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  • Is your child lactose intolerant? Here are 5 benefits to lactose free milk

    Is your child lactose intolerant? Here are 5 benefits to lactose free milk

    Brought to you by Avonmore Lactose Free milk Lactose intolerance is a person’s inability to digest and absorb lactose, the naturally occurring sugar found in milk. When a person with lactose intolerance consumes milk or other products containing lactose, they can experience a range of unpleasant symptoms, including cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and excess gas. If […]

    2 years ago

  • Here’s why parents are banning grandparents from changing their baby’s nappies

    Here’s why parents are banning grandparents from changing their baby’s nappies

    Thoughts? A UK mum has sparked a debate on the issue of ‘consent parenting’ after revealing on a parenting forum she doesn’t want people other than her husband and herself to change her son’s nappy. The new mum took to Mumsnet to explain that she wants to ‘protect’ her six-month-old baby’s privacy and was furious […]

    2 years ago

  • Teething terrors? These healthy teething popsicles will soothe sore little gums

    Teething terrors? These healthy teething popsicles will soothe sore little gums

    There is something so heartbreaking about the cries of a teething baby And if you are currently in the middle of these hellish teething weeks (months, sorry!), we bet you are currently on the hunt for something – anything – than can soothe your baby’s poor lil’ gums (so that you, and the rest of […]

    2 years ago

  • Is your baby ready to wean? Here are some signs they might be

    Is your baby ready to wean? Here are some signs they might be

    Your baby’s first year on earth is choc-a-bloc with milestones and firsts. One of the more exciting – and also slightly daunting – is the experience of weaning; introducing solid food to your so far milk-fed baby. It can be a fun and equally nerve-wracking experience. While it can seem more on the daunting side […]

    2 years ago

  • Boy rushed to hospital after savage dog attack in Kerry

    Boy rushed to hospital after savage dog attack in Kerry

    BY Simon Kelly The dog has since been destroyed, Gardaí have confirmed A child has been rushed to hospital after a savage dog attack in Dingle, Co. Kerry. Gardaí and emergency services rushed to the scene of the incident which occurred on Friday, March 15, after hearing reports of the attack. The child was sent to […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘This budget-friendly soap cleared up my daughter’s eczema in one week’

    ‘This budget-friendly soap cleared up my daughter’s eczema in one week’

    A mum has found a budget soap that cleared up her little girl’s eczema in no time. The mum, whose name is Sarah, explained that her 4-year-old daughter Grace has had chronic eczema for her entire life. The condition worsens during the hot weather, but her mum has found a solution to the painful problem. […]

    2 years ago

  • Groom reveals new wife cheated on him with best man in brutal wedding speech

    Groom reveals new wife cheated on him with best man in brutal wedding speech

    He even included pictures A man spared no expense in getting revenge on his wife-to-be, he went ahead with the wedding and used his speech to reveal her infidelity. Instead of dumping his fiancée after finding out about the infidelity, he opted instead to serve his revenge as cold as it comes. On his wedding […]

    2 years ago

  • One mum’s advice on coping with the terrible twos

    One mum’s advice on coping with the terrible twos

    The terrible twos ain’t easy but one mum has shared some stellar advice We’ve all heard about the terrible twos being well, terrible so it’s always nice to hear that eventually, it does get easier. Here’s one mum’s advice on how to cope with your child’s big milestone. Pack away everything you love Toddlers somehow […]

    2 years ago

  • Study shows that talking to toddlers helps boost brain development

    Study shows that talking to toddlers helps boost brain development

    A new study has shown that talking to toddlers can help shape their brain development. Research from the University of East Anglia published in the Journal of Neuroscience found that toddlers develop much faster if they are spoken to from a young age after thousands of hours of data were recorded. Researchers used thousands of […]

    2 years ago

  • Is your toddler waking too early? Try these 4 things

    Is your toddler waking too early? Try these 4 things

    Why, why, why is my toddler suddenly waking at the crack of dawn? Developmental milestone? A change in the season? Another phase? Or is this just my life now? Tell me you haven’t asked yourself these and many questions like them, repeatedly, since you became a parent… You might have even spent one of your […]

