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  • Eamonn Holmes says Phillip Schofield ‘took us for fools’

    Eamonn Holmes says Phillip Schofield ‘took us for fools’

    “Ruth and I [were] deceived and lied to. One day I will tell the story.” Presenter Eamonn Holmes has accused Phillip Schofield of ‘deceiving and lying to’ him and his wife Ruth Langsford about his affair with a young colleague on This Morning. On Friday evening, Schofield released a statement to the Daily Mail in which he […]

    3 years ago

  • Holly Willoughby speaks out about Phillip Schofield’s affair

    Holly Willoughby speaks out about Phillip Schofield’s affair

    Holly Willoughby has said that Philip Schofield lied to her about his affair with a younger male ITV colleague. On Friday evening, Schofield released a statement to the Daily Mail in which he revealed he had lied about having a relationship with the colleague in question whilst he was married to his then-wife Stephanie. In the statement, […]

    3 years ago

  • 10 sunny spots for an outdoor lunch in Dublin

    10 sunny spots for an outdoor lunch in Dublin

    By Fiona Frawley Move fast, this weather won’t be around forever. As Ireland revels in its mini-heatwave and we continue to hear stories about it being hotter here than Malaga, Benidorm and everywhere in between, you might be wondering where to head for a cute lunch al fresco. Well don’t worry sun worshipper, we’re here […]

    3 years ago

  • Passengers horrified after man opens plane door mid-flight

    Passengers horrified after man opens plane door mid-flight

    By Charlie Herbert Passengers were left terrified after a man managed to open the door of a plane mid-flight. Video footage of the terrifying incident shows wind billowing into the Asiana Airlines aircraft as those onboard hold on for dear life. The door opened after a passenger grabbed the emergency exit lever on the door […]

    3 years ago

  • This family favourite film is among those leaving Netflix at the end of the month

    This family favourite film is among those leaving Netflix at the end of the month

    It is among an incredible list of flicks. We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything streaming while you’re out gallivanting in the lovely weather we’re currently having. Especially with the 19 huge movies Netflix have just added to top up your watchlist. However, if you find a free evening between now and June 1st, […]

    3 years ago

  • Tips on how to keep your kids safe in the water this summer

    Tips on how to keep your kids safe in the water this summer

    It’s almost that time of the year again. As summer hits and temperatures rise, it’s important that we are prepared when children ask to go the beach, the lake or to swim in the backyard pool. Although swimming is the best fun and amazing on a summers day, water is very dangerous. So, we should […]

    3 years ago

  • Patrick Kielty announced as the new host of The Late Late Show

    Patrick Kielty announced as the new host of The Late Late Show

    It’s official! Patrick Kielty is the new Late Late host. RTÉ has confirmed Patrick Kielty will be the new host of The Late Late Show. The 52-year-old stand-up comedian will replace Ryan Tubridy, who will step away from the role following the end of the current series. Tubridy will present his final show on Friday, May […]

    3 years ago

  • Here are 10 summer sounding baby names inspired by the sea

    Here are 10 summer sounding baby names inspired by the sea

    Summer is only around the corner and as the weather picks up, it’s only making us get in the mood even more. And if you’re expecting a new arrival in the next three months, these baby names are the perfect ones to remind you of that time of year you welcomed your little bundle of […]

    3 years ago

  • All you need to know about study hygiene and how to help your leaving cert kids with it

    All you need to know about study hygiene and how to help your leaving cert kids with it

    Are your kids sitting the Junior or Leaving Certificate? In that case – sending you love and light, guys – exam time is stressful both for kids and their parents, no? However, iRevise.com’s educational experts aim at helping students (and stressed-out parents!) with clever and useful advice in the weeks leading to up to exam […]

    3 years ago

  • Missing girl found alive and well after almost six years

    Missing girl found alive and well after almost six years

    By Charlie Herbert A shopkeeper recognised her from a Netflix documentary A young girl who was abducted by her mother and missing for almost six years has been found alive and well. Kayla Unbehaun was nine-years-old when she was abducted by her mother Heather Unbehaun on July 4, 2017, according to South Elgin police. Her […]

    3 years ago

  • Screen time not necessarily bad for kids, says parenting expert

    Screen time not necessarily bad for kids, says parenting expert

    Are you constantly battling to get your phone out of your toddler’s hand? Screen time for kids is a divisive issue amongst mums and dads but one parenting coach has said that it could actually be a good thing. We’ve all heard of how screens affect everything from sleep to development but Livvy Gormally, a child […]

    3 years ago

  • How to potty train your toddler in three days, according to the experts

    How to potty train your toddler in three days, according to the experts

    Looking to potty train your little one? There’s plenty of information out there on how to start the potty training process – but it’s all about picking the method that works best for you, your little one and your sanity. Which, at times, can feel like it’s easier said that done. But your biggest goal is to […]

