
This restaurant item can help children choose healthier foods
Seriously, chicken nuggets again?
9 years ago

This restaurant item can help children choose healthier foods
Seriously, chicken nuggets again?
9 years ago

Respite service apologise to parents of boy (6) who died in care
St John Of God Community Services have apologised to the parents of a six-year-old boy who died in respite care. Angela and Andrew Neiland, the parents of six-year-old Tristan, today settled a High Court action over their son’s death in respite care, reports Ann O’Loughlin of the Irish Examiner. St John Of God Community Services today apologised to Mr […]
9 years ago

Binge drinking has ‘dire’ effects on the teenage brain
Leo Varadkar has launched the State’s new national strategy on drug and alcohol use.
9 years ago

Don’t knock it ‘til you try it: why mindfulness is a new mum’s BFF
Brought to you by Aldi. If the closest you get to a state of Zen is five minutes peace while you’re in the shower then mindfulness is for you. New mums deal with a lot. Lack of sleep, frantic multitasking and sometimes even self-doubt but mindfulness is one way to help you find calm in […]
9 years ago

New book looks at ‘forgotten’ mothers in international adoption
Are biological mothers being exploited in the international adoption process?
9 years ago

Online friends surprise fellow mum by raising funds for her IVF
Marisha Chaplin and her partner Jon Hibbs both survived childhood cancer.
9 years ago

This is the age we are officially ‘too old’ to go to a nightclub
How long has it been since you’ve gone ‘out-out’?
9 years ago

The 4 key vitamins that make a real difference to your child’s diet
Tuck in!
9 years ago

“Eoghan has inspired us to see, hear and feel life in a new way”
Orla Gibney’s son Eoghan is profoundly Deaf.
9 years ago

Creative condiment: 10 other things to do with salt in the kitchen
Think outside the salt grinder
9 years ago

This is the most fly-infested county in Ireland
Have you noticed a big increase in flies this year? Pest control company Rentokil have revealed the most fly-infested counties in Ireland this year, and say that there has been a 39 percent increase in infestations between April June, when compared to the same period last year. Dr Colm Moore, the company’s area technical manager for […]
9 years ago

Charity issues warning over children being left home alone
Is there an appropriate age to leave children home alone?
9 years ago

‘Mummmmmm!’ 12 things we’ve already done by 10am on a Saturday
Remember spending Saturday mornings lying in bed watching telly?
9 years ago

Parents who assaulted teen daughter over nude pictures spared jail
Judge Olann Kelleher described the case as very sad.
9 years ago

One third of Ireland’s population will be obese by 2025
One third of Ireland’s population is expected to be obese by 2025.
9 years ago

Babies can distinguish different languages (before they are even born)
Babies can distinguish different languages while they are still in the womb.
9 years ago

This is why people tilt to the right when kissing their partner
Have you ever thought about which side you lean your head to when you’re kissing your partner? Scientists have… Do you lean to the left or the right when you’re going in for a snog? Well, if you lean to the left you’re in the minority according to scientists. A new study from an international […]
9 years ago

Doctor Who fans rejoice! The thirteenth Time Lord is (finally) a woman
Whovians are celebrating the news that the Doctor will regenerate as a woman.
9 years ago

Chelsea Clinton hits back at nasty claims made against her mum
Chelsea has recently written a bestselling children’s book.
9 years ago

Crossword fans have brains ten years younger than their real age
Do you have a crossword fanatic in your family?
9 years ago

Tiger Lily Hutchence set to inherit her dad’s fortune as she turns 21
Tiger Lily was orphaned at just four years of age.
9 years ago

Adults and toddler hit by lightning saved by beach wedding guests
The family were reportedly carrying an umbrella when they were struck by lighting.
9 years ago

Leading sport experts call for total ban on tackling in youth rugby
“All the evidence available on rugby injuries shows there is a high risk of injury.”
9 years ago

If you have a really funny baby… take credit: humour is inherited
Babies learn to laugh at the same things that their mum and dad do.
9 years ago

Disney is building a Star Wars Land… and this is what it looks like
Just use the kids as an excuse to go.
9 years ago

