Hoping for a promotion? Need an extra day off? If you’re nervous about asking for what you want in work or life, you likely resort to a polite email to do the job for you. However, new research shows you could be missing out, big time. According to a study published in the Journal of […]

8 years ago

The majority of Irish brides take their husband’s name after they tie the knot

8 years ago

The body’s largest organ, spanning the top of the scalp to the tips of the toes, the skin is our first line of defence against germs, bacteria and toxins. In adults, the epidermis varies in thickness, from just 0.5 mm thick at the eyelids to 4mm on the soles of the feet, but a child’s skin tends […]

9 years ago

Newborn babies who are able to enjoy one ‘golden’ hour of skin-to-skin contact with their mum immediately after birth are less stressed and more likely to breastfeed for longer.  There are many reasons why skin-to-skin contact is not always immediately possible, but if there are no complications stopping baby or mum, the latest research shows […]

9 years ago

Do you feel like you’ve had little or no time to yourself since you became a mum? You won’t be surprised to hear you’re not alone in that; a new survey shows that mums ‘me time’ lasts, on average, 52 minutes. For some (33%) it’s only 30 minutes a day. That’s barely an episode of […]

9 years ago

Getting on the property ladder is no mean feat, but, according to a new survey, the struggle is far from over when you finally get the keys to your own home. As anyone who’s still using their garden furniture as a dining table will attest, this year’s first-time buyers are struggling through the first few […]

9 years ago

The royal couple will welcome their third baby there.

9 years ago

Make your eight-a-day more interesting

9 years ago

As if it wasn’t challenging enough to pick one name for your imminent arrival, try adding another baby to the mix!  According to HSE figures, there has been a whopping 36 per cent increase in the birth of twins in Ireland between 2004 and 2013, with the number of twin births rising steadily year-on-year. Even with […]

9 years ago

Suffering from fried egg fatigue? Sick and tired of scrambled? Fear not; the internet is about to come to your rescue. Instagram is abuzz with images of the hottest breakfast food of the moment and unlike avocado roses and unicorn lattes, this one is low in calories and easy to throw together. Behold: the Cloud […]

9 years ago

If you’re pregnant right now you’d probably say it’s just perspiration, but there’s some seriously cool physiological changes behind that pregnancy ‘glow’. The famous ethereal real-life Instagram filter that descends on mums-to-be is caused by a combination of surging hormones and increased blood flow – and while you may not be feeling like supermodel just […]

9 years ago

We didn’t think it was possible to improve on the frying-pan method of scrambled egg making. Then we discovered this simple but life-changing technique. Stirring your mixture this way results in the FLUFFIEST scrambled eggs your breakfast table has ever seen. All you need is the usual stuff (that’s eggs, butter, a frying pan and […]

9 years ago

Breastfeeding is an amazing experience, but as far as great adventures go, it does have its own unique set of challenges and hurdles. Right at the tippity top, beside latching issues and cracked nipples is mastitis, which happens when a milk duct becomes blocked and infected. Most common during the first six to 12 weeks, […]

9 years ago

If you’ve been up all night with a screaming baby you’re likely to disagree with this one, but a leading consultant paediatric dental surgeon says that Irish parents’ “imaginations have got the better of them”, when it comes to teething pain.  Kirsten Fitzgerald, a surgeon at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, warned that attributing symptoms such as nappy […]

9 years ago

Even the most restrictive diet plans tend to allow a little alcohol after an induction period. Thank GOD. If you’re trying to lose weight however, you’ve probably been warned to avoid red wine, beer and sugary concoctions like the plague. There’s no denying it’s best to stick to clear spirits with low calorie or soda […]

9 years ago

The ages at which you get your first period and start menopause may be a predictor of how long you can expect to live.  A new study by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that women who start menstruation and experience menopause later in life may have increased chances of […]

9 years ago

As the weather gets warmer, it’s clearly time to ditch the heavy foundation and concealer for a fresher, lighter base….which is perfectly fine if you’re 19-year-old, vegan water drinker, but what about the rest of us? The answer lies in the hands of a talented facialist and luckily, Ireland is home to some of the […]

9 years ago

It appears there’s more to the coconut than the Bounty Bar.

9 years ago

It’s the part of natural childbirth that many women are the most squeamish about: just how much ‘stretch’ will be required to deliver this baby… and how much is it going to hurt? During childbirth the opening of the vagina must expand to 10cm to allow the passage of the baby’s head. This sudden expansion […]

9 years ago

Where do babies come from mum?

9 years ago

Time to stretch their little legs?

9 years ago

Brought to you by Arnotts. Communion season comes just once a year and Arnotts is once again ahead of the competition. The iconic store is home to a wide selection of smart suits and beautiful dresses to ensure everyone is looking their best on the big day. The best bit, Arnotts has everything for Communion […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Celtic Pure Irish Spring Water.  Family life is hectic. No sooner have you cleared the breakfast dishes than it’s time for bedtime stories. As the saying goes, the days are long but the years are short – it all goes by so quickly and finding the right balance can be tricky. […]

9 years ago

Whether you’re the queen of New Year’s resolutions or a gym-phobic winter hibernator, who wouldn’t hand over their last mince pie for a slimmer middle right about now? If your yoga pants are feeling a little snug, there are some simple tricks you can try to shed a few Christmas pounds and ease any festive […]

9 years ago

Scientists believe commercial baby foods could be to blame for giving children a sweet tooth later in life.  According to research from the University of Glasgow, many of the top brands (even the natural and organic varieties) are so sweet that infants never learn how to appreciate bitter flavours. The main culprits are naturally sweeter vegetables […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Bord Gáis Energy The first days, weeks and months of new parenthood can be a lot of things; exhilarating, confusing, tedious, happy, delightful and strange. Amid all the frantic reading of the baby book and the endless nappy-changes, there can be moments when you find yourself questioning just what this parenthood […]

9 years ago

From that stack of vintage Vogues and holiday Polaroids to the household bills and ‘important’ letters that seem to stack up daily, organising the detritus of modern life has become an art in itself. The key to leading a decluttered existence is to immediately dump what you don’t need and file the rest… fast. Moving quickly […]

9 years ago

Spoiler: it’s nuts.

