Neighbourhood politics and relations can be a delicate balancing act But one woman doesn’t seem to be too concerned by what her neighbours think after she went ahead and put up a 100-foot fence around her front garden – all for her dog. Cindy Copley’s beloved Cocker Spaniel Murphy lost his eyesight in his old age. […]

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Former Taoiseach Simon Harris commemorates the end of his daughter’s first year in school Simon Harris gives a sweet tribute to his daughter as she celebrates her last day in junior infants. As the school year comes to an end across the country, the former Taoiseach is also commemorating the last day of the school […]

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He is convinced he’s the secret love child of the royal couple. An Australian man who claims he is the son of King Charles and Camila has shared a photograph of his daughter and claims she resembles Princess Charlotte. Simon Charles Dorante-Day has claimed for years that he is the illegitimate son of Charles and Camila, and […]

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The Terminator star told his son, Joseph Baena, ‘you’re on your own’ now Arnold Schwarzenegger has terminated a lot of bad guys on the silver screen and when it comes to parenting it turns out the action hero isn’t averse to dishing out a little tough love either. While Schwarzenegger’s son, Joseph Baena, has followed […]

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Brian Dowling’s statement follows the reveal of Tattle Life’s owner Brian Dowling has opened up about the severe impact gossip website Tattle Life has had on him and his family. Last week, Sebastian Bond was revealed as the owner of the gossip forum after being sued by Neil and Donna Sands. The tech entrepreneur won […]

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A midwife has issued a warning to new parents over a daily routine myth that could be harmful to babies. As a newborn’s skin is 30% thinner than an adult’s, midwives are now recommending against bathing them frequently. They have claimed that skin flora and the baby’s microbiome need to develop during the first number of […]

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Wow what a coincidence Two almost identical men with the same name have taken a DNA test to see if they are long lost siblings. Scientists estimate that every person has approximately six doppelgangers around the world meaning there are six other people who look like you but it is extremely unlikely that you will […]

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Ramsay said the loss resulted in his family becoming closer as a unit Gordon Ramsay has opened up about the grief he and his family went through when his wife Tana suffered a miscarriage five months into her pregnancy. In 2016, Tana experienced a pregnancy loss at 20 weeks. Reflecting on the loss of her […]

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‘The most horrible thing I’ve ever had to do’ Emma Watson has revealed that everyone wanted to be on set to see her “incest” moment during the Harry Potter series and described it as “the most horrifying thing”. While the intimate moment wasn’t in fact incest, the 35-year-old said it certainly felt like it. In […]

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Turning around and finding that your child is no longer visible is one of the most frightening things as a parent. I don’t know how many times my son has disappeared from my eye line and even though I’ve found him quickly afterward, that feeling of sheer panic is the absolute worst. Sometimes children can […]

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Your family might be a bit bigger than you realised All blue-eyed people descend from a single human who lived around 6,000 and 10,000 years ago, scientists believe. While 70-79 per cent of the world’s population have brown eyes – the most common colour – just 8 to 10 per cent have the second most common […]

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His new memoir My Next Breath is out now Hollywood actor Jeremy Renner experienced a “beautiful and fantastic energy” after being rolled over by a snowplow in 2023. The horrific accident, which hospitalised the double Oscar-nominee for over two weeks, took place on New Year’s Day when Renner saved his nephew Alexander from being crushed […]

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Women should wait one year between giving birth and getting pregnant again, according to this study. Research has shown that 12 months is enough time to reduce risk of the complications associated with multiple pregnancies in a short period of time. These risks include premature births, infant mortality, mother mortality, and smaller babies. According to […]

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“I didn’t sleep for a minute that night.” A mum whose son was diagnosed with a dangerous respiratory illness has shared an important warning about kissing newborns. Kelli Beachwear turned to Facebook to urge other parents to be aware of the risks of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common respiratory virus that can cause cold-like […]

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“It’s not due to laziness.” Rachel Butcher faced criticism from others after putting a backpack with reins on her son, but the mum has spoken out after facing backlash for putting her toddler ‘on a leash’. “My child runs faster than me,” she said, per Brightside. “Due to scar tissue from my hysterectomy, I have trouble […]

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This is great to hear. A study has found that the majority of premature babies grow up with no major health issues. For a long time, it was assumed that babies born before term would have compromised immune systems and would be more likely to have health problems as adults. However, that is not likely […]

