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  • Rumer Willis reveals adorable nod to her dad Bruce in daughter’s name

    Rumer Willis reveals adorable nod to her dad Bruce in daughter’s name

    Rumer Willis has revealed how she came up with her daughter’s name The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood star decided to answer all her fan’s questions about motherhood in an Instagram Q&A session, including how she decided to call her daughter Louetta Isley. As it turns out, Rumer decided on the title as a […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Am I wrong for calling the police on the parents of the kids I babysit?’

    ‘Am I wrong for calling the police on the parents of the kids I babysit?’

    Babysitting is usually one of your first jobs Whether it’s looking after your little cousins or your neighbour’s kids often it involves making sure nothing breaks while babysitting until their parents get home. So what would you do if they didn’t come home on time and weren’t returning any of your phone calls? Well, this […]

    2 years ago

  • Why pregnancy can make you crave inedible things

    Why pregnancy can make you crave inedible things

    People always joke about strange pregnancy cravings Sometimes it’s strange combinations like fried eggs and jam, others it can be the desire to eat the same food over and over or maybe you feel the need to eat non-food substances. Though it can be concerning when the cravings hit, it’s not uncommon for pregnant women, […]

    2 years ago

  • Leaving Cert oral exams to be held during Easter holidays

    Leaving Cert oral exams to be held during Easter holidays

    Despite opposition, the Leaving Cert oral exams are to be held during Easter holidays Commenting on the controversial decision, Minister Norma Foley, said it was agreed upon to limit the disruption to normal teaching during term in the run-up to exams. “I am very conscious of the huge commitment of teachers to undertake the critical […]

    2 years ago

  • Parents should know this about the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie

    Parents should know this about the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie

    Diary of a Wimpy Kid is making a Christmas comeback But before you sit down with your smallies to watch, you might want to consider one aspect of the flick if you want to keep the Santa magic alive for longer. A few parents who decided to give the film a go were left upset […]

    2 years ago

  • Vogue Williams’ son is the spitting image of his dad Spencer Matthews

    Vogue Williams’ son is the spitting image of his dad Spencer Matthews

    Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews really said copy and paste Though at first glance you may think that the snap is Williams’ son Otto and a family friend, it turns out that it’s Spencer and his older brother Michael. Spenny posted the picture to share some news about his documentary, Finding Michael, where he set […]

    2 years ago

  • Two common mistakes people make when they wake up at night

    Two common mistakes people make when they wake up at night

    Waking up in the middle of the night is one of the most annoying things Dare we say it takes first place from fishing soggy tea bags out of the sink; one of life’s cruellest punishments. So you’re laying awake in bed, wishing you could get back to sleep, fantasising about the last night night […]

    2 years ago

  • Kim Kardashian’s daughter North West follows in her dad’s footsteps

    Kim Kardashian’s daughter North West follows in her dad’s footsteps

    North West sounds like a good rapper name Yet Kim Kardashian’s daughter didn’t think so and took it upon herself to come up with a new moniker to kick-start her rap career. The ten-year-old has a feature on her dad, Kanye West’s upcoming project with Ty Dolla $ign, which debuted at a listening party this […]

    2 years ago

  • Mama June to get custody of Anna ‘Chickadee’ Cardwell’s daughter

    Mama June to get custody of Anna ‘Chickadee’ Cardwell’s daughter

    Mama June is reportedly taking custody of her late daughter Anna ‘Chickadee’ Cardwell’s child Anna sadly passed away on the 10th of December at age 29 after battling terminal cancer, leaving her family devastated. According to TMZ, Mama June is looking after Anna’s 11-year-old daughter Kaityln while her younger child, eight-year-old Kylee is living with her biological […]

    2 years ago

  • Katie Price mum-shamed for swearing on her podcast

    Katie Price mum-shamed for swearing on her podcast

    Katie Price is under fire once more The former glamour model has found herself being mum-shamed again after people targeted her liberal use of bad language on her podcast The Katie Price Show. To kick things off with her guest Daisy May Cooper she informed the actress that she could let loose and swear as […]

    2 years ago

  • How to prevent your baby from getting the hiccups

    How to prevent your baby from getting the hiccups

    Baby hiccups are adorable While at first you may fawn over them and their confused little faces, new parent brain might kick in and have you worrying if they mean something more. While most of the time they’re not a problem, if you find yourself on edge every time they happen, there are a few […]

    2 years ago

  • Mum shares warning after baby nearly lost toe to hair tourniquet syndrome

    Mum shares warning after baby nearly lost toe to hair tourniquet syndrome

    One mum is urging parents to keep an eye out for this Laura Powles was faced with every mum’s worst nightmare when she learned her daughter might need to have her toe amputated. It all started when she was changing her 10-week-old baby’s nappy and noticed that her toe looked inflamed and irritated. Laura explained […]

