I need this for my kids. Travelling with toddlers, even if it’s just done to the local park is rarely ever simple. One thing that often catches me out is not having a spare clean bottle or sippy cup if my child wants to switch from milk to juice or water. This can be particularly […]

7 years ago

A good approach to making sure everyone is educated on sex. Sex education is an important part of school that no child should miss, but in many schools the option to take part is left in the hands of parents. As a parent I can understand why the school chooses to do it this way. […]

7 years ago

What a reaction! Three teenage brothers received a huge standing ovation on their return to school at Colaiste Eamann Ris in Cork. The brothers, Zubair, Umair and Mutjuba Khan, along with their other family members have been seeking asylum in Ireland from Saudi Arabia for the last two years. They were told of plans to deport this […]

7 years ago

Several products have been affected. A variety of baby foods made by Cow & Gate have been recalled over fears that the jars may have been tampered with. The Food Standards Agency announced yesterday that it would be recalling 15 varieties of baby foods for children aged seven months and over. The statement that was […]

7 years ago

We’ll be sad to see it go. I love finding small Irish businesses to buy my children’s clothes from and one of my favorites for the last two years has been BabyChic. It has a great eclectic mix of brands and styles, which are perfect if you’re looking for something different and unique. Unfortunately this […]

7 years ago

A step in the right direction. While I have never heard of ‘gay conversion therapy’ being used in Ireland (though I have no doubt something similar may have existed while the country was far more Catholic), it is something that I know far too many Americans are familiar with. Conversion treatments, which attempt to switch […]

7 years ago

I think a lot of mums can relate. Being a new mum isn’t easy. You’re trying to figure everything out for the first time like feeds and getting your baby to sleep all the while battling your own exhaustion. Doing it on your own is even harder which is something I came up against myself […]

7 years ago

Heartbreaking. Thirty-four-year-old Kathleen Thorson, a mother of four, has donated 12 of her organs, a story which has touched people all over the world. Her son Teddy was born on December 29 and just five days later, Kathleen was rushed to hospital due to a severe bleed in her brain. Unfortunately, despite her doctor’s best […]

7 years ago

The schools will be similar to Irish speaking schools. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, the council for the Western Isles in Scotland have recently announced that several of its school will now be taught exclusively through Gaelic. The schools which will be modelled on Irish speaking schools in Ireland and Welsh speaking schools in Wales will exclusively […]

7 years ago

This is eye-opening. One of the big issues that has been back in discussions on the run up to the General Election is affordable childcare and a rise in pay for childcare providers. In fact members of the Association of Childhood Professionals are planning a protest next month on February 5, just three days before […]

7 years ago

Really good advice. Growing pains are something that usually happen to children between the ages of seven and twelve as their bodies change from young children to preteens. I didn’t grow much in height and even I experienced them in primary school. Recently Stacey Solomon wrote about how she was having sleepless nights because her […]

7 years ago

Heartbreaking. While James Blunt may be known for his moving ballads and emotional love songs his latest release is probably the most moving piece of music that he has produced. The ‘You’re Beautiful’ singer recently released his latest song ‘Monsters’ but it is the music video for the track in particular that is heartbreaking. Blunt […]

7 years ago

This sounds wonderful. After having my children I found it hard to socialise like I used to. Getting out and about to meet friends or take up hobbies was just that little bit harder. Recently, since they’ve both started to get a bit older, I’ve started looking into new projects and hobbies that I could […]

7 years ago

Good news for parents. The Department of Education recently announced that they will be rolling out a new model for Special Needs Assistants in school throughout the country. These new changes are set to come into schools this year and remain in place for the foreseeable future. The new model for allocating Special Needs Assistants […]

7 years ago

Excuse me? It’s only the start of the year but I’ll be honest I’m already planning 500 holidays in my head, if only I could afford them all. Family holidays can be costly, especially when you have multiple children so finding a bargain is like a dream come true. I’ve written before about tips and […]

7 years ago

That’s the weekend sorted. If you’re looking for something to cosy up on the sofa to with the kids then Netflix has you sorted. The much loved prequel to Despicable Me, Minions will be arriving to Netflix Ireland this week and we can’t wait to get home and turn it on. The film shows how […]

7 years ago

These look beautiful! Buying for your own baby or a gift for someone else can be difficult when you want to buy something you know will not only be kind to baby’s skin but is also ethically sourced. That’s why I was delighted when I found out that small Irish business White & Green do […]

