They say a dog is a man’s best friend… Well, they’re definitely this little girl’s best friend. Adalynn Leary has gone viral since a video was discovered by her dad of her tucking her frightened dog into her bed and it’s just adorable. The footage was filmed on a video monitor in Adalynn’s room during […]

8 years ago

Weighted blankets have been found to ease anxiety or sensory conditions in young children. They work by mimicking touch pressure therapy and increasing oxytocin in the brain that helps your child feel more relaxed. While available to buy in a number of places this small Irish business help to give them that added personal touch that […]

8 years ago

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 activites. Held in store on February 7, the […]

8 years ago

How many time have you thought how handy it would be if the clothes would fold themselves? Well, we may have found the next best thing. It turns out that there is a machine that will fold your clothes for you and I need one immediately! https://www.instagram.com/p/BsUK9pXFV7J/ Introducing the FoldiMate, your new best friend. The […]

8 years ago

Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty has announced a new bill. The bill will see both women in a same-sex relationship be able to put their name down on their child’s birth cert. Previous laws meant that only one female parent could put their name on their baby’s birth certificate. The minister has said that […]

8 years ago

Recently there has been a new viral trend making its way around social media. The online challenge sees people turn their job titles, hobbies, etc., into movie stereotypes. While the viral challenge itself is just a bit of fun, some activists like mother Fi Anderson, have used it to point out some real issues. Fi […]

8 years ago

This is straight up nightmare fuel! There are a lot of parenting trends, especially when it comes to finding new and interesting ways to commemorate your child’s milestones. A new trend has popped up recently and it’s one I think is better left well alone as it is terrifying. Warning, once you see this image […]

8 years ago

A mother and her two young sons have been found dead after being forced to sleep in a ‘menstruation hut’. The woman and her children, aged 12 and 9, were found dead in Nepal with authorities citing the cause of death as smoke inhalation. Investigators believe the mother lit a fire to try and protect her […]

8 years ago

One ten-year-old boy has made history by setting up the first ever drag club for children. The young New Yorker, who became a viral sensation in 2015, wants drag to be for everyone and he’s starting with his peers. Desmond Napoles founded the Haus of Amazing in New York for young people like himself who […]

8 years ago

Well, I wasn’t expecting that! Sometimes bad things happen to good fingers, as this little girl found out when her hand got injured. When asked how her fingers were doing this tiny tot decided to really express herself and I can’t stop laughing. I had no idea what was going to happen when I spotted […]

8 years ago

Investigators are yet to determine the cause of death of mum Ashley Grundy. Ms Grundy was found dead in her home on New Year’s day by her mother after telling her mum the night before that she wasn’t feeling well. Though police do not suspect foul play they are at a loss as to what […]

8 years ago

When my son came home from school yesterday he told me that he had some bad news. I thought it would be something like that he got paint down the front of his uniform or hurt himself falling down in the yard. I was not expecting him to tell me that one of the teachers […]

8 years ago

I can’t even draw this well. Recently a video posted to Facebook went viral after the star, a small toddler, showed some serious art skills. The tiny child can be seen drawing cats in the minute-long video quicker than most adults could pull out their sketch pads. Wow! I think it’s the speed she can […]

8 years ago

Jamie Bulger’s family are extremely upset by new film Detainment. The film, which looks like it could receive an Oscar, focuses in on the abduction and murder of toddler Jamie Bulger in 1993. Bulger’s family have voiced concerns about the film and feel that it tries to make excuses for his killers. https://www.instagram.com/p/BrazZ_7nz0n/ Jamie’s father has […]

8 years ago

A small group have assembled outside of a Drogheda hospital to protest abortion. The new laws applying to abortion in Ireland were recently put in place, but some are not happy with the decision. Approximately six to seven people manned a protest outside of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Co Louth today, one of […]

8 years ago

New York plans to make baby changing facilities in male restrooms a legal requirement this year. The new rule comes after an outpouring from dads looking for better facilities and a viral photo of a dad changing his baby on a toilet floor due to a lack of a changing table. All parents deserve a […]

8 years ago

Five children are among the tragic victims of a horror car crash in the United States. Seven people, two adults and five children, were killed in multi-vehicle crash on Florida Highway Patrol yesterday afternoon. The young children were part of a church group travelling to Disneyland, Florida. The tragic accident involved the church van which […]

8 years ago

These are some serious braid goals. For the last few years I was a boy mum so the only braids happening in my house were on my own head. Now I have a little girl who is obsessed with her little bit of hair and I know once it properly comes in she will want […]

