It seems Daddy is still the favourite when it comes to play time, with only 10 per cent of fathers deeming themselves the lead disciplinarian in their house. According to a new survey,  50% of Irish mums see themselves as the one tasked with laying down the law at home. Water Babies swim school set out […]

12 years ago

When Princess Charlotte is baptised on Sunday, July 5, she will carry on a royal tradition that stretches back generations. Charlotte’s ceremony will take place at St Mary Magdalene, Sandringham, the same church where her late grandmother Princess Diana was christened on August 30, 1961. To mark the occasion, we’ve collected our top seven royal christening snaps […]

12 years ago

Bright evenings, warm weather and the promise of holidays combine to make today the happiest day of the year, according to psychologists. The third Friday in June is when we are feeling our most optimistic about the future, with childhood memories of summer, heightened social interaction and blooming plants and flowers all contributing to the […]

12 years ago

A tea fit for a gent  The Morrison Hotel, Dublin Instead of petite egg and cress sandwiches delicately cut, The Morrison Hotel is turning the concept of afternoon tea on its head this Father’s Day, serving up thick smoked rashers and hearty cheese with apple chutney, beer sliders, paprika chips and pork skewers. Instead of […]

12 years ago

When Evan Moore’s aunt and uncle took the toddler to play crazy golf, they didn’t know they might be competing against the next Rory McIlroy. Two-year-old Evan stunned onlookers by managing a hole in one on his first attempt. Luckily his auntie caught it all on camera… you know, just in case it was a […]

12 years ago

An eye-opening video of a swimming pool rescue offers a timely reminder of just how quickly a dip can turn to tragedy.  The clip, posted to the YouTube channel Lifeguard Rescue, shows what happens when an eagle-eyed lifeguard spots a struggling child who has fallen off his flotation device in a sea of more than […]

12 years ago

A brave ten-year-old has been hailed a hero by a Florida community after saving two small children from a burning mobile home.  Isiah Francis said his heart was “beating so fast” as the flames engulfed the structure, yet he walked fearlessly through the smoke and carried two infants to safety, one in each arm. Once they […]

12 years ago

A tour operator has moved 60 Irish and British families to alternative holiday accommodation in Cyprus after child-snatchers posing as a couple were apparently caught attempting to abduct two children.  According to reports, the alleged child traffickers, who were disguised as hotel staff, had been filming and swimming with children at the Anastasia Beach Complex, near […]

12 years ago

The temperatures are firmly on the rise, which means the black tights are finally consigned to the bin and it’s time to get those shins out.  But what to wear? And how to compile a heat-proof summer wardrobe on your lunch break without blowing a mortgage payment? Here are five gorgeous easygoing gúnas that won’t […]

12 years ago

If take-offs and landings give you the heebie-jeebies and a spot of turbulence is your idea of a nightmare, you might want to look away now. Taking to the skies for her very first aerobatic flight, four-year-old Léa giggles in the face of fear. Watch as Léa and her Daddy, accomplished pilot Raphael, president of […]

12 years ago

Almost half of Irish girls believe that jobs in science, technology, engineering and maths-related (STEM) area are better suited to boys.  While most of the students surveyed by Accenture agreed that STEM subjects could lead to a great career and high salary (80 per cent), a shocking 48 per cent believed that these careers were for […]

12 years ago

Gardaí are asking for the public’s assistance in tracing Danielle Gorman, a 23-year-old Carlow woman missing since Tuesday evening, June 16. Danielle, from the Tullow area, is described as being 5’3″ in height with long red/brown hair and a thin build. Anyone with information is asked to contact Carlow Garda Station on 059- 9136620, The […]

12 years ago

Offering Giorgio Armani toiletries, noise-cancelling headphones and cosy first-class cabin booths, Qatar Airways have been named the world’s best airline, but life isn’t as peachy for their female staff as it is for passengers.  The International Transport Workers’ Federation alleges the airline’s policies are shockingly discriminatory, containing a clause that requires crew to immediately inform […]

12 years ago

If there are two things that make us happy here at HerFamily.ie HQ, it’s baby announcements and Britney Spears music. Imagine our delight then, when we came across this brilliant viral video combining both.  Made by Jerrad and Machel Green, already parents to toddler Noah, the video sees the couple enlist their friends to help […]

12 years ago

When I was a kid, handstand attempts and cartwheel twirling filled the majority of the average summer. These days however, it seems both activities have been deemed too dangerous for a child to attempt after a school banned them outright. The Old Priory Junior Academy in Plymouth, Devon, has informed parents that all ‘gymnastic activities’ […]

12 years ago

Doctors have warned that celebrities who give birth in their forties and don’t admit to having fertility treatment are giving false hope to fans who have delayed motherhood.  According to Adam Balen of the British Fertility Society, if more celebrities were prepared to speak out about using donor eggs and IVF treatment “it would do […]

