December marks the start of many things. It’s the time for the halls to be decked; the twinkling lights to get strung around the house and All I Want For Christmas to be basically played on a loop for 20-some-odd days. And, of course, spend the month watching our favourite Christmas movies for the seven-millionth […]

4 years ago

Gestational diabetes is estimated to affect just over one in 10 women during their pregnancy. However, if left undetected and uncontrolled, it can lead to a number of complications. Here’s everything you need to know about gestational diabetes, from what it is to how to treat it. So, what is gestational diabetes? Diabetes is caused by […]

4 years ago

A mum has shared a stark warning after her 4-year-old daughter caught sepsis while trying on new shoes. Little Sienna and her mum, Jodie, were out shopping earlier this month when they went looking for new shoes. Since it is still summertime, the little girl was wearing sandals at the time – which was where […]

4 years ago

Still searching for the perfect name for your little one? We get it: it can be tough.  After all, there’s a lot to consider. You want it to be unique, but not so much so that they end up spelling it out for the rest of their lives. But then again, you also don’t want it […]

4 years ago

“Yes, my son is a little sh*t – deal with it.” A mum has told how she knows her son acts like a “little sh*t” – and why she doesn’t actually think that’s a bad thing. Personal trainer and mum-of-three Renee Platt has been praised by parents for her post about parenting her 5-year-old son. […]

4 years ago

But it all changed after one night.

4 years ago

You know when it feels near impossible to soothe a crying child? The smallest thing can end up triggering the biggest waterfall of tears, leaving mums and dads searching for anything that may help. And sometimes, we have to get really, really creative when doing so. In a post on Reddit, a dad shared the “weirdest parenting hack” […]

4 years ago

She couldn’t believe it when her son got three of them for his birthday.

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Could you imagine… A woman has found herself facing every bride-to-be’s worst nightmare after her wedding dress was destroyed – by her soon-to-be mum-in-law. The furious woman explained on Reddit that there had been a number of shocking incidents with her future mum-in-law as the wedding nears. She started by explaining how she and her […]

4 years ago

Do you like any of these names? Settling on a name for your bundle can be tough. You want the name to be liked, but not so popular that they will be sharing the name with half of their eventual class at school. It has to be unique, but not too unique. And, understandably, you’d want it […]

4 years ago

He says he’s not “in love” with her any more A new dad sparked a huge debate after revealing he wants an open relationship with his wife — shortly after she gave birth to their child. The man explained that they had been together for eight years, married for three, and recently welcomed a baby […]

4 years ago

“I’m hurt, to say the least.” A woman desperate to be a mum has told how she was left “broken” after she had 29 negative pregnancy tests before her husband confessed he had a vasectomy. The woman explained on Reddit that she had undergone three years of “painful, invasive and expensive” fertility treatments, in the […]

4 years ago

‘I wonder what I’m doing so wrong, and why I hate it so much.’ A stay-at-home mother has turned to the internet for advice after admitting she “hates” being a parent. The woman explained on Reddit that while she loves her two-year-old daughter, being a mother isn’t what she expected – and she wasn’t sure what to […]

4 years ago

“She is the one making that decision.” A man has been slammed for claiming that his wife should be paying for their baby’s formula from personal (rather than family) funds as she stopped breastfeeding for ” basically no reason”. He explained on Reddit that his wife had been breastfeeding their baby for six months, but now wanted […]

4 years ago

She did it while the little girl slept. A mum has come under fire after admitting she plucked her 15-month-old daughter’s eyebrows for “aesthetic reasons”. The woman took to Reddit to ask for advice after her friend’s reaction to the news made her feel “insecure”. She explained: “I gave birth 15 months ago to a beautiful […]

4 years ago

Good grief. A man sparked a huge debate after he got annoyed with his pregnant wife for saying she was “making a human being.” He added that he felt his wife had forgotten he “provided half the genetic material” and that he has been to “at least two doctors appointments every month” during her pregnancy. The […]

4 years ago

Toddlers can be pretty great. You’ve officially made it past the ‘baby-baby’ stage and your boy or girl is a fully-fledged mini-person, with their own personality starting to shine through. They’re walking, they’re talking, they’re learning all about the world around them at a crazy pace. All in all, it can be fascinating and fun to be […]

4 years ago

When it comes to little kids, bedtime can be an absolute battle. And it’s mostly down to the fact that the reasons for not going to bed are seemingly endless – well, at least to them. There’s the countless requests for just one more story; the 72 glasses of water (and, of course, the equal number […]