    3 years ago

  • Man saves baby after pram nearly rolls into oncoming traffic

    Man saves baby after pram nearly rolls into oncoming traffic

    By Charlie Herbert Footage has captured the moment a man leaving a job interview managed to stop a pram that was rolling into oncoming traffic with a baby in it. Ron Nessman, who has experienced homelessness and unemployment for years, was leaving a job interview at an Applebee’s restaurant in California when he saw a […]

    3 years ago

  • Mum who wrote children’s book about grief charged with her husband’s death

    Mum who wrote children’s book about grief charged with her husband’s death

    By Charlie Herbert A mum who wrote a book about grief to help her children cope with the loss of their dad has reportedly been charged with his murder. According to reports, Kouri Richins was arrested on May 8th in Utah, USA. She is allegedly accused of poisoning her husband and father to their children […]

    3 years ago

  • Woman heartbroken after husband lies to her about vasectomy

    Woman heartbroken after husband lies to her about vasectomy

    A woman has been left heartbroken after finding out her husband had a vasectomy without telling her. She opened up about the ordeal in an emotional post on Reddit and told the public that her dreams of becoming a mum were completely ruined after he lied to her about the procedure. The woman explained that […]

    3 years ago

  • Can babies start talking when they’re 6 months old?

    Can babies start talking when they’re 6 months old?

    At what age did your baby start talking? As we all know, our kids learn and grow at different stages. One might have a head of hair when they’re born, while others might not have any until they turn two. Some babies may be able to walk at just a few months, while others will […]

    3 years ago

  • We cannot get over the fact that this house has an indoor kids playground

    We cannot get over the fact that this house has an indoor kids playground

    Now, let’s be honest, guys; how many of you wouldn’t sell your own grandmother for the chance to have a lie-in over the weekend? Yup, us too. Things get even more complicated when you’ve got a few kids knocking about the place. Well, there is a solution, and we are happy to inform you. And […]

    3 years ago

  • Kids inherit intelligence from the mothers, study finds

    Kids inherit intelligence from the mothers, study finds

    They got it from their mama! If you’ve got a little genius at home then it looks like they take after their mama. According to a new study, kids get their brains from their mothers. They inherit a lot from us whether it is our curly hair, our terrible singing voice, and our height, or […]

    3 years ago

  • Is climate change causing women to go into labour early?

    Is climate change causing women to go into labour early?

    A new study has claimed women are going into labour earlier because of climate change. The study discovered that birth rates are as much as five percent higher on days when the temperature reaches 32 degrees Celcius– and above. The study, published by UCLA, found that women gave birth up to two weeks earlier when […]

    3 years ago

  • Earth Day: 5 easy ways to get your kids to care about the planet

    Earth Day: 5 easy ways to get your kids to care about the planet

    April 22nd is Earth Day – an international day for everyone to focus on the environment and caring for our planet. And even if your children are still very young, remember it is never too early to start teaching them the importance of looking after our beautiful planet. Conversations and activities based around the concepts […]

    3 years ago

  • Toddler tries running away from home – because Cocomelon was turned off

    Toddler tries running away from home – because Cocomelon was turned off

    “That show has to have some type of drug in its programming…” We all know that if there’s one way to get a toddler to come running, it’s by turning on Cocomelon. Still, we wouldn’t have guessed that turning the show off would cause the extreme opposite. Tionna Clark’s godson decided to try and run […]

    3 years ago

  • Parents guilty of murdering 10-month-old son at home

    Parents guilty of murdering 10-month-old son at home

    Baby Finley had suffered more than 130 injuries, including burns and broken bones The parents of a 10-month-old baby who died with more than 130 injuries have been found guilty of his death. Stephen Boden, 29, and Shannon Marsden, 21, were arrested in December last year after baby Finley was found in Old Whittington, Derbyshire, […]

    3 years ago

  • Mum calls out plane passenger annoyed by her crying toddler

    Mum calls out plane passenger annoyed by her crying toddler

    A mum has shared a powerful open letter calling out a fellow plane passenger. The mum explained that she was “very nervous” ahead of the trip, as it was the first time she was flying alone with her two-year-old daughter. In the post, which was shared on the Facebook group for parenting site Monstrosity, she […]

    3 years ago

  • Once and for all, this is how often you should be washing your bed sheets

    Once and for all, this is how often you should be washing your bed sheets

    Few things are as satisfying as crawling into a freshly made bed – complete with clean, fresh sheets. Seriously – it is the best. In fact; I am not surprised at all that Oprah Winfrey allegedly has someone change her bed sheets for her every single day – and trust me; if I had someone […]

