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  • Kourtney Kardashian speaks about the ultrasound that saved her baby

    Kourtney Kardashian speaks about the ultrasound that saved her baby

    “I don’t think anyone who hasn’t been through a similar situation can begin to understand that feeling of fear.” Kourtney Kardashian, 44, has bravely opened up about the ‘terrifying’ experience of having emergency foetal surgery last month that saved her unborn baby’s life. The reality star is expecting her fourth child and first with husband […]

    3 years ago

  • Skin tags: What are they and should they be treated?

    Skin tags: What are they and should they be treated?

    Skin tags are described as ‘small growths that hang off your skin’ by the NHS. These can be a source of insecurity for many, according to new research carried out by Excilor, that found 70% of those with a skin-tag feel embarrassment about them. Skin-tags are actually quite common and can develop on both genders, […]

    3 years ago

  • Like Father, Like Son: Drake’s son has released his first song

    Like Father, Like Son: Drake’s son has released his first song

    Drake’s son, Adonis, has just dropped his first single ‘My Man Freestyle’. It seems the six-year-old is keen to follow in his father’s footsteps as he raps in his debut song, and is credited as a writer with producer, Lil Esso. Drake announced the music drop last night (October 15th) just days after Adonis’ sixth […]

    3 years ago

  • Lucy Kennedy encourages kids to take part in Specsavers short story competition

    Lucy Kennedy encourages kids to take part in Specsavers short story competition

    There is still plenty of time for budding authors to get their short stories in. Children’s author and broadcaster, Lucy Kennedy, has teamed up with Specsavers in the hopes of seeing more aspiring writers enter their nationwide short story competition. As author of the much-loved children’s book series, The Friendship Faries, as well as mum […]

    3 years ago

  • Perfect nature-inspired baby names for your little wild child

    Perfect nature-inspired baby names for your little wild child

    Take a walk on the wild side. If you’re a lover of the great outdoors, naming your child after it could be the perfect way to pass down your fondness for nature. With so many names out there, and with that list growing every day, it can be difficult to narrow down the perfect moniker […]

    3 years ago

  • Lindsay Lohan is in the ‘most stable and confident place’ since becoming a mum

    Lindsay Lohan is in the ‘most stable and confident place’ since becoming a mum

    She deserves every bit of happiness. Lindsay Lohan, 37, has fully embraced motherhood since welcoming her first child, a son named Luai, in July with her husband Bader Shammas, 36. The Mean Girls actress and Shammas tied the knot in April 2022 after announcing their engagement in November 2021. Sources have revealed to US Weekly […]

    3 years ago

  • Woman shares pocket money-saving system all kids should be taught from a young age

    Woman shares pocket money-saving system all kids should be taught from a young age

    As a child, thankfully, the last thing on your mind are money worries. Budgeting or saving are not exactly things that comes up in conversation or are taught at school when you’re growing up. However, one woman, who just purchased her first home at the tender age of 23, started her money-saving system at the […]

    3 years ago

  • Lottie Ryan has been named as the Celebrity Mum of the Year

    Lottie Ryan has been named as the Celebrity Mum of the Year

    They are all so deserving of their awards! Lottie Ryan, 37, has been crowned as the Woman’s Way & Beko Celebrity Mum of the Year. At a ceremony in Dublin yesterday (October 13th), the mum-of-one was honoured for her open and honest discourse around her pregnancy and parenting, as well as her inspiring parenting podcast […]

    3 years ago

  • Ashley Benson is reportedly pregnant with her first child

    Ashley Benson is reportedly pregnant with her first child

    Ashley Benson, 33, is reportedly expecting her first child with fiancé Brandon Davis. The Pretty Little Liars star has been linked to the oil heir and music manager since the beginning of the year, when they were spotted courtside at a Los Angeles Lakers game in January, with the pair confirming their relationship in June […]

    3 years ago

  • Naming site predicts the next big baby name trend will be girl names for boys

    Naming site predicts the next big baby name trend will be girl names for boys

    Some of these are absolutely stunning names! Baby name trends for 2024 are forecast to see names that would generally be given to baby girls now used to name baby boys. A shift in society’s perceptions of gender as well as influential celebrities giving traditionally female monikers to their sons are at the root of […]

