After the baby comes out, there’s a certain expectation that things will be fairly mental for a while and then eventually settle down and go back to normal. At least, this is what I was banking on, but the reality has been somewhat different. It’s not that I’d change it as such, but really there’s […]

8 years ago

Up to 40 per cent of kids don’t wash their hands after the toilet.

8 years ago

They get up to quite a lot in there.

8 years ago

It’s common knowledge that it’s not good for your waistline (or your teeth) to gorge on sweet things first thing in the morning… but it seems, this logic could be flawed. According to The Telegraph, a new study (which we still can’t quite believe) has found that eating sweet products for breakfast can help with weight […]

8 years ago

A lot of people are sniffling lately.  Doctors advise taking to the sofa with your duvet and staying hydrated until your symptoms improve (and there’s nothing like sleep to speed up the recovery process) but we’ve come across a tasty little recipe with ancient Ayurvedic cred that can help clear infection and alleviate inflammation pronto. […]

8 years ago

May our whites be white again.

8 years ago

We don’t know about you but the first thing we do when we get up is put on the kettle and throw a teabag or spoonful of coffee into our favourite mug. But while it might lead to an energy boost, it’s not really what you should gulp down first thing in the morning. We […]

8 years ago

Zzzzzz.

8 years ago

What science says…

8 years ago

With kids in tow, summer holidays can be overwhelming and stressful. Packing bags, check-ins, sunburn disasters, crowded beaches and desperately trying to feed a picky brood away from home can actually make you want to tear your hair out. Whether you’re travelling abroad or tearing around the country we have some tips to help you […]

8 years ago

Oatmeal is more than just breakfast!

8 years ago

My kids are the reason I wake up every morning. Really early. Every feckin’ morning. They are also the reason I wake up with bad hair. Most evenings I swear blind that I will take an extra few minutes the next day to sort out my mop and generally make myself presentable. Obviously, it never […]

8 years ago

As the first of my friends to have a baby, I am now in the difficult position of having to come up with reassuring words for my soon to be first-time mum friends. Reassuring words do not come naturally to me; I’m a bit of an over-truther by nature and so am liable to scare […]

8 years ago

Ouch…heartburn. It is one of the most common complaints in pregnancy: that super-irritating feeling of burning acid can last for months and, for many of us, make life deeply unpleasant – especially in the last trimester. Although many mamas-to-be suffer at the hands of acid reflux in the last trimester of pregnancy, some feel the […]

8 years ago

Potty training can be hard, but the good news is that it doesn’t have to be.

8 years ago

Do you sleep like this? It turns out the way you sleep in the bed beside your partner suggests how much sex you are having. It’s not something we’ve ever thought too much about but, apparently, it does. It’s all down to the exact position in which you sleep. The folks over at Mattress Advisor commissioned a […]

8 years ago

Every now and then a recipe comes along that is so simple, so healthy and so delicious you wonder how you ever survived without it. This is IT. These are: flourless, gluten-free and low cal. And we’re not even joking If you’re used to serving pancakes as a rare treat because of the high calorie count, prepare […]

8 years ago

So simple! Of all the candles out there, Yankee Candles are a firm favourite in Irish households. They’re reasonably priced, compared to some competitors. They’re huge, so they last a very long time and they come in so many different scents that What’s more, they actually smell exactly like they are described. You want the […]

8 years ago

Amen to that.

8 years ago

Reality star Camaron Eubanks has shared an honest and open post about breastfeeding, where she announces that she is ‘retiring the boobs’. The star, who is best known for Real World: San Diego and Southern Charm, wanted to let people know that it’s OK to admit that you don’t want to breastfeed. She tried it for 3 […]

8 years ago

Anyone tried this?

8 years ago

Does your child suffer from regular nightmares? Believe it or not, nightmares are far more common than most parents realise. In fact, according to research about a third of three to five-year-olds have them on a constant basis. So what should you do if your child wakes up shaken, scared and visibly upset in the […]

8 years ago

This should come in handy soon.

8 years ago

Are you worried about what your child is seeing online? Or are you concerned about what information they are giving out on the internet? Either way, online child safety is a major issue for parents. While there is no guarantee that you can safeguard your child completely from the dangers of the web, there are certain […]

8 years ago

Getting them to sleep or nap is one of the most testing aspects of parenthood. On reflection, considering we love them so damn much we do seem to spend an awful lot of time trying to put them to bed.  Nap time brings out a lot of irrational anger in me towards other people. In […]

8 years ago

You want something nutritious, but you also want something quick and handy. With the weather not being able to make up it’s mind this season, it’s safe to say that a lot of kids are coming home with coughs and runny noses. However, this healthy Italian soup and scones recipe will keep them fed and […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by ToddleBox.ie. You’ve battled through that first year and emerged on the other side happy, full of love… and completely exhausted.  Toddlers: utterly adorable, not to mention bucketloads of fun. Parenting one also involves an abnormally high tolerance for tantrums, bodily fluids, and cartoon pigs. So here at HerFamily, we’ve identified the most […]

8 years ago

Look, trying to save money is a little like watching water drain through a sieve.  Oh look! There it goes…more money being spent on stuff that needs spending on. And as your own mammy will to this day attest, the whole offloading loads of cash thing really comes into play once you have kids. Because […]

8 years ago

We all know it’s the most important meal of the day, so why do we so often end up scoffing breakfast on the run?  Trying to get everyone out the door in the morning leaves little time to sit down and enjoy a leisurely meal, but, with a few clever hacks, you can ensure you […]

8 years ago

Very crafty.

