As a parent, you don’t tend to get a great deal of sleep. But when you do have the chance to get a bit of shut-eye, you want to take it. So why then is it that you often find yourself staring at the ceiling even though you’re exhausted? Unfortunately, that’s life, but there might be […]

11 years ago

Argos has recalled five models of Mamas & Papas car seats amid concerns that they would not protect a child in the event of an accident. In a statement on their website, the retailer revealed that they had identified a concern – that being that the car seat shell could crack in an accident and […]

11 years ago

To name or not to name, that is the real question! Shakespeare is arguably the greatest writer of all time but it wasn’t just good stories that he came up with. Some of the names that appeared in his works are also beautiful. So beautiful that we’d be tempted to consider them for our little […]

11 years ago

Penneys new homeware collection is all about the pastels and it is SO pretty! If you’re looking to rejuvenate your house with some brighter colours, now that the summer months are approaching, then you need to check it out. From bits for the kitchen to bathroom essentials, there are some really nice items in the range […]

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A new study is claiming that breastfeeding could help premature babies avoid developmental complications. While not all babies who are born early experience such complications, health problems can arise that affect their breathing, heart, brain and/or immune system. According to The Mirror, researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine are suggesting that breastmilk could […]

11 years ago

A couple from Derbyshire in the UK is warning other parents of the dangers of lift-up beds after their son’s neck became stuck in a loop on theirs. According to BBC News, Charlotte Hames and Anthony Ancliff’s 2-year-old had stopped breathing and was unresponsive after being lifted up by the bed. Charlotte found her son, […]

11 years ago

Newborn babies in Scotland are reportedly being tested for alcohol after research revealed that almost half of women drink regularly throughout their pregnancy. A study, funded by Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, revealed that 42 per cent of women continue to consume alcohol when pregnant with 15 per cent saying that they have more than one […]

11 years ago

Can’t think of anything worse than hitting the gym for an hour or going for a 5K run? Us either! But a new study, the findings of which were published in the PLoS One journal, is claiming that a super short, intensive workout is just as effective as a longer, less intensive one. Everybody knows […]

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Gardaí are to begin excavating the back garden of a house in South Dublin amid allegations of infant homicide. According to UTV Ireland, a woman, now 53, came forward and claimed she was abused as a child by a paedophile ring between 1966 and 1977. She also claims that she gave birth to two babies […]

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Scientists are reportedly in the process of developing ‘beads’ which could serve as a contraceptive in the future. According to The Huffington Post, the tiny balls (which are officially known as ZP2 peptide beads) are made from a substance extracted from seaweed. They are like decoy eggs in that they are coated in a protein […]

11 years ago

If you were under the impression that eating healthy and exercising loads is the key to a long life, you might be mistaken. Well, that is if you buy into Nellie Wright’s philosophy. Earlier this month, she celebrated her 109th birthday with her friends and family in Yorkshire, where she lives. According to The Yorkshire Post, […]

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David Stephan has written an open letter to the jury that found him and his wife Collet guilty of failing to provide the “necessities of life” for their son. Earlier this week, it was ruled that the couple hadn’t provided the necessities of life for their son who had contracted bacterial meningitis. Ezekial was 19 […]

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Love reading? Well then, you’ll have to put this one on your list because it has just been voted the all-time Book Club favourite by the Irish public. Eason – Ireland’s leading retailers of books, stationery, magazines and cards – unveiled its Top 50 Book Club Classics earlier this week, from which people were asked to […]

11 years ago

Do you like a nice fillet steak? Or maybe you can’t get enough spaghetti Bolognese. Either way, you might want to rethink just how much red meat you consume. According to The Guardian, a new study has found that eating too much red meat, combined with not getting enough fruit and veg, can increase your “biological […]

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A t-shirt designed for all the dads of this world has gone viral this week. An image of the garment which reads “Dads don’t babysit. (It’s called ‘parenting’)” was uploaded to Reddit earlier this week by user carlinha1289. The caption read: “Important message from a dad to society”. Image via Reddit The item of clothing, […]

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Planning permission has been granted for a new national children’s hospital at St James’s in Dublin. According to RTÉ News, An Bord Pleanála has granted permission on the site and the project will incorporate three existing hospitals: Temple Street Children’s University Hospital, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin, and the National Children’s Hospital in Tallaght. […]

