According to the experts honesty is the best policy. “Where did I come from?” and “how are babies made?” are questions most parents can expect to face without warning from their kids. New research suggests parents start readying their response for when their child turns six, with many still opting for a few little white […]

3 years ago

The bite has really come into the Irish weather and we’re all starting to wrap up warmer. For adults, it’s all just a matter of throwing on our hats and scarves but for children travelling in car seats, it can be tricky. Some winter jackets can be hazardous when combined with a child’s car seat […]

4 years ago

Talk about being stuck between a rock and a hard place. One woman has found herself in an impossible situation after finding out her partner doesn’t want their pregnancy. She’s now afraid that she may have to choose between him or her baby. The mum-to-be posted on Mumsnet about her concerns. “Hi all first day […]

4 years ago

A touching tribute Former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese,  officially launched the Holocaust Education Ireland’s Crocus Project today, by planting yellow crocus bulbs in her garden at home in Roscommon with the help of local schoolchildren. The flowers, recalling the yellow Stars of David Jews were forced to wear under Nazi rule, will bloom around […]

4 years ago

Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? How about Daisy or Lily? When it comes to baby names, flower-inspired names have always been a firm favourite. Whether it be the super cute Poppy, gender-neutral Willow or the more unusual Primrose, it’s a long-standing tradition that isn’t going anywhere. Even now with celebrity […]

4 years ago

Gardaí are asking for anyone with information to come forward Gardaí at Castlebar are appealing for witnesses following the discovery of a woman with unexplained injuries in County Mayo on Sunday, 16th October, 2022. The woman, who is aged in her late 50s, was found unconscious by a passer-by shortly after 4am on the N5 at Cloggernagh, […]

4 years ago

Every family is different. My parents broke up when I was very small and I grew up in my grandparent’s house surrounded by aunts, uncles and cousins, who all helped to form the adult I became. This was the same for many children I knew growing up. Some had large extended families helping out like […]

4 years ago

Do you think that this is too much? A chores by age post has been making the rounds online and some parents are a little aghast at just what is expected of some small children. While most would agree with the first couple of examples for children from ages two to six, it’s the last […]

4 years ago

This is shocking The Shona Project and its partners at The Youth Lab and the Irish Secondary Students Union, which reveals worrying data on Irish teenage girls’ confidence, fears and mental health. In the past six months alone, teenage girls claimed that because of social media they struggled with low body image (61 per cent), […]

4 years ago

It’s a catch 22. I don’t think I could ever say that I was a chill person, not even as a child. I sort of assumed that as I got older I’d get better at managing my anxiety (don’t ask me why), but adult life just doesn’t work like that. Now between maintaining a home, […]

4 years ago

We can’t wait! Forget about your worries and your strife as the Gaiety Theatre brings you this year’s Pantomime, ‘The Jungle Book’ from 27 November 2022 until 8 January 2023. Even better, tickets are on sale now. Race you there! Join the cast of The Jungle Book on a tropical adventure with Mowgli, the man-child, […]

4 years ago

Our thoughts are with his family Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred this evening Wednesday 12th October, 2022 in Kenmare, Co. Kerry. At approximately 5.50 p.m. a two car collision occurred on the N70 at Dromquinna, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. A male aged in his 20s, who was […]

4 years ago

The countdown to Halloween has begun. Halloween is only a couple of weeks away and there’s more excitement that ever from kids who can’t wait to dress up. Naturally they’ll want to dive into the face paints and nail polish to complete their costumes but some products can cause skin irritation. Below are two child […]

4 years ago

The cold weather has come along with colds and flus. When one family member gets a cold, it’s only a matter of time until everyone in the house is bunged up. Below are some helpful tips for boosting your family’s immune system and preventing the spread of germs this Autumn Winter. 1. Have kids wash […]

4 years ago

Looking for some new October reads? Halloween is a time associated with magic and witchcraft so what better time to get back in touch with your spiritual self? If you’ve been thinking about finding something fittingly bewitching to read or want to explore the world of tarot this month then why not give one of […]

4 years ago

Get in there quick! This Halloween, Tayto Park is excited to announce that the much anticipated ‘Tricky Trail,’ will return at Ireland’s only theme park and zoo, and will open on Saturday, 15th of October. The ultimate Halloween treasure hunt for kids, this experience will be filled with spooky stories, spell casting, magical performances, and […]

4 years ago

Today is International Day of the Girl. The LEGO Group marks International Day of the Girl with a new campaign to encourage girls to stay curious about STEAM subjects and careers. New and sobering statistics from the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media and the LEGO Group show girls are still discouraged from STEAM […]

