Another week, another storm headed Ireland’s way. Met Eiréann have issued a number of weather warnings ahead of the arrival of Storm Imogen to our shores tomorrow. Storm force winds are expected along the southwest and southern coasts of Ireland, with expected wave heights of between twelve and fifteen metres. ESB Networks have tweeted that […]

11 years ago

Since we were little girls, we women have been bombarded with messages about how to live our lives ‘correctly’. We had to wear skirts in school – just the right ladylike length of course – wear the right makeup in college, hang out at the right clubs in our twenties and cling to the hope […]

11 years ago

When it comes to parenting, the main target for marketing, classes or websites is generally the mums, right? If I’m honest, I can often see why, when mums have traditionally taken on board the lion’s share of parenting duties and so therefore appear to be the ones in charge of that ‘department’. Even now, if […]

11 years ago

There are mornings in our house where the simple task of getting both our toddler and our baby dressed stresses us out so much that we are calling out for valium by 8am. But now that we’ve seen this video, we may have to get over ourselves. Watch how this mum of triplets and – […]

11 years ago

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan yesterday morning killing at least twenty-three people to date. In the southern city of Tainan, rescue teams have been continuing their efforts to find people who remain unaccounted for after a seventeen-story apartment block collapsed. (Photo via AP Photo) It is reported that the building contained a care centre […]

11 years ago

Friday’s shooting in Dublin’s Regency Hotel in which one man was killed and two others were injured is horrifying for all the usual reasons. Firstly, The Regency is a family-run hotel with a great reputation for hosting overnight guests and fantastic events and shows, such as the upcoming Brendan Grace run. That reputation is now […]

11 years ago

At some point as a parent, you are going to have to see the one thing you really wish you didn’t have to: your kid is going to hurt themselves and they’re going to start bleeding. Put it off as long as you like but it is going to happen that they’ll have a little trip […]

11 years ago

Yes, kids are cute. And yes, animal are cute too. When you put kids and their pets in a video together, there is what is universally known as a ‘Cuteness Overload’. From the dogs who steal the baby’s toys to the cats who soothe the newborn of the house to sleep, we love them all. […]

11 years ago

Kids TV shows – or ‘Ten Minutes To Empty The Dishwasher Unsupervised’, as I like to call them – are designed in a specific way to hold our kid’s attention. The colours are tremendously bright, the characters are strong and speak directly to the kids so they feel they are a part of the story […]

11 years ago

For about a month, we had an aggressive, uncooperative, overtired five-year-old in place of where our son used to be. A few things had certainly changed in his life that we could attribute to the bad behaviour. Christmas was over, and with the end of the season went his cousins back to the UK who […]

11 years ago

We parents are all very much in love with our little ones who are running around the house and, ahem, scribbling on the walls. But sometimes, just sometimes, we yearn for the days B.C. (Before Children), the Yesterday or, as my other half calls them, ‘The Glory Days’. “Do you remember when we used to […]

11 years ago

It’s that time of year; parents who have their kid’s names down for certain schools are waiting with bated breath for the acceptance letter. For some, it’s good news. They will get an offer from their first choice of school for their son or daughter and sail right in. For others, they were too late […]

11 years ago

Billy Whitaker (15) is the first person to receive a pioneering treatment designed to stop his daily epileptic seizures. Having experienced epilepsy since the age of eight, Billy underwent surgery in 2014 to remove part of his brain which was unfortunately unsuccessful. He suffered daily seizures for seven years before undergoing this latest surgery which […]

11 years ago

I’m not going to lie to you – before I got pregnant, I had no idea what a Kegel was. In fact, I will go one step further with my confession here, but this is just between me and you, ok? In my antenatal yoga classes, I pretended that I was doing my Kegels, but […]

11 years ago

Over twenty thousand people, including women, entered a competition to be the newest Cadbury’s Milk Tray man, but dad-of-one Patrick McBride has today been announced as the newest iconic figure for the brand. And we can ‘sort of’ see why. Not only is he a proud dad, not only does he have that really lovely […]

11 years ago

For the month of February, you can find some of the most delicious donuts in town in the window at Arnotts. Aungier Danger opened their debut store on Dublin’s Aungier Street last October and has enjoyed something of a cult-like popularity ever since. #regram #OreoMarshmallow #Nom ? #AungierDanger A photo posted by Aungier Danger (@aungierdanger) […]

11 years ago

Before you get all worried that I shouldn’t be allowed to poke fun at north side baby names, let me say this: My dad is a North sider and my mam is a Southsider. Therefore, I am of mixed heritage and am totally qualified to write this. My name is Sharyn. SHARDEN. Like, Sharon Curley […]

