The Government has announced that there will be an increase in funding for home carers and it will be provided by the State. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said that the extra money, which will see carers paid at least the National Living Wage of €11.30 per hour, will “help address some of the […]

3 years ago

July is set to become the hottest month on record across the entire globe in “hundreds, if not thousands, of years”, NASA has said. Leading NASA climatologist Gavin Schmidt, made the comments are this month has seen extreme temperatures appear across Europe. Daily records have been shattered according to tools run by the European Union […]

3 years ago

An investigation into a missing toddler in France is still ongoing after he vanished from a small village in the Alps. Two-year-old Émile Soleil was reported missing on July 8th and a massive search ensued involving hundreds of gendarmes, police, and volunteers. The search was then called off on July 14th as police are now […]

3 years ago

A 12-year-old primary school student who became the youngest person to ever sit the Leaving Cert has shared an update about her experience. Tipperary native Cara Darmody sat the Leaving Cert maths paper to raise awareness and funds for the lengthy waiting lists for those with disabilities. Ahead of sitting Maths Paper 1, Cara’s school […]

3 years ago

She was last seen on Monday. The public have been asked for their help in the search for a nine-month-old baby who has been missing from Roscommon since Monday afternoon. Sinita Ward McDonagh was last seen in Castlerea in Co. Roscommon at 9.55am on 17 July. She is believed to be in the company of […]

3 years ago

The Food and Drug Administration in the US has approved an alopecia treatment for kids in a huge move in helping young people dealing with it. The FDA has approved the drug ritlecitinib, which is a once-daily pill for children aged 12 and older who are dealing with severe alopecia areata. Alopecia areata is a disease […]

3 years ago

More than half of Irish people have cut down on their food spending due to the cost of living crisis, a new study has shown. An average of 55% of people are now spending less money on food throughout the country while 60% of people are giving less money to charity due to the economic […]

3 years ago

The summer days are here and only getting hotter, which is why it is so important to ensure we are constantly putting sunscreen on our children – and ensuring it is topped up. Especially as children are now off school and heading to summer camps, we’re not there constantly to make sure they are protected […]

3 years ago

Bluey fans have been left in tears after one pretty emotional episode of the children’s show aired. After initially airing only in Australia, more episodes have now aired internationally and both children and parents have been tuning in. As families raced to the TV to get the latest lowdown on the show, they were not […]

3 years ago

Earlier today, we reported on a story regarding a mum in Canada who has shared a warning to other parents about eating and drinking outdoors following her child’s rare diagnosis. Reanna Bendzak told Good Morning America that she had her husband had fed their 7 month old celery while at an outdoor party and after wiping […]

3 years ago

Since his exit from Emmerdale and his appearance on Strictly Come Dancing, Kelvin Fletcher has changed up his career path a lot. While he may have left the farm in the ITV soap, the actor has moved onto a new one – this time it’s his real-life 120 acre farm in Macclesfield. After using the […]

3 years ago

A mum in Canada has shared a warning to other parents about eating and drinking outdoors following her child’s rare diagnosis. Reanna Bendzak told Good Morning America that she and her husband, along with their two children, were at an outdoor barbecue in March when she gave her then-7-month-old daughter a piece of celery to […]

3 years ago

Such a tragedy. A father and son have sadly died after a tragic incident in Turkey. The two, who are believed to be from the midlands, were involved in a fatal road traffic incident while on a family holiday. The Department of Foreign Affairs has now confirmed that they are aware of the case and […]

3 years ago

A man has taken to Reddit to ask if there is ever a time that it is okay to ask a friend if they could be pregnant. Most of us know being asked that question can go down in very different ways. It can come across as an insult, embarrassing, rude or in a better […]

3 years ago

Potty training is not something any parent dreams of doing, but we know it has to be done. Potty training your child may take a few days or a couple of weeks, but no matter how long it takes, it can be incredibly draining. One parent, however, has decided to plan ahead and has asked […]

3 years ago

Children have been reported missing in the US after extreme weather conditions have developed. Authorities in Pennsylvania drew on 100 people, drones and cadaver dogs as they searched for two missing children after their family’s car was swept away in flash flooding. They have since described the search for two year old Matilda Sheils and […]

3 years ago

We all do it and while most of us do it naturally, some parents are left confused as to why we count our toddlers’ age in months rather than years. When describing a toddler’s age, we often say “they’re 18 months” rather than a year and a half old. Typically, we do this up until […]