4 years ago

Every year Ireland is rising as one of the best countries to live in as a woman. With each generation comes a new wave of strong women but that all begins with parents who create strong girls. If you’re looking for some reading material to help inspire your teenage daughter these girl power books are […]

4 years ago

My heart goes out to the people of Donegal right now. Absolutely every one I know has been watching the updates from the tragic explosion in Creeslough and it is absolutely heartbreaking to seeing the photos of the victims being shared. As a parent seeing the photos and names of the children who have lost […]

4 years ago

Does your child have a popular name? Have you ever wondered if your child’s name is as unique? Well a company called OLBG have created a baby names calculator to find out how popular your child’s name. It even compares how popular their name is now and how popular it was when they were born. […]

4 years ago

Halloween is just around the corner. If you’re super excited for All Hallows Eve and just can’t wait to get into the spooky spirit why not kick it all off with some cute Halloween crafts? I love doing arts and crafts with my kids and I love it, even more, when we can use stuff […]

4 years ago

Add to cart.. F&F at Tesco has teamed up once again with model, presenter and mum of four, Abbey Clancy to showcase its latest collection of A/W clothing, which is now available in over 80 stores nationwide. The collection includes a host of fresh new pieces such as denim and coats built for comfort as […]

4 years ago

Great news Dermot Kennedy has added an extra Dublin date at Marlay Park on Saturday 24th June 2023 due to phenomenal public demand. Acclaimed singer/songwriter Dermot Kennedy now performs two headline concerts at Marlay Park on Friday 23rd June and Saturday 24th June 2023. Tickets from €53.65 including booking fee on sale now. Subject to licence. A […]

4 years ago

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4 years ago

Today is Grandparent’s day. Grandparent’s Day 2022 takes place today and to coincide with the day of celebration, My Nametags looked into what traditions and hobbies have been handed down through the generations in Ireland. According to their research we get a lot of our hobbies from our Grandparents, particularly baking and sports. The […]

4 years ago

You never want your child to end up being the fifth kid in their class with the same name. It happens a lot, especially with popular names that are constantly topping the polls of top ten names. Not every name makes the cut when it comes to the ‘most-used’ list and in fact, some names […]

4 years ago

Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. I remember one Halloween when one of my younger cousins got hold of a banger for another child in the neighbourhood unbeknownst to his mother. He attempted to throw it but it went off just before he let go. He was rushed to the hospital with […]

4 years ago

We can’t wait! One of Dublin’s biggest and most anticipated festivals, Dublin City Council’s Bram Stoker Festival is back with live events across the city this October Bank Holiday Weekend. More than 40,000 people are expected to enjoy Four Days of Deadly Adventures in the first live edition of the festival since 2019. The packed […]

4 years ago

What a cast! Bord Gáis Energy Theatre is egg-static to announce the pantomime Mother Goose will have its Irish premiere in Dublin next March. Starring the award-winning actor Ian McKellen as Mother Goose, John Bishop as Vic Goose and Mel Giedroyc as the Goose, Mother Goose will be flying into Dublin from Wednesday 22 March […]

4 years ago

Lapland is one of those destinations most kids have on their wish list. It’s right up their with Disneyland when it comes to capturing the imagination of small children and to be honest adults too. I was lucky enough to travel to the Lapland area for work a couple of years ago and I really […]

4 years ago

Did you see anything? Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision involving a bicycle and a car on the N4 at the Collooney roundabout in Sligo earlier today, Sunday, 2nd October 2022. The collision occurred at around midday. The cyclist, a woman aged in her 70s, was later taken to Sligo […]

4 years ago

We’re so excited! Charlotte Tilbury is excited to announce the opening of her new store coming soon to Kildare Village! The boutique will open for a limited time only and will be the ultimate gifting destination in Kildare Village. With over 28 years’ experience, Charlotte has distinguished herself as a true creative visionary and innovator. […]

4 years ago

Well that’s the Christmas party sorted! Björn Again, The Australian ABBA Show, are back! Having played to a packed out Dublin crowd earlier this year, Björn Again are set to return to the 3Olympia Theatre on Friday, 16th December for a late night ABBA party! The enduring appeal of ABBA is reflected in the ongoing […]

4 years ago

We’ve got the video! The stars have aligned as Pokémon mega-fan and international music superstar, Ed Sheeran, has collaborated with The Pokémon Company group on a new song, ‘Celestial’. The special track will appear in the highly anticipated video games, Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet launching on November 18 exclusively on the Nintendo Switch family […]