11 years ago

Recent legislation in Ireland has now made it an illegal offense for anyone to smoke in a car where passengers who are children are present. That has just happened, in 2016. Is it just me or does it seem A) a bit sad that we have HAD to make it illegal for people to smoke […]

11 years ago

For busy mums on the go, slow cookers are literally the best invention ever.  Never again do you need to listen to wails of ‘I’m hungry!’ and ‘Is dinner ready yet?!’ when you’ve chucked all you need in there since before you left the house that morning. Boom and double boom. Now, mac and cheese […]

11 years ago

Most grandparents wouldn’t need an excuse to mind their little grandkids, but now that there is a potential health benefit, they should be knocking your door down! The North American Menopause Society followed 120 grandparents in Australia and found that those who babysat one day each week scored higher on a range of cognitive tests. The study […]

11 years ago

I’m not married yet (g’wan the living in sin), but by the time December 2016 rolls around, I will be. Therefore, I am on the hunt for tips and pieces of advice. How do we do it without any stress? How do we plan a perfect day for our friends and family? […]

11 years ago

The much-loved American singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson has donated the €50,000 proceeds of his Dublin gig last Wednesday to the ISPCC’s Childline service. This is welcome news for anyone who recognises the amazing work that Childline provide to the children of Ireland on a daily basis. Kristofferson had already sold out two dates at Dublin’s Olympia […]

11 years ago

When it comes to baby feeding, the options are relatively simple: breast or bottle. If you want to breastfeed, you just alternate between left boob and right, no major decisions needed there. When it comes to bottle feeding, the options are a little more diverse. What kind of bottles will suit your baby best – […]

11 years ago

Terribly sad news this morning as Sir Terry Wogan, a true darling of our nation, has passed away. Tributes are pouring in as a statement from his family said that Sir Terry died surrounded by famliy. The statement read; “Sir Terry Wogan died today after a short but brave battle with cancer. He passed away […]

11 years ago

Ah, the good old says. The simplicity, the hairstyles and oh man, the clothes! We just love this video from the archives which tries to communicate the serious message of road safety in a bizarrely light-hearted way. 1974 was obviously a record year for the number of cars on the road as the voiceover artist, […]

11 years ago

I know, it’s almost cruel to mention a deep-fried Oreo at the end of January, right when the struggle to keep the diet up is at it’s weakest. If you are trying to stay good, you could technically wait until tomorrow to make them, because that’s February innit?! These are an especially delicious treat because the […]

11 years ago

When it comes to hotels that cater for family getaways, Ireland has a lot to offer. You can pretty much pick a county that you have yet to visit and find a local hotel boasting kids clubs, family swimming facilities and play areas designed to keep the little ones entertained. So why not pack up […]

11 years ago

Maureen has returned from some much-deserved time off after she got a little irate about the epidural during our last antenatal class. If you’re pregnant, you might be wondering what role, if any, your partner will play in the labour room. Will it be their job to ensure that your birthing plan is implemented and […]

11 years ago

I’m a chatter. A chitty-chatter woman who has been known to engage with the other passengers on the Galway to Dublin train on such a personal level that we exchanged phone numbers when the journey came to an end. But since I’ve had kids, I have discovered that there are some moments when it is […]

11 years ago

We love us some Old Wives Tales around here and although we have definitely practised some of them while pregnant (who could resist The Ring Test?!), we certainly are not down with some of the more obscure tales and superstitions that we’ve gathered from around the world. Just check out Number 7! 1. A […]

11 years ago

According to a recent survey commissioned by Avonmore Slimline Milk  , only 7% of women between the ages of eighteen and thirty-five were in any way concerned about folic acid in their diet. That should come as quite the eye-opener when you consider that we are talking about the prime childbearing years. Personally, I hadn’t even heard […]

11 years ago

I am quite happy to report that I have had two small children and have come out the other side relatively unscathed. As my good friend Simpsonite declared when we were both pregnant with our first babies, “We can do this! Sure we both know people who can’t dress themselves who’ve had kids!” It was […]

11 years ago

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited chronic disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system of about 1200 people Ireland, 45% of whom are under 18. About fifty new cases are diagnosed in Ireland each year and because of newborn screening, most babies with CF are now generally diagnosed quickly. The impact of CF […]

11 years ago

Whether you need to travel for work or you fancy a trip away, just the two of you, before the baby comes, being pregnant doesn’t at all mean that you can’t travel. Of course, you have to check with your doctor before you plan any kind of a trip abroad while pregnant, but if you […]

