Thousands have offered support to his heartbroken family. Over €20,000 has been raised for the family of Ronan Wilson, a nine-year-old who sadly passed away in a fatal road traffic collision in Co. Donegal. The collision that killed the little boy from Kildress, Co. Tyrone, who had been visiting Bundoran with his family, occurred at […]

3 years ago

**Trigger warning: Some readers may find the contents of this article triggering** Love Island’s Laura Anderson made sure to block incoming hate from mum-shamers before they got a chance, after she posted her ‘controversial’ parenting decisions. The reality TV personality, 32, gave birth earlier this month to a baby girl named Bonnie Rose, whom she […]

3 years ago

Wanting to wear makeup as a young child is something many of us go through. During that impressionable time between childhood and adolescence, we just want to mimic our parents or adults around us, and that includes cosmetics. When one mum decided to apply makeup to her seven-year-old daughter, her husband was less than impressed […]

3 years ago

Find your magic today! Today (September 25th) is National ‘Open the Magic’ Day, which celebrates read-alouds, picture books, the love of reading, and students who struggle to find their reading voice. Teachers, parents, and guardians worldwide can take part in the day by reading a picture book (or multiple) in order to ‘Open the Magic’. […]

3 years ago

Baby shower goals. Kourtney Kardashian, 44, and Travis Barker, 47, celebrated their baby shower over the weekend with their loved ones and a gorgeous Disney theme. The POOSH founder has never kept her love of Disney a secret and it has come to be a huge part of the content she posts online over the […]

3 years ago

A parenting expert has described Kate Middleton’s parenting style as ‘iconic’ and one that other mums and dads should follow. Kirsty Ketley, a qualified early childhood practitioner and parenting consultant, says she has seen parenting styles change and evolve because of the influence of new TV nannies or high-profile parents. One famous mum she has […]

3 years ago

This is such a powerful initiative. Motorists caught speeding outside of a primary school in Co. Longford were given the option to avoid penalty points and a fine if they agreed to sit in front of a “Kids’ Court.” This anti-speeding initiative has been rolled out with the hope of changing drivers’ attitudes and behaviours […]

3 years ago

“I have better qualifications to teach than being thin and pretty” YouTube’s Ms. Rachel, Rachel Accurso, gave the perfect response to a social media user who body-shamed the former preschool teacher. Ms. Rachel is best known for her YouTube channel, Songs for Littles, a children’s music series geared towards language development for toddlers and infants. […]

3 years ago

Halloween is just around the corner and before we know it, the costumes will have flown off the shelves. It’s likely that your child has already vocalised who or what they want to dress up as on the night, but if you’ve found yourself stuck for ideas, a recent study that has revealed the top […]

3 years ago

Stacey Solomon has responded to an online troll after they made incorrect assumptions about her. The presenter was targeted by trolls after posting a ‘Spend A Morning With Me’ video. The 33-year-old shared her morning routine at Pickle Cottage, where she gave followers an insight into how she starts her day with exercise at the […]

3 years ago

Hamley’s has revealed it’s top 10 toys for Christmas 2023. As the world’s oldest toy store, every year the retailer curates an edit of the products that are forecasted to every child’s Christmas Wishlist. We may only be in September but it certainly doesn’t hurt to be in the loop of what your little one […]

3 years ago

“My take on attendance and absence now is like I don’t really care anymore” A new study by consultancy Public First has highlighted a ‘seismic shift’ in parental attitudes towards full-time school attendance since the Covid pandemic. Factors for this change include the cost-of-living crisis and a surge in mental health issues among young people. […]

3 years ago

Dogs Angels Ireland (DAI) is urgently calling on the public to consider opening their home up to a 19-year-old male Labrador who is in need of ‘an end-of-life home’ with the support of the non-profit organisation. The dog owner has dementia; therefore, the dog is living in a shed with someone calling by to feed […]

3 years ago

An inspiration to us all! Paris Fury has revealed her ‘crazy’ morning routine, which involves getting herself and her four youngest children ready for school in just one hour. The At Home With The Furys fan favourite shares seven children with Tyson Fury: Venezuela, 13, Prince John James, 11, Prince Tyson II, 7, Valencia Amber, […]

3 years ago

Agreeing on one name is a task, but two? And then you have to make sure the twin baby names sound good together. This may be a little easier when it’s a set for twins of the same gender, but if you’re expecting both a boy and girl, it can be a little bit more […]

3 years ago

Earlier this year, paediatricians warned vaping is “fast becoming an epidemic among children”. While the long-term effects of vaping are still relatively unknown, researchers in Canada showed that young individuals who vape are twice as likely to experience chronic stress compared to their peers who do not vape. Meanwhile, a study in Singapore revealed that […]