9 years ago

Brutal.

9 years ago

Dads who fully embrace new fatherhood and play an active role in raising their baby have better behaved children later on. That’s according to the latest study from Oxford University, which showed that how new dads feel about parenthood and whether or not it makes them feel closer to their partner are powerful predictors of […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by New Citroën C3 Aircross Compact SUV. January, eh? Between the soggy weather, the restrictive diet plans (no more selection boxes for breakfast) and that pervading ‘back to work’ feeling, it’s no wonder most of us are feeling down in the dumps. In fact, surveys show that January 15th (Blue Monday) is […]

9 years ago

Feeling a little delicate today? When you’re suffering from Wine Flu, the best remedy is usually a combination of carbs and cheese. Throw a little lemon in there and you could even argue that tonight’s dinner contains your daily dose of vitamin C. This little recipe by Diethood packs a tasty punch. Best of all? […]

9 years ago

They could help with earlier diagnosis.

9 years ago

A DIY for all of the boxes from yesterday!

9 years ago

There are the children’s gifts that parents love; cuddly teddy bears, sweet books; fun costumes and cute pyjamas. Then there are the presents that children love (fart guns, finger paints, games that involve slime and noise and fake snot)…. all of which send parents up the walls. If, like me, you are buying for a […]

9 years ago

It’s like a super power.

9 years ago

You’re probably doing it already.

9 years ago

It’s exactly what it sounds like.

9 years ago

Brought to you by Johnstone’s. With the Christmas holidays around the corner, the pressure is on to ensure your house is a cosy, cinnamon-scented home by the time your guests arrive. Finding a painter, decorator or kitchen fitter willing to transform your dodgy rooms before January however is akin to plucking the proverbial needle from […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Virgin Media. Part of the magic of being a parent at Christmas is that you get to enjoy all the classic movies from your childhood again and again. For some reason, they’re even better when there’s a little face on the sofa next to you, staring at the TV in complete […]

9 years ago

‘Tis the season for decking the halls, but if your home is far from merry and bright this festive season, this could be just the Christmas miracle you need! The lovely folk at Johnstone’s want to make it as simple and straightforward as possible for you to turn your house into a home before the […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Funderland. Oh, the memories. There’s something about seeing the Funderland crew setting up in your town that brings out the kid in all of us. In case it’s been a while since you’ve joined the fun, these days there’s plenty more to see and experience than the screams of your family […]

9 years ago

We received confirmation that wine is so good for our health we should really be quaffing a glass daily. Today even better news reaches us, courtesy of the lovable booze boffins at Washington State University and Harvard. Research has shown that people who drink two glasses of wine a day (that’s half a bottle, folks) are 70 […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by SPAR. With the switch flipped by former Miss World Rosanna Davison, the SPAR Twitter Tree is officially open for business… and powered entirely by your tweets! A genius idea that lets people do their bit for a great cause with a swipe of their phone, this year’s SPAR Twitter Tree will […]

9 years ago

Do you feel like you’re standing over the cooker for longer than is normal for someone who is not Rachel Allen? If so, it won’t surprise you to learn that the majority of mums are cooking more than FOUR times a day to cater for their fussy family’s tastes and schedules. A quarter of the […]

9 years ago

Christmas is a holiday centred on children and family like no other. This can make for an emotional rollercoaster if you’re having trouble conceiving, particularly if you’ll be surrounded by family and friends with babies or young children. For the one in six Irish couples who are struggling to conceive and have their own family, […]

9 years ago

A photo created by a group of ten mums determined to normalise breastfeeding among African American women has been shared all over the world. The photoshoot was the brainchild of Alabama mum Angel Warren, 27, who felt that too many women of colour still view breastfeeding as taboo. Having posted a call-out to local mothers […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Liffey Valley. Christmas is finally in full swing and with the school holidays just around the corner, now is the time to plan some fun family outings everyone will enjoy. The trick is to choose day trips and events that offer something for everyone, from Mum and Dad to the tiniest […]

9 years ago

You may remember him from the 1991 movie The Addams Family and the sequel Addams Family Values, but Jimmy Workman, who played Pugsley in both films, is happily retired from acting these days. Now 37, the eldest child of Morticia and Gomez Addams prefers life on the other side of the camera. In fact, Workman, […]

9 years ago

She hasn’t confirmed she’s expecting, but fans believe Kylie Jenner’s choice of Christmas tree decor may be the strongest hint yet that she’s pregnant and expecting a baby girl. The reality star and make-up mogul, 20, shared a festive photograph of the giant tree on social media. Festooned with oversized pink baubles, the sparkling display […]

9 years ago