This is devastating. According to the Children’s Rights Alliance, more than 160,000 children and young people across Ireland are now at-risk of being pulled into poverty. These are staggering numbers, and as the cost of living increases, this crisis is only set to get worse before it can even begin to get better. To try […]

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Kids will be kids. Little Prince George isn’t quite so little anymore, as the young royal celebrated his 9th birthday last week. Marking the occasion with a sweet snap taken by mum Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared a sweet social media post wishing their eldest son a happy birthday, captioning the post […]

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Losing a baby is devastating, no matter when it happens. Unfortunately, pregnancy loss is extremely common, with statistics showing that as many as one in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage. To parents experiencing this loss, it is needless to say it affects them deeply, and can continue doing so for a long time. Currently, in […]

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Just a regular granddad. As first in line to the British throne, Prince Charles naturally has a lot of royal duties and responsibilities up and down the country – and abroad too. However, behind closed doors, the Prince of Wales is just like any other grandparent. Recently, it was revealed that over the past few […]

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When I first became a mum, everything was so new and I remember finding it pretty overwhelming. I was so terrified of making any mistakes, and could only really relax when I had my little girl in my arms or right next to me. This was also the case for nighttime. When she was born, […]

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Welcome news for so many women. The Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Act 2022, which provides for the free contraception scheme – as well as the abolishment of in-patient charges for children under 16 in all public hospitals – was signed into law yesterday by President Michael D Higgins. The changes, which will come into […]

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Not on? Or fair enough if you have had enough? Everyone who has ever cohabited with a significant other will no doubt tell you that when it comes to division of labour in the home, even the most loved up bliss can quickly turn to bickering battles. Yep, it’s true. Discussions about who is doing […]

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Three weeks into the school holidays, and some of us might be (desperately) looking for something to keep the kids busy with – that doesn’t involve a screen? Well, look no further. Right now, IKEA has kicked off their Summer Funhouse event, which sees the store host tons of FREE activities including a treasure hunt, […]

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Let’s just say they weren’t as smitten as Harry… According to UK journalist Tom Bower’s new book about the royal family, Prince Harry’s Eton pals did not hold back after meeting his then-girlfriend Meghan Markle back in 2016, and called him ‘f***ing nuts’ for dating the actress in the first place. In his book Revenge, […]

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Are you happy about this change to the Junior Cert curriculum? A revamp for the teaching of young teenagers, to be published today, could potentially prove controversial among some parents, despite the demand for addressing such issues has been student-led. The new Junior Cert curriculum that will come into place next school year, will see […]

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This past week saw the biggest full moon of this year. July’s full moon is known as the ‘buck moon’, and is also a supermoon, meaning it appears especially large in the sky. And as nature-inspired and slightly boho baby names are having a moment, we reckoned, if you are due this month, what could […]

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They’re colourful, sweet and chewy. But according to a new lawsuit against Mars, the makers of Skittles, the sweets contain a toxic ingredient that Mars concealed information about from consumers. According to the civil lawsuit filed earlier this week in California, a federal court alleges that Skittles candies, which boast the slogan “taste the rainbow” […]

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Growing up in Scandinavia, I never wore a school uniform going to school. Nobody did. Nor do they nowadays. In my school, rather than school uniforms, the focus was very much that children should be dressed for comfort – and in clothing that allowed plenty of movement and was suitable for outdoor play. In the […]

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Could North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm be about to get a new sibling soon…? Chatting to comedian Kevin Hart for his new show Hart to Heart, Pete Davidson opened up about his dreams for the future – and how becoming a dad is definitively in the cards.. The 28-year-old funny man, who has famously been  […]

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As someone who was 10 days overdue (12, actually, on my first baby) on both my pregnancies, let me assure you of this: Those last few days (weeks, really) are loooong. You are huge. You feel like an elephant. You can’t sleep properly, not even eat much, as it feels like your organs have been […]

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Thoughts? Many young adults leave the family home when they get to 18 – and the time comes to start college or university. However, these days, more and more are deciding to remain at home, mostly due to high living costs and the insane rent- and housing market. market. If adult kids stay in the […]

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Are you surprised at this? Many schools and even creches have over the past few years added things like meditation and a variety of mindfulness practices to the curriculum. The hope, of course, was that these practices would help children manage stress and stressful situations better and learn how to mind their mental health effectively […]

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And you probably will be too.

