Bad hair days become a regular occurrence when you’ve got little people to look after.  When a wash and blow dry are out of the question, here are four super easy and stylish ways to hide tresses that have seen better days… 1. Easy breezy criss cross braids 2. The no-bobbin bun Via Beauty […]

12 years ago

Becoming a parent is life changing in so many amazing ways. But some things just aren’t quite the same (or possible) once you’re pushing a pram around. Obviously I would never want to go back to life before baby, but it doesn’t stop me from sometimes thinking about the things I probably should have done more of […]

12 years ago

Buying for the first time? It goes without saying, getting the details right at the beginning is vital, after all, this is likely to be the most expensive purchase you’ll ever make. Yikes.  But with so much banking jargon and phrases that leave us dazed and confused, we thought we’d debunk the myths and mystery around getting […]

12 years ago

Some of the most effective and safe treatments can be found in your kitchen cupboard. Like hand sanitiser, for example. An absolute essential for every mum’s handbag, but a product that can contain irritating alcohol and toxic chemicals. That’s a lot for our skin, bodies and the environment to deal with, just so we can clean our […]

12 years ago

A new study has revealed that, on average, parents post 200 photos of their children every year, although the majority of those sharing the pics online don’t check privacy settings regularly. The research, which was commissioned by Nominet for its online safety campaign knowthenet, shows that the figure rises as children get older, with parents of those under the age […]

12 years ago

It might come as a surprise but the more kids you have, the bigger your status symbol. That’s according to a new memoir called ‘Primates of Park Avenue‘. The author, Wednesday Martin, moved from New York’s West Village to the Upper East Side to raise her family, and observed the millionaire moms living there. In her book she […]

12 years ago

Melissa McCarthy’s brilliant response to a film critic recently holds an important message for parents, and shows why being kind to yourself is so important for your kids. The actress, who starred in the 2014 comedy film ‘Tammy’, recently ran into a critic who had seen the film and written a vicious review including some cruel and sexist […]

12 years ago

The sound of paper being ripped might not float your boat on the comedy front, but there is nothing funnier for this nine-month-old cutie. The hilarious and cute clip was uploaded to YouTube by mum-of-two Stephanie O’Donnell, who says that she was looking through a catalogue when a page ripped and her daughter, Poppy, started laughing. “I set up […]

12 years ago

Whether you’re in need of some mealtime ideas or you just appreciate good food, these parent bloggers will inspire you to cook up a storm in the kitchen. Seven foodie parent blogs to follow… 1. The Naptime Chef About: A mom and a foodie, this blog highlights good, wholesome meals that time-poor parents can tackle without sacrificing their love of […]

12 years ago

A group of students from a university in Texas have come up with an invention that could potentially save infant lives in the future. The team of engineers have created a car seat device to help tackle the problem of children being accidentally left in hot cars, and the deaths and injuries resulting from that. Infant SOS can be added […]

12 years ago

The image on the cover of June’s Elle Australia is being used to help normalise breastfeeding in public. The photograph of model Nicole Trufino posing while breastfeeding her four-month-old son, Zion follows the recent brelfie trend that saw breastfeeding mothers, including Miranda Kerr, take social media by storm when they posted pictures of themselves nursing their children. A photo posted […]

12 years ago

Need a little room update? Forget messy paint or nightmare-to-put-up wallpaper, decals are the simplest way to inject a bit of cool into their hubs.  The cooler the room, the more time they’ll spend in there with their stuff #fact. Here are a few of our faves from the interweb, just order online and stick them […]

12 years ago

Love: it’s what makes the world go round. And also: all you need. As well as that thing, in addition to war, in which all is fair.   The best TED Talks about this most basic of human emotions. All you need is love (and five, eight or 17 minutes to watch one of these). […]

12 years ago

Getting out of the house with a baby when you’re on maternity leave can be a serious sanity-saver. Sometimes  your entire week centres around a playdate with a pal in the same boat and you long for that moment. You work the baby’s naps around it, start organising the bottles/baby food/baby bag from the minute you drag […]

