Super short baby names are having a moment. According to Nameberry, increasing numbers of parents are opting for monikers with 3 letters or less for their new arrivals. “Mini names are having a moment,” the website revealed. “It’s a minimalist approach to naming children, and a stylish one, too.” It added: “Mia and Ava rank […]

10 years ago

Supporting your partner’s decision to breastfeed and giving her lots of encouragement especially in the early days is so important. Research has shown women are more likely to keep breastfeeding if they have a supportive partner. We chatted to Ciara Butler, IBCLC, Vice President, Association of Lactation Consultants in Ireland to get her top tips on […]

10 years ago

Ah, working mamas. It’s just not easy. If ever the phrase ‘You’re damned if you do, and damned if you don’t’ applies, it’s to this bunch of superheroes. Because, GUILT. First of all. And second of all, TIME. Guilt is always by your side; time is not. When you have to get kids to school each day and […]

10 years ago

Joking about the possibility of twins or triplets is one of those silly things we do. Your friend might find out that she is pregnant for the third or fourth time and is swearing that ‘this is the last time I’m doing this!’, and you of course have to get a little nudge in about […]

10 years ago

Would you like to go to a gorgeous breakfast and help a worthy cause at the same time? Of course, you would. The Cheerios Childline Breakfast Week is back from Monday 17th – Sunday 23rd October, and we’re asking as many of our readers as possible to come together, hold a breakfast and raise much-needed funds […]

10 years ago

The beautiful meanings of these first names will always be a wonderful conversation-starter. A survey commissioned by Coca-Cola of 1,800 people across eight European countries revealed that 87% of Irish people consider their names to be very important in their lives. Take a peek at the top 20 legendary Irish-themed baby names and make sure your child has a name […]

10 years ago

If you’re in need of a big, teethy grin, just have a look at these beautiful photographs of these smiling little babas in dreamlike slumbers. Thanks to Bumpsbabesandbeyond for lifting our moods today, is there anything cuter than a smiling newborn? (even if it might be wind!). Who new sleeping was such good craic?

10 years ago

People tend to give babies all sorts of baby names when they’re young but one Mumsnet user is really annoyed by one title in particular. Reader Mimicat44 sparked quite the debate when she revealed that she doesn’t like the term “Little Man” because of the “stereotypically masculine” connotations it has. In her post -which was called […]

10 years ago

Sponsored by TUC. How does a night away sound right about now? Like a dream come true…. we hear you. Just imagine a night out as a couple, and a glorious lie-in with NO kids…. To celebrate TUC’s variety of four different flavours, TUC is kindly giving away two tickets to see Al Porter at Vicar Street, […]

10 years ago

Growing up a child in Ireland is a very particular thing. Culturally, we have so much to pull from in terms of memory-building for our children including sports, language, music, history and folklore. Our children get to hear and learn about Fionn agus Na Fionna, Gaelic football, The Giant’s Causeway, The Dubliners, Riverdance, why batch […]

10 years ago

The nesting instinct is a brilliant burst of energy that many mums-to-be experience near the end of pregnancy. Are you heavily pregnant and suddenly overcome by an urge to ‘deep clean’ stuff? Or are you experiencing a heightened interest in alphabetising the spice rack? Maybe you’ve found yourself cleaning the grouting in the bathroom with […]

10 years ago

Wedding Planner Eimear Young has years of experience in helping couples to create their dream wedding day, with Brian Dowling, Shane Lowry and Joey O’Brien among her more famous clients at the lush Powerscourt Hotel Resort and Spa. We asked the wedding guru to share her best planning tips: Venue “The number one tip in choosing […]

10 years ago

Ever feel like motherhood is not quite how you thought it would be? Let’s face it; it’s not the blissful, rose-tinted interpretive dance through glorious meadows of joy and wonder that Instagram promises. Ever have those moments when you’re NOT feeling one hundred per cent #blessed but were afraid to admit it, believing you are […]

10 years ago

Cooking with kids around is never easy, in fact, even the phrase “with kids around” suggests that they are ambling nearby when we all know this is rarely the case. Come time to prep dinner the kids can always be counted on to be either in your arms or wrapped around one of your legs […]

10 years ago

We’re crazy-excited about the latest new animation from the studio that brought us The Lego Movie… STORKS is a hilarious new animated adventure for families. Did you know, parents, that storks deliver babies?! Or at least they used to. Now, they deliver packages for global Internet retail giant Cornerstore.com. In the movie, Junior (Andy Samberg), the company’s top […]

10 years ago

Recipes For A Nervous Breakdown a highly original cookery debut cum memoir from HerFamily.ie’s own, Sophie White is in shops now or available to order online. All week we will be running recipes from the book to give regular readers of Sophie’s brilliant HerFamily.ie columns a flavour of Recipes For A Nervous Breakdown. This recipe is a nod […]

