These are just too fab! As a parent, it can be hard to find clothes that have that little something extra. Something with graphic prints, fun colours and a price tag that won’t make us cry. If this sounds like your checklist then Mini Bella Boutique is just the online store for you. Filled with […]

7 years ago

Do you allow your toddler screen time? I’ve read so many articles telling me that the less screen time for children the better, but it can be hard. When you’re dealing with a toddler going through the terrible twos it’s sometimes nice to be able to distract them with cartoons or a game so you […]

7 years ago

Great news for gay parents in Ireland. Under a new law, LGBT parents will now be entitled to receive an adoption benefit. Previous to the new law gay parents were not able to receive adoption leave or benefit. In 2015 the introduction of marriage equality brought with it the legal right for same-sex married couples […]

7 years ago

The perfect time to discuss body positivity.

7 years ago

Recently my ten-month-old daughter and I ditched the meat and went vegan for the week. This wasn’t something I decided to do on purpose. We were staying at a campsite and the breakfast and dinner menu were entirely vegan and I thought ‘hey when in Rome’ or Berlin as the case may be. I didn’t […]

7 years ago

In many parenting circles, I feel like the resident ‘hot mess mom’. I always forget to bake for the bake sale, I never remember to take back to school photos and on more than one occasion have left the house wearing jeans stained with baby food. I get what needs to be done, done, but […]

7 years ago

Rapper Snoop Dog is apparently very interested in the maths education of Irish children. An advert for Leaving Cert maths grinds was recently spotted in Portlaoise with a very famous person on their banner. Snoop Dogg is giving leaving cert maths grinds in Portlaoise there if anyone’s looking pic.twitter.com/jF22fHhd4J — Jim (@JimBaawn) April 14, 2019 […]

7 years ago

Last night I had that moment that all parents encounter at one stage or another. That moment when you look down at your child and realise that your baby isn’t a baby anymore. They may still be little. They may still need you, but it’s not in the way they used to. That time has […]

7 years ago

Perfect for the patio! Next week Aldi will be stocking gorgeous egg chairs and I can’t think of a better way to spend some chill time in the back garden. Neutral and free-standing (no trees or drilling into your wall required) it’s a piece that will work with any garden. Designed to take up minimal […]

7 years ago

Not sure how parents are going to take this news. Baby Shark live is coming to Blanchardstown Centre and it will either fill you with joy or terror. The popular Baby Shark song has been doing the rounds on YouTube for months now and just about every child is obsessed with it. Their parents…not so much. […]

7 years ago

Build my own Easter egg? Yes, please! This Easter season, Cadbury is hosting the Cadbury Hop-Up Shop from Thursday 11th April to Saturday 20th April in Arnotts department store on Dublin’s Henry Street, Dublin 1. During the event each family will get the chance to build their own, customised Easter Egg Hunt Packs, choosing from […]

7 years ago

The family of Sinéad Lowndes are asking for the public’s support to help get her a life-saving transplant. The 29-year-old mum was diagnosed with a rare liver condition named Budd Chiari Syndrome and was given the news in December 2018 that she would require a liver transplant. Unfortunately, the organ transplant that Sinéad requires cannot be done […]

8 years ago

Gardai have released a statement today saying that they are investing an alleged abduction attempt. The alleged child abduction is said to have taken place in Foxrock, a suburb of South Dublin. The incident is believed to have occurred at approximately 10 am on Sunday, April 7. A spokesperson for the garden press office released […]

8 years ago

A great way to help the bees while having fun gardening. Little Green Dot Craft Studio and Design by Nature (trading as www.wildflowers.ie) have teamed up to create to fantastic flower packs. The flower seeds come in bee garden and fairy garden and will cover your garden with wildflowers, perfect for hungry bees. Bees […]

8 years ago

These are a fantastic idea. When I had my babies neither of them wanted to stay in the little hospital cot that they put beside my bed. On both babies, I ended up putting them in the bed beside me to comfort them but then I got no sleep because I was afraid I would […]

8 years ago

Penneys have done it again! Penneys are great for grabbing a bargain or two especially when it comes to kids brands. They’ve already covered all of the major Disney and Marvel characters but now they’ve added another of the kid’s favourites to their range. The bow princess herself JoJo Siwa. Yes, that’s right, Penneys now […]

8 years ago

Locals in North Dublin have expressed shock at the news that a mum was attacked while out with her child. The mother is said to have been attacked and almost dragged into the bushes of a quiet park in Blanchardstown, Dublin. It is believed that the woman was walking through the park with her child in […]