    2 years ago

  • Olly Murs and wife Amelia share sweet video of pregnancy announcements

    Olly Murs and wife Amelia share sweet video of pregnancy announcements

    Olly Murs shared the moment he found out he was going to be a dad The singer recently announced that he and his wife, Amelia Tank, are set to become parents in the new year but now he revealed how he learned the big news. In the adorable video, Olly could be seen standing there, […]

    2 years ago

  • Three ways to help relieve your toddler’s congestion

    Three ways to help relieve your toddler’s congestion

    It’s cold and flu season which means one thing; congestion When your little one is all stuffed up, it can be stressful for both them and you as their breathing may change. While us grown-ups can give our noses a good hard blow, it can be difficult for toddlers to get to grips with, often […]

    2 years ago

  • Louise Cooney marks first night out since welcoming baby Jude

    Louise Cooney marks first night out since welcoming baby Jude

    Louise Cooney has kicked off party season in style The new mum and her boyfriend Mark Sweeney got suited and booted to celebrate a friend’s wedding on their first night out since welcoming baby Jude. Louise went all-out for the occasion, looking stunning in a dark green, full-length, corseted dress by the brand House of […]

    2 years ago

  • Winter might be the best time to get pregnant – and here’s why

    Winter might be the best time to get pregnant – and here’s why

    Thinking of adding a(nother) baby to the family? Then you might start thinking about trying for it sooner rather than later as it may just be prime time to get pregnant. Though you may be be thinking it’s cold and you may have to find a creative way to warm up, there’s actually a bit […]

    2 years ago

  • Mum decides to only buy one of her kids a Christmas present

    Mum decides to only buy one of her kids a Christmas present

    One mum has found herself at the centre of a controversy Tiffany Chesson, who goes by the TikTok name @tiffanychesson, was slammed by people online for her controversial decision to only buy one of her children a Christmas present. After receiving an overwhelming amount of criticism, she took to the platform that started this whole […]

    2 years ago

  • Study shows over 90% of women trying for a baby lack these essential nutrients

    Study shows over 90% of women trying for a baby lack these essential nutrients

    Trying for a baby is different for everyone For some it’s like magic, they’re pregnant just as they planned to begin their journey, while for others it can take a lot more effort and organisation to get to parenthood. Now a new study has found that 90% of people trying to have a baby are […]

    2 years ago

  • Soap star Kelvin Fletcher slammed for cost of seeing Santa on his farm

    Soap star Kelvin Fletcher slammed for cost of seeing Santa on his farm

    Kelvin Fletcher has found himself under fire The Emmerdale star has been slammed by parents for the cost of meeting Santa at his Peak District farm this Christmas. Kelvin alongside his wife Liz, have begun welcoming families onto their property including their celeb pals ex-Corrie actor Shayne Ward, his actress wife Sophie Austin and their daughter […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Am I wrong for telling my sister not to name her baby after me?’

    ‘Am I wrong for telling my sister not to name her baby after me?’

    Most people are honoured to have a loved one’s baby named after them Yet how would you feel if you didn’t like your name in the first place and now there’s a baby with the same moniker? This is the situation that one Reddit user found herself in and now she’s turned to the internet […]

    2 years ago

  • This mum has an amazing hack for cleaning tea towels

    This mum has an amazing hack for cleaning tea towels

    How do you clean your tea towels? A lot of us just throw them straight into the washing machine on a wing and a prayer, hoping that they’ll turn out okay. Yet despite your best efforts often time they may look clean but they still come out with that smell, you know the one, just […]

    2 years ago

  • Mum slammed for ‘sad beige’ Christmas tree for her toddler

    Mum slammed for ‘sad beige’ Christmas tree for her toddler

    Would you make your child’s Christmas tree fit in with your decor? Well, that’s exactly what one mother did, toning down the bright colours of her toddler’s toy leaving social media users divided. The TikToker, Nattie, seemed to be aware that her choice would upset some people who came across it as she opened her […]

    2 years ago

  • Did you know this money-saving fact about baby clothes?

    Did you know this money-saving fact about baby clothes?

