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  • Pass the tissue – Watch adorable baby koala being weighed at San Diego Zoo

    Pass the tissue – Watch adorable baby koala being weighed at San Diego Zoo

    Warning: what you’re about to watch is the cutest thing you’ll see this week. Or possibly this year.   Earlier this week an oh-so-adorable baby koala had a check up at the San Diego Zoo, and lucky for us, a camera was on hand to capture the little guy’s big moment. He’s clearly a curious little […]

    12 years ago

  • Top 3 posts on HerFamily.ie today

    Top 3 posts on HerFamily.ie today

    In case you missed them, here are our most popular posts today. 2 simple tricks to cure a HEADACHE instantly (without meds) … Read it here. The decadent dessert to drool over this weekend… Read it here. Consider yourself a co-pilot: The BEST advice for Dads-to-be… Read it here. Feel free to email us your top HerFamily.ie topics […]

    12 years ago

  • Top 3 posts on HerFamily.ie today

    Top 3 posts on HerFamily.ie today

    In case you missed them, here are our most popular posts today. 13 steps to weight-loss that calm crazy hormones… Read it here. Five of the best facial moisturisers (Ranked by HerFAmily.ie)… Read it here. 10 times I kind of suspected that I had Postnatal Depression… Read it here. Feel free to email us your top HerFamily.ie […]

    12 years ago

  • Top 3:  Most-read posts on HerFamily.ie today

    Top 3:  Most-read posts on HerFamily.ie today

    In case you missed them, here are our most popular posts today. Why this mom wants to show you her post baby body… Read it here. Can sunshine make you feel more fertile – scientists say so… Read it here. 10 most dangerous things to say to a pregnant woman… Read it here. Feel free to email us […]

    12 years ago

  • Top 3:  Most-read posts on HerFamily.ie today

    Top 3:  Most-read posts on HerFamily.ie today

    In case you missed them, here are our most popular posts today. The top baby names of 2015 are here… and they may surprise you… Read it here. The ten instagram posts that make us want Any Huberman as our mom friend… Read it here. Tell her how grateful you are: Dad tribute to mum goes viral… Read […]

    12 years ago

  • Top 3:  Most-read posts on HerFamily.ie today

    Top 3:  Most-read posts on HerFamily.ie today

    In case you missed them, here are our most popular posts today. 10 very real (and ridiculous) reasons I am always late… Read it here. The secret life of Ireland’s children: ‘Growing Up in Ireland’ study released… Read it here. The 5-minute rocky road banana treats for less than 200 calories… Read it here. Feel free to email us […]

    12 years ago

  • Top 3:  Most-read posts on HerFamily.ie today

    Top 3: Most-read posts on HerFamily.ie today

    In case you missed them, here are our most popular posts today. Soothing homemade ice lollies for teething tots… Read it here. This famous mom is more sound than you think… Read it here. Al fresco dining –  we love this breastfeeding photographic series… Read it here. Feel free to email us your top HerFamily.ie topics so we can […]

    12 years ago

  • Today’s kids will never know: 10 things that were totally different back in the day

    Today’s kids will never know: 10 things that were totally different back in the day

    Things have got a bit nostalgic on Twitter as users take a trip down memory lane using the hashtag #TodaysKidsWillNeverKnow.  The younger generation might think they have it good with all that newfangled nonsense, but growing up in the olden days was pretty awesome when you think about it. People have been looking back and reminiscing about all […]

    12 years ago

  • Our Top 3: HerFamily.ie most-read posts

    Our Top 3: HerFamily.ie most-read posts

    In case you missed them, here are our top three stories today. After 13 years we finally have postcodes for every county in Ireland… Read it here. The simple way a retailing company is helping breastfeeding mums… Read it here. Mum of twins’ response to strangers’ questions goes viral… Read it here. Feel free to email us your […]

    12 years ago

  • [CLOSED] COMPETITION: We’re giving away an annual family pass to Dublin zoo!

    [CLOSED] COMPETITION: We’re giving away an annual family pass to Dublin zoo!

