Do you have a tiny thespian? This play is looking for babies under 12 months of age to attend their Dublin rehearsal shows as audience members. I AM BABA is a magical adventure of lights, sounds and textures for babies and your child could be part of it all this week! The theatre company are […]

8 years ago

So sweet! New dad Bernard Brogan celebrated Dublin’s win yesterday by bringing his twins onto the pitch. Brogan and his boys posed alongside his teammates Paul Flynn and Michael Darragh Macauley with the Sam Maguire cup. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnO9kNeAbcO/?taken-by=bernardbrogan Dublin beat Tyrone making it their fourth consecutive win at the All Ireland Senior Football Championship, but it […]

8 years ago

It’s important to get information on the vaccination schedule and the type of vaccines your child will receive. Since I had my son in 2012, this schedule has changed with the BCG going out and the Rotavirus and Meningococcal B coming in. As well as knowing when your child will need each vaccine, it’s also […]

8 years ago

Celebrate International Vulture Day with Tayto Park. If the kids are having the post-summer-holiday blues then this event is sure to cheer them up. This Saturday, September 1 the theme park will be hosting a variety of exciting activities to celebrate our feathered friends. The Tayto Park Zoo, located in Ashbourne Co. Meath is home to […]

8 years ago

Fun runs and free entertainment. Cherrywood is celebrating the completion of its new park this September with an amazing family fun day. Members of the community will have a chance to take part in a 5k fun run as well as a treasure hunt. The fun run will help to raise money for the National […]

8 years ago

Do you work with children? Irish children’s charity Barnardos will be running workshops in child protection over the autumn months for those working with young people under the age of 18. The training events, happening in Dublin city centre and Cork, cover a number of areas including: Making the Most of Supervision Designated Liaison Person […]

8 years ago

So powerful. This exhibition in Dublin will celebrate the art that is pregnancy and childbirth. Create: The Art of Pregnancy will take place at the Rotunda hospital in Dublin’s north inner city this September. Taking place on Culture Night, the exhibition returns after it’s successful run at The Science Gallery during the summer. The free event […]

8 years ago

How much off? This Irish organic children’s clothing company are offering customers 20 per cent off all orders until this Sunday, September 2. Clara & Carl who are well known for their high-quality fabrics, sell clothes for premature babies all the way up to toddlers of three years of age. The Irish company sells clothing […]

8 years ago

This is amazing! This American actor recently took to social media to share his inspiring journey to lose weight after a very scary experience. Kevin Smith, best known for his role in Jay and Silent Bob, had a close call when he had a heart attack six months ago. The filmmaker was only 47 at […]

8 years ago

This is gorgeous! If your daughter is the next Rachel Zoe or Courtney Smith then this is the coat for her! Available from Irish store Jackanory, this stunning coat by Danish brand Creamie is bound to be a head turner this winter. The beautiful dusty pink colour and embroidered roses will keep your daughter looking […]

8 years ago

This is a bargain! If you’re buying for baby and still have a few more bits to tick off your list then you should pop down to Smyths on Parnell Street, Dublin. They are currently selling this baby essential for only a fiver! Shared by a mum to a Facebook parents swap group, the post […]

8 years ago

No DNA test required. Actress and GOOP creator Gwyneth Paltrow just shared a rare photo of her children on Instagram and her daughter is literally her double! Paltrow is a mother to her two children, Apple and Moses. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm9ZMJJHBUf/?utm_source=ig_embed The 45-year-old had both of her children during her marriage to Coldplay musician Chris Martin, giving […]

8 years ago

Can I have one for my birthday? Who doesn’t love pizza? Well if you don’t you’re going to after you see the amazing pizza that these parents made for their son’s 21st birthday. It’s even gluten-free. Yes, it’s a money pizza! Not only is it a money pizza, it’s also jam-packed full of scratch cards […]

8 years ago

How much? Yes, this shop is getting rid of most of its stock which means for some lucky mums-to-be they can nab a pair of maternity jeans for a mere fiver! The jeans are available in several waist sizes but mums will want to be quick as their sale stock is selling out fast. Sherbet […]

8 years ago

This is a fantastic idea. The Scottish government has said that it plans to offer free sanitary products to all of its students. The £5.2m (€5.7) scheme has been created in an effort to banish period poverty. Approximately 395,000 students at schools, colleges and universities across Scotland will now have access to free sanitary products. Hey Girls, […]

8 years ago

Could your child be the next big designer? Pep&Co are looking for children across Ireland and the UK to help design their new shopping bags, with the winning design being sold in stores across both countries. As well as being a great opportunity to show off their creative flair they will also get to help […]