    3 years ago

  • Kourtney Kardashian responds to criticism about being pregnant at 44

    Kourtney Kardashian responds to criticism about being pregnant at 44

    Kourtney Kardashian has responded to cristicm for getting pregnant at age 44. Sharing her reaction to the sometimes negative commentary online about carrying she and husband Travis Barker’s first child together, a son, in a translated interview with Vanity Fair Italia, she confessed that the negative comments ‘don’t affect’ her. “To those who make them, […]

    3 years ago

  • Top tips every first-time parent should know about nappies

    Top tips every first-time parent should know about nappies

    When you consider how many nappies will need to be changed, this advice is gold. Becoming a first-time parent is new territory and one that comes with an overload of new information. From sleep to feeding, and everything in between, sometimes it would be nice if someone cut through all the noise and said: “This […]

    3 years ago

  • Jeremy Allen White agrees to daily alcohol test to see kids in custody agreement

    Jeremy Allen White agrees to daily alcohol test to see kids in custody agreement

    The former couple share two children together. Jeremy Allen White and his estranged wife, Addison Timlin, have filed their custody agreement. It states they will have joint custody of their two young daughters, Ezer Billie, 4, and Dolores Wild, 2. However, in documents obtained by People, the Shameless star, 32, will be required to undergo alcohol […]

    3 years ago

  • Eight ‘true signs of labour’ according to the experts

    Eight ‘true signs of labour’ according to the experts

    As you get closer to your due date, every slight twinge or ache can lead you to believe your baby is about to make their grand entrance. However, there a number of tell-tale signs to be aware of that indicate that labour is near. Here are the eight signs of labour experts believe most likely […]

    3 years ago

  • Peter Andre announces baby number five is on the way

    Peter Andre announces baby number five is on the way

    Lovely news! Peter Andre, 50, and his wife Emily, 33, are expecting their third child together. The couple share two children, Amelia, 10, and Theo, 6, and the Mysterious Girl singer has two children from his previous marriage to Katie Price, Junior, 18, and Princess, 16, with her ex-wife, Katie Price. Taking to Instagram to […]

    3 years ago

  • Jingle all the way to Croke Park to join Santa at his Christmas training camp

    Jingle all the way to Croke Park to join Santa at his Christmas training camp

    This year, Santa will be trading his black boots for GAA boots. This season, families are invited to visit Santa Claus as he takes up residence at the home of Gaelic Games for his special training camp to help him prepare for his magical journey around the globe on Christmas Eve. GAA families are invited […]

    3 years ago

  • Ways to observe and celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month

    Ways to observe and celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month

    October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. While it is important to spread awareness about Down syndrome all year, October provides an opportunity for us all to come together to celebrate the lives and achievements of individuals with Down syndrome as well as bring additional awareness to the genetic condition. Down syndrome occurs when a person […]

    3 years ago

  • New clinical study reveals multistrain probiotic reduces need for antibiotics for children

    New clinical study reveals multistrain probiotic reduces need for antibiotics for children

    With the winter months approaching, it is anticipated that antibiotic prescriptions will continue to rise. A newly published clinical research paper from ProVen Probiotics has revealed that preschool and primary school aged children who take a daily supplementation of a multistrain probiotic with low dose vitamin C are less likely to need antibiotic prescriptions. It […]

    3 years ago

  • Prince William writes foreword for inspirational new children’s book

    Prince William writes foreword for inspirational new children’s book

    Prince William has penned the foreword for a new children’s book. The book, entitled ‘The Earthshot Prize: A Handbook For Dreamers And Thinkers: Solutions to Repair Our Planet’, will hit shelves on October 12th. This new children’s book, promoted by the Earthshot Prize founded by the 41-year-old in 2020, was written by Jonnie Hughes and Colin […]

    3 years ago

  • Survey reveals that parents are confused when it comes to multivitamins

    Survey reveals that parents are confused when it comes to multivitamins

    Do they, don’t they? A recent survey has revealed that many parents have confusion when it comes to multivitamins. Not only do they perceive this area as a complete minefield, but it seems that more often than not, marketing wins over merit. With the colder weather nipping at our doorsteps now, parents begin to worry […]

    3 years ago

  • Chromhidrosis and pregnancy: The rare condition explained

    Chromhidrosis and pregnancy: The rare condition explained

    Alexa, play ‘I’m blue, Da ba dee da ba di’ When you fall pregnant, you anticipate symptoms such as heartburn, fatigue, or nausea. What you don’t foresee is your sweat turning blue. That’s right, blue. Chromhidrosis is defined by the National Institute of Health as a condition ‘with a characteristic presentation of the secretion of […]