12 years ago

According to the HSE, they have no BCG vaccines, due to delays from the only licensed manufacturer in the EU.  The vaccine contains a weakened form of a bacteria related to the one that causes tuberculosis. This stimulates the immune system to protect against tuberculosis (TB). It’s given to babies at birth to protect them, despite […]

12 years ago

The German woman, Annegret Raunigk travelled to receive IVF treatment, despite her doctors advising against it. This week she gave birth to four premature babies, three boys named Dries, Bence and Fjonn, and one girl, Neeta, who were delivered by Caesarian Section this week. The teeny little babies are just 26 weeks old. Under German law, it was illegal […]

12 years ago

How would it make you feel if could see exactly what you and your partner would look like when you are 90-years-old? Would you still fancy them? A freaky thought, eh? Cut Video brought in a team of hair, make-up artists and prosthetics specialists to recreate how this young couple in their late twenties would look at various stages […]

12 years ago

We’re a patriotic bunch. We LOVE to have our say. We LOVE a good fight. But who could have imagined that over 50,000 people would come home to vote for the Marriage Referendum? The scenes at airports, on air coaches and on busses and trains left many with lumps in their throats last night. Dublin airports […]

12 years ago

Wow, for such a small country, we sure do make an impact across the globe. Not only is St Patrick’s Day one of the world’s biggest celebrations across the world every year, where Irishness is lauded and our tiny little Island and all that is great about us becomes the focus across the world, but this weekend, […]

12 years ago

How Goddarn adorbs it this? Found in a ballot box today. The absolute innocence of children means they see things in a pared-back, back-to-basics way. They believe wholeheartedly in love. My five-year-old cannot understand why people who love each other wouldn’t get married? She just doesn’t get it. She was all on for the YES vote, stating “I […]

12 years ago

You’re never too old to go viral…

12 years ago

This morning at 2.50am, in a bizarre twist to this tragic story, a passer-by discovered the body of a man in the exact spot as where abandoned baby Maria was discovered just off the N7 motorway on May 8th. The man had suffered stab wounds. The scene is being examined, and a murder enquiry is now underway.  […]

12 years ago

A new study challenges the idea that babies should be sleeping through the night from an early age. The research also proves that stopping breastfeeding or giving more solid food does NOT stop them from waking. Led by the Department of Public Health, Policy and Social Sciences, the study asked 715 mothers with a baby aged between six […]

12 years ago

Finding out the gender of your unborn baby can be one of the most exciting parts of pregnancy. Not only that but it means you can prepare way more than you might have done if you chose to keep it a surprise. So imagine how shocked these new parents were when they welcomed a baby girl into the […]

12 years ago

A combination of cabin pressure, crappy food and sitting in one place for an extended period of time can leave you feeling and looking a little worse for wear after a long flight. If you’re going abroad soon, try upgrading your in-flight beauty regime with these seven top tips, which will help you arrive feeling more revived than […]

12 years ago

Parents are being urged to be aware of photographers attempting to produce creative newborn photoshoots without following the correct techniques and safety procedures. The warning comes after two new mums were left horrified by a photoshoot where one baby rolled off a posing stand, and another baby’s head was allowed to drop into its hands […]

12 years ago

Green juice recipes are a handy way to get more nutrients into the whole family’s diet. (And a GREAT way to sneak veggies into the mouths of picky eaters.) Here are three kid-friendly green smoothie recipes that are packed with good stuff. Just whizz the ingredients up in a blender, serve and enjoy the smugness. […]

12 years ago

The popularity of your name is probably a lot different now than it was the year you were born.  That’s because baby name trends change considerably over time; names that were hugely popular years ago might not even be on the radar nowadays. Using new data showing the most popular baby names in the US […]

12 years ago

Losing your own socks to the washer or dryer is one thing, but not being able to find a teeny tiny baby sock in the black hole of your changing bag when you’re out and about is a whole new level of frustration. If, like me, you can never find the one item of clean clothing that you’re looking […]

12 years ago

There’s nothing quite like a luxury spa break to recharge those batteries.  If you’re craving some time out in a child-free environment, and are lucky enough to have an overnight babysitter lined up, check out these one-night getaways to three AMAZING spa destinations right here in Ireland. 1. Monart Destination Spa  What: A five star adult-only destination, recognised […]