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We’ve all been there. On a flight we’d rather forget – seated in a row where you are unable to escape a screaming tot. Or worse still, reluctantly embracing the role of the embarrassed parent of the baby who just Won’t. Stop. Crying. Sounds familiar? I know I have been here, for sure. What is […]

4 years ago

I am a crier. I cry at happy movies and sad movies. I cry at babies being born and children singing Christmas carols and I cry in empathy with people. I cry at moving books and glorious sunsets and every time I set foot into an airport arrivals hall and see families and friends reunite […]

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Congratulations are in order, it seems. Just like her big sister, Kate, Pippa Middleton (Matthews) is now officially a mum of three. Pippa, who only debuted her third baby bump last month during Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, reportedly welcomed her third child a couple of weeks back. According to Harper’s Bazaar, Pippa and her […]

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Children should cover up in light-coloured clothing and rest in the shade. As it is heating up here on our shores too – finally – the UK is even hotter, with temperatures expected to reach into the 30s all week, with Tuesday predicted to be the hottest day of the year so far. Due to […]

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The sun is out and summer has arrived. About time too. And in an attempt to keep the sun’s rays away from babies’ delicate skin and also, maybe, to block the light out in an attempt to encourage sleep, parents are making one little mistake that can actually turn fatal very quickly. Armed with sunscreen, […]

4 years ago

If you have ever shopped in Ikea (and are not closely familiar with the Scandinavian languages and geography) you might have pondered over some of the rather crazy-sounding product names? Actually, IKEA’s naming system is rather interesting, and follows strict guidelines of product and word category association. Like, for instance, did you know that all […]

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Who wants to move to Finland? Earlier this week, Finland’s new government announced plans to give all parents the same parental leave, in a bid to “promote wellbeing and gender equality”. Paid allowance will increase to a combined 14 months, according to the new plans, which will work out as 164 days per parent. The […]

4 years ago

Even before becoming a parent myself, I had heard many horror stories about bedtime with kids. Kids who wouldn’t sleep. Hours or hours of negotiations. Kids who woke up a million times every night. tears, tantrums, drama, drama, drama. But funnily enough, having now been a parent for a decade, I kind of think bedtime […]

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Ireland has some of the most expensive childcare fees in all of Europe. Many families are currently paying the equivalent of more than a second mortgage or rent for childcare, and earlier this week, the Minister for Children vowed to “substantially cut” the cost of childcare for all parents in the upcoming Budget. However, Sinn […]

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There are more than 800 names to choose from. Baby name inspiration really can come from anywhere, and to prove this point, IKEA Norway recently published a baby name inspiration guide with over 800 monikers that are inspired by the brand’s numerous furniture offerings. Published on the IKEA Norway website, the A-Z ‘Name Directory’ takes […]

4 years ago

I noticed it a while back, how my little boy suddenly just seemed louder. Instead of talking, he was shouting – not when he was angry, just in general, his voice just seemed to have gone up several decibels. At first, I actually started wondering if it was his hearing, that he talked louder because […]

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“Seeing how cruel people can be, yes it really does concern me.” Victoria Beckham has revealed why she is ‘terrified’ of her youngest child starting to use social media. Se dette innlegget på Instagram Et innlegg delt av Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham) Speaking to Vogue Australia, the fashion designer opened up about her worries […]

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How much worse can it get? The cost of living is increasing, and we are all affected – some more than others, of course. In just a few short weeks, schools will be going back, and parents budgeting for back-to-school expenses have already started to feel the pinch. According to a new survey by the […]

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It makes sense. We live in a society where we are bombarded with ridiculous beauty standards at all times. We know social media – and media in general – play a large part in how people – including children – feel about their bodies, but did you know that their perception is also heavily influenced […]

