Oh joy! Summer is finally over and the bikinis and swimsuits are firmly packed away until next year, meaning we can all finally relax and ditch the diet for a few blissful months. And what better way to celebrate the beginning of the cosy season than with a HUGE delivery of your favourite chocolate? We’ve […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Irish Life Health. Everyone begins their parenting journey with the intention of being some kind of Carol Brady/Florence Nightingale hybrid, but then life happens and there’s barely time to shower, let alone squeeze in a family yoga session each week. Life is hectic and convenience is everything; so much so that […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Electric Ireland.  As adults, we’ll never truly understand why, but kids LOVE camping. There’s something about pitching a tent in the great outdoors and sleeping under the stars with mum and dad that stirs a joy and excitement in children unlike anything else. Throw a music festival and hours of quality […]

9 years ago

Ah, September. The buckets and spades been put away for the last time and the new school uniforms are hanging in the wardrobes. Now all that’s left to do is entice a gaggle of sleepy kids out of bed, feed them something nutritious and ship them off to school in a flurry of lost pencil […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Electric Ireland.  Uncomfortable. Squashed. Messy: All words the average adult would use to describe the experience of sleeping in a tent on a festival campsite. Add a few kids into the mix and bringing your children to their first family music festival could be a memory you’d rather forget. So how […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Irish Life Health. It’s the body’s natural way of battling the bacteria and viruses that cause infections, but a high temperature can be a worrying symptom in itself if you’re a parent. Categorised as a fever when it hits 38C (100.4F) or above, it’s actually very common for a child to […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Hedrin.  As adorably cute as they are most of the time, kids are vulnerable to all manner of rather unpleasant infestations, infections and afflictions. From nursery school and creche to primary school and summer camp, children play and learn in close proximity to one another, so it’s easy for common infections […]

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Brought to you by Electric Ireland. Attention music-loving mamas… Planning on bopping your bump around Electric Picnic this September? Music festivals are rife with cool baby name inspiration. You don’t have to go for Blue Angel (daughter of U2’s The Edge and Aislinn O’Sullivan) or Moon Unit, Dweezil and Diva Muffin (the unfortunate three children of Frank […]

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Scoff the muffin without worrying about the muffin top

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Brought to you by Liberty Insurance Squad Goals 2017. Is your little one wild about camogie? If so, they could be in for a treat that money simply can’t buy. The Liberty Insurance All Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final: Cork v Kilkenny takes place on September 10th and your child could be right on the […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Electric Ireland. The car is stuffed with raincoats and wellies. Your bag is overflowing with snacks and baby wipes. Finally, after months of preparation, you’re on the road to your first ever music festival with the kids. There’s just one little problem: regardless of where they’re off to (or how fun […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Irish Life Health. Becoming a parent for the first time is a magical experience, but it can also be a terrifying one. Not only have you traded in your given names for the rather grown-up titles of Mum and Dad, but you have also been entrusted with the most precious of […]

9 years ago

Ah, the 90s. A simpler, wifi-free time when we crimped our hair, danced around our bedrooms to 5ive and waited and waited and waited for Ross and Rachel to finally do this… If you pine for the good old days (and the era that fashion forgot) then this year’s Electric Picnic has some extra special […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Lidl. If the thought of school lunches brings back memories of soggy sandwiches and bruised bananas, you’re not alone. Packing a nutritious lunchbox that’s appealing to a fickle little diner is something of an art form – and getting it right can make the costs rack up quickly once the school […]

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Brought to you by Electric Ireland. Bringing the kids to Stradbally this September? Lucky them! By now you’ll have scoured the Electric Picnic line-up and carefully planned your ideal schedule for the weekend, but in order to entice your kids into bopping along to Chaka Khan and Run The Jewels, you may have to plan […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by P20 Sunscreen. There was a time when a sunburned nose was part of the charm of a day at the beach. These days we know better. Thanks to those hard working scientists, we are all well aware that tanned skin is damaged skin. The take-away? It’s never worth risking your health […]

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Brought to you by Lidl. Being a parent requires a careful blend of love, understanding, support and guidance. Sometimes however, it can be difficult to know exactly where you should be encouraging your child to venture. Happily, when it comes to one thing we can all agree; making sure they grow up to be confident, […]