    There’s so much to know about newborns! It feels like as soon as you buy your baby a new babygro they’ve gotten too big and you’re running to the shop to get them something that fits. Even the sizing can get confusing and a lot of the time it feels like you’ve been left alone […]

    2 years ago

  • CCPC urgently recall cat pillow due to suffocation risk after 218 sold in Ireland

    CCPC urgently recall cat pillow due to suffocation risk after 218 sold in Ireland

    The CCPC has issued an urgent recall of this cat pillow product A popular children’s pillow has been recalled after the safety authority found that it poses a serious risk of suffocation. The notice was issued for a cat pillow plush that was sold on Amazon. In the statement released by the CPPC, they said […]

    2 years ago

  • Things to know about alcohol and breastfeeding this party season

    Things to know about alcohol and breastfeeding this party season

    We all know you shouldn’t consume alcohol while pregnant It’s common knowledge and often stressed how dangerous it can be for the development of unborn babies, but less is said about drinking while breastfeeding. It is recommended that you don’t drink until your baby is one month old as you establish a breastfeeding routine – […]

    2 years ago

  • This mum has a great hack for defrosting your car

    This mum has a great hack for defrosting your car

    How do you defrost your car? Do you scrape down the windshield and hope for the best? Or are you more of a throw-water-over-it and start praying you won’t be late for work kind of person? As the cold days don’t seem to be going anywhere any time soon, one mum has a genius way […]

    2 years ago

  • Where not to place your Christmas tree this year

    Where not to place your Christmas tree this year

    If you’re not sure where to put your Christmas tree, you might want to read this Though getting ready for the big day when Santa rocks his way down the chimney is exciting there are a few things to consider. Of course, safety should be everyone’s number one priority, no one wants a visit to […]

    2 years ago

  • Six tips from Harvard psychologists on how to raise ‘good’ kids

    Six tips from Harvard psychologists on how to raise ‘good’ kids

    How do you raise kids? It’s a question that crosses parents’ minds – expecting or currently in the thick of it – at least once a week. It doesn’t matter how prepared you think you are, things don’t always go to plan or turn out the way you expected, you can read all of the […]

    2 years ago

  • This mum won’t allow her family members to hug her kids

    This mum won’t allow her family members to hug her kids

    A hug can do you a world of good Feeling sad? Here’s a hug. Super happy? Let’s hug to celebrate. Are you excited? Let’s hug it out! Of course, there are some circumstances when maybe you don’t want an embrace, especially for example from a strange but this mum won’t let her family members hug […]

    2 years ago

  • Ways to hide pregnancy until you’re ready to announce it

    Ways to hide pregnancy until you’re ready to announce it

    Sometimes you want to keep your pregnancy under wraps Despite the often overwhelming joy you may feel, in the early days, you may just want to wait things out until you have more details about the baby. Whatever your reason it’s truly up to you and no one else’s business why you may want to […]

    2 years ago

  • Stacey Solomon addresses rumours she’s welcoming baby number six

    Stacey Solomon addresses rumours she’s welcoming baby number six

    Stacey Solomon has addressed the rumours that she’s expecting It all started when she posted a video with her husband Joe Swash fans were convinced baby number six would be on the way soon. Stacey is already mother to Zachary, 15, Leighton, 11, Rex, five, Rose, two and Belle, nine months. Though the star has spoken in […]

    2 years ago

  • How to size your child’s head for a bike helmet

    How to size your child’s head for a bike helmet

    Every year a lot of kids get bikes for Christmas Of course, when you get your child a bike you’re going to need to get them a helmet for their own safety. Yet it’s not as easy as buying a hat, you need to get the right size so that they are actually protected when […]

    2 years ago

  • How to encourage your child to start brushing their teeth

    How to encourage your child to start brushing their teeth

    Brushing your teeth is just part of a daily routine It’s like eating breakfast or washing your face, we just kind of do it without thinking about it, but children have to be taught the healthy teeth habit. Like many things, when it comes to raising, it can become a bit of a battle. Luckily […]

    2 years ago

  • Prince Archie has reportedly been excluded from godfather’s wedding

    Prince Archie has reportedly been excluded from godfather’s wedding

    Another day another royal drama, but this time it involves Prince Archie Reports claim the youngster has been excluded from his godfather’s wedding, the Duke of Westminster, a lifelong friend of Prince Harry. Hugh Grosvenor has invited the King and Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales to his nuptials next summer with Olivia Henson, but there’s […]

    2 years ago

  • Kelsey Parker says her children still speak to their late father

    Kelsey Parker says her children still speak to their late father

    Kelsey Parker said her son and daughter still talk to Tom Parker Tom Parker died back in March 2022, at age 33 after battling an aggressive form of terminal brain cancer called Glioblastoma. The Wanted singer married Kelsey in 2018 and the couple welcomed two children together Aurelia, 3, and Bodhi, 2. Speaking at the […]