3 years ago

Parents and guardians could be in for a major cash boost in the coming months as child benefit payments might be doubling. The Government is now considering doubling the payment of €140 to €280 per child as part of Budget talks and is set to be a one-off increase. Impacting over 630,000 families, if it […]

3 years ago

Paris Hilton is celebrating her son turning six months old in her latest post on Instagram. The 42-year-old marked her son Phoenix Barron turning six months old and shared the most adorable snaps on her social media. Sharing a carousel of images, Paris wore her statement pink heart-print tracksuit as she cuddled Phoenix on her […]

3 years ago

Tributes are coming in for Co. Tyrone schoolgirl Holly Gormley after she sadly passed away from a rare blood condition. 11-year-old Holly Gormley from Strabane was diagnosed with aplastic anemia in February following fatigue and unexplained bruising on her body. The condition sees the bone marrow in your body being unable to produce enough blood […]

3 years ago

One mum has questioned whether others think that millennials who are now parents have become too sensitive in their techniques. Millennial parents are the latest to be raising a generation of little humans, and as they do, new parenting techniques start to be introduced. One mum on her parenting journey, however, noticed that other mums […]

3 years ago

A Dublin District Court judge has expressed his “utmost concern” over the welfare of some children in care in Ireland. Writing to numerous Government ministers and other State agencies, the judge is concerned over the likelihood of future legal challenges as a result of “systemic” shortcomings. According to the Child Law Project, Judge Dermot Simms […]

3 years ago

A teenager has died after a two-car collision in Co Tipperary. Four others have been left injured with one said to be in a serious condition. The incident occurred on the N24 in Ballykisteen shortly before 9pm last night. The 19-year-old was travelling in one of the cars as a passenger when the accident occurred […]

3 years ago

Almost 300 children have lost their lives so far this year while trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Europe, the United Nations has said. The UN has reported that 289 children are known to have died making the journey in the first half of this year. The figure is double from the one recorded […]

3 years ago

Like all of us, we crack jokes with our friends and think nothing of it. Usually, we can say things around them and know where the line is. While most of us know how far we can go with our pals, one 29-year-old woman found herself in all sorts of trouble when she made an […]

3 years ago

A mum has shared the most heartwarming video after The Wiggles performed at the hospital beside for her daughter. In hopes to raise awareness for her daughter’s rare condition after she was diagnosed with Leigh’s Syndrome earlier this year, the footage sees Zahra the day before she passed away. The bittersweet video shows The Wiggles […]

3 years ago

Minister for Education Norma Foley has said that there will be a space for any child with special needs in schools this September. Speaking at the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), Foley said she is “very confident” that there will be a place in a special class or school for the upcoming academic year […]

3 years ago

*Warning* Article mentions baby loss. A nine-month-old baby has died after his mum allegedly mixed his formula with fentanyl after wanting to take a nap, police have confirmed. The baby boy was found unresponsive with no pulse at a home in Callahan, Florida, on June 26 and while authorities attempted CPR, he later died in […]

3 years ago

A dad has been left “livid” after revealing his mother-in-law took his son for his first haircut without asking the parent’s permission. The dad vented to a Reddit thread after his wife’s mum told her she was taking their son to the park, but instead brought him for his first-ever haircut. All parents know what […]

3 years ago

The first ever over-the-counter birth control pill has been approved in the US by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Giving access to millions of Americans, a pill called Opill – or generically known as norgestrel – is a progestin-only oral contraceptive and is set to be available without a prescription at drug stores, convenience […]

3 years ago

You’ve been warned… As Europe gets hit with its biggest heatwave of the year so far, little old Ireland is set for a weekend of wet and rainy conditions. A Status Yellow weather warning has been issued for the entire country as heavy rain is expected to bring localised flooding, poor visibility, and dangerous travelling […]

3 years ago

A woman has asked for advice when it comes to becoming a parent after admitting she wants to be a mum but is terrified of being pregnant. The 31-year-old said that up until this point in life, she was happy being child-free but has recently considered the idea of having a child. The fear is […]

3 years ago

A toymaker has issued a recall for a popular children’s bath toy due to risks of “impalement, lacerations and punctures”. Zuru has said they are recalling its Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing & Swim Bath Toys with plastic top fin (Full-Size Products) and Robo Alive Junior Mini Baby Shark Bath Toys (Mini-Size Products) following […]

3 years ago

A mum has shared her concerns around her 12-year-old daughter wanting to start using tampons. Explaining how her daughter started getting her period a few months ago, she has been using pads and period underwear consistently but has expressed wanting to switch to tampons. As the summer has arrived and her daughter is swimming more, […]