    There’s nothing better than a great family day out at the zoo. Seeing your little ones running around in the fresh air and getting up close and personal with some incredible wildlife are memories that are hard to beat!  We’re delighted to be giving on family to the chance to win an annual family pass […]

    12 years ago

  • The Top 3: HerFamily.ie most-read today

    The Top 3: HerFamily.ie most-read today

    In case you missed them, here are our top three stories today. Government plan would offer parents six months paid parental leave… Read it here. DAD BLOGGER: “Socks – you shouldn’t have… no REALLY don’t buy me socks!” – Today FM Dave Moore rants… Read it here. The most popular TV home ever has been revealed. […]

    12 years ago

  • The Top 3:  HerFamily.ie most-read today

    The Top 3: HerFamily.ie most-read today

    In case you missed them, here are our top three stories today. Low-GI granola recipe that’s a super-quick energy boost (for breakfast or supper)… Read it here. GUEST BLOGGER: How I got rid of my post-baby weight (eventually) – One Mum’s story…. Read it here. Would you photoshop your child’s picture?… Read it here. Feel free to […]

    12 years ago

  • [CLOSED] WIN! A €250 voucher with Boots Parenting Club

    [CLOSED] WIN! A €250 voucher with Boots Parenting Club

    Everybody loves a shopping spree at Boots, but once baby comes along, those weekly trips quickly become more necessity than luxury. Luckily, we’ve teamed up with the all new Boots Parenting Club to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a fab prize of a €250 voucher to spend in-store… that’s a LOT of […]

    12 years ago

  • 10 ways to lighten the load without leaving the house

    10 ways to lighten the load without leaving the house

    Can’t face the outside world today but don’t want to get stalled on the to-do list? We all have those days when the mere thought of showering and putting clothes on is… Just. Too. Much. Monday through Friday basically. Luckily there’re lots of ways to get organised and maximise productivity from the comfort of your […]

    12 years ago

  • The story: Top 3 most-read HerFamily.ie posts

    The story: Top 3 most-read HerFamily.ie posts

    In case you missed them, here are our top three stories today. 10-minute sugar-free, coconut protein bars … Read it here. 75% of Irish women are drinking during pregnancy…. Read it here. 17 pointless things I have done during nap-time… Read it here. Feel free to email us your top HerFamily.ie topics so we can write about […]

    12 years ago

  • Swimwear: 13 solutions for the girl who hates bikinis

    Swimwear: 13 solutions for the girl who hates bikinis

    Full disclosure: The thought of hitting the sandy shores in anything other than a 1920’s concealed bathing costume makes me want to bury my head in the sand and hide.  The cure for me is yet to come but, in my experience, figure-flattering suits from cool brands help massively. Here’s one for almost every body type. Top suit […]

    12 years ago

  • The latest: Top 3 HerFamily.ie stories today

    The latest: Top 3 HerFamily.ie stories today

    In case you missed them, here are our top three stories today. 8 things to know about Princess Charlotte’s Christening pram… Read it here. Three clever cleaning hacks you’ll use time and time again…. Read it here. 8 (tried and tested) beauty buys to suit 8 different jobs… Read it here. Feel free to email us your […]

    12 years ago

  • The Many Ways the Internet Saved us in a Parenting Pinch

    The Many Ways the Internet Saved us in a Parenting Pinch

    Oh Dr. Google, thank you for your wisdom… and the on-demand cartoons and games. We love the internet! Here are 7 times we turned to the World Wide Web to solve a parenting problem. 1. When the baby Would. Not. Sleep. Then this Dad took to Youtube to share his genius tissue trick (How to […]

    12 years ago

  • STORY? Top 3 most-read on HerFamily.ie today

    STORY? Top 3 most-read on HerFamily.ie today

    In case you missed them, here are our top three stories today. 10 times I felt pressured to be pregnant (and I’m not F*CKING ready)…. Read it here. 10 times my son hated me so far today (it’s 10am)… Read it here. This. Is. Happening. The giant Ferrero Rocher cake… Read it here. Feel free to email us […]