    3 years ago

  • Gird your loins! Stanley Tucci is coming to Dublin next month

    Gird your loins! Stanley Tucci is coming to Dublin next month

    By Fiona Frawley. Stanley Tucci is coming to Dublin! International Literature Festival Dublin has announced the lineup of events for this year’s festival, which will run from 19th -28th May. Now in its 26th year, ILFD returns to its Literary Village home in Merrion Square Park with its biggest-ever programme of over 180 events. Literature […]

    3 years ago

  • This whiteboard idea can help family members with dementia

    This whiteboard idea can help family members with dementia

    Having a loved one with dementia can be so tough. Anyone with a family member or friend suffering from dementia will know how distressing it can be. Depending on how far the disease has progressed, sufferers may need 24/7 round-the-clock care. Others may not yet be as bad and at this stage, it’s all about […]

    3 years ago

  • Apparently these are the best playgrounds in Dublin

    Apparently these are the best playgrounds in Dublin

    These Dublin playgrounds are worth a visit. Easter break is here and we’re leaving the house at any given opportunity. We’ve been to the cinema, and the swimming pool and visited the grandparents multiple times, but the kids are already ‘bored’. Luckily, we’ve gathered a list of the best Dublin playgrounds that you need to […]

    3 years ago

  • How to talk to kids about disabilities – and why you should

    How to talk to kids about disabilities – and why you should

    Chatting to our kids shapes their understanding of the world they live in. When we talk to our kids about disabilities from a young age, we’re sowing the seeds of an inclusive worldview that takes issues surrounding disabilities and accessibility into consideration. Disability Together, a non-profit created and run by disabled people aiming to educate […]

    3 years ago

  • Is it acceptable for dads to take their daughters to women’s loos?

    Is it acceptable for dads to take their daughters to women’s loos?

    “I’ve been to a men’s bathroom millions of times but walking in with your daughter makes you look at it completely differently.” Having a kid tell you they need to use the toilet while you’re mid-queue at the shops can be a stressful enough ordeal, but for girl dads, it comes with an extra set […]

    3 years ago

  • Police investigation launched after toddler girl found unresponsive at home

    Police investigation launched after toddler girl found unresponsive at home

    Emergency services and police rushed the young girl to the hospital. Warning: Some people may find this story distressing. Police in England have launched an investigation after a 1-year-old child was found unresponsive at a house in Lancashire. An 18-month-old girl was found unresponsive on Wednesday, March 15th. She was discovered at a house on […]

    3 years ago

  • The two most important words you need in your vocabulary when raising toddlers

    The two most important words you need in your vocabulary when raising toddlers

    If you are currently on the cusp of – or living through – the toddler years, you are going to want to add this phrase to your everyday vocabulary. Are you ready? It is pretty simple: “Show me.” It may sound simplistic, but the truth is, toddlers are often just learning to express themselves and […]

    3 years ago

  • Mum fined after her little boy wet himself in ball pit

    Mum fined after her little boy wet himself in ball pit

    “There was pee everywhere,” according to staff. A play centre has charged a mum after her son accidentally wet himself in the ball pit. The mum was charged $50 when the staff had to clean up after her two-year-old son Jaden’s accident. The incident took place in Cream House Premium Cafe in Brisbane, Australia. According […]

    3 years ago

  • Dublin home designed by Dermot Bannon put on the market

    Dublin home designed by Dermot Bannon put on the market

    The Room to Improve house is on sale. By Fiona Frawley A home that featured in an episode of Dermot Bannon’s Room To Improve has hit the market for €495,000. Obviously, for half a million quid they’re not exactly giving it away, but still – that’s usually around the cost of his refurbishments alone, never […]

    3 years ago

  • 13 things that constantly worry every Irish mammy

    13 things that constantly worry every Irish mammy

    The Irish mammy is a much-loved figure all over the world. The one thing that we think of most (apart from love) when we think of an Irish mammy is worry. There are many triggers for her little conniptions, but it’s safe to say that these 13 below are what she spends most of her […]

    3 years ago

  • Mums are sleep deprived for 6 years after having a baby

    Mums are sleep deprived for 6 years after having a baby

    Tired of feeling tired? You are not alone. New research has concluded that mums are, in fact, sleep-deprived for a whopping six years after having a baby. The study, which examined the sleep patterns of 4,659 German parents who had a child between 2008 and 2015, found that parents’ sleep duration and satisfaction don’t recover […]

    3 years ago

  • Influencer mum breaks down after trolls target her baby’s name

    Influencer mum breaks down after trolls target her baby’s name

    This is so heartbreaking! An influencer mum has gone viral after breaking down on camera as she spoke out about trolls attacking her baby’s unique name. Liana Jade from Enderby, Leicestershire, and her partner, Connor, welcomed their son, Koazy, last July. In a recent TikTok video, Liana broke down in tears as she told how […]

    3 years ago