Very interesting. The run up to Christmas and birthdays often fills me with dread as I know my kids are about to get an influx of gifts that really they don’t need. I try to stay as zero waste as possible but it can be difficult when grandparents and aunts and uncles want to naturally […]

4 years ago

The back to school costs for parents can be a significant financial hit. My children are about to start back to school in September and only yesterday I went over the uniform list taped to the fridge. While the basics like shirts, trousers and polo tops for PE are easily picked up in shops like […]

4 years ago

Perfect names for your future explorer. If you love to travel then you’re going to love these baby names! Inspired by some of the most beautiful places in the world these 14 names work for both girls and boys. If you’re a jet-setter on the lookout for the perfect worldly baby name for your future […]

4 years ago

Important to know. With record breaking temperatures forecasted for this week in Ireland, and some spots expecting to see a 27 degree scorcher today, staying sun-safe is as important as ever. With that in mind we spoke to GP Dr Laura Lenihan on how to stay safe in the sun this weekend. The forecasted UV […]

4 years ago

Have you seen Jimmy? Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 13-year-old Jimmy (James) Reynolds who is missing from Cappoquin, County Waterford since Tuesday, 9th August, 2022. Jimmy is described as being approximately 6 foot in height with a stocky build, short dark hair and brown eyes. When last […]

4 years ago

Push, push, push! It’s something we’ve heard in every depiction of childbirth on TV and in films and something we just expect to be a part of labour. But is it really necessary? Nine out of ten women experience some form of vaginal tearing during childbirth and some experts believe this could be avoided by […]

4 years ago

Being a parent can be frustrating sometimes. As hard as we try sometimes it’s impossible to keep our cool. I will admit I’ve been guilty of losing my head and shouting at my children, and my parents definitely got fed up with me and did the same, but according to studies, this is one of […]

4 years ago

How soon is too soon? I remember going on a hen’s weekend when my son was a month old. His dad was working that weekend so my grandmother said she’d take care of him. The entire time I was at the hen I couldn’t get my mind off my baby and thinking of how I […]

4 years ago

Even as adults periods can be a pain but as a teen, they’re even more problematic. When you’ve only just begun having your period it can be hard to figure out your menstrual cycle and just when you’re going to need all your supplies. As parents, we can make this time of the month a […]

4 years ago

Have you seen her? Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 11 year old Marharyta Konissarova. She has been missing from her home in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin since this morning Tuesday 9th August, 2022 at approximately 10a.m. Marharyta is described as being approximately 5′ 3″ in height, of slim build with […]

4 years ago

So when does parenting get easier? One mum wanted to know the answer to this elusive question and she had it answered pretty quickly for her. Anna Foley posted to a parenting forum trying to suss out when it would all get easier and this is what other parents had to say on the matter. […]

4 years ago

Have you seen him? Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17 year old Abdul Al Khatani. Abdul has been missing from Kilmainham, Dublin 8 since the evening of Saturday, 30th July. Abdul is described as being approximately 6 foot 2 inches in height with a stocky build, curly […]

4 years ago

Need to know information. The blazing summer heat is thoroughly underway, and with that comes hot, restless nights. So, now is the perfect time to find out how to keep your bedroom cool and breezy for a restful sleep without cranking up the air con. Sleep expert April Mayer has outlined the best tips to […]

4 years ago

She is said to be recovering well. Actor Anne Heche is said to be in stable condition after suffering injuries in a car crash over the weekend. Heche, known for her roles in Donnie Brasco and Men in Trees, drove her car into a Los Angeles home, causing severe burn injuries to herself. Los Angeles […]

4 years ago

An area of Drumcondra has been sealed off as part of the investigation. Gardaí at Ballymun are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body of a man in his late 20s in Drumcondra, Dublin 9, on Saturday the 6th of August. The deceased was discovered by Gardaí in an apartment on […]

4 years ago

A young man died as a result of the collision. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision in Skibereen, County Cork on Saturday the 6th of August, 2022. At approximately 10:20pm, Gardaí were alerted to a collision involving a car and a 4×4 vehicle on the N71 at Smorane near Skibbereen. The […]

4 years ago

What to watch this weekend. The weekend is here once again which means lots more family time. Here is a break down of all the best family friendly movies to get stuck into this weekend, from modern favourites to beloved classics. Saturday August 6th RTE One 18:35 Hotel Transylvania 2 Dracula teaches his grandson how […]