12 years ago

As the mum of a toddler, I know how soul destroying it can be when the wonderfully colourful and nutritious homemade feast you spent time and effort lovingly creating is rejected in favour of a piece of bread. But at least we’re in good company. Reese Witherspoon recently confessed on a late-night talk show that her two-year-old son […]

12 years ago

Encouraging children to leave their smartphones at home could improve their schoolwork more than you might think. According to research published by the London School of Economics, schools that ban pupils from carrying mobile phones show a continual improvement in exam results. In fact, the findings calculated that pupils at mobile-free schools received the equivalent to an additional hour […]

12 years ago

Moving to secondary school can be a daunting experience for both children and parents. We all find change hard to deal with; what is new and different can often cause anxiety for little ones. We spoke to Patricia Gordon, Principal, Stratford College about how best to get your child ready, both emotionally and practically for the big […]

12 years ago

“Our Dear Future Baby Has Arrived!!!”

12 years ago

In need of a mid-week sweet treat? Here are three quick, no-fuss, super-healthy treats to get you over that mid-week hump… 1. Almond strawberry chia seed pudding Serves 4 2 cups of strawberries 2 cups of almond milk 1/2 cup of chia seeds 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 3 tablespoons of honey Whizz the strawberries, […]

12 years ago

I never thought I’d see the day when my shoe collection would take a backseat over someone else’s, until I had a daughter. Now that it looks like the weather is FINALLY getting warm enough to expose the toes, I have (another) completely justifiable reason to go out and buy my toddler ANOTHER pair of shoes […]

12 years ago

Slicing cherry tomatoes individually isn’t exactly difficult, but it IS time-consuming and tedious. When you’ve got a bunch of the little fellas to chop up, here’s how to do it with minimal time or effort… What you need: A load of cherry tomatoes (obviously), a sharp knife and two identical plastic lids from storage containers. […]

12 years ago

A school in the UK recently sent its pupils an inspiring note to let them know how important they are, a week before they sat their exams. The letter, which was sent by administrators at Buckton Vale Primary School, assured the sixth class pupils that the SATs test doesn’t reflect how “special and unique” they are. It reminds […]

12 years ago

In a new report about ‘Millennial Moms’, investment bank Goldman Sachs claims that parents are choosing to call their babies something unusual rather than traditional, because they have “an appetite for more unique brands”. In a section titled, “What baby name trends tell us about Millennial views on branding,” a chart shows how fewer parents are choosing traditional names […]

12 years ago

A series of intimate photographs of mothers has been created to celebrate real images of women and share their stories. Featuring photos of mothers, along with meaningful quotes taken from them during their shoots, The Honest Body Project was created by photographer Natalie McCain who wants to help women learn to love their bodies and themselves. Talking about the […]

12 years ago

“Hearing my favourite song on the radio”

12 years ago

Toys, paper, crayons, snacks – kids have a lot of REALLY important stuff that they need to carry with them wherever they go. We’ve rounded up five stylish and cute backpacks so you don’t have to lug it all around for them. 1. Printed backpack, €25, Cos 2. Green Dinosaur Rucksack, €9.99, TK Maxx 3. […]

12 years ago

Truth hurts

12 years ago

Play Doh is a great way to keep children of all ages busy indoors. Here’s a quick and easy recipe so you can make your own and not have to worry about any nasty ingredients when somebody inevitably eats it. You don’t have to be a really crafty type to give this quick and easy method a go […]

12 years ago

A woman in California is preparing for the arrival of her first baby, after learning eight months into her pregnancy that she is expecting. Just weeks away from giving birth, Abby Wake from California found out she was pregnant when her boyfriend, Jarryd Gorman, put his hand on her stomach and felt the baby kick when they were […]

12 years ago

One word: Mother

12 years ago

A friendlier fight

12 years ago

Officers put him in handcuffs and in the back of a car

12 years ago

“You’re going ABROAD with a toddler?” That’s usually the response I hear when I tell people about our holiday plans this summer. We’ve flown with her a couple of times before, but not since she was a baby – when she couldn’t walk, talk (ish), run or generally go wild in the aisles of an aeroplane. But come […]

12 years ago

“You’re doing a great job, honey”

12 years ago