8 years ago

At the moment I’m currently house hunting in Dublin. Whenever I say it to people from outside the capital they all give me the same look. The ‘are you mad?’ look. For various reasons my house searching has to be in Dublin and this has been my experience so far. Last week I wrote an […]

8 years ago

Do you want to build a robot? This Easter you and your child can find out all about robotics at Cool Planet Experience’s fantastic Easter workshop. At the workshop, your child will be given everything they need to create their own amazing solar power ‘bunny bot’. Taking place at Cool Planet Experience in Powerscourt House, Enniskerry, […]

8 years ago

If you’re on the lookout for the perfect Easter hamper for your child, look no further. Small Dublin business, Candy Cone Company, has put together a selection of amazing Easter cones for €2.50 and Easter hampers €5.50. Both products are absolutely jam-packed with goodies that the kids will go crazy for come Easter morning. The […]

8 years ago

Tayto Park is bringing the fun in a big way this Easter. The theme park located in County Meath will be playing host to a huge variety of events this Easter that you’re not going to want to miss. Best of all they will have the ultimate egg hunt where you and your family will […]

8 years ago

Looking for something to keep the kids occupied over the Easter break? Jervis shopping centre has you covered with events for all ages. The famous Dublin shopping spot will have everything this Easter from giant bubbles for juniors to free makeup lessons for teens. Starting this Saturday, April 13 you can enjoy the smallest […]

8 years ago

This is probably one of the most embarrassing things that has ever happened to me. Baby brain and lack of sleep have led me to do some very silly things. One day I kept tapping my debit card trying to pay for groceries, wondering why it wasn’t working only for the shop clerk to inform […]

8 years ago

Watching your child fight to breathe is every parent’s worst nightmare. Over the weekend this is exactly what happened to me when my nine-month-old starting to choke and gasp for air. It happened in a blink of an eye. One moment she was contently playing on the floor and the next thing I knew she […]

8 years ago

This sounds fab! The Pod Collection is bringing together expectant mums from across the country for a fantastic morning of yoga and relaxation. The event taking place at Malahide Castle on April 27, will see expectant mums mingling, getting expert advice and tucking into some tasty healthy treats. From 9.30 to 10.30am you can take part […]

8 years ago

Lidl’s baby event lands in stores today. The popular range has everything you need to get you ready for baby’s first year. If you’ve just had a baby or are expecting one soon you’ll definitely want to pop into your local Lidl. Among their baby collection is the Play Nest Jungle which is a great […]

8 years ago

There are lots of articles out there telling women what is the best age to have their first child. I gave birth to both of my children in my twenties but most Irish mums are aged 30 and over when having their first child. There are many pros and cons to being a younger or […]

8 years ago

Croke Park are bringing back their Easter egg hunt and we can’t wait! The popular egg hunt will be taking place from April 18 to 22 and it’s bound to be a great day out with the kids. This unmissable Easter ‘eggs’perience includes a guided tour of the famous stadium, a fun Easter egg hunt, and […]

8 years ago

Gym Plus has just announced that it will partner up with IVF Fertility Clinics in Ireland. These clinics include the Sims IVF & Rotunda IVF. The aim of the partnership is to help couples on their fertility journey maintain a healthy lifestyle and look after their physical wellbeing. The number of Irish couples using IVF […]

8 years ago

Kids yoga, pizza making and spa treatments? Tell me more! The Hillgrove Hotel & Spa Monaghan are pulling out all the stops to ensure that you and your family have the most relaxing Easter break possible. Parents can sit back and relax this Easter while the kids are fully entertained making pizza and trying Junior […]

8 years ago

Why is it that ‘bring your child to work day’ hardly exists in Ireland? When I was a kid I remember watching American TV shows featuring episodes where parents annually bring their children to their workplace. On this side of the Atlantic I only know of one person whose company partakes in the tradition. Ireland […]

8 years ago

I’ve recently gone through the delightful process of applying for a mortgage. It’s something I dreaded the thought of but knew I would have to do, especially with how unstable the rental market is. When I started my application I found that were gaps in the information that I needed to know. Questions I couldn’t […]

8 years ago

You’ll collect all the eggs with these baskets! Easter is only a couple of weeks away and very soon the Easter bunny will be a knocking. If you’re planning an egg hunt with your kids this Easter you’ll definitely want to pop by Aldi and pick up some of their amazing egg hunt range. My […]