    12 years ago

  • Get your wriggle on (at home) with Mama and baby yoga techniques

    Get your wriggle on (at home) with Mama and baby yoga techniques

    Has your little one passed the 3 month mark? If so, they’ve probably turned into an almighty little squirmer – kicking, twisting and stretching all over the place – natural born little Yogis! And, with all this new movement comes their beaming smiles and smug little faces. Sure, they’re only delirra with themselves and all their new […]

    12 years ago

  • 10 tips for getting more exercise with your kids

    10 tips for getting more exercise with your kids

    Kids are always running around, aren’t they? Legging it  around the yard at school or around the house, so it might seem like they get lots of daily exercise, but in fact, they’re most likely NOT getting as much as you think. And that’s where the parents come in. Gym class at school is just not enough to keep […]

    12 years ago

  • Thinking of Moving House? Here is what you need to know

    Thinking of Moving House? Here is what you need to know

    Running out of space in your home as your little family grows? Then it might be time to start thinking about making a move. Here’s what you need-to-know before you even think about viewing your new dream home… The most exciting part about buying a house (apart from getting the keys) has to be looking […]

    12 years ago

  • [CLOSED] Win: We’re giving away 9 family tickets to the Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show!

    [CLOSED] Win: We’re giving away 9 family tickets to the Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show!

    Saddle up! We’re giving away NINE family tickets to this year’s Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show! That’s right, nine lucky readers and their families will be enjoying a fun-filled day at the action-packed event on Sunday 9th August.* Taking place in the RDS showgrounds from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 9th August, the Discover Ireland Dublin Horse […]

    12 years ago

  • GET THE GOSS: Top 3 HerFamily.ie stories today

    GET THE GOSS: Top 3 HerFamily.ie stories today

    In case you missed them, here are our top three stories today. 8 milestones you hit during the first 18 months of parenthood… Read it here. WATCH: Children unwittingly let a stranger inside their homes…. Read it here. Mum is horrified after her 2-year-old daughter’s hair is shaved in nursery.. Read it here. Feel free to email […]

    12 years ago

  • WATCH: Children unwittingly let a stranger inside their homes

    WATCH: Children unwittingly let a stranger inside their homes

    You only have the mention the words Stranger and Danger and parents stop in their tracks. Children can be prey to the most simple acts of betrayal like going off with a stranger or letting a total stranger into their private homes.  We are sharing this experiment not to frighten, but to help you (or whoever is taking care […]

    12 years ago

  • Don’t miss out: HerFamily.ie Top 3 stories today

    Don’t miss out: HerFamily.ie Top 3 stories today

    In case you missed them, here are our top three stories today. The lazy parent’s guide to distracting the kids… Read it here. 8 hacks you need to survive life (and the daily grind)… Read it here. 15 minutes with celeb nutritionist Amelia Frier… Read it here. Feel free to email us your favourite HerFamily.ie topics: […]

    12 years ago

  • CATCH UP: Top 3 HerFamily.ie stories today

    CATCH UP: Top 3 HerFamily.ie stories today

    In case you missed them, here are our top three stories today. Non-models in Victoria’s Secret Swimwear. Day. Made…. Read it here. 10 times a total f*cking stranger knew how to raise my child… Read it here. The pants that preserve your modesty during childbirth… Read it here. Feel free to email us your favourite […]

    12 years ago

  • Read all about it: HerFamily.ie top 3 stories today

    Read all about it: HerFamily.ie top 3 stories today

    In case you missed them, here are our top three stories today. SLEEP COACH: 5 baby sleep truths: debunking the myths (one by one)… Read it here. GUEST BLOGGER: Flying in early pregnancy – here’s why it might be best to delay for 12 weeks… Read it here. Conversations with my two-year old: Our Dad columnist […]