8 things you should always remember to pack before going on a family holiday
Brought to you by Aptamil Follow on Milk Ready to Feed. Planning a family holiday in 2017? You’ve got the brochures, researched the hotels, booked the flights, now all that is left to do is pack. Packing for a family holiday can be a little bit stressful. Instead of just worrying about what you might […]
9 years ago

The error too many separating parents make (and the impact it has on kids)
Divorce can have a major impact on the mental health of adults and children alike.
9 years ago

“Chickenpox almost killed my litte boy” One Irish mum’s heartfelt campaign
To jab or not to jab?
9 years ago

How to throw a palace-worthy birthday bash (without a royal budget)
The Beckhams aren’t the only ones that have lost the plot…
9 years ago

Full line-up revealed for hugely popular Bray air show
It remains one of the most popular family events of the summer.
9 years ago

Expert panel warn parents about fatal dangers of ‘plane doping’ children
One in five mothers admit to misusing antihistamines to ‘get through’ long journeys.
9 years ago

Pony mad? Your little horse lover may actually be more intelligent
Do you have a pony-mad son or daughter at home?
9 years ago

Children’s sandpits are ‘swarming’ with a superbug bacteria
The superbug Clostridium difficile constitutes a major health risk.
9 years ago

Doctors find new way of predicting migraine attacks
Do you suffer with frequent migraines?
9 years ago

Warnings issued about plant that causes blisters, burns and scarring
Parents warned to keep their children away from highly toxic weed.
9 years ago

Expectant mums who drink increase their child’s risk of drug addiction
Alcohol exposure is one of the leading preventable causes of birth defects.
9 years ago

How to get ready for ANYTHING in five minutes flat: A practical mums’ guide
Why is it always a rush? No matter how prepared we think we might be, getting out of the house on time is still always a struggle. Between a dirty nappy or a missing shoe, something always seems to crop up that completely throws our schedule off course (who were we trying to kid with […]
9 years ago

Mum of murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne reveals heartbreak in book
Sarah Payne, who would now be 25-years-old.
9 years ago

Children’s charity want parents’ opinions on real cost of education
Many Irish families are burdened by the real price of education.
9 years ago

Marijuana use in teens massively increases risk of psychosis
Marijuana use in Irish teens remains a major mental health concern.
9 years ago

Zzzz: Is your child’s snoring affecting their behaviour?
Do you think there’s any truth in this?
9 years ago

Say what? Our guide to the confusing abbreviations on parenting forums
Can you talk the acronym talk?
9 years ago

Why Pinterest is my happy place (and why I’m never leaving)
Pinterest is a female paradise.
9 years ago

10 things you wish you could tell your sixteen year old self
If only we knew some of these home truths then.
9 years ago

This is the age group who are most likely to have an affair
There has been a surge in ‘grey divorce’ among the middle-aged.
9 years ago

Apparently there are four distinct ‘types’ of Facebook users
Which type are you?
9 years ago

Hitting the beach with your baby: what you need and what you don’t
Brought to you by Aldi. Having baby in tow for a beach trip means being hyper-organised. You don’t want to be laden down like a pack mule but you gotta bring essentials, so be ruthless in weeding out unnecessary stuff. DO throw some serious shade with a pop-up tent. Made of lightweight material and wire, […]
9 years ago

Five family-friendly events you won’t want to miss this summer
Brought to you by Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons Now that the structure of school has gone, you’ll need to formulate your very own schedule to get things done (otherwise you’re all in danger of succumbing to Judge Judy with the curtains drawn). Get a map and mark out event locations; it makes journeys seem shorter […]
9 years ago

5 ways to get more vitamins and minerals into your family’s diet
Brought to you by MiWadi. Taking care of your little tot is no easy feat. From the moment you take them home from the hospital bubble-wrapped in blankets until the day you send them off to primary school with an oversized backpack and beyond, you’ll always worry about their welfare. As your little ones get […]
9 years ago

Star of 80s children’s television Carol Lee Scott has died
Carol Lee Scott, best known for her portrayal of Grotbags the witch, has died.
9 years ago