7 years ago

Such a great idea. It can be intimating heading back into job into job interviews when you’ve taken time out to raise your children, so wouldn’t it be great if there was a website that helped get you prepared? If you’re a mum looking to get back to work after maternity leave this website will […]

7 years ago

The last hurdle is often the hardest. On both of my pregnancies I found the second trimester to be the easiest. The first trimester I was plagued with constant morning sickness and fainting spells. The last trimester I had both of those plus heartburn, back pain and a un ending need to find a toilet. […]

7 years ago

Ain’t it the truth? Is there anything more frustrating as a mum than being asked ‘what do you do all day?’ It’s as if everyone thinks that the kids get fed, dressed and dropped off to school by a magic fairy godmother and not worn out mums with their hair tossed up into messy buns. […]

7 years ago

This is so true. One of the most infuriating questions I was asked as a new mum was ‘what do you do all day’? It was as if they didn’t notice the small helpless child hanging off me that was completely dependent on me to feed, wash and help put them to sleep. I knew […]

7 years ago

Grab your wands and brooms! Are your kids big Harry Potter fans? If so then they’re in for a treat because Hodges Figgis will be holding an out of this world fun day dedicated to the beloved wizard. Situated in Dublin city centre, the bookstore’s event is jam packed with Hogwarts inspired activities. Held in […]

7 years ago

This is brilliant. Lately everyone has been gushing about Jennifer Aniston’s new Instagram account, we are loving the Friends reunion photos. Even more recently Noelle Sheldon, one of the twin actresses who played Ross and Rachel’s daughter Emma on the show posted a comical shot of her saying she just woke up from her nap. […]

7 years ago

Sad news for customers. Fans of popular Irish bow store Rosie Posie Bows were heartbroken this week to hear that the online store will be closing it’s doors for good in the coming weeks. Rosie Posie Bows opened three years ago but despite the success of the small Irish business the owner,Carol has decided to […]

7 years ago

This is awful. LGBT families in America have been dealt a blow after it was announced that a bill had passed in Tennessee that will prohibit same sex couples from adopting children. The bill that was signed into law this week says that no adoption agency in the State can legally allow a gay couple […]

7 years ago

We’re counting down the days till March. If you’re already thinking of things to do with the kids during the Easter break (might seem like ages away but you know the weeks will fly in) have we got good news for you. Arriving in cinemas in March with an all star cast, Peter Rabbit 2 […]

7 years ago

What do you think? An angry mum shared a photograph of a notice she recently spotted to her breastfeeding blog to point out how mammy-shaming it is. Johanna Sargeant of Milk and Motherhood posted the photo to her Facebook page which tells mums that they should not use their mobile phones while breastfeeding. Sargeant expressed […]

7 years ago

The UK has begun to rethink ‘isolation rooms’ as a form of punishment. The Centre for Mental Health has warned that using isolation as a punishment for challenging children could cause serious harm to their mental health. Hundreds of children across the UK have spent time in isolation rooms with some even an entire school […]

7 years ago

This video will warm your heart. A little boy from Ohio got a wonderful surprise after he returned to school after finishing his last chemotherapy treatment. Six-year-old John Oliver Zippay was diagnosed with leukemia three years ago and has been undergoing hospital treatment ever since. Now that his chemo is over John Oliver was looking forward […]

7 years ago

Well done Bobby. The late Jade Goody’s teenage son Bobby recently took the fashion world by storm when he took to the catwalk during Milan Fashion Week to model Dolce and Gabbana’s Fall/Winter collection. The 16-year-old was accompanied by his dad Jeff Brazier and brother Freddie who supported Bobby in Italy during his first major […]

7 years ago

‘It was just really lonely.’ When we think of Shay Mitchell, we think of a stunning actress who seems perfect in every way, but like all of us she has struggles. Last October, Mitchell gave birth to her first child Atlas Noa but recently the Pretty Little Liars star opened up to model Ashley Graham […]

7 years ago

You wouldn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Leave it to kids to make a show of you at every hands turn. My toddler decided to tell his pre-school teacher one Monday morning about his mummy’s hangover and how his mummy had to spend a long time in the toilet. That was an interesting school […]

7 years ago

A welcome addition to their collections. Having a child with additional needs comes with certain challenges but there are ways that it can be made that little bit easier for parents. If the clothing hasn’t been adapted for wheelchair use, dressing your child can take a considerable amount of time in the morning. Dunnes Stores […]