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A number of Irish citizens have been killed after a balcony collapsed during a party at an apartment block at Berkeley, California.  Developing: 5 people are dead and 8 others injured after a balcony collapsed in #Berkeley overnight pic.twitter.com/sHVaCmsNM2 — CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) June 16, 2015 Local police confirmed the collapse of the fourth-floor […]

12 years ago

Jewellery designer Julie Danz lives in Dublin with her husband Vincent Tynan (44) and children Luca (8) and Ruby (6). The globe-trotting family have a taste for adventure together during their down time, while Julie and Vincent spend weekdays running their business Juvi Designs. I wake up when the alarm goes off at 7.30am during […]

12 years ago

When Princess Charlotte is baptised on Sunday, July 5, the ceremony location will serve as a poignant tribute to the grandmother she never met. Charlotte’s ceremony will take place at St Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham, the same church where Princess Diana was christened on August 30, 1961. Remembering Prince William’s beloved mother has become a family tradition for […]

12 years ago

Ready to start a family? Now is the time to get moving, according to scientists; summer is the best time to conceive. Researchers believe that changes in hormones such as testosterone during the months of July and August makes sperm more active (and conception more likely) during these months. Doctors at the Centre for Reproductive […]

12 years ago

The average Irish family spend approximately €750 on a child’s first Holy Communion. The figure is down on last year, when the average was €764. While much of the budget went on a Communion dress or suit (€172), Irish parents also made sure the rest of the family was ship-shape, spending around €192 on new […]

12 years ago

More than 10,000 children have been signed up for free GP care since the programme opened yesterday.  Despite a rocky start when the dedicated website crashed and a lack of support and participation from GPs in some parts of the country, Health Minister Leo Varadkar said the launch of the free GP care for under sixes […]

12 years ago

You know we live for a new fruit hack here at HerFamily HQ. If there’s a way to make peeling a banana simpler, or keeping apple slices fresh, or chopping a giant watermelon, we wanna hear about it. Now we bring you the latest update on the trusty orange. Using just a teaspoon and a […]

12 years ago

Ingrid Hoey is one of Ireland’s best known editorial, TV and personal stylists. She lives in Dublin with her husband and daughters Freya (7) and Milla, (2). Ingrid has worked with celebs including Sharon Corr, Caroline Downey and Kathryn Thomas. Follow her tweets @ingridhoey or visit her website Butterfly Style.  I am the world’s worst […]

12 years ago

If you’re waiting until you conceive to make some long overdue improvements to your diet, this might encourage you to start a little earlier; new research shows that a woman’s diet at the time of conception can affect their child’s health in the future. Scientists at the Medical Research Council (MRC) and London School of […]

12 years ago

Parents with children under the age of six can register them for free GP care from today. Almost 60 per cent of doctors in Ireland are estimated to have signed up for the new programme, with the service due to open on July 1, 2015. Children who already have a Medical Card or GP Visit […]

12 years ago

Many Irish teachers are teaching classes in subjects like civic, social and political education (CSPE) and computer studies, despite the fact that they do not have the formal qualifications to teach these subjects. According to a new study of teachers at 70 schools conducted as part of a Teaching Council assessment of staffing needs, 8015 teachers […]

12 years ago

There were 67 ‘extreme incidents’ in Ireland’s maternity hospitals last year, according to State Claims Agency figures.  An extreme incident is one that results in permanent incapacity or death. Three cases were labelled ‘major’ in the report, meaning the victim was left permanently disabled, while 1,248 ‘moderate’ incidents were reported. According to the figures, released to […]

12 years ago

De-stress with Open Air Yoga Saturdays 11am, Wednesdays 6pm, Dublin, €5 If time to yourself is hard to come by, use your kid-free morning to de-stress and relax with a spot of outdoor yoga. Happenings host Open Air Yoga twice a week in Dublin’s beautiful Dartmouth Square. All ages and abilities are welcome (bring a mat). […]

12 years ago

Ever suspect you’re getting the short end of the stick in your marriage? Well now researchers may have proven it for sure. The findings of a new study reveal that eternal matrimony is more beneficial to men than it is to women. Husbands suffer fewer negative health effects than their bachelor mates and the benefits are […]

12 years ago

The family of a baby girl who suffered horrendous burns in a house fire have appealed for the public’s help in locating a specific type of soother that relieves her pain. Speaking to RTE’s Liveline, Liam Soffe explained that his daughter Elizabeth formed an attachment to this Boots brand soother, which was discontinued in 2008. […]

12 years ago

A community is up in arms over a new sex shop due to open in the area… across the road from a school. Locals are furious that the owners of Playblue, which sells sex toys, lingerie, condoms and raunchy gifts, are planning to open a store near St Patrick’s Boys National School in Drumcondra, Dublin. Local […]