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Trigger Warning: This article mentions suicide “You are not alone” One parent has made a heartbreaking confession as they struggle to make ends meet due to the economy. Taking to Reddit, the 36-year-old parent shared that they found their dream role later in life as an electrician. However, as the economy worsens, their earnings haven’t […]

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Most things have an expiration date but one you might not think of is pregnancy tests When used correctly pregnancy tests are accurate 99% of the time. Whether you’re hoping to get pregnant or not, it’s an important thing to check before you use one or else you might not get an accurate understanding of […]

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Erin McGregor has been praised for opening up about her son Harry Erin McGregor has opened up about her son Harry and why she pushes him outside of his comfort zone. Her son Harry has autism and Erin has been raising awareness and discussing the reality of it on her Instagram. The mum and her […]

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Expert Deanne Carson left viewers baffled A sexuality expert has claimed that parents should be made to ask babies to give them permission to change their nappies before they do so. Deanne Carson left viewers on ABC baffled during an interview in 2018 after the “sexuality educator, speaker and author”, as per her biography on […]

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The perfect names for your March baby If you are expecting a little spring baby, why not opt for a gorgeous, home-grown Irish moniker? Irish names have been a popular choice for parents for several years now, and many are currently riding high in the name charts. However, if you are interested in finding a […]

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Remember to ‘close before you doze’, warns expert Instinct might tell us to leave our kids’ doors ajar so we can hear them or get to them easier during the night, but Dr. Free. N. Hess, a pediatric emergency doctor popular on TikTok has warned parents to close their children’s bedroom doors at night to […]

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A mum of two has explained how the unplanned four-year age gap between her children was the best thing that could have happened. Explaining that a four-year age difference is “the best”, the mum said she had originally been anxious about such a big gap between her kids. She revealed that she sadly had three […]

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Is it time to change your children’s bedtime? Just admit it – those sacred few hours between your kids going to bed and you can head off to bed yourself are total bliss. This is our chance to exhale. To not have someone call “mum!” every four minutes. To catch up on things. To sink […]

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March is here, and we can finally say that spring has arrived. Yay – longer days, brighter evenings, a bit of heat in the sun – we are here for all of it. And if you are currently pregnant and due your baby in the next few weeks, you might care to know that according […]

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Louise Cooney explained why her dog isn’t living with her anymore Irish influencer Louise Cooney has explained why her dog Cooper is no longer living in her family home. The mum said they had to make a difficult decision and part ways with their beloved dog. She told her Instagram followers that Cooper is living […]

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The Hampers & Cash, Countdown to Christmas and Merry Money games all expire within the coming weeks. The National Lottery has urged any players who bought or received scratchcards at Christmas to double-check them as the claim deadline approaches. Players have 90 days from the end date of the games to claim their prizes, meaning […]

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A massive debate has kicked off around a parenting issue recently as grandparents have begun refusing to babysit for free. There will always be some very obliging grannies and grandads who don’t believe they should be paid to mind the little ones, but one set of grandparents is being praised for refusing to pick up […]

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If you’ve been anywhere near TikTok the chances are you’ve heard of eldest daughter syndrome It usually starts with some joke about being the eldest daughter or the eldest sister but behind the laughs, there’s a deeper meaning. Many people have spoken about the increased levels of responsibility and how they felt like they had […]

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Her boss used the emoji in a message that appeared to fire her. A woman has been awarded a staggering £93,000 payout after her boss sent her a message firing her, which ended with a jazz hands emoji, while she was taking time off due to morning sickness. Paula Miluska worked for the Roman Property […]

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The boy told doctors before he passed that he went to a chemist, mixed the butterfly with water and injected it into his right leg. A 14-year-old boy has died in Brazil after he injected himself with a dead butterfly as part of an ‘online challenge’. Davi Nunes Moreira went into septic shock after he […]

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George has a key technique for over-wipers that will come as a huge relief A pelvic floor expert has warned why you should never wipe more than three times after taking a poo – and, well, if nothing else it might save you money on TP during the cost of living crisis. In a video […]

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An American doctor has set the magic number for when to quit the booze. Neurologist Dr Richard Restak has revealed the exact age at which people should give up alcohol to avoid Alzheimer’s further down the line. According to Restak’s advice, 65 is the age to say goodbye to beer, wine and spirits forever. In […]

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What do you think the right age is?