10 years ago

When it comes to picking a baby name, you often want something different. This got us thinking about some of the more underrated letters, namely ‘X’. But rather than names beginning with ‘X’, we’ve gathered names that end with ‘X’. They might not be for everyone but we have to admit that they do all sound pretty […]

10 years ago

My ‘I’m a Parent Gene’ didn’t really kick in until my son was about two years old. Up until then, I was trying to figure out how to continue living my life with him as a new addition to it. I organised babysitters and childminders, so I could work the long hours I was used […]

10 years ago

Recipes For A Nervous Breakdown a highly original cookery debut cum memoir from HerFamily.ie’s own, Sophie White is in shops now or available to order online. All week we will be running recipes from the book to give regular readers of Sophie’s brilliant HerFamily.ie columns a flavour of Recipes For A Nervous Breakdown. I was pretty skeptical […]

10 years ago

If you’ve got a little fusspot, or a child who eats the same thing on repeat, chances are all the usual tactics of persuasion and coercion just don’t work. But there is a secret weapon you can use to try to get them to taste something new and get them excited about the food they eat – […]

10 years ago

Ah, the dinner rush. When you are trying to prepare a meal while also overseeing homework and hanging up the clothes you need dry before work tomorrow. When there is little or no time to fiddle about with cookbooks or spiralizers, and you just want to get some food on the table before everyone starts […]

10 years ago

An imprisoned paedophile in Tasmania has been convicted of creating paedophilic pornographic stories using the tragedies of missing British child Madeleine McCann and three-year-old, William Tyrrell who went missing from his grandmother’s house two years ago in New South Wales. The 60-year-old former hostel worker, Sonny Day was caught scrawling the horrific stories on the […]

10 years ago

There’s nothing quite as funny as kids, except maybe kids who are trying to figure out what celery is! This collection of miniature comedians will make your day as they attempt to navigate some of life’s bigger questions such as, what is the meaning of the word ‘natural’? “Like a bear trying to eat a […]

10 years ago

Motherhood is a journey dotted with milestones. Choc-a-block, in fact, with these little monumental moments, some small, some bigger, that we will always remember, and keep tucked away in our every more overflowing hearts. There are all the usual milestones, of course, the ones so universally celebrated you can even buy cards to mark them. […]

10 years ago

Even our hair didn’t look this good 24-hours post-birth. Hilaria and Alec Baldwin welcomed their third child on Monday. As is the way, the 32-year-old mum-of-three took to Instagram to share the exciting news of their new arrival, writing: “We are so pleased to introduce you to our new baby, Leonardo Ángel Charles Baldwin. It was […]

10 years ago

Ah, the hospital bag – a lovely pregnancy rite of passage. Folding up the teeny tiny baby grows, squealing over the adorable socks, getting increasingly unnerved by the sheer size of the maternity pads. It’s a magical time. It’s also a time that can be quite amusing to look back on once the actual reality of […]

10 years ago

So we all know that sperm’s main job is to fertilise an egg and make a baby but it actually comes in handy (sorry) in some other ways too. From skincare to cooking (yep, we’re afraid so), semen can and is used for a range of things around the world. While we wouldn’t advise that […]

10 years ago

Has anyone else noticed there’s a bit of gender inequality going on in the nappy bag department? I haven’t spotted Orla Kiely, reigning queen of the nappy bag style-stakes bringing out any camo patterned changing bags of late (or even ever). I’m not quite sure why I have designated camouflage as the manly print du jour, […]

10 years ago

I think we need a new version of the social media inspirational quote. I’d like to scroll through my feed and instead of all the “Be The Best You”s and “Live In The Moment”s, I’d just like to see loads and loads of squidgy, squeee-inducing adorable babies. I know I’ve got my own one to […]

10 years ago

There’s nothing worse than gazing dolefully into a depressingly empty fridge stocked with nothing more than a few lonely tumbleweeds blowing through. I’ve often heard it said that dinner is always sorted when you’ve got an egg to hand, but let’s face it; that’s a pretty boring dinner. However, if you’ve got say an egg, […]

10 years ago

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10 years ago

Brought to you by the brand new Toyota C-HR 5 Door C-SUV. Would you like to redecorate or revamp your home? Then this is the perfect competition for you. To celebrate the launch of the all new Toyota C-HR 5 Door C-SUV this November we have teamed up with them to offer you this amazing prize. In […]

10 years ago

As we all know, once you have kids what constitutes a ‘day-maker’ is radically different to the kinds of things that gave us instant joy pre-babies. Post-babies a relaxing trip to the supermarket ALONE could be considered joyful, while pre-kids the bar was set a little higher. 10 Little Things That Give You Instant Joy […]