3 years ago

The chickenpox vaccine is set to be added to the childhood immunisation programme after being declared safe and effective. The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) made the recommendation today after they were asked to carry out an assessment by the Department of Health. There are an estimated 58,000 cases of chickenpox every year in […]

3 years ago

A set of twin girls who were born as conjoined have now been brought home after undergoing a six-hour surgery to separate them. Ella Grace and Eliza Faith Fuller were conjoined at the abdomen when they were born on March 1st at Texas Children’s Pavilion for women. They each weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces at […]

3 years ago

Una Healy took on presenting duties this morning on Ireland AM, speaking about motherhood and the lack of daycare in Ireland. The Saturdays singer stood in for Muireann O’Connell and as she joined Tommy Bowe and Alan Hughes on the couch, she was asked about motherhood. Discussing the challenges around daycare in Ireland and the […]

3 years ago

A mum has asked for advice following a horrifying incident her child endured at preschool. The mum took to Reddit to share the horrific incident, claiming her daughter was choked by another child. After going to collect her child from daycare, the teachers met with the woman and informed her that one of the older […]

3 years ago

Typically, young girls begin wearing bras when puberty starts, which can be as early as eight years old. So it came as a massive shock when one mum was asked by her four-year-old if she could start wearing bras. The question was posed after her daughter was told by a friend in preschool that they […]

3 years ago

Boris Johnson has announced the birth of his eighth child, and third with wife Carrie. Welcoming a son who was born on July 5th, this is the former Prime Minister’s first child since he stepped down from the position. While many were congratulating the couple, a lot of people were thrown off by the name […]

3 years ago

Jeremy Vine has called for the unnamed presenter at the centre of the BBC scandal to come forward publically for the sake of his colleagues. The BBC presenter was accused of paying the alleged victim, who was 17 at the time, £35,000 for explicit photos. Their mother contacted the BBC in May, but the presenter […]

3 years ago

A mum has shared a recent awkward experience she had with her mother when breastfeeding her baby. She revealed that her mum was upset that she still breastfed her 17-month-old child. The mum confided in her peers on Reddit about breastfeeding her almost one-and-a-half-year-old – and questioned if she was wrong for continuing until this […]

3 years ago

Jennifer Zamparelli has shared that she dumped her husband over text before the two ended up getting married. The 2FM presenter married Lauterio Zamparelli almost 10 years ago and the pair has since welcomed two children together, but Jennifer has now revealed their relationship could’ve gone a different route. While discussing break-ups on the show, […]

3 years ago

Hollyoaks star Chelsee Healey is set to be a mum for the second time after she revealed the happy news that she is expecting another child. Best known for playing Goldie McQueen in the Channel 4 soap, Chelsee is expecting to welcome a new baby with her partner whose identity she is keeping private. The […]

3 years ago

Ferne McCann has announced the happy news that she has given birth to her first child with fiancée Lorri Haines. Announcing the news on Instagram this weekend, the reality star shared a sweet black and white video of her newborn, writing: “It’s a girl 06.07.23.” Lorri then commented of the post, saying: “Our baby girl […]

3 years ago

Police in Greece have conducted a sweep for contaminated or tampered alcoholic drinks on Ios following the deaths of two Irish teenagers last week. According to the Irish Mail on Sunday, police in Ios took drink samples from local bars and clubs during the week as part of their investigation into the deaths of Andrew […]

3 years ago

Such a tragedy. Six people have been sadly killed following an attack at a kindergarten in southern China. The incident occurred in south China’s Guangdong province and has also left one wounded. “The victims include one teacher, two parents and three students,” a spokeswoman for the Lianjiang city government said. She did not provide the […]

3 years ago

Rylan Clark has denied rumours that he is the BBC presenter who was accused of paying a teen for sexually explicit photos. A “well-known” BBC presenter has been taken off air after they were accused of paying a minor for sexually explicit photos. The presenter is reportedly a “household name” but their identity has not […]

3 years ago

The tragic deaths of four boys who drowned after falling into a frozen lake in England has been ruled an “awful, tragic accident,”  by a coroner. An inquest in Birmingham confirmed that the cause of deaths of Samuel Butler, 6, Finlay Butler, 8, Jack Johnson, 10, and Thomas Stewart, 11 was drowning. It also heard that […]

3 years ago

An unresponsive toddler’s life was saved after supermarket workers quickly reacted after hearing a mum’s frantic screams for help. Three Asda workers in the UK were quick on their feet when they heard the calls from the panicked mum and immediately sprung into action, providing first aid to an 18-month-old who was unconscious and unresponsive. […]

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