3 years ago

When it comes to getting a toddler to eat, every parent will do just about anything. Rosanna Davison has highlighted another reality of  motherhood and a look into her life with her three children, Sophia, 3, who was born via surrogate, and twins Hugo and Oscar, 2, with her husband Wes Quirke. The former Miss […]

3 years ago

Do you know a little person that would love to help Christmas FM officially Switch Christmas On for 2023? Christmas FM is  now officially searching for a special little helper to visit their studio on their launch day and Switch Christmas On for 2023 right across the country. But that’s not all, the lucky winner […]

3 years ago

It is expected that being in a royal family would come with its own royal style of parenting. Kate Middleton and Prince William have a number of rules their children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, must adhere to as children of the Prince and Princess of Wales. These range from the use of electronics, to screen […]

3 years ago

Matthew McConaughey has sparked a debate after sharing a recent parenting decision. The Lincoln Lawyer actor shares three children with his wife Camila Alves, Levi, Vida, and Livingston. McConaughey opened up about their philosophy around social media, which parents have hailed as a ‘good example.’ Speaking on TODAY Parents, the Interstellar actor explained the decision […]

3 years ago

There is nothing worse than hearing your baby scream in pain, and as a parent, you’ll do just about anything to relieve them from whatever is troubling them. Colic presents in one in five babies and it is the name for a baby who cries excessively and frequently but appears to be otherwise healthy. It […]

3 years ago

Compare.bet analysed Nameberry’s Top Baby Names of 2020 and has revealed the ‘luckiest’ baby names. While picking a name for your baby probably isn’t first on the list of top priorities during pregnancy, it’s still a fun way to get excited about the arrival of your newest family member. Once they have a moniker, you […]

3 years ago

How touching. Laura Whitmore is one of several celebrities who are supporting BBC Children in Need as it launches its 2023 fundraising appeal. Whitmore, 38, will be joined by well-known names such as YouTube fitness coach Joe Wicks and radio DJ Roman Kemp, who are joining this year’s Spotacular campaign. The charity raises funds for […]

3 years ago

“that laugh was a full sentence… A paragraph in fact” A clip of Ciara, 37, replied with a hearty and long laugh when asked how co-parenting with her ex is going is doing the rounds. Co-parents everywhere are reading between the lines of the video and absolutely loving the relatbility and honesty of the Level […]

3 years ago

“Going off the rails will undoubtedly make the situation worse” In today’s world, disposable vapes are something we see every single day. Whether that be in the hands of passersby, littered across the streets, or displayed behind the counter of our local shop, they are everywhere. With bright and colourful tubes that worryingly resemble highlighters, […]

3 years ago

We’re wishing Harvey a speedy recovery! Katie Price, 45, has opened up about a parenting emergency she faced with her son Harvey, 21, who had to be taken to the hospital after he called her up in tears. Speaking on her podcast, The Katie Price Show, the former glamour model explained that her son had […]

3 years ago

It’s every parents worst nightmare. Our hearts would break in two if we learned that our child was the target of a bully at school, but it would likely smash into smithereens to find out that our child was the one doing to bullying. Nothing in this world is black and white. There’s always a […]

3 years ago

A baby’s first Christmas is so special, but do you need splash out for it? With Christmas Day in just a matter of months, now is probably the best time to start thinking about presents and avoiding seasonal prices. And if it’s your baby’s first Christmas, it’s understandable that you may want to fill the […]

3 years ago

Screen time, but make it educational. While we may be trying to limit screen time in our households, especially where toddlers are concerned, sometimes it’s the only way to get things done. It’s not a reality for most parents to not avail themselves of YouTube’s limitless stream of child entertainment videos, but at least most […]

3 years ago

Airport arrivals just got a whole new meaning. Staff at London Luton Airport are celebrating after they successfully helped a passenger deliver their baby while in the departure lounge. While making their way through one of the UK’s busiest airports, a pregnant mother flying to Bulgaria went into labour. The guest experience manager at the […]

3 years ago

Winter is coming. The colder months are fast approaching and you may find yourself wondering when the best time to invest in a winter coat for you and your kids is. We don’t blame you if you’ve gone back and forth on this one; one minute the sun is splitting the stones, the next the […]

3 years ago

“Child benefit is a key route to tackling child poverty” As we await official confirmation from the government on details of Budget 2024 on October 10th, an organisation has put forward suggestions on measures they feel need to be included. One of those recommendations is that parents receive an additional €50 in the Child Benefit […]

3 years ago

We’re so glad everything is okay now. Kourtney Kardashian, 44, has excited fans by giving them look at her unborn son’s nursery ahead of his birth. Asking her followers their advice for baby registry suggestions as well as stroller and car seat recommendations, she shared a snap of her baby’s crib. In the first photo […]