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10 years ago

Do you have any miniature budding chefs at home? You have got to enter this cool competition. We have teamed up with the good folks over at Old El Paso. The Mexican family favourite is offering one lucky reader the chance to win cooking lessons for you and your child to the value of €150 at a cooking school […]

10 years ago

Beat the September blues with a family day out at the races. There is nothing better than a day at the races, where the horses, the kid’s entertainment and exciting atmosphere all add up to make it the perfect day out. So with that in mind, we have teamed up with Longines Irish Champions Weekend […]

10 years ago

Not so long ago, we rounded up 10 Irish girls names and their alleged meanings. Now, we turn our attention to the boys. From Connor to Finn, we’re sure you’ll find a name and a definition that you would like for your bundle of joy. In all honesty, we can’t decide on just one! Conor A […]

10 years ago

One of the most important purchases you will make before welcoming baby (after cots, buggies and car seats) is the changing bag – also knows as nappy bag on our shores. These, of course, are nifty little bags full of pockets and compartments, making it a doddle for you to leave the house with all […]

10 years ago

Babygros sporting a controversial slogan have attracted criticism this week. The outfit, for sale on online retailer Look Human, bears the slogan “If you wanna be my lover you’ve got to get my consent”, and has stirred up an angry response. The message also comes emblazoned on adult clothing such as t-shirts and hoodies. One […]

10 years ago

Are you permanently on a diet, yet every time you step on your weighing scales you realise that you haven’t lost anything? First of all, if you have only a few pounds to lose you shouldn’t go by the scale. Instead, take a closer look at your percentage of your body fat and how you […]

10 years ago

Sponsored by Petits Filous As our Irish summer remains as unpredictable as ever, we can’t help but dream about a sunny getaway. Every mum deserves a luxurious holiday and that’s why we’re giving away a €2000 voucher with Thompson to spend on a break away. Whether you’re looking for a family holiday with the kids in the […]

10 years ago

There is nothing better than a great trip out with a whole family. We’re delighted to have teamed up with Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons to bring you a fantastic trip out this August. Cadbury are giving away 6 family tickets for The Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons Secret Garden event. The secret event, which will take […]

10 years ago

Ursula Walsh has shed over 56lbs since starting her Instagram account Mom Fitness Diary to document her weight loss. The Mexican mum-of-two, who lives in Co. Offaly, has amassed thousands of followers, all eager to keep up with her daily tips and recipes.  Today, she shares the simple plan that got her on the road to the mini […]

10 years ago

Ursula Walsh has shed over 56lbs since starting her Instagram account Mom Fitness Diary to document her weight loss. The Mexican mum-of-two, who lives in Co. Offaly, has amassed thousands of followers, all eager to keep up with her daily tips and recipes.  “Now that the kids are heading back to school, it’s tricky to dream up tasty […]

11 years ago

If you have little tots who don’t travel well, going on holidays can become a time of dread for any parent. Travelling with your kiddos can be tough at the best of times, but when you throw in motion sickness, sick bags, and sad kids, it can make you wish you never went away in the first place! […]

11 years ago

Writer, actress and general ledge, Amy Huberman just highlighted one of the biggest struggles of parenthood. You know that moment when there’s nothing to do? Okay, it’s rare. Like unicorn rare, but very VERY occasionally in our lives as species-propagators, there comes a window of time that is without obvious purpose. The baby’s asleep, the […]

11 years ago

Getting ready for school, going back to school, starting school; its all we hear about at the moment. And then there’s the costs – the uniforms, school runs, healthy lunches boxes..gasp. But do we stop to think about the emotional shift for children? Many will sail through the next phase of their schooling, but for some, just like adults, […]

11 years ago

Wow, we just blinked and Summer is almost over. Yikes. And we know what that means… the dreaded back-to-school time is upon us. Don’t fret, parents, we’ve got you covered: Head to a one-shop-fits-all and get everything in one fell swoop, we say. Change of routine doesn’t have to come with any shudders with these top tips from […]

11 years ago

If there’s one thing that’s guaranteed with our little kiddos, it’s multiple wardrobe changes, sometimes in one day. Oh, yes… that’s why we’re super-excited about our fave kid’s store H&M’s new top and bottom deal for €8.99.  Some days, it’s the inner fashion maven of a three-year-old that warrants numerous outfits, and some, it’s just their ability to […]

11 years ago

How does a romantic break away for two people sound WITHOUT the kids? Start getting excited because… We’ve decided to team up with Powerscourt Hotel Resort and Spa in County Wicklow to give you the chance to win a luxurious two-night stay and dinner in Sika Restaurant on an evening of their choice. But that’s not all; Powerscourt […]

11 years ago