Luke Perry’s son Jack posted to his social media yesterday as a tribute to his father. The 21-year-old professional wrestler poured his heart into an emotional post dedicated to Luke who passed away tragically this week at the age of 52. https://www.instagram.com/p/BurfjpaHkDt/?utm_source=ig_embed Jack shared his heartbreak at the passing of his beloved dad to his […]

8 years ago

Netflix show Workin’ Moms is proving to be a hit with parents. The show which follows four very different thirty-something working mothers and friends trying to balance their jobs, family life and love life in Toronto, Canada, has become a firm favourite with mums. Mothers across the world have been binging the show and showing […]

8 years ago

Authorities in Iceland are asking parents to make sure that their children are vaccinated. This comes as the country finds itself among the many countries experiencing a measles outbreak. Several cases of the infection have been discovered in both adults and children. Officials are encouraging anyone who has not received their full immunisations to do […]

8 years ago

We all scream for ice-cream… or at least for these we do. Yesterday a Spar in North Dublin posted a photo to their social media showing off the newest additions to their ice-cream selection. I know what you’re thinking. It’s freezing outside, why would I be interested in ice-cream? I was thinking the same but […]

8 years ago

The family of Clodagh Hawe say that they are struggling to pay the large funeral and legal costs that have occurred since her death. Clodagh and her three sons were murdered by her husband Alan in 2016. After her death, Clodagh’s family discovered that her husband had transferred all of the family’s money into his […]

8 years ago

The Civil Defence has now joined the search for an Icelandic man missing in Ireland. Jón Jonsson and his girlfriend Jana arrived in Ireland over three weeks ago but only a day and a half into their trip Jón vanished without a trace. Mr Jonsson is believed to have been carrying a substantial amount of money on him […]

8 years ago

Knitted Knockers have become incredibly popular since they first began in 2015. The Irish organisation helps to create a lightweight alternative to regular breast prosthesis. Volunteers knit or crochet them and donate them to breast cancer survivors. Knitted Knockers started as a way to help those who have undergone a mastectomy by making them easily […]

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Two young girls were safely found yesterday after being reported missing last Friday. The sisters Caroline and Leia Carrico aged five and eight were discovered 44 hours after they went missing deep in the Californian wilderness. Search teams were able to locate the girls, who survived by drinking fresh water from Huckleberry leaves, by following food wrappers […]

8 years ago

Two Irish dads are delighted and relieved now that their long fight is over. Dads Jay O’Callaghan and his husband, Aaron O’Bryan were shocked last year to discover they were not legally recognised as the parents of their baby son, Jake. Because of this little Jake was unable to receive an Irish passport. While the couple […]

8 years ago

One zoo in Scotland has decided to help single dads in an incredible way. Edinburgh Zoo will be hosting a special event that will allow all single dads and their children free entry into the zoo. The zoo hopes that this event will help give single dads the opportunity to take in some quality time […]

8 years ago

How cute are these? Lidl is launching a range of children’s toy products in stores today and amongst them is this adorable teepee tent. The tents are perfect for indoor and outdoor play and the kids are going to go absolutely crazy for them. The teepee tents have walls, a roof and floor mat made […]

8 years ago

Has your child got a first communion coming up? If so then Penneys have found the perfect way to keep them toasty warm while they get ready for their big day. ‘First Communion’ dressing gowns have been spotted in Penneys stores and even better, they’re only a tenner! According to the Ballina Style Guide they […]

8 years ago

Watership Down is coming to Netflix this weekend. I have to admit I’ve never seen any version of the classic tale as my mother refused to let me watch it. A big part of this was because she was still dealing with the trauma of seeing it as a child. That and Chitty Chitty Bang […]

8 years ago

For the first time, there are now more new mums over the age of 40 than there are teen mums. Research into the ages of new mums over the past two years has found that there has been a drop off in new mums under the age of 19. On the other hand, there has […]

8 years ago

An Irish production company are looking to speak to anyone who feels they may have been illegally adopted. In particular they are reaching out to those who were illegally adopted to the United Kingdom. They also wish to speak to any women who had their children illegally taken from them and later put up for […]

8 years ago

Sometimes as a parent it can feel like you never get it right. Everyone else knows exactly what they’re doing and you’re completely adrift. Out on your own. The truth of it is that none of us know what we’re doing. We’re all just winging it. One mum absolutely hit the nail on the head […]

8 years ago

Ireland is currently experiencing a widespread housing crisis. With private rental prices rising and a lack of social housing developments, for many families it feels like they will never find permanent homes. There have been many protests and marches over the last year asking for the government to step up and offer real solutions. In […]