7 years ago

Childcare has been a big issue in Ireland for a long time. Many families across the country struggle to afford childcare and those who can afford it find there is a lack of available places in crèches. In addition to this, most childcare providers working in the sector say they are being drastically underpaid and […]

7 years ago

Incredible. Over the last few days Australia has been ravaged by bush fires that have killed millions of animals and taken the lives of several people. The loss of so many animals alone could have devastating effects for the Australian eco-system, even after the land recovers from the fires. Not surprisingly the Irwin family jumped […]

7 years ago

This is awful. Two dads in the UK have been left with thousands in debt after a lengthy legal battle with their surrogate. Steven and Marc Winchester-Horscraft were left with a £43,000 debt after their surrogate refused to hand over their twin baby daughters after the children were born. The couple say that their surrogate […]

7 years ago

We can’t deal. Baby clothes are by definition cute. I don’t know if it’s because it’s so funny to see the little tiny versions of adult clothes like jeans and trainers but I can’t get enough of baby clothes. Of course writing for a parenting website I’m always on the look out for new trends […]

7 years ago

Would you like to see this in your child’s school? Our children learn a lot during their formative school years which is why it’s so important that they are learning all the right things. Over the last few years how our children are taught has change with more of a focus on learning through play […]

7 years ago

Pack your bags ladies! Some times as an adult I find myself really missing things like sleepovers. Just handing around with a big group of the girls, eating our favourite treats and chatting till the wee hours of the morning. With a lot of my female friends now mothers too it’s gotten me thinking that […]

7 years ago

“Run down and emotional” Amy Schumer’s honest approach has won over other mums – she doesn’t beat around the bush when it comes to mammy nappies, breastfeeding struggles and fertility issues. However, her latest post is deeply personal and sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced IVF. Most recently Schumer posted to Instagram to share […]

7 years ago

Such a good idea. Minneapolis is home to a very special library but it doesn’t lend out books like you would expect it to. Instead, the cute library allows children to browse and borrow toys from its shelves. The Minneapolis Toy Library located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been lending toys for over five years and […]

7 years ago

This is amazing! Coming into spring, many parents across the country will be preparing their children for their First Holy Communion. Communions can cost a small fortune and are one of the most expensive times of the year for most parents. My son will be making his communion this summer and we were fortunate enough […]

7 years ago

I am the only introvert in my household. I live with three very chatty characters and trying to get a word in edgeways can prove to be tough. This is particularly the case with my son who insists on constantly interrupting me whenever I try to make a phone call or talk to someone else […]

7 years ago

Let’s face it, none of us are perfect. I’ve written many articles declaring how much of a hot mess that I am at times. I would no way shape or form try to convince anyone that I’ve got it together. I don’t. Still, sometimes I fall into the same traps as everyone else of trying […]

7 years ago

What do you think? Every one has their own word for their grandmother. Some say granny, some say grandma, some say nanny. Some people even make up their own little variants like noni and memaw. Recently, Kym Marsh came under criticism for the alternative word she uses for grandma but she’s more than willing to […]

7 years ago

This is brilliant. Recent research shows that dads today spend more time on average with their children than any other generation of fathers. In fact, it was found that statistically modern fathers spend up to three times more time interacting with their children. Parenting roles have changed a lot over the last couple of decades […]

7 years ago

A wonderful gift or treat for you and baby. You may have heard of Precious by Kerry, a Northern Ireland-based company who turn breastmilk into beautiful jewellery. Now the small business have expanded upon their offerings even further to include skin care. I’ve heard of breast milk being used for a variety of reasons s and […]

7 years ago

Researchers in Portugal believe that women who have children in their 30s live longer. This extended life expectancy seemed to be particularly true if the woman had her first child in her 30s. According to the study performed by the University of Coimbra in Portugal, they found that woman who put off having children until […]

7 years ago

Working Farms Across Ireland are the perfect place for a family holiday. If you’re looking to book somewhere for a holiday over the next few months you can’t go wrong with these countryside abodes. From seaside farms to a working dairy farm lodge in Limerick, we found seven beautiful staycation locations with something to suit […]

7 years ago

Very interesting. As a parent we always want our children to do well in life but it’s not always clear what tools we need to provide them with, but talking with them could be the place to start. Studies have found that children from homes were they are conversed with on a regular basis do […]

7 years ago