    2 years ago

  • Influencer mum pulls child out of school to focus on content creation

    Influencer mum pulls child out of school to focus on content creation

    An influencer has pulled her child out of school Now you may be thinking, okay maybe she’s moving schools or even that the child was struggling but neither of these are the answer. Kat Clark, a very popular social media star in Australia revealed that her 12-year-old daughter would be leaving mainstream education to focus […]

    2 years ago

  • Lottie Ryan wants son to experience both families’ cultures this Christmas

    Lottie Ryan wants son to experience both families’ cultures this Christmas

    Lottie Ryan is planning an Irish-Italian Christmas As the festive season rolls around the mum of one is getting ready to honour both her culture and that of her Italian husband Fabio Aprile. Lottie and Fabio are parents to their two-year-old son Wolf and the couple want their little boy to understand both of their […]

    2 years ago

  • How long can you leave laundry sitting in the washing machine?

    How long can you leave laundry sitting in the washing machine?

    Taking the clothes out of the washing machine Even putting them in in the first place is a struggle all of its own and now you’re telling us we have to take them out? Scandalous. We’re all guilty of just leaving the laundry sitting in the machine for a bit too long, to the point […]

    2 years ago

  • What is ‘maths anxiety’ and how can I help?

    What is ‘maths anxiety’ and how can I help?

    A lot of us don’t like maths It’s a common thing. There are subjects that people just don’t click with but unlike German in secondary school, maths class is not optional. While many people dread maths tests and will break out a calculator to make sure they don’t make many mistakes, for some children numbers […]

    2 years ago

  • How to relieve breast pain and sore nipples during pregnancy

    How to relieve breast pain and sore nipples during pregnancy

    Along with all the other side effects, pregnancy can come with breast pain Yes, before your baby is even born or you start breastfeeding (if that’s something you want to do) you can already have pain. Breast tenderness is one of the first (and most common) symptoms of pregnancy, starting as early as weeks 4 to […]

    2 years ago

  • Five facts about love that will blow your mind

    Five facts about love that will blow your mind

    What is love? Baby don’t hurt me… Okay, that was an easy joke but it’s a real question, what is love really and how does it affect us? Most of us have felt the racing heart and sweaty palms that come with it but did you know, that romance can impact us in so many […]

    2 years ago

  • Did you know that your dishwasher could do this?

    Did you know that your dishwasher could do this?

    Dishwashers; can’t live with them, can’t live without them. While dishwashers can help save time when it comes to cleaning up after dinner, sometimes you just can’t get those pesky wine glasses to fit. Not just wine glasses though, any particularly tall glasses, plates, dishes whatever it may be, you just can’t get them to […]

    2 years ago

  • This mum has a hack to stop kids throwing tantrums over toys

    This mum has a hack to stop kids throwing tantrums over toys

    When your kid throws a tantrum in a shop what do you do? At home it might be easier to deal with a tantrum because there’s no staring or disapproving looks from judgemental strangers in public. We’ll set the scene, you’re walking through a supermarket, and maybe you need to get batteries so you end […]

    2 years ago

  • This mum has a genius ‘Elf on the Shelf’ hack that will save time

    This mum has a genius ‘Elf on the Shelf’ hack that will save time

    Elf on the Shelf time is upon us! More traditionally known as December or the run-up to Christmas, either way it’s a stressful time for parents. Originally it was the hunt for presents, buying all new clothes and trying to get the food shop sorted that left us all feeling drained but in recent years […]

    2 years ago

  • How to tell if a Christmas present may be a choking hazard for kids

    How to tell if a Christmas present may be a choking hazard for kids

    What is small enough to be considered a choking hazard? It may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to Christmas presents for your little one but it is something important to consider. Babies and toddlers are curious, they explore with all of their senses including their mouths and the festive […]

    2 years ago

  • Paris Hilton admits surrogacy was a ‘difficult decision to make’

    Paris Hilton admits surrogacy was a ‘difficult decision to make’

    Paris Hilton has opened up about her journey to motherhood The heiress is now a mother of two children, her newborn daughter London and her 10-month-old son Phoenix – both born via surrogate. Speaking on her TV show, ‘Paris In Love,’ Paris was candid about the decision not to carry her own children. “Surrogacy was […]

    2 years ago

  • Three pregnancy belly support solutions for expecting mums

    Three pregnancy belly support solutions for expecting mums

    Pregnancy comes with many changes From fluctuating hormones, stretch marks and probably the one that everyone thinks of, a growing baby belly. Stomach pain in the second trimester is often due to round ligament pain as your baby continues to grow and basically, take up space. Your womb is expanding and this can cause the ligaments […]

    2 years ago