4 years ago

Did you name your child any of these names? Nature names have always been a popular choice for parents, whether it’s choosing to name their child after a beautiful flower or a place in nature. Both of my children have nature inspired middle names and if you would like to give your baby a nature […]

4 years ago

Get in there quick! Vodafone Ireland has today launched a free cinema ticket offer in partnership with ODEON as part of the Vodafone Fantastic Days reward programme. Every Wednesday customers can use the MyVodafone app to download up to FOUR offer codes (one ticket per code) to any film being shown on the following Tuesday […]

4 years ago

September is PCOS Awareness Month. This week on HerFamily, Fertility Consultant Dr Bart Kuczera from Beacon CARE Fertility answers the most common questions regarding PCOS. Victoria Beckham and Jools Oliver have openly discussed their experiences with PCOS. But what exactly is it and how does it affect fertility? And what are, as Kuczera describes, “the […]

4 years ago

His parents felt it was an unhealthy addiction. As parents, we all want to make sure our kids stay on the right track, and part of that is making sure they don’t pick up habits that might be unhealthy for them. One set of parents in that States decided to take matters into their own […]

4 years ago

Something for all the family Dublin Festival of History kicks off today and will run for three weeks until Sunday, 16th October, with a jam-packed programme of more than 130 free events —mostly in-person, with many hybrid and some online events, too — across 71 venues taking place. The festival will explore a vast breadth […]

4 years ago

This is shocking. A new report published by the Rape Crisis Network has revealed some harrowing statistics when it comes to number of minors experiencing sexual harassment in Ireland. The research showed that as many as eight in every ten young people  have experienced some form of sexual harassment. The report examined the level of […]

4 years ago

Names good enough to eat! Life just wouldn’t be the same with food. Ok, we need it for survival but let’s face it between pasta and pastries, there’s nothing like a tasty treat! If you’re a serious foodie with a bun in the oven then you’re going to absolutely love these 13 food and drink […]

4 years ago

Did you see anything? Gardaí at Naas are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the M7 motorway in County Kildare. Gardaí and Emergency Services were alerted shortly after 4:00am after a male pedestrian in his mid-20s was struck by a car traveling northbound on the M7 between J11 and J10 near […]

4 years ago

Autumn has finally arrived. Autumn is my favourite time of year. Between cinnamon being in just about everything, the leaves changing colour and of course fuzzy jumpers. I like to change up what colours I use for my makeup come October every year to make it more warmer and richer, ditching the brights and pastels […]

4 years ago

Did your partner take paternity leave? A father’s right to take paternity leave in Ireland has been around for awhile but a lot of the new dads that I’ve spoken to have not taken it. Some worry that they won’t be able take care of their child as well as the baby’s mother, for many […]

4 years ago

Do you suffer from a sleep disorder? I’ve always suffered badly from insomnia and sleep paralysis and it always seems to be at its worst when I need to be somewhere early the next morning. This week I spoke to Sharon Brandwein at Amerisleep about the three most common sleep disorders, as well as symptoms […]

4 years ago

I’m going to need to see some receipts? When it comes to deciding whether or not to have a child, a big factor is the cost. Between nappies, baby clothes and bottles to school books, braces and further education, raising a child today can cost annually anywhere from €12,000 to €13,000 a year! Generally speaking, […]

4 years ago

I’ve stopped trying to figure out when the last time I slept through the night was. Everyone always asks if baby is sleeping through the night, but they rarely ask the parents. That’s because deep down we all know that nobody is sleeping through the night. I’ve come to realise now that sleeping through the […]

4 years ago

Choosing a baby name can be difficult. On my first pregnancy, we knew what baby names we wanted straight away and had one for a boy and one for a girl. On my second pregnancy, we couldn’t stick with a definite name especially when it came to boy’s names. This one mum was sure she […]

4 years ago

A match made in foodie heaven. Krispy Kreme and McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes have come together for the first time to create the limited edition Jaffanut. The not-to-be-missed Jaffanut combines the best of both products, to tantalise the tastebuds of doughnut and Jaffanatics alike and we need to get our hands on one! But that’s not […]

4 years ago

OMG this is genius! One mum has discovered a hack to get your child to clean up their room all by themselves. That’s right you don’t have to do a thing! Want to know how? Read on below. Mum Kristen Mae was exhausted constantly picking up after her son and was at her wits end. She […]

4 years ago