    12 years ago

  • Read all about it: HerFamily.ie top 3 stories today

    Read all about it: HerFamily.ie top 3 stories today

    In case you missed one, here are our top three stories today. “You’re just unemployed” – Katie Hopkins slams stay-at-home Moms… Read it here. This photo of Ryan Reynolds has made some Moms quite mad – Can you guess why?… Read it here. You’ll never guess how this cute, edible teddy-bear ruined a Christening… Read […]

    12 years ago

  • Read all about it: HerFamily.ie top 3 stories today

    Read all about it: HerFamily.ie top 3 stories today

    In case you missed them, here are our top three stories today. This no-sugar, no-cheese cheesecake is a real thing (fact)… Read it here. GUEST BLOGGER: After-school activities and Summer camps –  how much is too much… Read it here. Has this grandfather invented a solution to sleepless nights?… Read it here. Feel free to […]

    12 years ago

  • Read all about it: HerFamily.ie top 3 stories today

    Read all about it: HerFamily.ie top 3 stories today

    In case you missed them, here are our top three stories today. Dyspraxia: Do you know the signs to look out for… Read it here. This bizarre image of a baby in a tube has us bewildered… Read it here. Caught red-handed: 5 HILARIOUS times children try to get themselves out of trouble… Read it […]

    12 years ago

  • Don’t miss out: HerFamily.ie Top 3 stories today

    Don’t miss out: HerFamily.ie Top 3 stories today

    In case you missed them, here are our top three stories today. One of these kids is drowning – can you spot which one?… Read it here. New father survival kit: words of wisdom from the dads in our office… Read it here. Parents illustrate 3-year-old’s hilarious quotes… Read it here. Feel free to email us […]

    12 years ago

  • Fire up the BBQ: Sweet chilli prawn skewers

    Fire up the BBQ: Sweet chilli prawn skewers

    Super-speedy to cook, easy to eat and totally open to delicious flavour opportunities, succulent prawns skewers just SCREAM summer lovin’. Just pimp them up with a little bit of spicy marinade and boom – you have the easiest, tastiest summer dish. Just add a cold drink, a side of crunchy salad and all-important rays, of course. This recipe […]

    12 years ago

  • 3 simple steps to raising vegetable-lovers

    3 simple steps to raising vegetable-lovers

    The average intake of vegetables for an Irish pre-school child is just one measly portion per day. So how do you introduce a variety of fruits and vegetables to help ensure your little one develops a taste for healthy foods from an early age? Did you know? If you feed your smallies vegetables at an early stage, the chances of […]

    12 years ago

  • These super-simple marinated prawns with chilli sauce are our new obsession

    These super-simple marinated prawns with chilli sauce are our new obsession

    No matter how much planning we do, we’re always rushing like maniacs and trying to do things (everything?) in a super-speedy way. So, with that in mind, we got this tasty go-to recipe for entertaining friends or family in a flash. Minimum time. Maximum results. This recipe for tasty prawns with chilli sauce is a fail-safe addition to your […]

    12 years ago

  • Hitting the open road as a family this summer? You NEED this checklist!

    Hitting the open road as a family this summer? You NEED this checklist!

    No matter how you go about it, a road trip with the whole family takes some serious planning and preparation. There’s just no way around it. And in our opinion, you can never, NEVER be too prepared. The key is in the ground work before you bundle yourselves and the kitchen sink into the car. […]

    12 years ago

  • Don’t miss out: HerFamily.ie Top 3 stories today

    Don’t miss out: HerFamily.ie Top 3 stories today

    In case you missed them, here are our top three stories today. “They were great young kids” – locals pay tribute to Irish students killed in balcony collapse… Read it here. 10 reasons why being a new mom is like being back at school… Read it here. VIDEO: This Dad’s 4-minute Summer ice-cream recipe is just […]

    12 years ago

  • 10 reasons why being a new mum is like being back at school

    10 reasons why being a new mum is like being back at school

    One thing the baby books definitely don’t tell you is that being a mum is sometimes just like being back at school. Never mind the sex ed and biology lessons, education prepared you for life with a little one in ways that you may not have thought about before. Here are 11 similarities between motherhood and secondary […]

    12 years ago