4 years ago

If you’re running out of ideas, fear not! Coming up with 25 Elf on the Shelf antics is not easy. The festive craze can prove to be challenge once December arrives – after all, coming up with a  whole month’s worth of ideas is fairly tricky. So, to make things a little bit easier, we’ve […]

5 years ago

Due this year? Then, chances are, you’re probably thinking about what to call your little one (unless you’ve already found that perfect moniker, of course). It can be tricky enough to do, after all. You may want it to be unique, but not so unique that they end up spelling it out for the rest […]

5 years ago

Settling on the perfect name for your little one is tough. Some parents look to their favourite TV shows or movies for inspiration, while others ask their family and friends for ideas. Some look to their favourite treats, and others draw inspiration from IKEA – yes, really. The seasons have always been a source of […]

5 years ago

It’s December. The halls are being decked with boughs of holly (or lots of tinsel, whatever your style is); All I Want For Christmas Is You is basically on a seemingly never-ending Spotify loop; and the tins of Roses just. keep. multiplying. And it’s also the time to binge-watch as many festive films was you can – […]

6 years ago

Looking for inspiration? When you’re looking for the perfect moniker for your bundle, you can find inspiration just about anywhere. Some people look to celebrities, while others turn to their favourite TV shows or movies. Nature is even a good source of inspiration, with new floral baby names always blooming. But some people are now […]

6 years ago

“The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear.” When it comes to festive films, everyone’s got their firm favourites that they simply have to watch every year: Home Alone; Die Hard; Jingle All The Way; Miracle on 34th Street. And, of course, Elf. In the lead up to the holiday season, […]

6 years ago

Settling on a name for your little one can be tough. After all, you want it to be something unique to your little one. But not so unique that they end up spelling it out for the rest of their lives. But, also, you don’t want it to be so common that they will end up sharing […]

6 years ago

Baby name trends come and go. But seasonal baby names have always been extremely popular – and this year is no exception. Spring, summer, autumn and winter-themed monikers have been trending throughout the year. According to a survey by Emma’s Diary, 62 per cent of parents-to-be who are expecting winter babies are planning to choose […]

6 years ago

CUTE!

6 years ago

It’s that time of year again. Fall is well and truly here – and we’ve got our minds cast towards all things autumn inspired. The following weeks will see the return of pumpkin spiced just-about-everything, cosy jumpers and chunky plaid scarves – as well as the cooler temperatures. It also leads to a whole new […]

6 years ago

It was one of our greatest loves when we were younger. And we still can’t believe that it’s been over a decade since the last Harry Potter book hit shelves. However, even now, the Boy Who Lived, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger still continue to cast a spell over fans across the globe. And while we’ve […]

6 years ago

Leo Varadkar has announced the restrictions have been extended until May 5. The restrictions had been due to lift on April 12. Speaking in a press conference on Friday afternoon, he thanked everyone for the sacrifices that they have made so far, noting that “every sacrifice that we make is going to save lives.” “We […]

6 years ago

Brendan Gleeson, Samantha Barry, Dermot O’Leary and Amy Huberman are among the guests leading The Late Late Show lineup tonight. Ryan Tubridy is back at the helm of The Late Late Show tonight, where he will be by Hollywood actor Brendan Gleeson. Brendan will discuss turning 65, his latest roles, and also the importance of St. Francis Hospice and what their […]

6 years ago

Debenhams is reportedly set to close all its stores in Ireland. The department store has 11 outlets in Ireland, including ones in Galway, Limerick, Cork, Dublin, Kildare and Waterford. They were among the retailers to close their doors last month amid the coronavirus restrictions. RTÉ report that staff were told today [April 9] that once the restrictions are […]

6 years ago

TOO cute. Ricky Martin has shared the first photos of his five-month-old son Renn. The singer and his husband, Jwan Yosef, welcomed their son in October last year with an adorable photo. “Nuestro hijo Renn Martin-Yosef ha nacido,” Ricky captioned the photo at the time, which translates to “Our son Renn Martin-Yosef is born”. […]

6 years ago

Anyone else suddenly feeling like Easter just hopped in out of the blue? While we’re very much ready to spend the Bank Holiday Weekend enjoying some sweet, chocolatey treats, we’ll admit it: the actual purchasing of Easter eggs hasn’t exactly been at the top of our ‘to do’ list. Which is why we were particularly excited when […]