8 years ago

With Mother’s day only a couple of weeks away it’s the ideal time to start looking for that perfect gift. It can sometimes be tough to figure out what to get the most special woman in your life that you definitely haven’t gotten her before. If jewelry is something that is usually high on her wish list […]

8 years ago

If you’re a parent you’ll be very familiar with the LOL doll craze. Over the last couple of years the LOL toys have been some of the most sought after toys for Christmas, with kids just not able to get enough of them. If your child is a big fan of the popular dolls then […]

8 years ago

Is it possible to teach young children about consent? Yes, it is and this video shows just how straightforward and simple it can be. Educator Deanne Carson wants children to be aware that they are in control of their bodies. When we think of consent, we often think of it as being an adult subject […]

8 years ago

When I had my first child I knew that I wanted to breastfeed. Like a lot of new mums, I assumed it would just come naturally to me and my baby. My body would kick into gear straight away and I would have no problem producing milk. That was not the case. I struggled a […]

8 years ago

Colouring was always one of my favourite things to do as a child. I remember there would often be arguments in class over who got to use the ‘skin colour’ crayon next. It wasn’t a problem for me as I never felt I had enough pigment in my skin tone to be considered peach. I’ve […]

8 years ago

A father to be in the States caused catastrophic damage during a gender reveal party. The dad decided to shoot at an explosive during the celebrations which led to a 47,000 acre wildfire and incurred over $200,000 worth of fines. The enormous blaze took firefighters almost a week to extinguish. An off-duty Border Patrol agent was […]

8 years ago

A teenage girl from Cavan has released a music video with a strong message. 13-year-old Ruby O’Kelly wrote the song to speak out against bullying and let young people know that they are not alone. Since being uploaded to YouTube last week, Ruby’s song You Won’t Stop Me has been viewed over 5,000 times and support […]

8 years ago

So inappropriate. A middle school in Louisiana has come under fire after it asked it’s students, aged between ten and fourteen to dress according to their relationship status. Parents of the students were furious when they were informed on what the ‘dress up week’ theme would be. pic.twitter.com/GIMgbW9aPp — M.J. Mouton (@MJ_Mouton) September 23, 2018 […]

8 years ago

Cork senator Jerry Buttimer is calling for yoga to be added to school curriculums. Mr Buttimer thinks that yoga should be taught in Irish schools to help promote mental health and reduce anxiety in students. He also believes that it will help young people develop good self-esteem. Many students, especially those coming up to exams like […]

8 years ago

Video hosting website YouTube have made the decision to crack down on ‘anti-vax’ videos. This comes after a backlash from their advertisers saying that they would no longer use the channel if their adverts continued to appear alongside anti-vaccination material. Videos containing ‘anti-vax’ content will now be flagged as ‘harmful or dangerous’. The new rule […]

8 years ago

Many fathers have no access to paternity leave. In 2016 fathers in Ireland became eligible to access paternity leave and paternity benefit, but as it stands it still only covers a relatively short period of time compared to many other European countries. For fathers in the United States there is even less access to paternity […]

8 years ago

Peppa Pig, PJ Masks, PAW Patrol. All names that parents are very familiar with as they are three of the go-to favourite TV shows for children in Ireland. If your child is a big fan of the characters from these shows then you will be delighted to know that they will be coming to an […]

8 years ago

To celebrate 40 years of The Muppet Movie the beloved film will be returning to Irish screens. This Sunday, February 24, the muppets will be back in action as they hit cinemas across Dublin. Originally released in 1979, the film saw the muppets embark on the first adventure that catapulted Kermit and friends from our […]

8 years ago

Are you ready to rock? Girls Rock Dublin have announced that they are bringing back their hugely successful ‘Girls Rock’ camp this summer and they’re looking for applicants. The camp, taking place in Sound Training College, Dublin is aimed at teenage girls looking to make new friends and create a lot of new music. The […]

8 years ago

To boldly go where no child has gone before. Astronomers in Puerto Rico are searching for a child to help them create and record a message that they will send out into space. The aim of the project entitled New Arecibo Message is to have the message reach extra-terrestrial life. Interested in using the world most […]

8 years ago

Casting director Gillian Reynolds is on the lookout for a talented little girl with Down syndrome. Reynolds has helped to cast some of the largest blockbuster movies including Saving Private Ryan and Stardust and is now searching Ireland for her latest project. Gillian took to social media this week with a casting call; “Hi there, […]