    2 years ago

  • Get organised: 5 simple habits that will keep clutter to a minimum

    Get organised: 5 simple habits that will keep clutter to a minimum

    Struggling to keep on top of the mess, clutter and laundry? You are not alone. Our busy lives leave little time for keeping a spotless home – and let’s be honest; who wants to spend their weekend cleaning and scrubbing when you have just spent your entire week navigating a packed schedule? Not us. The […]

    2 years ago

  • Man goes viral for refusing to give up his spot on a ride to a crying child

    Man goes viral for refusing to give up his spot on a ride to a crying child

    The man is getting tons of support on Facebook for refusing to let the child go first. We all know that there’s a lot of politics that goes along with standing in a queue. Theme parks in particular are a stomping ground for major “I was first” and “are you skipping the queue” arguments. This […]

    2 years ago

  • This €1 trick will transform your children’s scuffed school shoes

    This €1 trick will transform your children’s scuffed school shoes

    This school shoe hack has saved us a lot of money One mum has revealed a genius trick for fixing scuffed school shoes – and honestly – everyone should know about this. Brighton-based mum Veronique McDermott recently took to social media to show how easily they can make scuffed shoes look brand new again – […]

    2 years ago

  • Almost 40 schools across Ireland have been awarded the LGBTQ+ quality mark

    Almost 40 schools across Ireland have been awarded the LGBTQ+ quality mark

    In a significant step towards fostering LGBTQ+ inclusivity within Irish schools, almost 40 educational institutions have been awarded the LGBTQ+ Quality Mark for their dedication to creating safe and supportive environments for all students. Led by Belong To, Ireland’s national LGBTQ+ youth organisation, this initiative marks a milestone in promoting diversity and acceptance within the […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘My daughter’s teacher told her to hold in her period’

    ‘My daughter’s teacher told her to hold in her period’

    This pupil’s teacher had a horrid response when she revealed she had her period A mum has shared her shock after a male teacher told her daughter to “hold in” her period after asking to use the toilet while at school. Sharing the bizarre story on Mumsnet, the mother told the forum that her daughter […]

    2 years ago

  • Expectant mum shocked after she loses job a day after announcing pregnancy

    Expectant mum shocked after she loses job a day after announcing pregnancy

    BY Nina McLaughlin The pregnant woman was shocked by the decision Being pregnant is one of the most exciting, but overwhelming times in your life. One of the last things you need to worry about is losing your job, but this was a reality for one pregnant woman after her job let her go just […]

    2 years ago

  • Mum called out for letting her child eat food before paying

    Mum called out for letting her child eat food before paying

    Are people being too harsh on this mum? A mum has responded to criticism after she was called out for letting her child eat food before paying for it. The shopper says that the staff member was judgemental and rude but others are saying that she’s in the wrong. In a four-minute video shared to […]

    2 years ago

  • Should older kids have to babysit younger siblings? One mum weighs in

    Should older kids have to babysit younger siblings? One mum weighs in

    Haven’t we all been called on to babysit at one time or another? A rather frustrated mum-of-five recently took to Reddit to explain that she’s had a falling out with her 21-year-old, who refused to help babysit his siblings – when they were all on vacation together. He wanted to “relax and chill”, while she […]

    2 years ago

  • A paramedic has shared a simple hack to check for toddler choking hazards

    A paramedic has shared a simple hack to check for toddler choking hazards

    Babies and children have a natural tendency to put things in their mouths. These include food, but also non-food items, such as small toys and household items. This, of course, can pose a serious risk of choking. Most of us are well aware that things like grapes, sausages, lollipops and popcorn can all be a […]

    2 years ago

  • One mum has a genius trick for when you just need a bit of peace from the kids

    One mum has a genius trick for when you just need a bit of peace from the kids

    Next level parenting. Look, we all love being parents for the most part, don’t we? But still – can we admit that sometimes we just need some peace and quiet? No, really – we do. And that is why we are all over this genius parenting hack mum-of-two Jessica D’Entremont just shared with her social […]

    2 years ago

  • Mum bans kids from watching Peppa Pig because she’s ‘rude with an attitude problem’

    Mum bans kids from watching Peppa Pig because she’s ‘rude with an attitude problem’