6 years ago

Prince William and Kate Middleton have hired Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s former social media manager. PEOPLE report that the Duke and  Duchess of Cambridge have hired David Watkins to work on their Kensington Royal social media accounts. He previously worked with the Sussexes, who stepped back from their roles as senior royals last week – and […]

6 years ago

Pollen levels are set to start increasing this month. Which means that hay fever sufferers will start to face the dreaded sniffles, stuffy noses and sneezing that come with the seasonal reaction. Now more than ever, it’s important to know the difference between common hay fever symptoms and those that could be a sign of […]

6 years ago

The Grace and Frankie cast are doing a live table read of the season seven premiere and the excitement is real. The cast of the hit Netflix comedy – which stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin – will be doing a live table read of the episode, titled The Fallout. The seventh and final season of Grace and Frankie is […]

6 years ago

Better mark the calendars, Netflix have announced the premiere date for Space Force. The workplace comedy will see Steve Carell and Greg Daniels, the creator of The Office US, reunite. Lisa Kudrow, John Malkovich, Ben Schwartz and Diana Silvers star in the series. According to Variety, Carell will star as Mark R. Naird, a decorated pilot and four-star general with […]

6 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel hosted a game of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire for his children and his son’s reaction was beyond hilarious. The presenter is set to host the return of the game show in the United States, which begins today [April 8]. And to mark the occasion, he decided to  put his kids’ knowledge to the […]

6 years ago

Trying to find the right name for your little one? We feel your pain, mama: it’s definitely tricky enough to do. Whatever name you pick has to be popular, but not so popular that they will be sharing the name with half of their eventual class at school. It has to be unique, but not too unique. […]

6 years ago

She wants to use it for her own daughter instead. A pregnant woman has demanded her twin sister change her adopted daughter’s name as she wants to use it instead. She explained on Reddit that growing up with her sister ‘S’, she had always felt like she wasn’t allowed to have her own things: they […]

6 years ago

There’s only a few days to go until Easter. And we don’t know about you, but we’re so ready for some truly egg-cellent sweet treats for the long weekend ahead. In particular, Bean & Goose’s collaboration with AVOCA – which looks almost too cute to eat (keyword being almost). Bean & Goose have been crafting chocolate since 2014 using only the […]

6 years ago

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Arden had the best message for children worried about the Easter Bunny’s visit during lockdown. The country is current under a nationwide lockdown, with people only allowed to leave the house for essential supplies or exercise. During a recent press conference, one of the journalists told Arden that a younger […]

6 years ago

Hilaria Baldwin has revealed that she is pregnant again – as she admitted she doesn’t “have the words to express how this sound makes us feel”. The mum-of-four confirmed her and her husband Alec’s news on Monday, as she posted a video of her stomach with the baby’s heart beating. “Sound up…I’ll let the baby […]

6 years ago

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have revealed the name of their new non-profit organisation. The couple, who stepped back as senior members of the royal family at the end of last month, will be launching Archewell, their new organisation, “when the time is right.” Harpers Bazaar report that the pair filed a trademark application with the United States’ […]

6 years ago

Time to go check those tickets, because someone in Ireland won €500,000 in last night’s EuroMillions draw. The overall jackpot was worth a life-changing €39,141,320. And while nobody won the top prize, 41,000 people in Ireland *did* win something. But it was the EuroMillions Plus that saw one player win big, as someone scooped up […]

6 years ago

Katy Perry has revealed the gender of her first child with Orlando Bloom. The singer announced her pregnancy last month in the music video for her latest single, Never Worn White. And taking to Instagram on Friday, she confirmed that she and her fiancé are expecting a baby girl. She posted a photo of Bloom, […]

6 years ago

“This illness is serious and real.” Pink has revealed she tested positive for coronavirus – as she asked her fans to “stay at home”. The 40-year-old shared the news on Instagram, as she explained that she and her three-year-old son Jameson had been showing symptoms of the virus two weeks ago. And while she confirmed […]

6 years ago

The Vampire Diaries’ Claire Holt and her husband, Andrew Joblon, are expecting their second child together. The actress shared the happy news on Instagram this week, as she posted a sweet family photo. The photo shows a smiling Joblon holding their one-year-old son, James, while Holt rests her hand on her bump beside them. “Grateful for […]

6 years ago

Dwayne Johnson has reprised his role as Moana’s Maui for a special reason. The actor took to Instagram on Thursday to share a video of himself singing to his daughter, Tia, as he taught her to wash her hands. In an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus, people have been advised to wash their hands for […]

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