Jack Osbourne has shared that his daughter Maple prefers to love her Grandfather Ozzy Osbourne from a distance. While 15-month-old Maple loves her Grandpa, she doesn’t quite know what to make of him when they’re face-to-face yet. On the latest episode of The Osbournes Podcast, 74, pleaded with his son to ‘bring the grandkids to […]

3 years ago

“I am trying to bet on my future self wanting a thing that my current self can’t imagine wanting” On the latest episode of her podcast, ‘Hard Feelings’, Jennette McCurdy opened up about why she is considering freezing her eggs, despite not wanting to have any children. The iCarly star, 31, at this stage of […]

3 years ago

RTE’s Sinead Kennedy, 40, presented her final ‘Today’ show until next year as she heads away on maternity leave. The presenter is currently pregnant with her second child with her husband Conor Kirwan, and she is due to give birth this month. Her partner lives and works as a naval officer for the European Defence […]

3 years ago

“Your current situation isn’t your final destination” Gemma Atkinson is urging new mum’s recovering from C-section’t to ‘keep going’. The 38-year-old continues to recover from her own caesarean section after giving birth to her second child, a son name Thiago, earlier this year in July. The presenter also shares her four-year-old daughter Mia with her […]

3 years ago

When you’re postpartum, comfy clothing and pyjamas are super important. With this in mind, you may want to purchase yourself a cosy set to lounge in as you adjust to life as a new mum, or even gift a friend who is embarking on their journey of motherhood. If so, we have good news as […]

3 years ago

Meet Gerry the Giraffe. Tesco Ireland has announced the arrival of this year’s Christmas Teddy in support of the Children’s Health Foundation. Gerry the Giraffe is a new plush teddy that will be available to buy in all Tesco stores nationwide from today (November 6th). The giraffe is made from 100% recycled materials and costs […]

3 years ago

When a child starts nursery or daycare, it’s likely just as much of an adjustment on the parent as it is on them. It comes with a new routine, as well as a new set of rules and checklists to follow. However, some parents may be unknowingly putting daycare workers at a disadvantage, making their […]

3 years ago

It may or may come as a surprise to you, but almost 20% of mothers in Ireland would choose the gift of sleep this Christmas. Research conducted by Mind Mummy Coaching gathered results from over 1,900 mums across Ireland and the UK in recent months which gives an insight into what mum’s really want this […]

3 years ago

Reports confirm that Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have welcomed their first child together. The media personality is said to have given birth to their baby boy, which is believed to have been named Rocky Thirteen. While it is not the most traditional of names, there is a heartwarming meaning behind the choice of moniker. […]

3 years ago

Kardashian’s due date is this week, according to her husband. It is being reported that Kourtney Kardashian may have given birth a number of days ago, according to multiple news outlets. This comes as her husband was pictured outside a hospital in Los Angeles, California. Sources told the Daily Mail that the reality TV star […]

3 years ago

Frazzled, gentle, or a mix of both, parenting can come in many different styles. In the most recent episode of The Kardashians, the two eldest sisters discussed their majorly different approaches to parenting. In a confessional between Kourtney, 44, and Kim, 43, they shared what styles they take when it comes to parenting their children. […]

3 years ago

In the colder and wetter weather, mice will go just about anywhere to escape it. We can’t blame them. However, when our lovely warm homes are their prime targets, it’s not as easy to accept. One homeowner, who has garnered upwards of 2.5 million followers on TikTok, shared her solution to catching rodents in the […]

3 years ago

Mum-to-be, Louise Cooney, has shared that she has officially reached her due date. The Open Book podcast host is expecting her first child with her partner, Mark Sweeney, and has now entered week 40 of the pregnancy. Taking to Instagram, Louise says she is ‘ready’ to meet her baby whose gender she and her boyfriend […]

3 years ago

When it comes to Christmas shopping, we’ll take all the advice we can get. And who better to take that advice from than a mum-of-two who has partnered up with TK Maxx ahead of the Christmas season? RTE Presenter, Jennifer Zamparelli, has joined Europe’s leading off-price clothing and homeware retailer to shine a light on […]

3 years ago

When it comes to dehydration in children, there are a number of tell-tale signs that may point to it. From their heads to their toes, the body may have indicators that point to dehydration as the culprit. Knowing where to check and catching it before it becomes severe may avoid a trip to the hospital […]

3 years ago

The sisters are mending their relationship. Kourtney and Kim Kardashian may disagree on certain things, but they definitely both agree that navigating the journey of co-parenting isn’t always a walk in the park. In the latest episode of The Kardashians, Kim, 43, opens up about how her eldest daughter, North West, prefers to spend time […]