8 years ago

The time to take down the Christmas tree has finally come. Most Irish families will be packing away their Christmas decorations this week, but what to do with the Christmas tree is the question? If you’re in Dublin, the Grangegorman Bring Centre will recycle your tree and it’s completely free of charge. The centre located on […]

8 years ago

Wow! Actress Elizabeth Hurley is well known for her striking eyes and bone structure and it seems the genes have passed down a generation. Yesterday Hurley’s son Damian posted a photo to Instagram of himself on vacation and people can’t get over the resemblance to his famous mum. https://www.instagram.com/p/BsI7MBiAuZP/?utm_source=ig_embed Hurley and her 16-year-old son have […]

8 years ago

The wonderful Art of Pregnancy exhibition is coming to Cork next week. The free exhibition explores the journey of pregnancy and motherhood and is a must-see for mothers and art lovers alike. CREATE: The Art of Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond, will take place at the beautiful St. Peter’s Gallery in Cork city centre. The free […]

8 years ago

Is there nothing Angelina Jolie can’t do? The actress, activist and mother of six has plans to become the executive producer of a new BBC show aimed at children. Jolie has joined the staff at an upcoming BBC current affairs show Our World which promotes global media literacy among children aged 7-12. The Maleficent star […]

8 years ago

Fans of David Bowie are in for a treat as there will be a family fun day held next week dedicated to the Starman himself. Starman Sunday will be taking place next Sunday in Dublin’s famous Phoenix Park. It is one of the many events being held as part of the Dublin Bowie Festival. Starman […]

8 years ago

Actress Kristen Bell and other celebrities including Gabrielle Union and James Van Der Beek have filmed a ‘to my younger self’ video. In the video, they discuss the mental health issues that they have all had to deal with in life. The aim of the video is to show that no one goes through life […]

8 years ago

Aldi is starting off the year with the return of their popular baby and toddler range. Their Baby Event Week will be taking place next Thursday, January 10 in stores nationwide and there are some fantastic new additions to the collection. Among the new pieces in the collection is their stylish baby bag which can be […]

8 years ago

A young girl, who was struck by a car on New Year’s Eve has tragically passed away. The 16-year-old suffered serious injuries when she was hit by a vehicle in Cork. The teenager was pronounced dead at Cork University Hospital on New Year’s Day. The teenage girl was struck by a car on Main Street […]

8 years ago

A woman has put out an appeal to find a locket she recently lost in Dublin. Lisa Levins posted to Facebook asking the internet’s assistance in finding the locket which she lost last night at Wild Lights in Dublin Zoo. The locket contains a photo of her late husband as well as a lock of […]

8 years ago

Less than a month ago it was announced that Eddie Murphy had welcomed his tenth child into the world. The Nutty Professor star broke the news that his fiancé Paige Butcher had given birth to a baby boy named Max Charles Murphy on November 29. Murphy, who spent Christmas day with all ten of his children, […]

8 years ago

Rachel McAdams recently appeared on the cover of Girls.Girls.Girls Magazine and her fans are loving it. The photo of McAdams using her breast pump while shooting for the magazine went viral only hours after it was uploaded to social media. While the new mum may have starred in many films, it’s her iconic role of […]

8 years ago

Kim Kardashian is facing backlash after posting a family photo in which her 5-year-old daughter is wearing lipstick. The reality star and wife of rapper Kanye West is well used to controversy and being called out online and it seems that not even her Christmas photo is an exception. Posted yesterday, the photo also features […]

8 years ago

Over the years I’ve seen lots of my cousins and their siblings dressed in matching sets. This is usually between siblings of the same gender. Sisters wearing matching dresses and brothers wearing matching shirts and trousers. Having one son and one daughter it’s rare that I ever see matching sets that would suit them as […]

8 years ago

Now that Christmas day has come and gone the post-Christmas clean up begins. Before you throw out all the envelopes left over from your Christmas cards though, give them a second glance and if they have stamps keep them. Why? Well, this year you can help one of Ireland’s most beloved children’s charities with nothing […]

8 years ago

Christmas day can be extremely hectic. Between preparing Christmas dinner, visiting relatives and clearing up after the unwrapping chaos, it can be a stressful day. The last thing you need on top of all of that are cranky kids. But once the presents have been opened and the morning excitement has died down all too […]

8 years ago

Many tests have been done proving that bulky coats can make the straps of your child’s car seat obsolete. When the weather is cold though it can be tough as a parent to know how to keep them warm but also keep them safe on car journeys. This guide will help you pick out the […]