8 years ago

Make it a historic day. If you’re looking for something to do in Dublin this week with the family the GPO Witness History discovery trail is free for all children, but only until the end of this week. It is a unique exhibition space to celebrate Ireland’s past while embracing the future. Visitors to the […]

8 years ago

This would be a wonderful gift for any child. With the release of the new Christopher Robin film, Winnie the Pooh has been introduced to a new generation of children. If your child has become a fan of Pooh and friends then they will absolutely adore these personalised books that allow them to go along […]

8 years ago

This is shocking! A mother in America has said that emergency services refused to send help when her baby accidentally became locked in her car. The two-month-old became trapped in the vehicle when the doors locked with her mother’s keys still inside it. Panicked and not knowing what to do Lacey Guyton called 911 to […]

8 years ago

This is awful. Cork GPs have been told that there is no room for any new referrals at its specialist service for children experiencing mental health issues. Instead, they are being directed to send patients to the emergency department. Currently, there are over 160 children on their waiting list seeking medical treatment for mental health. […]

8 years ago

Unexpected to say the least! This woman found child support left on her doorstep, but it’s not what you think. In fact, it’s really cute and hilarious! Posted by Mom Life – Keeping It Real, the original post read; “Ok! Lmfao woke up this morning and while I was laying on my bed I hear […]

8 years ago

Wow! One of the most popular toy brands LOL Surprise is about to drop a toy next month sure to end up on every little girl’s Christmas list. The company’s ‘big surprise’ balls were sold out in stores across the country last year with many parents scouring the internet looking for the much sought after […]

8 years ago

Heartwarming! Pink is generally known for being a tough cookie but her Instagram posts about her children so her real soft and maternal side. Recently while on tour, Pink’s maternal instincts took over during her concert in Brisbane when she stopped everything to comfort a grieving child. Pink brought the concert to a standstill to […]

8 years ago

Dinosaurs! If your child is a fan of dinosaurs then they are going to love this event. Happening this Friday in Dublin city centre, your child will have a chance to meet mini dinosaurs and it’s all completely free! The last weekend before school starts back up, it’s a great excuse to soak up the […]

8 years ago

Applications close this week! If your child loves to sing and be on stage then this might be right up their alley. Junior Eurovision is looking for the next star of 2018 and you never know, it could be someone in your home! Entries are now open for this year’s competition but anyone wanting to […]

8 years ago

This is terrifying! A Consumer Report has apparently found worrying levels of lead and arsenic in popular brands of baby food. Shockingly, most of the foods tested during the report were shown to contain high levels of heavy metals. A U.S. study carried out by non-profit organization Clean Label Project in 2017 released findings showing […]

8 years ago

This is shocking! Weedkiller has been found in a wide range of breakfast foods aimed at young children. Significant levels of the weedkilling chemical glyphosate, more commonly found in Roundup, are said to have been discovered in 45 food products including granola, snack bars and cereals, across the United States. Many have linked the use […]

8 years ago

This is great news! Carlow native, Shauntelle Tynan has been given the all clear after over a year of receiving treatment for cancer. She was diagnosed with Histiocytosis X, a rare form of cancer when she was just a teenager. Today it was announced via Shauntelle’s support page Team Shan Tynan, that she is now cancer-free. […]

8 years ago

Sometimes it feels like my kids have only worn their clothes once before they grow out of them. Our kids are constantly growing, which means that their wardrobe constantly needs updating which can end up being quite costly. Being a mum of two I’m always on the lookout for a way to keep my kids […]

8 years ago

Accio toast! If you’ve got a child in your house who is a huge Harry Potter fan then you’ve got to check out this breakfast set from Retro Nation. It comes complete with an egg cup, spoon and soldier shapers and will almost make you feel like your in The Great Hall. After all, you […]

8 years ago

Video game fans will love this! Gamestop is running an amazing offer which could see your child being able to add to their video game collection for only €1! Running up until December all your child has to do to avail of this discount is bring along two select titles to trade when pre-ordering a must-have upcoming […]

8 years ago

Did you work in your third trimester? This mum did and has shared her opinion on the realities of being a pregnant working mum. Cinematographer Rachel Morrison went viral after she posted to Facebook with a photograph of herself working while eight months pregnant. The post that has been shared over a thousand times read; […]

8 years ago

Mary Berry would be so jealous! The summer holidays are coming to an end but there’s still time left to get in a few more family activities before the bell rings and this one is right up my alley. This Dublin based tour company recently posted to Facebook that they run special discount rates for […]