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Job done.

8 years ago

If you’re anything like us, you frequently leave the house with under-eye luggage heavier than your handbag.  That was until we discovered an easy way to get rid of them (without seeing a plastic surgeon). Turns out, under-eye bags are basically just an accumulation of fluid that builds up around the eye cavity. Over time, […]

8 years ago

When it comes to flat ironing your hair, hotter may be better if you want to get the job done quickly. However, it turns out that the highest setting on many hair straighteners are only designed for in-salon use, ideally for sealing in a keratin treatment. Using the maximum temperature setting at home on a […]

8 years ago

As if we needed an excuse for another cup of coffee…

8 years ago

For me, Sundays are pretty much dominated by the thought that Monday morning is looming, with The Fear fully kicking in around 4pm. It’s a combination of sadness about the weekend being over (even though it’s officially not) and the realisation that another working week lies ahead. It’s also a real drag and a total waste […]

8 years ago

Designing your own kitchen is everything. A lifetime of living in somebody else’s house (my mum) or renting (with my friend) or with my in-laws does that to a girl. I have had a mental scrapbook of some serious home design since before I could remember. Geometric tiles, marble effect, rose gold handles…..this is house […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Celtic Pure Irish Spring Water. Well, mums and dads, our little tots are FINALLY back to school. And with term-time comes more hectic schedules (think school runs, extracurricular activities, and homework) meaning we’re currently considering anything that makes our day run that bit more smoothly. Making better choices is a great start […]

8 years ago

Before giving birth to two boys in quick succession my life and home – or more specifically, my bathroom – was pretty normal. But I quickly discovered that raising children of the opposite sex is a serious challenge, and one that you have to adapt to pretty damn quickly. If you are expecting a baby boy, […]

8 years ago

“To avoid ‘hungry’ turning to ‘hangry’ we don’t waste much time…”

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Creepy new research has shown that supermarkets can control our walking speed while we shop, just by changing the pattern on the floor. An interesting (and super-creepy) new study carried out by the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, has demonstrated that retail managers can persuade their customers to walk at the ideal pace (either […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Aveeno® Baby. Mums, if you’re anything like us, we know you’d adore a relaxing, stress-relieving massage. And like all busy mums, we feel you’re entirely worthy of a superb treat that can easily fit into that manic schedule of yours. It’s perfect as it provides just enough time to let all […]

8 years ago

As Irish women, we’re no shrinking violets when it comes to speaking out about the health of our families, friends and children. When it comes to ourselves, however, it seems we still have a tendency to brush things under the carpet… especially when it comes to one wee issue: bladder control. According to new research, […]

8 years ago

Splinters. From the little ones to the big ones, they’re a nasty business, particularly if you’re a child (or squeamish adult).  Everybody remembers the sheer terror of a grown-up approaching your already throbbing finger with a big pair of tweezers. It’s no wonder the mere thought of it is highly likely to send a kid […]

8 years ago

A study has found that mothers who bed-share with their babies tend to breastfeed for longer than the first six months. Researchers at Durham University spoke to over 600 pregnant women about their views on breastfeeding, bed-sharing and the fear of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The women they submitted reports documenting their bed-sharing and […]

8 years ago

It’s not great news if you’re a parent and are running about at all hours after the little ones, but a link between a lack of sleep and eating fatty foods has been established. (We write this as we’re tucking into a couple of chocolate digestive biscuits and a cup of tea!) According to Mail […]

8 years ago

A study has pinpointed one of the most hazardous place in your home for your little one to sleep. And it may surprise you. Research in the American journal, Paediatrics, found that the sofa is a no-go zone for your newborn. Of over nine thousand sleep-related infant deaths – 13 per cent happened on the […]

8 years ago

They do say that “opposites attract” but it seems that a new study has undermined that belief. In fact, experts found that people associate with and are attracted to those who are similar to them in terms of values and opinions. And it’s not just romantic couples, they found that friends and casual acquaintances also […]

8 years ago

“Children need inner strength from an early age,” says Eileen Keane Haly, Life and Parent Coach. “If children learn to believe in themselves, it really stands to them in later life.” As the pioneer of Jumpstart Your Confidence, Eileen works with thousands of young people and teens every year through school-based workshops and one-to-one consultations. […]

8 years ago

You’re welcome.

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From the minute we become mothers, we are showered with an overwhelming amount of advice from the other mammies in our lives. The road to parenting is paved with The Irish Mammy’s good intentions. Here are the top five pieces of old-school parenting advice that you’ll hear from your mother and granny that should stay […]

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