8 years ago

The Christmas holidays have come so what better excuse to get in some baking with the kids? My kids love making scones but sometimes it’s nice to have a bit of a change and try something different. As most of us will already have some porridge stocked up in the press, why not break out […]

8 years ago

Handing back my chopstick license immediately. My little girl loves watching videos of other babies and during our online searches of cute videos we came across this adorable little girl. The whole video is only 16 seconds long but that’s all you need to be wowed by just how casual this tiny tot eats her […]

8 years ago

Popular clothing brand Monsoon have brought out a range of matching jumpers and they’re adorable. The ‘One for you, one for mini me’ collection was exclusively designed in London and available in sizes for women and children. The jumpers come in a variety of colours and designs and are currently available in stores across the […]

8 years ago

If you’re on the lookout for some last minute stocking fillers for the Harry Potter fan in your life, look no further. While picking up some Christmas cards and selection boxes in Dealz yesterday I spotted some amazing bargains that any prospective Hogwarts student would love. Not only that, but most of the range is […]

8 years ago

Rachel McAdams brings her new motherhood to the forefront of her latest magazine shoot. The actress, who became a first-time mum earlier this year, will appear on the Girls.Girls.Girls. Magazine cover wearing breast pumps. https://www.instagram.com/p/Brhe4xHgQqY/?utm_source=ig_embed Since the image was released yesterday it has become viral and is being heavily praised by those in the breastfeeding […]

8 years ago

Chrissy Teigen recently shared her solution to her daughter being a picky eater on Twitter, and I’m honestly tempted to do the same. The mum of two shared a video of her flicking through a special food menu that she made for her eldest child Luna and it’s hilarious. The video had the caption ‘trying […]

8 years ago

This is so sweet! An elderly man in the UK bought the little girl living next door fourteen Christmas gifts, one for this Christmas and one for each of the next thirteen years. The toddler’s dad, Owen Williams, posted the touching story, which has since gone viral, to Twitter and if you need something to […]

8 years ago

These are impressive! This ten-year-old girl has gone viral after she found a loophole around her mother telling her that she couldn’t get acrylic nails. The little girl’s mother, 31-year-old Serafina Peña, told her she was too young for fake nails but that didn’t stop her daughter. Instead, the clever little girl made her own […]

8 years ago

Taxi app Lynk are here to save your Christmas day with their amazing special service. How many times have you been caught out on Christmas day when your child opens their gift only to find the batteries are not included and there’s not a shop nearby open? Well now Ireland’s home-grown taxi app, Lynk, have […]

8 years ago

Earlier this month glamour model and mum Katie Price was arrested for drink driving. Since the incident, two of her children, Princess and Junior, have been living with their father and her ex husband, Peter Andre. Though the former pop star has had custody of his children he took to Twitter this week to confirm […]

8 years ago

Leeds will soon make sanitary products free to all young girls and women living in the city. The city’s council recently annouced a new initiative to tackle period poverty, which affects many women and girls worldwide. Sanitary products will soon be available free of charge throughout the city’s schools and libraries. Three months ago Scotland […]

8 years ago

I can’t believe I have never thought of doing this before. I’m addicted to my Instax camera and love capturing my favourite moments with friends and family on film. Up until now I’ve been keeping all my Instax shots in a photo album but this cool little trick has me thinking I may just use […]

8 years ago

Planning to buy your child their first smartphone? HMD Global Nokia Phones have teamed up with the iKydz phone app to offer parents a safe smartphone for their children this Christmas. Thanks to this partnership parents will have the opportunity to trial iKydz Mobile free of charge for 3 months with the Nokia 1 and […]

8 years ago

Parents who park their cars illegally while dropping off their children could soon face fines. Cllr Sandra Kavanagh and Fingal County Council are requesting that Garda take control of what they see as a dangerous practice by some parents. Some wardens at schools in the Dublin 15 area have even said they have been verbally abused […]

8 years ago

Today is the last day to post to European countries if you want your parcel to arrive before Christmas day. With many of us having family and friends living over seas there will be a huge amount of gifts being sent via post rather than being exchanged in person on Christmas day. Having loved ones […]

8 years ago

Sesame Street has been known to draw awareness to important issues over the years. This month one of their characters, a seven year old girl called Lily, is faced with what is currently a very common problem, child homelessness. The show announced this week that it would be focusing on the homeless crisis, which affects […]

8 years ago