12 years ago

Children born to older dads, teen mums and parents with a large gap in ages are at a higher risk of autism. According to the largest multinational study to date linking autism and parental age, babies born to fathers who are between 35 and 44 and mothers in their 20s are most likely to suffer […]

12 years ago

The devastated parents of a toddler who died of cancer have had the two-year-old’s body cryogenically frozen in the desperate hope that some day she might be brought back to life. Heartbroken couple Sahatorn and Nareerat Naovaratpong, from Thailand, believe in Singularitarianism, a movement defined by the belief that the creation of superintelligence is nigh and that science […]

12 years ago

A French journalist has written an open letter to the public, asking people to think before asking a clumsy or insensitive question about her baby daughter, who has Down Syndrome.  Caroline Boudet posted the heartfelt plea on Facebook after becoming frustrated by the ill-informed comments of strangers. “Here is my baby girl, Louise.” begins the […]

12 years ago

An Irish blogger and Mum of three has made a heartfelt appeal to the public to support a cause that means a great deal to her family.  HerFamily.ie contributor Geraldine Renton‘s eldest son Ethan suffers from Hunter Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects males almost exclusively. Children with Hunter Syndrome don’t have enough of a […]

12 years ago

A Nobel Peace Prize winning biochemist has landed himself in hot water after making some baffling comments about female scientists. Speaking to the World Conference of Science Journalists in Seoul, South Korea, Nobel laureate Tim Hunt said the trouble with “girls” is that they fall in love with male colleagues and burst into tears when […]

12 years ago

Gardaí in Limerick are investigating after an adult male sent a sinister message to a teenager via a games console. The child alerted parents after the interaction, described by Gardaí as ‘perverse’, took place and it was immediately reported to police. The games console, which was solely used for gaming, has been taken by Gardaí […]

12 years ago

Time to get the sunscreen out: after a rocky start (and even some ground frost in places last night) it seems Summer 2015 has finally arrived.  Most of the country will bask in some well deserved June sunshine today, with temperatures of up to 22 degrees expected for the rest of the week. According to […]

12 years ago

A petition to ban ear-piercing in babies and toddlers has been signed by almost 25,000 people. The petition, created by Susan Ingram, is calling for a minimum age requirement to be introduced in the UK. A statement on the 38 Degrees page describes child ear piercing as ‘a form of child cruelty’ akin to smacking: ‘Severe […]

12 years ago

First came the 1,000 Squat Challenge, which many of us (and by that I mean me) dutifully printed out and followed for at least two days until sitting down, even on the sofa, became unreasonably difficult.  Now there’s a new challenge in town, and it’s much, much worse. The dastardly work of world-famous Blogilates blogger […]

12 years ago

New dads at Virgin Management will be able to avail of up to 12 months paid paternity leave, as part of a groundbreaking new plan introduced by founder Sir Richard Branson.  Workers who have been with the company for less than two years can take 25 per cent of the maximum leave available, with more […]

12 years ago

There are very few festivals worth doing an extra bit of cardio for in preparation, but Taste of Dublin, a four-day food extravaganza in the Iveagh Gardens, is certainly one.  Arrive with an appetite, some sunscreen and some cash and prepare to eat your way around a sprawling village of stalls manned by the hottest […]

12 years ago

As one of his last official undertakings, Nigeria’s outgoing president has outlawed Female Genital Mutilation, in a move that has been widely welcomed by campaigners around the world.  Before he stepped down, Goodluck Jonathan signed the ban into law, marking the first time that the barbaric practice has been criminalised across the entire country. Female […]

12 years ago

Bills rack up fast when you’re planning the most magical day of your life, but recession be damned, the average Irish couple still budget approximately €24,000 for their wedding. The costs include around €19,635 on the dress, suits, ceremony and reception and a further €4,000 on an exotic honeymoon. In the largest survey of its […]

12 years ago

Planning a summer holidays play date or two? When it comes to snack time, the easiest way to get some healthy food into them is by picking a fun fruit and preparing it in an unusual way. Watermelon is the perfect option for a number of reasons: the flavour isn’t overpowering, it’s full of water […]

12 years ago

She rarely puts them in the media spotlight, but Gwyneth Paltrow has shared a rare photograph of her children on Instagram… and the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. The picture shows Apple, 11 and Moses, 9, standing in the garden holding a cat and dog. Despite the fact that her face is partially […]

12 years ago

It’s finally starting to feel like summer, but if the idea of stripping off on Dollymount Strand or Barleycove Beach fills you with trepidation, this video could give you a timely confidence boost.  The 16-second clip, produced by Simply Be USA, features plus-size superstar Tess Holliday, the first UK size 26 model to be signed […]

12 years ago

One of the most famous teenagers in the world has catapulted an Irish beauty brand into the Hollywood spotlight. Keeping Up With the Kardashians star Kylie Jenner posted the following selfie to her Instagram account, with the image clearly showing her glam bedroom and a collection of Cocoa Brown tanning products in the background. The […]

12 years ago