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Vogue Williams has opened up about her marriage to Spencer Matthews Presenter Vogue Williams has opened up about her marriage to former reality star Spencer Matthews. The presenter has been married to Spencer Matthews since 2018 but has admitted not a lot changed in their relationship after marriage. She explained to Joanne McNally that marriage […]

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This is a surprise! A man who has travelled to nearly 200 countries has shared which one he thinks is the most ‘annoying’. Luca Pferdmenges, from Germany, is only 23 years old but has already travelled to an impressive 190 countries. On TikTok, Pferdmenges has over 2.9 million followers who he shares his adventures with, […]

1 year ago

There are far more benefits than just having no hangovers Dry January has become a yearly tradition for some people, and with the month about to end, it’s time to reflect on the impact it might have had on your body. While a month off might not seem like much – or, maybe too much […]

1 year ago

If you type the words ‘parenting tips’ into Google, your search will yield upwards of 290 million hits. Yup, that’s right. We’re all so anxiety-ridden about not messing up this parenting thing that we devour anything written on how to parent to such an extent that there are now millions upon millions of books and […]

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Waiting for the arrival of your mini Valentine, mama? Congratulations! February is a great month to be born – science says so. For starters, being born this month is actually rather rare – statistically speaking – as February is the shortest month of the year. Having your birthday fall during this month is also pretty […]

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Momfluencers may be popular but are they having a negative impact on new mums? We can’t scroll through Instagram without being greeted by an influencer. We follow them for advice, for beauty tips, and to gawk at their beautifully decorated homes that we could only dream of affording. They’re a huge part of the online […]

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The gender of our children can impact how we converse, play with, and even spend money on them In 2014, Ohio State University shared their findings with Science Daily. Researchers discovered that women who waited to find out the baby’s sex until birth had more egalitarian views of gender roles; they tended to believe that […]

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It’s a great feeling when you pick out the perfect name for your baby. But what if you come to regret your decision a few months down the line? This exact situation happened to two new parents, who had named their son after the mother’s dad. The woman’s husband wrote on Reddit about the unfortunate […]

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This is the one soother hack that works This mum on TikTok has shared her genius trick that helped her daughter give up the soothers once and for all. Her daughter’s reaction is absolutely brilliant and has encouraged many other parents to give this a go with their children. Instead of the usual exchange of […]

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You can get a pint for 90c and hotel stays for as little as €16.70 If you’ve ever dreamed about visiting the Maldives but can’t stomach the long flight or eye-watering expense you might be in luck with Ksamil. A little-known Albanian beach resort is being raved about by holidaymakers as being the place to visit. Known […]

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Róisín means ‘little rose’ in Irish The Irish name Róisín has grown in popularity since 2023. It was the 36th most popular name in Ireland for a girl last year. You might recognise it from the famous Galway venue Róisín Dubh, which originated from a 16th-century poem. While the name is certainly popular in Ireland, […]

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He lives upstairs and doesn’t want to smell it A landlord is seeking tenants but has a rather restrictive condition – they can’t cook meat or fish in the apartment building. According to The New York Times (NYT), a real estate listing in Brooklyn advertised two sunny, wide brick townhouse apartments in Fort Greene with […]

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We all have different experiences with birth When it comes to giving birth, everyone is different. We all went through different pain and different deliveries. However, one mum has taken to Mumsnet after her friend told her that she didn’t give birth properly. In the post, she said that she met up with her friends […]

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January babies are one-of-a-kind Are you due to give birth in January? If so your baby could be the next Katie Taylor or Saoirse Ronan. Research has found that January babies have some unique and lucky qualities that mean they may be in for a very prosperous life. According to a study from Australia, there were […]

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Clarkson said it was ‘tricky’ to smack her children in public Parents everywhere are divided the world over on the issue of smacking, but Kelly Clarkson isn’t so on the fence over the issue. The American Idol winner has said she’s “not above” smacking, admitting, “I do that”, and has even spoken about the difficulties […]

1 year ago

George has a key technique for over-wipers that will come as a huge relief A pelvic floor expert has warned why you should never wipe more than three times after taking a poo – and, well, if nothing else it might save you money on TP during the cost of living crisis. In a video […]

1 year ago