4 years ago

There’s a new parenting trend gathering rapid momentum and it could be stunting children’s development. The term ‘lawnmower’ refers to when a parent chases after their child doing everything for them and making sure that they never experience struggle. While this is all meant with the best of intentions, experts say it leaves a child […]

4 years ago

Baby names come in and out of fashion all the time. At the moment classical and vintage inspired names are incredibly trendy with the resurgence of names such as Ezra and Esme topping many of the most popular baby name lists. Tradition often plays a huge role in the choosing of a baby’s name with […]

4 years ago

Looking for something to do this weekend? This August, Dundrum Town Centre will host the inaugural Dundrum Town Centre Super Car Weekend. Set to take place from 27th – 28th August at 10am – 6pm, visitors can expect Dundrum Town Centre to bring together a collection of the most prestigious vehicles, from high end Lamborghini’s […]

4 years ago

Very interesting. While being a parent is wonderful it definitely comes with its share of ups and downs. The downs are always the hardest and we often beat ourselves up afterwards. As they say hindsight is 20/20 but it’s not like we can go back in time and change things. One parenting forum did raise […]

4 years ago

Have you tried this? You know the way we all sat in math class in school wondering when we were going to use most of it in real life? Well apparently you can determine the height your child is going to grow up to be using a little bit of adding and division and we […]

4 years ago

They are taking the allegations with extremely seriou Gardaí in Blanchardstown investigating the allegations of the Sexual Exploitation of Children in the Dublin West Region. They have charged a man in relation to matter. The man, aged in his 30s is due to appear before Court Number 1, Criminal Courts of Justice, this morning Thursday 4th August, […]

4 years ago

Do you think homework is unnecessary? After spending several hours in school, do children really need homework on top of that? Personally I hated doing homework when I was a child, I think just about every child does. After a long day of school most children just want to play or relax which are both […]

4 years ago

Do you? As parents, most of our mobile phone storage often gets taken up taking cute photos. We just don’t want to miss a moment. I don’t know how many time I’ve had to upload the photos from my phone onto my computer because my phone can no longer store them all and still function […]

4 years ago

What would you do in this situation? Dealing with the death of a loved one is a very difficult process and a time when you need your support system around you. Unfortunately, this bereaved one had quite the opposite experience, when he husband slept with another woman while she was in the throws of grief. […]

4 years ago

Have you seen her? Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17 year old Nicole McGinley. Nicole is missing from Quigleys Point, Co. Donegal since Sunday night, 31st July. Nicole is described as being approximately 5’ 2” in height with a medium build, short light brown hair and blue […]

4 years ago

Checkpoints were ramped up for the Bank Holiday weekend. Across the August bank holiday weekend An Garda Síochána conducted a national road safety campaign with their partners in the RSA, TII and GoSafe. This campaign included the rollout of a large number of Life Saver measures on our national roads. These measures included an increase […]

4 years ago

Really important tips to know. As parents, we always want to keep our children as safe as possible. But how do we do that? With so many concerns about strangers approaching them or online bullying, what are the best precautions that we can take to ensure their safety? If you’re not sure where to start, […]

4 years ago

What do you think? Even though it can be nice for your children to become more independent as they grow older, it can also be hard to let go. Unfortunately, they don’t stay little forever and eventually want to go off on their own, but when is it the right age to let, particularly in […]

4 years ago

What do you think? Sleepover is one of the big staples of most of our childhoods, especially as teenagers. Staying up late with your friends, watching movies, eating junk food and of course gossiping. As we turn from being the child to being the parent we accept that it is now our turn to put […]

4 years ago

Very interesting. The first time I became pregnant I was honestly over whelmed when trying to decide on a birth plan. Was a going to try for a natural birth? Did I want an elective C-section? Was I going to use pain relief?  If so which? Gas and air? Epidural? I feel like when it […]

4 years ago

Perfect for a staycation. With travel back on the cards again we’re all busy researching and booking holidays. While a lot of hotels and resorts cater to younger children with kids clubs and playgrounds it can be a bit trickier to find things to keep older kids entertained. Not to worry though, we’ve got you […]

4 years ago

Anyone else? For the last ten years I’ve always thrown a birthday party for my children on their birthdays. They’ve always had one. In one regard I like throwing them as it’s a chance for family to get together but at the same time I’m also getting to a point where I’m kind of done […]

