held and cuddled either way, but it does and science has figured out the exact reason why. But why does the standing part make such a difference […]

2 years ago

How often do you wash your bed sheets? It’s a question that will either divide folks or bring them together, depending on the answer. Whether you love sleeping on fresh linen or don’t care either way, we can all agree that it can be a bit of a pain loading up the washing machine and […]

2 years ago

Object permanence sounds daunting It sounds like a magic trick or a module in a physics class but the reality is it’s as simple as playing peekaboo with your baby. Object permanence is just one of the many milestones your little one will reach within their first year of life – but what exactly is […]

2 years ago

There seem to be so many parenting styles that it can become overwhelming. From jellyfish parenting to unattached and permissive styles, the list goes on and on and only gets more confusing. One type that seems to be doing the rounds on social media at the moment is Montessori parenting, with celebs and influencers declaring […]

2 years ago

This woman is feeling conflicted after lying about a house deal Would you rather tell the truth and take the heat up front or tell a lie and deal with the consequences later? What about if you fibbed about something as big as a deal on a house falling through? Well, one woman went down […]

2 years ago

Did you know that new parents can lose up to 133 nights of sleep in one year? Remember the days when you could go to sleep for the entire night? We miss that. If you’re a first-time parent you could be missing up to three hours of sleep per night. These hacks may finally help […]

2 years ago

Jenny Dixon is marking one year since she became a mum The actress, who welcomed her twins Bella and Capri in February 2023 with her husband Tom Neville, admitted she was feeling overwhelmed by her girls reaching the big milestone. Speaking about her journey to motherhood on Instagram Jenny said it was a “steep learning curve” […]

2 years ago

Packing lunch for your kids is never easy Some days our kids love sandwiches for lunch but the next they’ll cry at the sight of bread. On top of this, there’s always the question of what you should put in there vs what they’ll actually eat. Then there are the opinions of doctors, dieticians, and […]

2 years ago

Una Healy is happy for her ex-husband Ben Foden after he welcomed his latest addition The former England rugby star and his wife Jackie welcomed their second child together, a baby girl. The pair revealed this week that their daughter Olympia was born on the 9th of January. They are also parents to three-year-old daughter […]

2 years ago

Getting your child to take their medicine can feel like a special OPs mission How can you actually get them to take it without tears, chasing them or just a whole lot of stress? This is something every parent knows is not an easy task – but a necessary one. So how can you get […]

2 years ago

Picking a baby name is usually a bit of a family effort Even people that you don’t necessarily want to get involved in the conversation will give their two cents, throwing suggestions out left, right and centre. So when a woman decided to pick her baby’s middle name without asking her husband, as you can […]

2 years ago

It can be difficult to navigate and diffuse tantrums. Okay, that might just be the understatement of the week but every parent can agree that it has to be one of the most frustrating things to cope with when raising your little ones. Luckily Psychologist Jazmine McCoy has come up with a few tips and […]

2 years ago

An Oireachtas Committee has called for the end of Irish exemptions In an 84-page report, published by the joint committee on the Irish language and Gaeltacht, the committee has called for a new approach to second-language learning for students. It also detailed how students experiencing difficulties with the language should be provided with extra support […]

2 years ago

With all the news about measles it’s understandable that parents are worried There are a lot of scary headlines and unknowns especially when you’ve just welcomed a newborn that can’t yet get the vaccine. Thankfully as Dr Niamh Lynch explains, there are ways to help keep both you and your little one safe and reduce […]

2 years ago

You probably still remember your first visit from the tooth fairy It’s one of those formative childhood memories that we all look back on fondly and you hope that your child will too. Many families have hopped on the tradition of the tooth fairy leaving money for the child. However, times are changing and parents […]

2 years ago

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that can make it hard to breathe While it is a very common condition that doesn’t make it any less scary for parents who suspect their little ones might have it. Thankfully the disease is very manageable through the use of inhalers and other treatments once diagnosed but what […]

2 years ago

Have you seen a kid younger than six using a smartphone? As it turns out it might not belong to their parents, it just might be their own personal phone. A new survey conducted by Amárach, on behalf of online safety charity CyberSafeKids, has been released to mark Safer Internet Day. Amárach surveyed 900 parents […]

2 years ago

Spotlight Oral Care might just have kids excited about brushing their teeth The brand has announced the launch of their latest products tailored exclusively for kids – and they’re freaking adorable. Made by dentists and mothers to meet the unique needs of children’s oral health and promote positive oral care, the collection includes the Kids Monster […]

2 years ago

Louise Cooney has always been open about motherhood From the highs and the lows, she doesn’t like to steer away from the reality, often sharing her experience with her followers. Yet despite helping other mums to not feel so alone, some people online do send hate to the 31-year-old. Speaking on Niamh Cullen’s podcast, Unveiled, […]

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