    3 years ago

  • Mum is praised for decision to shave 12-year-old daughter’s facial hair

    Mum is praised for decision to shave 12-year-old daughter’s facial hair

    Preteens can be the hardest critics of all. One mum, who made the decision to shave her 12-year-old daughters facial hair, has explained why she chose to do so. Vidya Gopalan, a mum-of-two, took to TikTok pleading with other parents to ‘please do it’ if the request comes their way, and has garnered over over […]

    3 years ago

  • Caitlyn Jenner admits being closer to some children more than others

    Caitlyn Jenner admits being closer to some children more than others

    She has six children with three women. Caitlyn Jenner, 73, opened up about the ‘sad’ truth surrounding her current relationship with ex-wife Kris Jenner, 67, and their children. During an interview on This Morning, the former Olympic athlete discussed her marriage to the Kardashians momager, as well as confessing that she is closer to her […]

    3 years ago

  • ‘Beige food’ eaters: How to encourage your child to eat more colourful food

    ‘Beige food’ eaters: How to encourage your child to eat more colourful food

    I was the poster girl for beige/white food eating. Growing up, I was always referred to as a ‘white’ or beige’ eater. Refusing to eat anything other than bread, rice, pastas, and so on. I sent my mum into a tailspin of worry about my nutrition. As I got older, my food choices became much […]

    3 years ago

  • Today is World Meningitis Day: Are you meningitis aware?

    Today is World Meningitis Day: Are you meningitis aware?

    Today (October 5th) marks World Meningitis Day. Meningitis is defined by the World Health Organisation as ‘inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord usually caused by infection that requires immediate medical care’. How meningitis-aware are you? Knowing exactly what to look out for could save yours or a loved one’s life. In […]

    3 years ago

  • Katherine Ryan sent parents a waiver to sign ahead of daughter’s party

    Katherine Ryan sent parents a waiver to sign ahead of daughter’s party

    Mums were once 14-year-olds girls too! Comedian Katherine Ryan, 40, has shared a recent party rule she implemented ahead of her daughter’s Halloween party. She admitted to sending the parents of her daughter Violet’s friends a waiver to sign before they they enter her home. However, Katherine was hesitant to allow teenagers have a party […]

    3 years ago

  • Nostalgic watches for parents on Netflix that kids will also love

    Nostalgic watches for parents on Netflix that kids will also love

    There’s nothing cooler than a child sharing the same love as their parent for a tv show or movie. Every now and again, a new song or movie for the children of today will come about that gives a nod or holds remnants of our own childhoods. When this happens, it’s a special way to […]

    3 years ago

  • Psychotherapist explains how parents can talk to kids about porn

    Psychotherapist explains how parents can talk to kids about porn

    In the digital age, it’s a very valid concern for parents. Pornography is a topic that can make both parents and their children uncomfortable to discuss. However, education around the subject is important, and when speaking to Newstalk Breakfast, psychotherapist and author Stella O’Malley says well-timed sentences are the best way to naturally bring the […]

    3 years ago

  • Dunnes Stores are now selling matching family pyjamas for Christmas 2023

    Dunnes Stores are now selling matching family pyjamas for Christmas 2023

    How cute would the Christmas photos be? This Christmas, this entire family will be able to sit around the fire watching movies with hot coco in matching get-ups. Dunnes Stores has launched a matching family pyjamas collection to give your household the picture-perfect Christmas. The Leigh Tucker Willow pyjamas and onesies come in a Christmassy […]

    3 years ago

  • Victoria Beckham shuts down claims she was ‘too posh to push’

    Victoria Beckham shuts down claims she was ‘too posh to push’

    “I was told it would not be safe for me to be put into labour” Victoria Beckham has responded to claims that she was ‘too posh to push’ while giving birth to her and David Beckham’s first-born child, Brooklyn. In the new Netflix documentary, BECKHAM, which was released today, Posh Spice and her footballer husband […]

    3 years ago

  • Kendall Jenner admits she is ‘scared to have children’ due to debilitating anxiety

    Kendall Jenner admits she is ‘scared to have children’ due to debilitating anxiety

    “This is definitely a massive birth control moment for me” While the rest of her siblings continue to grow their families, Kendall Jenner, 27, has admitted that her ‘debilitating anxiety’ is holding her back from motherhood. The supermodel has, in the past, been rather vocal about her fear of having kids, which is triggered by […]