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Staying put this summer and looking for something fun to do with the family? Starting Friday, Dublin’s Dundrum Town Centre will host the inaugural Fundrum Family Festival – which will run from the 8th until the 13th of July. This five-day complimentary festival promises to have something fun and festive for everyone in the family […]

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Has this happened to your baby? Due to unprecedented staff shortages within the HSE, routine developmental assessments on babies in certain areas are running way behind, with some children making it well into toddlerhood before being seen by a health professional. Speaking on Newstalk’s The Hard Shoulder earlier this week, broadcaster Rebecca Horan said the […]

4 years ago

Sorry, kids. Prices are soaring, and everything from petrol to electricity and groceries have increased, and we are all feeling the pinch. Last week it was reported that desperate parents are now finding themselves having to steal baby formula to feed their children, and now, a new survey has found that UK parents are stealing […]

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How perfect are these names?

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A devastating tragedy. Following ongoing searchers, the bodies of three young children and a woman believed to be their mother have been recovered from a lake in the state of Minnesota in the US yesterday evening local time. According to local authorities, the deaths are being investigated as a triple murder-suicide after the body of […]

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Thoughts? Personally, I opted for co-sleeping when both of my babies were babies – until they were well into toddlerhood – and often beyond that too. I did my research prior, and decided this was the best option for us – and I will be forever grateful for this experience. However, I am a really […]

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A bit extreme…? As parents, we do everything in our power to keep our children safe and out of harm’s way. That is our job. And while we all have different rules and boundaries, the purpose is the same: Making sure nothing bad and scary or dangerous happens to our little ones. For instance, I […]

4 years ago

Did YOU feel stressed about getting your baby into a “routine”?

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Just heartbreaking As the cost of living crisis deepens, desperate parents have started resorting to stealing tubs of baby formula in order to be able to feed their infants. And as a result of soaring supermarket prices, stores are now finding themselves having to add security tags to their baby milk tubs and formula containers, […]

4 years ago

A tragic development. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Ireland now has some of the highest grocery prices in all of Europe. We are all feeling the pinch at this stage, between the cost of petrol, electricity and now also groceries, and sadly, it doesn’t look like things are about to change anytime soon […]

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It’s NORMAL. In our house, we have talked about periods and tampons and pads and what it all is and means ever since my children were tiny. My little girl and little boy have seen tampons and pads in the bathroom, asked about them and gotten explanations from the get-go, and honestly, why would you […]

4 years ago

If you have toddlers or young kids, chances are you are in possession of sippy cups. These clever little toddler beakers are a must-buy when your baby is ready to move on from bottle drinking, and a lifesaver in that they don’t spill when being dropped (or flung!) down from the table or high-chair at […]

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Has it gotten out of hand? At my children’s school, we usually do a collection for a teacher’s present towards the end of the school year – almost always an Avoca voucher. I don’t mind it – it is nice to show a little appreciation for these people who do so much for the children […]

4 years ago

Seriously? A fashion editor recently wrote a column for The Sun newspaper telling mums what they should be wearing on the school run to avoid looking ‘old and frumpy.’ Yes, really. The style-forward journalist, who herself is a mum, listed off a bunch of clothing and footwear that really should be avoided in order to […]

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A cost of living crisis. Prices are going up, and most of us are feeling it. From groceries to petrol and electricity prices, the cost of living has increased drastically over the past few months, and while most are having to curb out outgoings and cut down on luxuries, for some, the crisis is even […]

4 years ago

No offence to the Norths and Blues and Zumes and Apples of this world. But honestly, we must admit we are more inclined to be fans of something slightly more normal. These 10 celebrity baby names actually all sound like names – yet they are still totally unique and really, really pretty. Are you currently […]

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A record number of abortions took place in England and Wales last year. The trend, experts said, was driven by financial uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. According to The Guardian, 214,869 terminations took place in 2021, with the most pronounced rise being among women aged 30-34. And while numbers have been going up since […]

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A small comfort. Following yesterday’s decision by the US Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed American women the right to an abortion, thousands of protests took place in cities and towns across America. And understandably so. Following the ruling, up to 26 US states are expected to further restrict or ban abortions, […]

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