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Gisele is one of the world’s most successful supermodels but she is also a mum of two and has a pretty hectic (albeit luxurious) life. The 34-year-old revealed her secret to coping with the demands of her career and family in a recent interview with People. “I had to make some adjustments form what my […]

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A new report has confirmed that we as a nation are good at a) making marriages last, and b) having babies. The ‘Measuring Ireland’s Progress’ report, published by the Central Statistics Office, compares data to see how Ireland compares to the rest of the European Union. What it found was that we as a country […]

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A couple in Canada have been convicted of failing to provide their son with “the necessities of life.” David and Collet Stephan’s 19-month-old son Ezekial died from bacterial meningitis in March 2012 and they have been found guilty under Section 215 of the Criminal Code. According to CBC News, the jury felt that they did […]

11 years ago

Do you remember the young mother who was praised for sharing a picture of herself breastfeeding her son at a wedding? Well, she’s back and is promoting another very important message. Twenty-one-year-old Haddas Ancliffe, who is a blogger from Australia and usually goes by the name Dahs, showed off her post-baby body in a crop top on Instagram earlier this month. The […]

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Some people choose their baby’s name at random. Others have always had certain names in mind. This woman, well she named her son after an airline. But before you think that’s a bit crazy, it actually does have a pretty incredible story behind it. According to news.com.au, the female passenger went into labour shortly before her […]

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A new study has confirmed that smacking a child can have serious, negative consequences on their long-term behaviour and demeanour. Researchers at the University of Texas and the University of Michigan found that kids who are physically disciplined are more likely to develop mental health problems, act aggressively, have cognitive difficulties and be antisocial. Furthermore, it […]

11 years ago

This week the internet has been going a bit crazy about the creation known as the ‘underboob bra’. Can we just say at this point that, for us, a bra is a thing of practicality and necessity. What we mean is, we wear them because we need support. Occasionally we put on a sexy one but […]

11 years ago

A mother is urging parents to make sure their kids are wearing helmets when riding on bikes after getting quite the fright. Tiffany A Rivera from Florida took to Facebook to warn parents about being vigilant when it comes to adequate safety equipment. Her 10-year-old son Jaden was riding his bike when he fell off, […]

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As much as we love weddings, they do tend to be quite expensive by the time you take in your outfit, transport, booze and the gift. And there are clear views on how much one should spend on the latter. A recent survey, conducted by Wedding Shop, found that the average person believes that spending anything less than €32 […]

11 years ago

All parents know that Disney is an institution and these days, it seems to be going from strength to strength with even more live-action films planned. According to Variety, there are 9 new movies in the pipeline including Cruella (a 101 Dalmatians spin-off starring Emma Stone) and a Maleficent sequel. via GIPHY After the success of the Jungle […]

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From time to time, we read something that makes us want to rush home and throw something out. Today, it happened and what we’re throwing out is all of our black and red bed sheets. That’s because a new study has pinpointed those colours as the ones that bed bugs are most attracted to. According […]

11 years ago

You’re probably already aware of the package that is given out to new parents in Finland. In case you’re not, Finnish parents are provided with a cardboard box filled with things for their new arrival including a bath towel, a teething toy, muslin squares and items of clothing. The box, fitted out with a mattress, also serves […]

11 years ago

True to Life Parenthood is the ultimate mood lifter for parents all over the world, all you need is a sense of fun! The book is a survival guide to the first chaotic weeks of parenthood and beyond. Comprising a collection of honest, hilarious, endearing and embarrassing real stories, quotes and tips from kick-ass bloggers, parents alike and […]

11 years ago

We love tights. They come in handy when it’s cold and when we haven’t shaved our legs. Now it seems, they can also come in handy when we haven’t our toenails painted. According to Metro, a company in Japan has invented tights which have painted toenails printed on them. Image via Belle Maison Online store Belle […]

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Television presenter Andrea McLean has been praised for opening up about her experience of postnatal depression on Loose Women. The mum-of-two revealed on the show that she lived with it for two years before deciding to consult her doctor about it. She explained: “I had postnatal depression for two years before I finally went to […]

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Chrissy Teigen has hit back after being shamed for going out to dinner a week after giving birth. The model and her husband, singer John Legend, welcomed daughter Luna earlier this month. A matter of days after welcoming their new arrival, the couple were pictured out for dinner. According to Bustle, people criticised Chrissy, writing […]

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Planning a mid-week catch up with your pals? We’ve teamed up with Centra and dietician Sarah Keogh to bring you some really tasty (and healthy!) treats for your next get-together.  Did you know that the average Irish daily consumption of fruit and veg is only  3.2 of the recommended 5 servings? Give that number a boost this week […]

