Cue the waterworks. Toy Story fans have been speculating whether or not the fifth installment of the franchise would see the return of Andy, the little boy who owned all the toys that stole our hearts. We watched him grow up over the course of three exciting and tear-jerking adventure movies, and, at the end […]

3 years ago

The mum-of-six was arrested on Friday, September 1st. Ruby Franke, who is well-known for uploading parenting advice on YouTube to her channel ‘8 Passengers’, has been arrested on two counts of alleged aggravated child abuse. The 41-year-old from Utah in the US garnered millions of subscribers to her now-defunct channel that followed the family life […]

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Hoping everyone is safe and healthy. Kourtney Kardashian Barker, 44, was spotted leaving a hospital in Los Angeles with her husband, Travis Barker, following news he was dealing with an ‘urgent family matter.’ His band, Blink-182, notified their fans on Friday (September 1st) that some of their European concert dates would be postponed as their […]

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It’s a ‘Yes’ from us. Simon Cowell is reportedly training his son Eric, 9, with the skills necessary to enter and take over the music mogul business one day. The former X factor judge also plans to see Eric not only manage talent but also be the talent, as the nine-year-old ‘begged’ his father to […]

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Sending well-wishes. Travis Barker’s ex, Shanna Moakler, is sending prayers to both Travis and Kourtney Kardashian amid the news there was an undisclosed ‘urgent family matter.’ Yesterday, Blink-182 announced that their shows in Glasgow, Belfast, and Dublin would be ‘postponed’ as the drummer had flown back to the States to be with his family. Kourtney, […]

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Amazing news! Miranda Kerr has announced she is pregnant with her fourth child. The supermodel Kerr shares three children with her husband, Evan Spiegel, who is Snapchat’s CEO, and one child with her ex-husband, Orlando Bloom. The boy-mum took to Snapchat to share their news and make the announcement that she is expecting her fourth […]

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An amazing cause. This Sunday (September 3rd) will see the return of the Irish Wheelchair Association’s (IWA) Run’n’Roll family fun run in Dublin. Participants will run, stroll, and roll in 2.5km or 5km races to support and promote an inclusive society for people with disabilities and raise funds for IWA. With the support of Liberty […]

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PSA for parents of school children! Just a few weeks remain for getting applications in for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BSCFA). The scheme opened in June 2023, and will stop taking applications on September 30th, 2023. Many families are paid automatically by the BSCFA, and if this applies to your family, […]

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The reality star seemed in great spirits. Laura Anderson, 34, has called out the media for reporting some incorrect updates relating to her pregnancy. The former Love Island contestant admitted that she Googled herself and found some information online that she wanted to clear up. She says she came across articles that reported that she […]

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Congratulations are in order! Love Island’s Hayley Hughes has announced that she has given birth to a baby boy. The social media personality has yet to reveal her son’s name, but she took to Instagram to share a series of adorable snaps of the new arrival. Earlier this year, the Liverpool native announced to her followers […]

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The offer is open until the end of 2023. Since December 2022, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has been offering a catch-up opportunity to anyone who may have previously been eligible but did not avail of the chance to get the HPV vaccine as part of the HSE’s School Immunisation Programme. Now, eligible females and males […]

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Such an inspiring story. While the first day of school is special for every child, one family in Cork had two reasons to mark the occasion. It was an emotional day today as five-year-old Zack walked into Mallow CNS for the first time after receiving his father’s kidney less than a year ago. The Stone […]

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While starting university is an exciting new chapter in life, it can also bring on some worries. The Leaving Cert has come and gone, results have been released, celebrations have ended, and now you, as a parent, may find yourself wondering how to prepare your child for, arguably, the biggest transition of their young lives. […]

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Our favourite ‘Girl Dad’ Zayn Malik has made the decision to stay single in order to focus his energy on being ‘the best dad’ to his two-year-old daughter. The former One Direction star welcomed his daughter, Khai, with his ex-girlfriend, Gigi Hadid, in September 2020. Our baby girl is here, healthy & beautiful??❤️to try put […]

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The difference it makes is incredible. An influencer mum on TikTok is inspiring parents online to put down their phones in a video series which highlights how too much phone usage can impact your parenting. Victoria Yavyni’s series called ‘Same Day Different Parenting‘ shows the contrasting results that being on or off your phone can […]

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Delighted for her! Siobhan O’Hagan has welcomed her first child into the world. The fitness coach took to Instagram over the weekend to share the news with her followers. She and her partner Darragh are now parents to a beautiful baby girl. Siobhan revealed that their first daughter made her arrival on August 24th and […]