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Brought to you by Electric Ireland. Remember the days when you could sling a tent over your shoulder, pick up a slab of beer and head off into the biggest music festival of the year for three days of debauchery? Yeah, once you have kids those days very quickly become a distant memory, especially when […]

9 years ago

You’ve heard about the possibility of morning sickness, the weight gain and the stretch marks, so no surprises there. But did you know there are countless other weird and wonderful things that happen to a woman’s body during pregnancy? Happily, many of them are much more enjoyable (or at least more fun to think about) […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by 123.ie.  There is no job more important than parenting, so when it comes to knowing our stuff when it comes to safety, we could all do with a cramming session every now and then. The thing is, family life is hectic. The days start early and end late, with a whole […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Lidl. In a positive era of increased gender equality, it makes sense that the exact same formula should be used to raise both boys and girls. However, what parents need to remember is that while the framework is the same (all children need to see that boys and girls are not treated differently), […]

9 years ago

Brought to you  by Aldi. Every tried to cook the dinner while holding a 7lb bag of potatoes? No, neither have we. The experience, however, would be something akin to the very first weeks of motherhood, when your new arrival may become an extension of your (very tired) arm. Babies are made for cuddling though, […]

9 years ago

Oh yes please. Keeneland Family Day takes over The Curragh on Sunday, August 13th, with a host of fantastic children’s entertainment on offer and we’ve got four family passes to give away to HerFamily readers. And there’s as much fun in store for kids as there is for grown-ups! As well as top class racing […]

9 years ago

Have you always wanted to experience the races? Well this month there’s an opportunity to put on your glad rags and make a weekend of it – and you won’t even need to book a babysitter! Keeneland Family Day takes over The Curragh on Sunday, August 13th, with a host of fantastic children’s entertainment on […]

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Sure they’ll be fitter and stronger, but there are heaps more amazing benefits in store for your sports-mad girl. From increased confidence to less stress – here are eight reasons to support your daughter as she gets active: 1. Sporty girls are happier: It’s true. According to the latest research by Lidl, girls who play […]

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Brought to you by 123.ie. This is the stuff that family photo albums are made of. Remember all those rain-soaked day trips from your childhood? Can you still taste the sandy sandwiches, the salty chips and the melted ice-cream? That’s because even very young children store memories of fun days gone by. Studies have shown […]

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Brought to you by Aldi. After months of waiting patiently to meet the newest member of the family, parents and friends could be forgiven for descending on a new mum and her baby like starving ants on a melted ice cream. However, as most parents will agree, those first few precarious and emotional days are […]

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Brought to you by Lidl. “I never let myself feel like I was good enough to keep playing.” Those are the troubling words of a young woman speaking about how she regrets quitting team sport. Chatting to the camera as part of an eye-opening video produced by Lidl, the student’s face brightens as she remembers […]

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Brought to you by 123.ie. ‘Are we there yet?’ The four little words we dread most on a road trip. Of course, backseat boredom is no fun at all, but all that whining can also be a major distraction for the driver, meaning it’s actually in everybody’s interest to make the journey as low-stress as possible. Our […]

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September is looming. Ah yes, the barbecue might still be hot and the flip flops are still out in force, but back-to-school season is just around the corner. If you find the September shop takes a serious toll on the family finances, we’re here to let you in on a little secret: smart mums and […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by F+F at Tesco. Ah, September. One of the most expensive times of year to be a parent. When you’re not dropping serious cash on new shoes and the latest trendy rucksacks, you’re likely to be schoolbook shopping or measuring your lively offspring for new uniforms. That last part needn’t be a […]

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Brought to you by Aldi. Newsflash: Maternity leave is no picnic. From getting to grips with feeding and changing to feeling like you’re walking around in someone else’s (much more voluptuous) body, the six months leave all working mums are entitled to when they give birth tend to pass by in the blink of an […]

9 years ago

Many column inches have been filled with opinion on whether Prince George’s rather traditional wardrobe is suitable for a modern monarch-to-be.  However, the more eagle-eyed royal watchers will have spotted that the three-year-old is never pictured in long trousers. Yep; Prince George is dressed almost exclusively in shorts… and for a very posh reason: “It’s […]