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Your diet. Your lifestyle. Your mood. There are a number of things that can affect your chances of conceiving. Another thing which could help with the process is technology. That’s right, we’re talking about fertility apps. Here are 5 of the best… Glow This free app uses personal data to monitor your cycle thus providing you […]

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A new study has found that parents could be impacting negatively on their child’s weight. KSL.com reports that researchers found that young kids whose parents viewed them as overweight gained more weight by their teenage years than those whose parents thought they were a normal weight or underweight. For the experiment, experts looked at the […]

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You’d be excused for thinking that the summer was on its way, what with the reasonably mild and dry weather we’ve been having lately. But we have to break it to you that this week will see the return of cold temperatures and heavy showers. According to Met Éireann, tonight is expected to turn chilly with […]

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Buying a house or apartment is a massive decision, particularly with the way the property market has been in Ireland over the last five years. Despite that, it is something that the majority of people still strive to do and want to do as soon as they are able. If you think it’s time to […]

11 years ago

KFC has launched an investigation after high levels of bacteria were found in ice served to an undercover researcher. BBC’s Rip Off Britain were investigating food hygiene standards at a number of fast food chains and coffee shops in Birmingham, England. It was found that the ice contained bacteria from faeces. Dr. Margarita Gomez Escalada told […]

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Getting engaged is a big deal. It signifies that you know that you want to spend the rest of your life with someone and create a life with them. And a major part of getting engaged is the ring. Whether you are the person doing the asking or are the person being asked and now […]

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Pippa O’Connor Ormond is only 3 weeks away from her due date and over the weekend she celebrated her impending arrival at her baby shower. The do took place at House on Leeson Street in Dublin and let’s just say, it looks like the mum had a ball with her friends and family. Too many […]

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Most people have a bowl of cereal or some porridge in the morning but it seems that you might be better going for something a little more adventurous. An American author and futurist by the name of Ray Kurzweil recently told Playboy that he believes that one day, perhaps in 2029, people will be able to […]

11 years ago

One of the biggest decisions that you’ll make for your child is what primary school they go to. It’s not a decision that should be taken lightly or quickly and you should also try to gather as much information about the establishments you are considering before you choose one. To help you, we’ve devised a […]

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Trying to get your kids to eat their five portions of fruit and vegetables can be difficult… at the best of times! But it is important to persist because of the health benefits and sometimes, it’s just about making the foods appear more appealing. We’ve teamed up with our pals at Centra to bring you […]

11 years ago

Ever noticed that your moisturiser has run out rather quickly? Well, it might not be your imagination, it could be your other half. A new study, conducted by Gillette, has revealed that almost two thirds of men have admitted to using one of their partner’s beauty products. Out of the 2,000 men from Ireland and […]

11 years ago

A mum has written an honest open letter to the stranger who shamed her for not breastfeeding her child. Annie Ferguson Muscato from Florida took to her social media account after someone walked up to her in a shop, when she was buying a can of baby formula, and told her “breast is best.” She […]

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A new laundry detergent advertisement highlights the importance of child safety by asking people to spot the dangers in a picture of a child in their home. There are 11 risks in the image and you are given five seconds to spot them because this is the amount of time it would take the child to […]

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Ann Marie Cregan has over 20 years of experience in the world of luxury and fast-paced high street fashion, working for brands such as Brown Thomas and Primark. She is currently Buying Director for Primark Childrenswear and has recently been a part of its launch in the US and Italy. She is married to Garrett […]

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We’re assuming now that Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn weren’t drinking a secret potion in that movie Death Becomes Her but rather swigging from a tiny bottle of gin. That’s because a new gin claims to have anti-ageing qualities. Described as “the first of its kind” and “the alcoholic equivalent of a facial”, Anti-aGin is said […]

11 years ago

These days, technology is a big part of our lives. It’s also a big part of our kids’ lives. In fact, it’s hard to imagine a world without televisions, iPods and tablets. But it does exist and Niki Boon’s family is proof of that. She is a photographer who lives on a 10-acre property in New […]

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In recent months, a number of cafes and hotels have hit the headlines and won us over for offering feeding mothers free cups of tea. But a café in Nottinghamshire in the UK has gone one step further by becoming the first purpose-built “breastfeeding café”. The Milk Lounge reportedly opened its doors yesterday and, as well […]

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