    3 years ago

  • Labour advice: An expectant dad asked the internet and it delivered

    Labour advice: An expectant dad asked the internet and it delivered

    The perfect husband doesn’t exi…. An expectant father, on the lead up to his wife giving birth, wanted to ensure he had all the information and advice he could so he could support her during labour. Taking to X, Dave Whiteside asked: “What is one thing that your partner did, said, or brought to the […]

    3 years ago

  • Irish toy retailer reveals top Christmas gifts and stocking fillers for under €15

    Irish toy retailer reveals top Christmas gifts and stocking fillers for under €15

    We imagine these will put smiles on faces come Christmas Day. We may only be in spooky season, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t look ahead to the Christmas holidays. Picking out Christmas presents can be a daunting experience, we feel you. Luckily, an online Irish toy store had compiled a list of guaranteed […]

    3 years ago

  • Sophie Turner shares letter proving she and Joe Jonas planned UK move before divorce

    Sophie Turner shares letter proving she and Joe Jonas planned UK move before divorce

    Sophie Turner has reportedly produced a letter in court documents that has irrefutable proof that she and Joe Jonas, 34, had plans to move and raise their two daughters in England. Jonas filed for divorce from Turner, 27, earlier this month, citing that their marriage of four years was ‘irretrievably broken’. Since divorce proceedings began, […]

    3 years ago

  • Mum issues warning about wearing Crocs after daughter’s ‘freak accident’

    Mum issues warning about wearing Crocs after daughter’s ‘freak accident’

    This would be terrifying. A mum has taken to the internet to warn parents about children wearing crocs on elevators following her daughter’s ‘freak accident.’ Olivia Jill shared the dangers of doing so by uploading pictures of her shredded daughter’s pink Crocs, explaining that they caught in the side of the escalator halfway up. Thankfully, […]

    3 years ago

  • ‘Having children saved me’ – Angelina Jolie opens up about motherhood

    ‘Having children saved me’ – Angelina Jolie opens up about motherhood

    Angelina Jolie, 48, has candidly opened up about life as a mother, crediting her children for changing the course of her life. The Malificient actress, in interview with Vogue, detailed family life, and sharing that her children ‘saved her’. Speaking about motherhood, she credits her children for changing the course of her life. “I was […]

    3 years ago

  • Alexandra Burke has given birth to her second child

    Alexandra Burke has given birth to her second child

    Amazing news! Alexandra Burke, 35, has welcomed her second child with footballer boyfriend Darren Randolph, 36. The couple, who confirmed their romance in 2021, already share one child together, which they welcomed in June 2022. This week the singer took to Instagram to announce the arrival of their second child, which she did not name […]

    3 years ago

  • Superdrug to ban the sale of single-use vapes in Irish and UK stores

    Superdrug to ban the sale of single-use vapes in Irish and UK stores

    Superdrug have made the decision to ban the sale of single-use vapes in all its Irish and UK stores. Concerns around usage in children and improper disposal are at the root of the decision made by bosses, as they label the rate of vape use as ‘worrying and alarming’. This will see vaping brands such […]

    3 years ago

  • New term, new germs: How to avoid your child getting sick at school or nursery

    New term, new germs: How to avoid your child getting sick at school or nursery

    Bathing is key. With the return to school, there’s a return of worry for parents about their children falling ill, as recent warnings report that there may be strains of bacteria ‘lurking in nurseries’. Similarly with schools, each September, as children rush back through the gates and into their classrooms, they are at risk of […]

    3 years ago

  • Down Syndrome Centre and K2Alpacas join forces for Halloween fundraiser

    Down Syndrome Centre and K2Alpacas join forces for Halloween fundraiser

    A fun-filled event for a great cause.  K2Alpacas has partnered up with The Down Syndrome Centre to welcome families and schools this spooky season to their Halloween Pumpkin Patch Event. Tucked away on the K2Alapacas farm in North Wicklow, the event will be open to all for two weekends in October. The Halloween Pumpkin Patch […]

    3 years ago

  • M&S to launch Christmas Jumper Colin the Caterpillar Cake for the festive season

    M&S to launch Christmas Jumper Colin the Caterpillar Cake for the festive season

    The iconic chocolate cake roll is getting a makeover for the Christmas holidays. Marks & Spencer’s is giving Colin the Caterpillar his very own Christmas jumper just in time for the holidays. The chocolatey sponge roll, filled with chocolate buttercream and covered in milk chocolate, will feature an edible sugar paste jumper decorated with seasonal […]

    3 years ago