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Her parents must be so proud. Cara Darmody, from Co. Tipperary, has made history for sitting her Leaving Cert Maths exam six years early. The 12-year-old Ardfinnan native, who hopes to be Taoiseach one day, received her results on Friday at Loreto Convent in Clonmel and scored a seriously impressive 97% in maths. Cara sat […]

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Every September can bring a fresh set of worries for kids. Even as adults, we remember this feeling. While excitement would build around seeing our friends, that unexplainable niggling pit in your stomach would begin to crop up when talk of going back to school started. When you liken this to starting a new job […]

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This is not something she should have to worry about. Stacey Solomon, 33, has opened up to her followers about being ‘scared’ to talk about the fact she was recently home alone with her baby daughter Belle. The TV personality admitted that she made a conscious decision not to mention that her husband, Joe Swash, […]

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How cute! Rumer Willis, daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, has revealed that her own baby daughter’s name came from a misspelled text message with her partner, Derek Richard Thomas. The House Bunny actress gave birth in April of this year to her daughter, Louetta. Despite having a unique name herself, along with her […]

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She is not letting it hold her back. Kaley Cuoco has opened up about her ‘major’ wrist injury which was brought on by holding her baby. The Big Bang Theory star gave birth in March to a baby girl named Matilda Carmine Richie, whom she welcomed with boyfriend Tom Pelphrey. Since then, the new mum […]

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Best to return it ASAP if you have one. Lidl’s Playtive 3 in 1 swing has been recalled, according to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). The risk presented by the product is ‘injuries’ as the seat of the swing can tilt forwards or backwards uncontrollably. This could result in a child  child falling […]

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Many viewers were left confused. Sexuality expert Deanne Carson, in a bid to kickstart a culture of consent from birth, claims that parents should ask babies their permission to change their nappies. During an appearance on Australian TV, she made her opinions on parents introducing consent very early in their children’s lives known. Speaking on […]

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What an incredible event! The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation will be the official charity partner for Cannonball 2023. This week, Irish rugby star Robbie Henshaw announced the news standing alongside a rare Lamborghini Diablo, James Garrahan, 4, from Drumcondra (in his very own Cannonball supercar), and Cannonball founder Alan Bannon. Cannonball, which takes place […]

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Best of luck to all receiving results this week! The long-awaited Leaving Certificate results will land on Friday (August 25th), and the HSE is encouraging parents to discuss safe celebrations for the school-leavers in their family. Students expecting their results will have studied through the Covid-19 pandemic and deserve to enjoy this milestone with friends […]

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The actress publicly spoke of the ‘pressure’ to have more children after turning 40. Sienna Miller, 41, is reportedly pregnant with her second child, one year after revealing that she froze her eggs. The American Sniper actress already shares one child with her ex, Tom Sturridge, a 10-year-old daughter named Marlowe. Sienna began dating model […]

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“Mum, Dad – I’m bored!” We’ve all heard it. The signs and cries of boredom and restlessness leave parents everywhere scrambling to find a source of entertainment for their little ones, and fast. We are now in the final stretch of the school holidays and likely running on empty when it comes to ideas to […]

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Just when you think you have it nailed. A new study from the University of Essex has found what modern parenting styles are resulting in children growing up less developed and well-rounded. Lecturer at Essex’s School of Health and Social Care, Dr John Day, has now published the findings which explore the repercussions of these […]

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We absolutely love the name! RTE 2FM Breakfast Show presenter, Carl Mullan, has welcomed his second child with his wife Aisling. The couple, who married last April, already shared a son named Daibhí in August of 2021. Keeping with the Irish naming for their offspring, The Dancing With The Stars alum, 33, announced today that […]

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Mamma knows best. A mum sparked debate among parents and users on TikTok over the unconventional rules she has in place for parenting her kids. Aussie mum, @Captain_Tucker, shared eight ‘controversial ways’ she’s insists on raising her children on the video platform, which has been met with divided opinion. In a series of videos, that […]

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Surprisingly, this isn’t the weirdest trend we’ve seen on TikTok. A new trend on the video platform has sent parents into a frenzy about whether it is just a harmless prank or a damaging parenting move. The ‘Egg Crack’ trend sees parents inviting their little ones to bake or prepare eggs with them only to […]

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One hour for a lifelong and lifesaving skill. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is not something we readily think about, but knowing how to perform it could be the difference between life and death. Hopefully we never need to pull our skillsets in CPR out of the bag, but it pays to know what to do in […]

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The takeaway: It’s best to never assume or offer unsolicited advice. Hopefully you haven’t been on the receiving-end of judgement from a complete stranger, but, if you have, maybe these parents’ stories will arm you for any future encounters. While not something most of us would ever do, it’s not completely uncommon for a passer-by […]