4 years ago

There’s something for everyone. The Bank Holiday weekend has arrived which means lots more family time. Here is a break down of all the best family friendly movies to get stuck into this weekend, from modern favourites to beloved classics. Saturday  ITV2 14:45 Garfield 2: A Tale of Two Kitties The lazy moggy is […]

4 years ago

Is this something that you’re concerned about? Finding out you are pregnant is very exciting, but telling certain people in your life can be a little more difficult than others. By this I mean your employer. Now while most employers and companies are great when it comes to pregnant employees, it can still be a […]

4 years ago

Can you imagine? As a parent it’s stressful enough planning a family holiday, especially if it’s abroad. A big issue that a lot of families come up against on airlines is that sometimes children and their parents can’t be seated together, but one airline took this to the extreme when they booked a one-year-old baby […]

4 years ago

They are appealing for witnesses. Gardaí investigating a fatal road traffic incident that occurred in Rathmines, Dublin 6, on the morning of Thursday, 28th July, 2022, are appealing to the public for information. At approximately 2:15am on Thursday, 28th July, Gardaí received reports of a seriously injured male motorcyclist on St Clare’s Avenue, Rathmines. St […]

4 years ago

Are you or someone you know planning a baby shower? Baby showers are thrown to celebrate the impending birth of a new baby and are a time for friends and family to come together and spend time with the expectant parents, “showering” them with gifts and love before the birth. With so much choice when […]

4 years ago

Have you seen him? Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Ciaran Brennan Ciaran is missing from the Tullow area of Co.Carlow since Tuesday, 26th July. Ciaran is described as being 5’11” in height, of a slim build, with brown hair and brown eyes. When last seen, Ciaran was wearing […]

4 years ago

Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? When it comes to baby names, books have always been a great source of inspiration. I don’t mean baby name books either, just our favourite classic and modern day reads. Both of my own children, Eric and Alice, share their names with famous book titles. […]

4 years ago

This is so stressful. Towards the end of your pregnancy your midwife will generally help you draft up a birth plan, for when you go into labour. This birth plan will detail who you would like to have in the room and what method of pain relief, if any, that you want to use. These […]

4 years ago

Antihistamines at the ready because today is likely to be a tough time for hayfever sufferers. According to Met Éireann, the pollen count is expected to be high today countrywide. Being prone to hayfever myself, I suspected as much as I’m already beginning to get the telltale symptoms of a blocked nose and scratchy throat. […]

4 years ago

Awful news. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the N21 at Ballycarrane, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick, yesterday, Sunday, 24th July 2022. The collision occurred at approximately 9:25pm and involved a van and a car. The occupants of the car, a man and woman both aged in their 30s, were pronounced […]

4 years ago

I started using Dr Bronner’s range earlier this year and I’m never going back. I picked up several pieces from household cleaners to their organic baby-mild products and it’s been the best decision I could have made for my home. The range is also quite reasonably priced considering the number of ways that you can use […]

4 years ago

This looks amazing. Breaking! A real-life Jurassic Park is coming to Kilkenny! Dinosaurs will once again roam the land as the creative team at the 4-star Newpark Hotel, which is located on 25 acres of parkland and known as one of Ireland’s top family break destinations, is creating a prehistoric habitat called ‘Jurassic Newpark’. The […]

4 years ago

Absolutely shocking. Yesterday many families were left trapped on packed and stifling hot Darts after a mishap on the line caused major delays. One father, Jason Byrne shared his experience during which he says one of his children suffered a panic attack. “Setting the record straight. Terrible scenes today and it all falls on […]

4 years ago

This is alarming! Burglars are using a new trick to figure out if you are home or not and it’s very worrying. More and more we’re being warned not to announce on social media when we are going away on holiday as someone might use the information to break into our home. But this trick […]

4 years ago

Recently while on a visit to Dublin Zoo I saw something that I’d never noticed before. While heading to the toilets I spotted that not only was there a sign indicating that the women’s toilets had baby changing facilities but that the men’s toilets also did. It’s something I’ve only seen once or twice in […]

4 years ago

It seems there may be a break in this case. A man has been arrested as part of the investigation into the fatal assault of a male in his 30s. The assault occurred at a house in Ballyconnell, Shillelagh, County Wicklow, on Thursday, 10th February, 2022. On Thursday 10th February 2022, Gardaí attended the scene […]

4 years ago