8 years ago

The UK lottery have announced that they will be supporting trans children’s charity Mermaids. The charity became topical over the last few months with many anti-trans activists disagreeing with its right to exist. There was a call for the lottery to pull its grant to the charity but after lengthy discussion the lottery decided to […]

8 years ago

New York police were shocked yesterday when they reported to the scene of a horror collision. A family of eight, including six children, were heartlessly mowed down by an angry driver after an apparent altercation. The mother of the children, said to be in her early thirties, died due to the injuries she sustained. A […]

8 years ago

An Irish MEP is calling for baby wipes and wet wipe type products to come with a warning. Deirdre Clune feels that these products warrant a mandatory warning because of their detrimental effects on the environment. She also expressed concern that many of these wipes are being disposed of in an incorrect manner, such as […]

8 years ago

Shocking video footage shows a woman cruelly destroying props at a baby’s photoshoot. The one-year-old and her parents were taking photos for the little girl’s first birthday in a public green area in Texas when the altercation occurred. A woman, identified as Franci Neely, verbally and physically attacks the family because she feels they are […]

8 years ago

Know anyone having twins? Irish baby box company, Baba Box, have launched a new box and it’s fab! The new box is especially for twins and it’s gender neutral. I’ve seen many parents of twins, where the twins are not the same gender, feel stuck when it comes to cute matching outfits. Not only are […]

8 years ago

A UK parenting website has taken a lot of backlash for an article they recently shared on their social media accounts. The article, which was originally written last year, was shared on Mums Advice’s Facebook page over the weekend. The post shocked and outraged parents as the article in question was written by a man […]

8 years ago

Train commuters are being warned to expect delays to and from Heuston station. Passengers could see delays up to 45 minutes on the rail line due to vandalism caused to the cable lines. Delays – approx 30-45 mins – to all services from/to Heuston due to signal cable vandalism. Newbridge to Grand Canal Dock trains […]

8 years ago

A little girl from Donegal has become an online sensation after her video went viral. The short snippet of the toddler eating her dinner was posted to Twitter during the week and has since been shared thousands of times. Why? Because she’s eating something a little different than chicken nuggets and chips. If our wee […]

8 years ago

If you’re a first-time parent you may not be familiar with the heel prick test and what it tests for. Also known as the newborn bloodspot screening it is typically performed when your baby is less than a week old by your midwife/public health nurse. The screening checks for 8 rare but serious conditions in […]

8 years ago

A young girl who left Britain in 2014 to join IS now wants to return home. Shamima Begum and two of her friends, ran away from home when they were just 15 to join the terrorist organisation. Now 19 and pregnant, Ms Begum wants to return home to the UK to be with her family […]

8 years ago

A recent report has found that children as young as ten years of age are dealing drugs. The shocking discovery comes from a 2018 trend report which was carried out by the Blanchardstown Local Drug and Alcohol Task Forces. The research found that a surprising number of children under 18 are turning to dealing drugs […]

8 years ago

As mums, we rarely cut ourselves any slack. We try to take on everything but often feel like we’re not doing enough. I came across a Facebook post and it really made me stop and think and it’s something that every mum should read today. Posted by online personalities Cat & Nat the post reads; […]

8 years ago

A good company never misses a good marketing opportunity. This cake company were in there like a flash with the perfect meme guaranteed to bring in a few sales down the line. Going off of the statistics that a lot of babies are conceived on Valentine’s Day, Sharon’s Cakes didn’t miss a trick when they […]

8 years ago

One mum has gone above and beyond to help bring joy to children living with disabilities. Amy Jandrisevits worked as a social worker in a pediatric oncology unit when she got the idea to create ‘A Doll Like Me.’ Since she started making the dolls a couple of years ago, Amy has covered the cost […]

8 years ago

Young children can often get frustrated when they come up against obstacles. Dealing with the problems life can throw at them can be at times overwhelming, so as parents it’s our job to help them learn how to address their problems. Below are some tips on how you can teach problem solving skills to young […]

8 years ago

A Shankill family are fundraising to help support their son’s medical needs. Seven-year-old, Herve Rolland has spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy and requires the use of a wheelchair. The family now need a wheelchair accessible car, which costs €38,000, to get Herve to his medical appointments. Herve was born in October 2011, at 23 weeks and 6 […]

8 years ago

The doctor that support celebrity ‘anti-vaxxer’ Jenny McCarthy is now telling parents they need to vaccinate their children. Dr Jay N. Gordon, whose patients include actress Jenny McCarthy’s son, whom McCarthy believes developed autism due to vaccines. The doctor who has supported the star in the past recently put out a tweet to say that […]

8 years ago