8 years ago

These are just adorable! Teething can be a difficult time for both parent and child. My little girl is teething at the moment and is biting everything in sight, sometimes including me. While most of us parents are well acquainted with Sophie the Giraffe, there’s now another teething animal in town and she’s magical. Introducing… […]

8 years ago

Congratulations! Laguna Beach and The Hills star Lauren Conrad has just announced that she is expecting her second child. The tv personality took to social media today to share the good news with her fans and we couldn’t be happier for her. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvwnm1THVV4/ Already a mum to her son born in 2017, Conrad is absolutely […]

8 years ago

Summer is on the horizon and that can only mean one thing, hitting the beach! Whether your little one has outgrown their swimsuit or you just want to up date their wardrobe, Monsoon’s summer collection is well worth a look. The range has something for every style from comfy beach casual to princess dresses and […]

8 years ago

A fantastic event for any new parent. Baby brand Mamas&Papas will be running an exclusive marketplace event this week in Dublin. The two day event will see parents being able to find all of their favourite products under one roof as well as getting some expert advice. Running from April 6 to April 7, parents […]

8 years ago

Is this real life? Yes, yes it is. Just when you thought you’d seen it all from the Kardashian-Wests they go and throw you an even crazier curveball. A few days ago bow princess JoJo Siwa uploaded a video to her YouTube channel of her ‘babysitting’ North West. The daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye […]

8 years ago

The family of Zac Higgins have set up a GoFundMe to help cover Zac’s medical costs. The toddler was seriously injured when he was struck by a car in Cork on March 25 which later drove away from the scene. Zac had to be put into a medically induced coma and be transferred from Cork […]

8 years ago

This is something I think a lot of mums can relate to. Pregnancy changes your body a lot. Even with losing the baby weight I gained during both my pregnancies my body still feels different, because it is and always will be. One mum summed up these body image feelings perfectly with a post she […]

8 years ago

This looks amazing! Mondello Park will be hosting a fantastic one day family event next month and it’s one not to be missed. As well as all of the fun of the car racing Party at the Park 2019 at Mondello has a jam-packed schedule with activities for all the family. Running from 10 am to […]

8 years ago

These are adorable! Easter is fast on the approach and so is the Easter bunny. I’ve seen a lot of matching mother and daughter Christmas jammies but now they come in Easter bunnies too! Dunnes stores are currently stocking some super cute matching mum and daughter bunny jammies and I definitely need them in my […]

8 years ago

Slugs and snails and puppy dogs tails… According to the nursery rhyme, that’s what little boys are made of and I can’t disagree. I also find the statement that little boys are ‘noise with dirt on them’ extremely accurate. Don’t get me wrong even though my son is a nuisance for turning every corner in […]

8 years ago

Breastfeeding numbers are rising in Ireland. While the rates of breastfeeding in Ireland are still lower than in other parts of Europe, the number of mothers choosing to breastfeed their children is steadily growing. That being said many Irish women still feel uncomfortable feeding their child in public, with some experiencing discrimination. During the summer […]

8 years ago

There is nothing like the dread I feel when my kid asks for a birthday party. Kids are tough customers and I’ve heard enough complaints, from the cake icing not tasting nice to tantrums about the wrong balloon colour, to last me a lifetime. This year, I decided to leave it up to the professionals […]

8 years ago

This is interesting. A recent study suggests that going gluten-free during pregnancy can reduce your child’s chances of developing diabetes. Danish scientists say they may have found a link between gluten and the medical condition. Diabetes is a condition in which the body’s ability to produce the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in the abnormal […]

8 years ago

Too real! Parenting can be a frightening experience but this couple took it to the next level! The husband and wife duo recreated Paranormal Activity but instead of ghosts, the villains are…our kids. The hilarious video shows the pair battling against sleep deprivation, a child who keeps appearing from nowhere and a baby gate that […]

8 years ago

Next week Lidl will be stocking a range of sensory products. The range will arrive on Tuesday, April 2, just in time for World Autism Day. Among the products will be noise cancelling headphones especially for young children. Sensory products are products that can help a particular sensory input. Whether it be visual or tactile, […]

8 years ago

These look amazing! This Dublin dad has created a series of books to empower young girls and they look inspiring. Gavin Leonard found that there was a lack of positive female role models in children’s literature and wants to change this for his own daughter and other little girls. The idea for his book series […]

8 years ago

Baby Emma is all grown up and starring in horror movies. That’s right the twin sisters, Noelle and Cali Sheldon, who played the role of Emma in tv show Friends are back and taking on a very different sort of role. Since first appearing as the daughter of Ross and Rachel the twins have mainly […]

8 years ago