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The couple called it quits in 2019. Sadly, Irina Shayk and Bradley Cooper didn’t get the love story we thought they would. However, it wasn’t all for nothing as the pair welcomed their daughter Lea de Seine Shayk-Cooper in March of 2017. The actor and model are now paving the way for co-parents everywhere as […]

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This is a good rule of thumb. Whether your kid has refused to eat their vegetables or is acting up in school, you’ll do just about anything to rectify their behaviour. Meanwhile, their sibling has just aced their exams and tidied their room. If using your well-behaved child as a shining example to correct your […]

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Ireland’s figures surpass many other other European countries’. As a parent or guardian, maybe the headline reassures you… or maybe it sends a chill up your spine. Regardless of how you feel, there is no denying the cold hard facts. While there has been an exodus of young people immigrating to the likes of Australia, […]

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It’s for such a good cause. Last Thursday, Barnardos and Heinz set up shop in the Drury Buildings for a breakfast event to provide a ‘meal with a message’. TV presenter and podcaster, Vogue Williams, was in attendance as Barnardos’ ambassador. In truth, this isn’t your regular collaboration or event. In fact, every now and again, […]

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Gemma Atkinson bravely stood up to the cruel trolls. After giving birth, the last thing you should need to worry about is the unsolicited opinion of complete strangers. Unfortunately for Gemma Atkinson, this was the case when trolls took it upon themselves to share their not-so-nice opinions about the former Hollyoaks actress’ appearance in paparazzi […]

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He recommends all parents add these to their reading lists. Nothing about parenting is straight-forward and often one person’s advice will contradict another’s, making it even more confusing. However, one parenting expert on TikTok has shared his top reads for narrowing down what’s most important and cutting through all of the noise. Eran Katz, a […]

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Now that’s a story for the grandkids! One Pink enthusiast will forever have an edge over other fans of the singer after she went into labour at her concert this week. Angela Mercer was in the crowds of fans who all came out to watch Pink, who was born Alecia Beth Moore, take to the […]

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Looks like she’s well and truly ready to give up The Simple Life. Paris Hilton has opened up about her plans to welcome a second baby with husband Carter Reum. The Stars Are Blind singer, 42, welcomed her first child, a son named Phoenix, via surrogate in January. In an interview with US Weekly, she […]

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Some listeners were less than impressed with the comedian. I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! star Seann Walsh has clapped back at trolls after a parenting joke he made was met with ridicule. While on the Parenting Hell podcast, hosted by Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe, the comedian, 37, laughed that he hadn’t […]

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The mum captured the unforgettable moment on camera. A new mum took to TikTok to share the humorous moment her husband passed out during their baby’s birth in a now-viral video. Corianne Johnson shows her husband, Cody, squirming on the floor as she is being prepped by midwives for the birth. “He tried his best,” […]

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A total of 177 summonses were issued by Tusla. The summonses issued by the Child and Family agency were due to children missing too many days of school since the beginning of last year. Tusla reported that 52 summonses had been sent to parents or guardians in the first six months of this year; 32 […]

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These hacks are genius! The trials and tribulations that come with being a parent can be testing at the best of times, so little snippets of advice are always welcomed with open arms. While there is no magic wand to wave away any challenges that may arise from your little one, taking the lived experience […]

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With siblings, it really can go from zero to 100 very quick. If you have siblings, you’ll know how to press all their buttons at once, and vice versa – often causing fights. As a parent, it can be extremely frustrating and even upsetting to watch your children fight with each other, but it’s part […]

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“Getting sand in your eyes can ruin any beach trip if left untreated or handled improperly” While we may not be getting the sunshine we were hoping for, many families are jetting off to beaches abroad to soak up the remainder of the summer. Meanwhile, those who are sticking around may decide to take advantage […]

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You can enjoy your holiday worry-free. We’ve all been there. You’re enjoying your well-earned time off away from home and then suddenly you feel a cold chill running down your spine: “Did I lock the back door?” According to recent data from Keywordtool.io, searches for ‘home security while on holiday’ have increased by 250% in […]

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Lisa Gallagher was diagnosed with breast cancer in the March of this year. If you watched Ireland’s Fittest Family in 2022, you may remember the Gallagher family when mum Lisa and her three children, Connor, Molly, and James, made it to the final of the RTÉ series. The Donegal woman, 51, having received a shocking diagnosis […]

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Just when we thought we had heard the last of the dreaded C word.. A new variant, E.G. 5.1, which has been named Eris, has been detected in the UK amid a resurgence in Covid cases. This new strain now ranks as the second most prevalent Covid strain in the UK as over 800,000 people […]

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