    Peppa Pig has been banned from one household due to ‘poor values’ being portrayed Brittany has four kids, but none of them are allowed to watch the kid’s show because Peppa Pig is ‘rude and stupid’. “Children are impressionable, always copying what they see and hear,” she wrote in a post online. “Aside from Peppa’s […]

    2 years ago

  • The genius car seat feature many parents don’t know about

    The genius car seat feature many parents don’t know about

    This is genius! If you have ever put your baby in their infant car seat, struggled to pull the straps from under their body to fasten them, or tried to transfer your sleeping baby from buggy to car seat, and then found all the fumbling to get the straps pulled up and fastened woke him, […]

    2 years ago

  • Despicable Me 4 trailer released as release date announced

    Despicable Me 4 trailer released as release date announced

    BY Charlie Herbert It’s the first Despicable Me film in seven years The trailer for Despicable Me 4 has arrived as everyone’s favourite supervillain Gru returns to the big screen with his Minions. After the success of 2022’s Minions: The Rise of Gru, which hauled in almost $1 billion worldwide, Despicable Me 4 marks the […]

    2 years ago

  • Being raised by a working mum has long-lasting benefits for children

    Being raised by a working mum has long-lasting benefits for children

    Maybe it’s time working mums go easier on themselves Mum guilt is a common experience these days, especially with working mothers as it often feels like there are not enough hours in the day. It can sometimes mean missing a football match here or there, or a ballet show or other smaller or bigger things. […]

    2 years ago

  • All you need for a ‘time of the month’ kit your teen will thank you for

    All you need for a ‘time of the month’ kit your teen will thank you for

    Having a period can be a pain for adults but as a teen, they can be even more problematic. When you’ve only just begun having your period it can be hard to figure out your menstrual cycle and just when you’re going to need all your supplies. As parents, we can make this time of […]

    2 years ago

  • Hero childcare worker released from hospital following Parnell Square stabbing

    Hero childcare worker released from hospital following Parnell Square stabbing

    BY Stephen Porzio She was seriously injured in the Parnell Square stabbing The hero creche worker who was seriously injured in the Parnell Square stabbing has been released from hospital. According to reports,  Leanne Flynn Keogh left the hospital just before Christmas. She was one of four victims of the stabbing attack that occurred shortly after […]

    2 years ago

  • Ten celebrity baby names you will want to steal for your list

    Ten celebrity baby names you will want to steal for your list

    When it comes to giving their little ones names that tether on the verge of bizarre, nobody will beat the celebs. Although some celebrity baby names never really catch on with us mere mortals, some are beginning to sound like actual runners for our future children. When it comes to some names chosen by famous […]

    2 years ago

  • Mum seeks advice to stop her seven-year-old from using swear words

    Mum seeks advice to stop her seven-year-old from using swear words

    When children use swear words, it’s either seen as hilarious, if it’s not your child, or absolutely horrifying if it is. One mum is now stuck in a serious dilemma after she witnessed her seven-year-old daughter using swear words while playing with her brother. Describing the incident as a “real Christmas story moment”, the mum […]

    2 years ago

  • How much sleep do you actually lose during your first year of being a mum?

    How much sleep do you actually lose during your first year of being a mum?

    We’ve all been told to say goodbye to sleep once we become parents Imagine getting eight hours of sleep! Or having weekend lie-ins? Dream. On. But do you know exactly how much sleep you lose as a new parent? More specifically; in your baby’s first year of life? Get ready to feel tired, mamas. Very, […]

    2 years ago

  • Ferne McCann explains why she drinks her own breast milk

    Ferne McCann explains why she drinks her own breast milk

    Ferne McCann said it is “like liquid gold” BY Nina McLaughlin Ferne McCann has opened up about why she drinks her own breast milk. During an interview on Steph’s Packed Lunch, the mum admitted she drinks it because it’s “like liquid gold”. McCann has two children – six-month-old daughter Finty with Lorri Haines and six-year-old […]

    2 years ago

  • This Irish doctor has a natural remedy to soothe coughs

    This Irish doctor has a natural remedy to soothe coughs

    It feels like we’re knee-deep in cough and cold season While we’re used to hearing that these nasty doses will “run their course” as parents we just want to make things better in the now. Though we might not be able to rid our kids of colds on command, there are ways we can soothe […]