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Still trying to get around to booking the family holiday? Stop right there. In just a few days you could be packing your bags for an adventure to the best family attraction in Snowdonia, North Wales… for FREE! To celebrate Stena Line’s Kids Go Free promotion (yes really, book a car onto a Stena Line […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Miwadi. Well, this just sounds ideal. Now that the kids are decked out in swimming trunks, sandals and t-shirts, there’s probably not much left in the kitty for mum’s summer wardrobe, is there? So how exciting would it be to WIN a voucher that could be spent on a personal shopping […]

9 years ago

The summer holidays are in full swing and if your energetic brood are bored of TV and tiring of the garden trampoline, it’s time to get creative. Ireland is positively teeming with festivals, events and fun attractions this month. In fact, whether you’ve got a miniature animal lover or a keen explorer on your hands, […]

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Brought to you by Stena Line. Remember those days when you could pop a book in your hand luggage, order a gin and tonic and relax en route to your holiday destination? Yeah, the minute you add a kid or two to the mix those days become a distant memory. In their place, however, lie […]

9 years ago

Okay, so African elephants carry their offspring for two years before giving birth, but at 40 weeks, human pregnancies can be pretty lengthy too. And unlike the average African elephant, a mum-to-be can’t exactly spend the final weeks of her pregnancy sloshing about in the local watering hole. If this is your first time at […]

9 years ago

The picnics have been scoffed and the sun cream is all used up: Ireland’s biggest and most-loved summer festival took over Cork’s Fitzgerald Park last weekend… and it was SPECTACULAR. The best family fun you can have for free, Laya lined up a mesmerizing schedule of jugglers, break dancers, mysterious magicians and world-class, award-winning street […]

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Part of the magic of being a parent is witnessing each and every first; the first smile; the first word; that wobbly first step. Milestones come thick and fast in the first 12 months. Our advice? Ensure the camcorder is fully charged at all times and keep your phone close for impromptu photo shoots. Here […]

9 years ago

A place to relax and feed, play and giggle and dream, a well-equipped nursery can quickly become the hub of the home when baby arrives. But filling it with furniture and accessories can be an expensive business, especially when you’re preparing to welcome a new member of the family. Imagine if it were possible to […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons. The sun is shining, school is out for summer; now is the time to pack a picnic and head out for some fun in the great outdoors! We know Irish weather is notoriously unreliable, but don’t let that stop you; with the right raincoats and an umbrella […]

9 years ago

For a tiny newborn who’s just made the incredible journey from womb to world, the first 72 hours are an enormous transition. You may have planned your pregnancy with careful precision, but the days after your first baby arrives are almost impossible to draw up a timetable for. Our advice? Throw away the rule book, […]

9 years ago

New parents tend to go credit card crazy before baby arrives. Honestly, who could blame them? From nappy bins to wipe warmers, organic swaddling cloths to bouncy chairs, there’s an entire industry devoted to feeding the fears (and indulging the whims) of first time mums and dads. If your nursery is starting to look like […]

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Brought to you by Laya Healthcare City Spectacular.  How does a weekend away in the Rebel County sound? If you would like some time to unwind, spend some time with the family, and explore somewhere new then look no further because we have got the perfect competition for you. We have teamed up with Ireland’s […]

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With the summer holidays finally in full swing, your house is likely to be teeming with kids. As we all know, an influx of kids generally leads to a decimated treats cupboard; ever head for your weekly Dairy Milk only to find a sea of empty wrappers where the chocolate used to be? Traumatic. But […]

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Tasty and good for your mood.

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Brought to you by Ballymaloe Steak Sauce. The sun has been making regular appearances now for weeks, meaning it’s high time you dusted off the barbecue for a good old family get-together. This year however, there’s a tasty opportunity to host your cook-out for an excellent cause. Sign up for the Marie Keating BBQ to […]

9 years ago

Cancel your weekend plans: Ireland’s biggest and most-loved summer festival comes to Dublin’s Merrion Square on July 7th – 9th, 2017… and you won’t want to miss it. The best family fun you can have for free, Laya have lined up a mesmerizing schedule of jugglers, break dancers, mysterious magicians and world-class, award-winning street performers […]

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Entertaining the kids during the summer holidays can end up being a costly affair, but smart mums and dads are always on the lookout for a money-saving loophole; and we’ve found one of the best yet. Child Leap Card holders can travel free on any of the following Leap Card enabled services from Monday 3rd […]

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