11 years ago

This. Looks. Like. The. Craic. We are obsessed with Downton Abbey here at HerFamily.ie – I mean, what’s not to love what with the scandal, the accents, TOM, the unbelievable fashion and of course, our bitchy pal The Dowager. Well, if you are also obsessed and planning a memorable hens party for someone, then this could […]

11 years ago

I had one of those mornings today: up bright-eyed at 7am and wildly optimistic about how the morning would go.  Everyone’s clothes and lunches were ready, I had a good night’s sleep, my work bag was packed. And I still had a full two hours to enjoy breakfast with the kids before getting everyone dressed. […]

11 years ago

I wouldn’t ever have considered myself a cautious person, or scared of much to be honest, until I became a parent. The recklessness of single life obviously has to take a backseat when you are responsible for other little human beings – so that was goodbye to raging nights out, being in denial about needing […]

11 years ago

‘Pie Face’ was one of my absolute favourite of all the Toy Show toys at Christmas.  I mean, the mess, the thrill, the shame of losing when you are the one who’s covered in goo at the end – what’s not to love? This video of a family dog being the one who’s suckered is […]

11 years ago

As a parent, car journeys with kids can be stressful sometimes because our kid’s needs can literally change by the minute. All the organising in the world, no matter how long or short the journey in the car, simply can’t allow for a brand new dirty nappy, a suddenly sick child, a need to wee […]

11 years ago

A really good friend of mine is expecting her second child and as we sat over tea last week, I declared “You’ll sail through this one, sure you know everything now!”  And she laughed, not with me, of course, but at me (which is cool coz we’re bessies, ya know?) as she reminded me, “You […]

11 years ago

If you watch your kids closely enough, (‘like a hawk’ should do it), you will see little miraculous changes in them every day. Every new milestone a baby reaches is a delight to behold and once they get mobile and grow older, you will catch yourself being completely blown over by their unique little personality traits. […]

11 years ago

In recent years we’ve seen a surge in popularity in running, cycling, triathlons and even more recently with Conor McGregor in the media focus, people are trying their hand at martial arts, boxing and more! Prehab, or ‘prehabilitation’ is well known amongst professional athletes and is now filtering down to the mainstream. Essentially it is a form […]

11 years ago

My four-year-old son is having an existential moment. Suddenly, he’s crazy curious about how he and his younger sister arrived into our family. I am personally of the belief that I will talk to our kids candidly as they grow up about reproduction and how their own bodies work, so long as it remains fairly […]

11 years ago

It may technically be the saddest day of the year but we are intent on staying upbeat here at HerFamily HQ. Coffee and positivity are the order of the day and so we have been on the hunt for the most uplifting stories we can find that will help us along. Well, we’ve found it. Take […]

11 years ago

We recently covered general Morning Sickness In Pregnancy (or ‘All Day Long Sickness’ to some!) which can mean feelings of nausea and/or vomiting during the early stages of your pregnancy. Most women who suffer from morning sickness do so without any complications but in some cases (approximately 1 in 100), the vomiting becomes so severe and prolonged […]

11 years ago

The title of this piece was almost ‘Amy Schumer wins at everything. Again’ and I know I’m not alone when I say OH MY GOD WE LOVE HER, right?! She is everything we want in a best mate – she’s down-to-earth, gorgeous, has a wicked sense of humour and doesn’t give a shit about the critics. […]

11 years ago

One of the top HerFamily.ie stories from the last few days was about a policewoman in Columbia who instinctively breastfed an abandoned baby. We really love it because the medical team who arrived at the scene truly believe that she saved the baby’s life who was in danger of malnourishment and hypothermia. The conversation in […]

11 years ago

Sometimes as a parent it feels like there are so many tasks that you must do in any given day or week that the mountain seems too steep to climb. We are somewhat programmed to believe that we need to have the kids dressed, the house cleaned, the ironing done, our exercise complete and our […]

11 years ago

We’re at it again. At the beginning of almost every single year since Jacob was born (2011) we have moved house.  He was six months old when we first moved into a rented house, a year later, we moved to another rented house, the year after that, we bought our first home. We gave ourselves […]

11 years ago

With the extra-long Easter break this year causing parents up and down the country to break out in sweats wondering how to entertain the kids, here are some great Easter break getaway ideas; 1. From Topflight.ie Italy, Lake Garda 26th March Four-star Bella Italia Based on two adults and two children Self- catering from €399pps …………………………………………. […]

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