    2 years ago

  • Kelly Clarkson doesn’t let her kids use social media in her house

    Kelly Clarkson doesn’t let her kids use social media in her house

    BY Nina McLaughlin Kelly Clarkson explained her controversial parenting decision Kelly Clarkson has revealed that she does not allow her kids to use social media while they live with her. “That can be really hard on kids in general but especially kids with parents in the public eye,” the 41-year-old explained to People. “So I have […]

    2 years ago

  • Mum reveals clever hack that stops children from spilling food on the floor

    Mum reveals clever hack that stops children from spilling food on the floor

    Food always ends up on the floor in our house! We can all agree that there’s nothing appetising about baby food. It looks like mush whether it ends up on your child’s bib, the ceiling, or the floor. Too many of us have spent countless hours scrubbing the kitchen floor after our toddler decided it […]

    2 years ago

  • The naughty step could be making your kids misbehave more, expert claims

    The naughty step could be making your kids misbehave more, expert claims

    “Time outs have never felt right to me” Lots of parents believe in using the naughty step when punishing their children for misbehaving, but it turns out it could actually be making things harder for you. According to a parenting expert, this type of punishment is likely having a negative impact on your children’s behaviour. […]

    2 years ago

  • A hair comb can be used during labour to ease pain

    A hair comb can be used during labour to ease pain

    There are many different ways you can ease pain during birth. Every mum will opt for her own methods, but this could be worth a shot. Apparently, holding a comb in your hand can help you get through labour pains more easily. Shared by Fox Valley Birth and Baby on Facebook, this method apparently has […]

    2 years ago

  • Home Alone fans shocked at what Kevin’s food shop would cost today

    Home Alone fans shocked at what Kevin’s food shop would cost today

    A lot has changed in 33 years since Home Alone was released. Christmas is just around the corner and if you’re anything like me you can’t wait to finally stick on Home Alone. You’ve already watched Jingle All The Way, Ross Kemp’s Christmas Carol, and Scrooged, but you’re anxiously awaiting a date a little sooner to the 25th […]

    3 years ago

  • Mum puts kids to bed in next day’s clothes and says it ‘works wonders’

    Mum puts kids to bed in next day’s clothes and says it ‘works wonders’

    ‘It works wonders for me’ A mum has revealed she puts her kids to bed wearing next day’s clothes so that there’s less hassle the next morning. Australian TV star Lisa Lamond said she dresses her two daughters – Arabella, 3, and Ruby, 2 – in fresh clothing for the following day because she doesn’t […]

    3 years ago

  • This song will send your kids to sleep on Christmas Eve, science claims

    This song will send your kids to sleep on Christmas Eve, science claims

    Time to play this on repeat. Trying to get the kids to sleep on Christmas Eve can feel impossible. They obviously want to stay awake to catch a glimpse of Santa, but there’s no talking to them. But music may help… If you have the same problem in your house then this song might just […]

    3 years ago

  • Expert shares 100-second trick to get you baby to nod off

    Expert shares 100-second trick to get you baby to nod off

    A child sleep expert has shared the best way to get your baby to drift off to sleep if they happen to wake up in the middle of the night. We all know the stress of when babies wake up at night for feeds and changes, but often getting them back to sleep can be […]

    3 years ago

  • Mum sparks controversy over festive baby name

    Mum sparks controversy over festive baby name

    She loves this name but others are less than impressed Trying to pick a baby name for your newborn is tricky, but there are so many wonderful names inspired by the festive season. Does the name Noel conjure up images of Oasis’s Noel Gallagher or Deal Or No Deal host Noel Edmonds? Maybe you associate it […]

    3 years ago

  • Grandparents build magical Harry Potter playhouse for their granddaughter

    Grandparents build magical Harry Potter playhouse for their granddaughter

    These grandparents made some mini Harry Potter fans very happy Are these grandparents officially the coolest? They built a Harry Potter playhouse for their grandkids and it’s pretty incredible! I mean; just look at it! Imagine the look on this little girl’s face when she first laid eyes on her two-story 350sqft Harry Potter playhouse, […]

    3 years ago