3 years ago

This is a game changer. We’ve all been there: the ‘five more minutes until home time’ sentence is met with ‘no,’ tears, or a full-fledged tantrum. If we’re really being honest with ourselves, we know as soon as we say it that it’s unlikely it will be received happily or obediently when it comes to […]

3 years ago

Hot coco and rainy days, here we come! As we say goodbye to the heatwave and move the fun indoors, entertaining the little ones can become a little harder. However, there are a number of new releases on Netflix that are a sure way to keep the kids busy inside once the rainy season begins. […]

3 years ago

Royals, eh? They’re just like us. Kate Middleton and Prince William have shared some anecdotes about the ‘competitive rivalry’ within the Royal Family. The royal couple share three children – Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince Louis, 5 – and it seems that not even royal status can stop a sibling rivalry. The […]

3 years ago

If you want to avoid a cold and flu outbreak in the family home, these are great tips to follow! While your family may have settled into school life again or for the first time, the last thing you need to worry about is an outbreak of colds or flus in the house. According to […]

3 years ago

The mum-police need to take a day off. Scarlett Moffatt, 32, has been on the receiving end of mum-shaming after she shared holiday snaps with her ten-week-old son Jude and her partner Scott Dobinson. Despite telling her fans how much she enjoyed the break, describing it as ‘magical,’ ‘the best decision’ she’s ever made, and […]

3 years ago

“This expansion of the GP Visit Card scheme is a significant milestone” The scheme, which aims to provide free GP care to an estimated 430,000 people in Ireland, is now accepting applications via the HSE website. Yesterday (September 11th), an estimated 215,000 people became eligible for free GP care and saw the first of two phases […]

3 years ago

“‘When you birth a baby you also birth a version of you and your partner that simply put NEVER existed” A therapist for mothers has revealed the top three things all couples should know before welcoming a baby. Melissa Fairhust, @mommebe_well, has based this expert advice on topics discussed in her mum groups and 1:1 […]

3 years ago

The former X Factor star has welcomed her second baby, a daughter. Cher Lloyd has announced that she has given birth to her second daughter, whom she shares with her husband, Craig Monk. The 29-year-old took to social media to share her new bundle of joy with her 2.7 million followers. The Want U Back […]

3 years ago

This Morning host Dermot O’Leary has spoken candidly about being a 50-year-old dad with a toddler, describing the experience as ‘full on.’ Dermot and his wife, Dee Koppang O’Leary, welcomed their son, Kasper, in June 2020. The couple got engaged in New York in December 2011, before tying the knot the following year. Speaking about […]

3 years ago

Try this next time your child’s toys are being too loud. Some days, the sound of a little siren off your child’s truck fades into the background noise of a busy and bustling household. On other days, it’s all you can hear, and it can be a one-way ticket to sensory overload, a migraine, or […]

3 years ago

“It’s a really important measure” From today (September 11th), an additional 215,000 people will be eligible to access free GP care. Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has announced that applications for the GP visit cards are open for newly eligible people. This is the first of two phases to provide free care by GPs to […]

3 years ago

“I named adults, not babies.” While nowhere near the hardest part of parenthood, naming your baby can be a difficult process. With so many options and variations of names, along with many forgotten names coming back into trend, deciding on the right one can take time. However, one mum believes the process can be narrowed […]

3 years ago

The results were calculated based on Google data. When our favourite celebrities become parents, it’s only normal that we become more invested in their lives and follow them into parenthood. Baby content has become increasingly popular, it seems, as a new iCandy study has shown that thousands of us have taken to Google to find […]

3 years ago

The couple share six children: Venezuela, 13, Prince John James, 10, Prince Tyson Fury II, six, Valencia Amber, five, Prince Adonis Amaziah, four and Athena, two. Paris Fury, 33, has opened up about taking her two eldest children, Venezuela and Prince John James, out of school and how she intends for them to be homeschooled. […]

3 years ago

This looks eggcellent (I’ll see myself out). The trailer for Chicken Run 2: Dawn of the Nugget (is that not the best name ever?) has been released and, honestly, December cannot come quickly enough. After 23 years, we will be reunited with Ginger (voiced by Thandiwe Newton) and the whole flock and pick up following […]

3 years ago

This is all of my childhood dreams coming together at once. The happiest place on earth plans to set sail across the ocean as the Disney Treasure, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, will begin its voyage next year. The cruise will sail for seven nights across the Eastern and Western  Caribbean […]

3 years ago

Burton is so cute! Any Halloween loving parents-to-be may be in search of an autumnal inspired moniker for their baby on the way, or perhaps you’re looking for a unique name to mark the time of year they were born. Either way, Halloween-inspired names are so unique and some of these would be so beautiful […]

3 years ago