3 years ago

Be Safe. Be Seen. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging road users to exercise caution on the roads from today (October 31st) until Thursday, November 2nd. This comes following a weather advisory from Met Eireann which will bring the possibility of flooding in places. Over the next few days, heavy showers or longer spells […]

3 years ago

Halloween may be known as the ‘spooky season’ but no parent wants their child to actually feel fear. However, on this occasion fireworks are likely to be set off, which can cause anxiety not only for animals but for some children too. The loud and unexpected sound, along with the bright lights in the dark […]

3 years ago

Children born in the digital age are growing up not knowing anything different from a world full of technology. Because of this, parenting today is in stark contrasted to the way mums and dads of today were raised. So, as devices get smarter and social media features more heavily in our daily lives we have […]

3 years ago

This firefighter has shared life-saving advice. While it can be comforting for a child to feel that they can come find mummy or daddy quickly if they need them during the night by leaving the door ajar, you may want to reconsider doing so. By fully closing the door, reassurance will be passed over to […]

3 years ago

We can look cool while being safe! Halloween costumes are likely picked and bought by now, but if your child’s fit is finished off with a pair of coloured eye contacts, an optician has shared some tips to ensure maximum safety. The first thing to point out is that contact lenses should only be purchased […]

3 years ago

*Trigger Warning: This article mentions baby loss and miscarriage* The O.C. star, Rachel Bilson, has opened up for the first time about her past miscarriages. The 42-year-old, dedicated an episode in her podcast, Broad Ideas, to Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and during it she shared her own experience with pregnancy loss. Bilson revealed […]

3 years ago

I think we will all welcome that extra hour in bed! Come Sunday (October 29th), we will gain an extra hour in bed when the clocks go back. While this sounds like more energy, a sleep expert shares that the clocks changing can actually create a number of problems when it comes to falling asleep […]

3 years ago

Minister for Education is looking for legislative solutions to phone use in schools. It will be prohibited to bring a mobile phone into the classroom under new plans being prepared by the government. Education Minister, Norma Foley, is spear-heading the plans with senior ministers backing the move to ban phones from Irish classrooms. It is […]

3 years ago

RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a common virus that causes coughs and colds. The virus is one of the main contributors of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in very young children, and is usually more widespread in winter and early spring, according to the HSE. While RSV is not new and most children will have gotten it […]

3 years ago

Can you believe the October midterm is already here? As we fast approach the first break of the new school term, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has offered some tips and advice for parents on how to enjoy this time of year safely. The midterm is sure to be a fun time for families to […]

3 years ago

Ireland has seen a rise in the disease over the last year. In a report by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, Invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) disease case numbers are much higher than anticipated this year, especially in children under the age of 18. Group A streptococcus can cause infections such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis, scarlet […]

3 years ago

We all want to raise happy and healthy children. However, worrying tends to come with the job of parenting, and with a world of information out there, finding out what is actually important can get lost. One doctor and mum has shared her top tips to raising healthy children where body image and mental health […]

3 years ago

This weekend, Liffey Valley Shopping Centre is embracing the spooky season. Families are invited to enjoy the free entertainment taking place over the long weekend and into next week, with no pre-booking required. ‘Spooktacular’ season will be full swing as the shopping centre unveils its Halloween extravaganza, kicking off Saturday, October 28th with the Day […]

3 years ago

A pantomime production of Sleeping Beauty is set to take centre stage in the Treaty this December. For the eleventh year, the University Concert Hall (UCH) in Limerick will be home to the Christmas pantomime, with Robert C. Kelly’s Sleeping Beauty as the 2023 entertainment experience. Sleeping Beauty follows last year’s sell-out Peter Pan pantomime, […]

3 years ago

It’s completely normal to have nerves or anxieties around giving birth, especially if it’s for the first time. In fact, it’s so normal that some of our HerFamily readers, who have gone through the experience, offered advice to one dad-to-be who was hoping to ease these fears ahead of their due date. Readers shared honest […]

3 years ago

Many expectant parents will find Louise Cooney’s list super helpful Louise Cooney has shared the contents of her hospital bag ahead of the birth of her first child. The Open Book podcast host recently shared that she is nine months pregnant with her baby, whom she is due to welcome with her long-time love, Mark […]

3 years ago

This research comes ahead of the 10th annual STEM Showcase event. A new report, published by I Wish, found that 67% of teenage girls lack essential information about careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The survey of 2,335 teenage girls asked Transition Year students across Ireland about what they see as barriers to a […]

3 years ago

This November, Santa’s Magical Market will return to the Marina Market in Cork City. Families, including dogs, are all welcome to enjoy the magic Christmas experience that includes a host of interactive fun. On Friday, November 25th, the market will open to invite families into its snow-kissed woods, a ‘Polar Express’ train through the Christmas […]