8 years ago

This is such a great idea! Every generation of parents have come up against things that they feel they have little control over and for this generation, it’s the internet. No matter how hard we try to monitor our children, we can’t watch them 24/7, so how can we protect them from potential abuse online? […]

8 years ago

This is a brilliant idea! This secondary school in the States decided to make the girl’s bathroom body positive and I think it’s something that all schools should try. The Texas school used a very simple method to remind their female students that they don’t need to be perfect to be great. Warren Middle School […]

8 years ago

She’s so right! Rachel Platten, best known for her chart-topper Fight Song has spoken out against people who pass comment on the bodies of expectant mothers. The soon to be mum shared a recent experience that she was extremely hurt by. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmB5aFNgmTs/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_loading_state_control The Instagram post read; “Hi so yesterday an (excited) acquaintance told me “wow […]

8 years ago

The tragic fire occurred three years ago. No criminal charges will be brought in the case of the Carrickmines fire that claimed the lives of ten family members including a pregnant mother and a six-month-old baby. It was determined that all of the victims died of carbon monoxide poisoning. The Director of Public Prosecutions made […]

8 years ago

This is appalling! Female students attending school in Kerry have claimed that they were inappropriately touched by a male student. Parents of the students are furious as they say the school have not done enough to deal with the issue. Three complaints were made referring to inappropriate touching of the female pupils by a male […]

8 years ago

This is shocking! A couple in the States have been arrested for allegedly keeping their four adopted children in wooden boxes sealed shut with screws. Laura Cheatham, 38, and Daryl J. Head, 38, were arrested Tuesday in Missouri and charged with eight counts of child endangerment and kidnapping. According to Fox News, St. Francois County […]

8 years ago

Are you looking to buy a home? Permission has been granted for 1,000 new residential units to be built in South Dublin. The new units are set to include both apartments and terraced houses. The new homes will be built at Clay Farm in Ballyogan and will be made up of 927 units. The new […]

8 years ago

Looking for something to do with the kids before they head back to school? From Friday, August 31 to Sunday, September 2, the IFI in Dublin will be hosting a fantastic family film festival. Among the activities, you and your family can enjoy premières, as well as brilliant animations from across the globe. This year’s […]

8 years ago

SO funny! This dad decided he was going to scrap the traditional approach to inviting family and friends to his child’s Christening and the result is hilarious. Posted by a family member to Facebook the screengrabs show the dad’s creative invitations. Posted on the Archbishop of Banterbury, the photo shows the original invite and the […]

8 years ago

This is horrific! A woman in the States is suing the hospital where she gave birth after she says she was given a C-Section without any form of pain relief. The mum from California said that she was cut open before any anesthesia was administered. According to court documents, the patient Delphina Mota and her […]

8 years ago

This Irish homeless chairty has put out an appeal to families struggling with back to school costs. Charity organisation, Feed Our Homeless, posted a message to their Facebook page this week in a bid to help parents in need of school unifroms. The post told readers of the page that they had school uniforms available […]

8 years ago

This is shocking! A mother has received a letter from her teenage daughter that went missing five years ago. Emily Wynell Paul was only 14 years old when she went missing in April 2013. The teen is believed to have run away from home but up until the letter arrived nobody had heard anything from […]

8 years ago

Alohomora! I’m a huge Harry Potter fan and whenever I see anything Harry Potter or Hogwarts related I’m always like ‘what’s that now?’ Yesterday I spotted this really cute accessory in my home feed and while it’s marketed towards kids I honestly wouldn’t mind having one myself. How cute is this? Small Irish business, Custom […]

8 years ago

A young gay student can now go to college thanks to the help of strangers. Seth Owen was disowned by his Baptist parents after revealing to them that he was gay. The student who graduated with honours from high school thought that his chance of going to college was over, that was until one of […]

8 years ago

Christine Lampard has recently opened up on what she’s doing to prepare for life as a mother. The TV presenter, who has recently been presenting Lorraine Kelly’s ITV show is due to have her first child this year. The 39-year-old is married to former footballer Frank Lampard. Christine has been a step mum to Frank’s […]

8 years ago

This company are running a huge back to school sale with most stock now half price! Regatta Great Outdoors is holding a massive school essentials sale and there is up to 50% off in-store and online. The range includes many back to school staples like backpacks and rain jackets perfect for September weather. […]

8 years ago

Mum of two, Una Healy had suspicions that her husband was cheating during her second pregnancy. A representative of the singer recently announced that the couple has called time on their marriage just days before the family of four were set to move to America. It is believed that the spilt is a result of […]

8 years ago