3 years ago

Mandy Moore is bringing awareness to a skin condition named Gianotti-Crosti syndrome. The This Is Us actress noticed a rash emerging on her two-year-old son, Gus, last July and, like many parents, took to the internet to identify the condition, its causes, and what treatments were available to remedy it. After trialling a number of […]

3 years ago

Eczema ranked the highest among concerns for parents when it came to their baby’s skin. Research carried out by WaterWipes UK and Ireland has revealed that nine in ten parents tend to worry about their baby’s skin during the first 12 months of their lives. It also found that most parents bring their children to […]

3 years ago

It’s certainly a reaction that would make you reconsider picking names from the literary and film world. It’s perfectly understandable that a new parent would want to name their child after a beloved movie or book character. However, does letting your child enter the real world with a name inspired by the magical world of […]

3 years ago

This Bank Holiday Weekend, round up the gang for some Halloween fun. The Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny is hosting a spooktacular experience that all the family will enjoy this Halloween weekend from Saturday, October 28th, until Sunday, November 5th. With everything from deadly dinosaurs, witches, and ghastly ghosts, it’s planned to be a seasonal celebration […]

3 years ago

Paris Hilton has responded to ‘cruel’ and ‘hateful’ comments about the size of her eight-month-old baby’s head. The media personality, 42, welcomed her first child via surrogate in January, a son named Phoenix Barron, whom she shares with her husband, Carter Reum. After sharing some snaps with her son late last week of their first […]

3 years ago

Ryan Reynolds is the king of witty, dark comedy. Add kids to the equation, and it gets even funnier. The Deadpool actor and Blake Lively share four children together, something that has not censored or altered his sense of humour. In fact, it could be argued that his jokes about his children are some of […]

3 years ago

There’s not a lot more disheartening than opening up your child’s lunchbox after school only to see that they hardly touched their lunch. Maybe they’re just a picky eater, but it can raise alarms about their nutrition and energy levels, as well as worries that they may have fears around eating at school. There are […]

3 years ago

It turns out kids actually have preferences for their treat bags. A recent poll of 500 children, aged seven to 12, revealed which sweets they are more likely to turn their noses up at after a long night of trick-or-treating. Hard toffees, broken biscuits, and old mints go straight to the top of the list […]

3 years ago

North is a whole mood. Kim Kardashian, 42, may be a mum-of-four, but her eldest daughter North, 10, chooses to live life an entirely different way. The SKIMS founder shares her children North, Saint, 7, Chicago, 5, and Psalm, 4, with her ex-husband Kanye West. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]

3 years ago

Buying white towels feels like a good idea until they start to lose their colour. It is beyond frustrating to purchase a set only to see them turn off-white and even grey over the course of time. A full house doesn’t have to mean buying dark coloured towels to hide stains. One DIY guru and […]

3 years ago

The colder weather has well and truly arrived. There’s no denying that the temperature dip lately has us all reaching for cosier pyjamas, hot water bottles, and extra blankets to keep warm, especially at night. And while in those moments of cold, we’ll do just about anything to warm ourselves, heating costs are where most […]

3 years ago

Katie Price, 45, has admitted that she would ‘love’ to have another baby. This comes a week after her ex-husband, Peter Andre, shared the news that he and his wife Emily were expecting another child together. In the latest episode of her podcast, The Katie Price Show, the former glamour model says she is ‘very […]

3 years ago

The date for the double Child Benefit payment has been confirmed and it’s just around the corner. Around 650,000 families will receive the double Child Benefit following the government’s announcement of Budget 2024’s cost of living package. A number of groups will benefit from lump sums and double bonuses over the next few weeks, with […]

3 years ago

“When a child doesn’t understand something, they tend to fill in the gaps themselves” It’s completely natural for parents and guardians to want to protect their children from distressing and devastating images of conflict. However, living in the digital age means that young people will likely be exposed to images and videos of what is […]

3 years ago

Looking for something to do as a family this Halloween weekend? You may enjoy a trip to Dublin Zoo, which has a jam-packed spooktacular schedule of family fun activities from Saturday, October 28th to Monday, October 30th. Families attending the zoo for the occasion will be treated to themed magic shows, creepy crafts, ghoulish games, […]

3 years ago

With Halloween weekend just around the corner, the conversation is likely focused on trick-or-treats and costumes. However, experts at Get Licensed have given a gentle reminder that there are dangers to keep in mind with an increase in drunk driving cases and busier streets, and they report, unfortunately, that pedestrian deaths spike by 43% on […]

3 years ago