A TikTok nanny has gone viral after offering up some key advice when it comes to buying presents for kids this Christmas. Parents across the globe will have started their hunt for toys and gifts for little ones, according to their Santa lists. While most toys targeted towards kids are safe, there can be issues […]

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Focus Ireland has launched its 2023 Christmas Appeal to support the vital homelessness services it provides across Ireland. Focus Ireland’s life-saving services and housing solutions provide necessary relief to the rising homelessness figures in Ireland. The organisation is once again calling for public donations that will help children and families who are currently without a […]

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Children in Ireland aged 13 to 17 will be able to avail of a free flu vaccination from Monday, December 4th. Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, confirmed the extension of the nasal spray ‘flu vaccine’ programme today. This means that all children aged 2 to 17 are now eligible for the flu vaccine as part […]

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The school year may be in full swing but it can take kids quite some time to wind down from a summer of fun and later bed times into a proper sleep schedule. The right amount of sleep is incredibly important for every school-going child and can mean the difference between effective learning and development. […]

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The Rotunda Hospital has issued an update to its patients in the aftermath of the Dublin riots on November 23rd. Last night, violence and looting broke out in Dublin in the wake of a knife attack that resulted in five people – including three children – needing hospital care. Garda cars were burnt out, as […]

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Junior Eurovision takes place this weekend! Jessica McKean from Donegal will represent Ireland at the Junior Eurovision 2023 competition on Sunday November 26th in Nice, France. Jessica, who is just 10 years of age, is from Lifford in County Donegal and is the youngest singer to represent Ireland at this huge event. Her Junior Eurovision […]

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Gordon Ramsay has spoken to reporters about what it has been like to have a new baby at the age of 57. The world-famous chef recently welcomed his sixth child with Tana, his wife of 27 years. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Ramsay said the experience has been an amazing […]

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Bruce Willis’ kids have been taking to social media to share sweet memories with their father after his devastating diagnosis. The Hollywood star was diagnosed with aphasia back in 2022, which is a language disorder caused by damage to a specific area of the brain that controls language expression and comprehension. Then earlier this year, […]

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“If you feel like you gave it your all, that’s all you can ask” Adam Sandler has spoken out about the advice he gives his daughters after years and years of success in Hollywood. The 57-year-old actor has had a lot of success in the industry and has some stellar advice for his girls. Speaking […]

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A mum-of-one was left furious after leaving her nearly two-year-old son with her mother, only to find out he had been left to his own devices. She said her mum was minding her little boy and left him playing in her garden, which has been known to welcome stray dogs in from the fence. She […]

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“We strongly urge all pregnant women to boost their immunity this winter” The HSE has issued a warning to all pregnant women in Ireland as we head into the colder months. Naturally, there is going to be an increase in the number of cases of the flu, Covid and whooping cough so the HSE is […]

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A fab idea for a Christmas day out with the kids! The Blanchardstown Centre will welcome Santa this weekend for the ‘ultimate Christmas day out’ On Sunday, November 19th parents will be able to bring their kids along for magical Christmas shows and parades on level 2 at 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm. Mrs. Clause will […]

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Today marks World Diabetes Day! According to statistics, there is a prevalence of 3,364 people between the ages of 0-19 living with Type 1 diabetes in Ireland. Some don’t receive a diagnosis until their symptoms are already severe and it’s important to note that a very late diagnosis could be fatal. Knowing the symptoms to […]

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A rise in RSV is to be expected during the winter period, according to the HSE. The HSE is advising parents to be vigilant of their children’s symptoms as GPs and hospitals report “a rise in the numbers of young children affected by respiratory symptoms and viruses, including RSV”. RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a […]

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Gordon Ramsay has become a father for the sixth time after his wife, Tana, gave birth to a healthy little boy. They named their son, Jesse James Ramsay, and revealed that at birth he weighed in at a healthy 7lb 10oz. Ramsay is known for his rigid rules in the kitchen as seen on his […]

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“I hope they make people very happy this Christmas time!” One of the nation’s favourite Toy Show stars is back with his famous ‘A Hug for You’ cards ahead of the Christmas season. Adam King’s much-loved ‘A Hug for You’ Christmas cards will launch exclusively in Aldi stores nationwide.  The collection of cards will be […]

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The HSE has launched a new campaign in schools nationwide to teach them about the importance of hand hygiene and cough etiquette. The aim of the ‘catch it, bin it, kill it’ campaign is to help improve respiratory hygiene in primary and secondary schools by asking teachers to highlight key respiratory hygiene messages. A spokesperson […]

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Shoppers will be able to get some early Christmas shopping done with these discounts! Dundrum Town Centre is launching its Christmas campaign ‘Give Wonderfully’ this Thursday, November 9th. The exclusive one-day event will see some of our favourite retailers offering customers up to 20% off on new season stock. If you want to take advantage […]

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A dad has taken to the internet to ask for advice after his soon-to-be wife decided not to include his daughter in their big day. He explained that he was married previously and had a child with his now ex-wife and they share 50/50 custody of the 11-year-old girl. After his divorce, he met his […]

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A mum has gone viral on TikTok for the genius hack she uses to disguise healthy food as sweets. The profile, @citron.australia, posted a clip showing off the “brilliant” trick she uses to turn uneaten yogurt into a frozen treat for her kids. In the video, the she says her kids are no longer interested […]

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A dad has gone viral on TikTok after making a short video listing the ways he helps his partner with the kids while he is out of town for work. If solo-parenting is something you take on regularly, then you’ll know that even the smallest bit of help from your partner goes a long way. […]

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TikTok has launched a dedicated space for parents on the app. They’ll be able to visit and see a whole host of different parenting topics, tips, and advisories for mums and dads coming from some well-known creators. The platform is currently working with a number of names on the platform to provide information, advice and […]

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“You never have to say, ‘What do you say?’ Ever again” Trying to ensure that you raise good, kind children with manners is always the goal as a parent, and instilling certain values in them when they’re young is the key to success. We’ve all been in a scenario where someone has done something nice, […]

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A raft of energy price decreases are due to come into effect today. Millions of people across the country will welcome the move by energy suppliers to cut costs for customers. Those signed up to Electric Ireland, SSE Airtricity, and Prepaypower should see their electricity and gas prices fall by between 10% and 13.5%. From […]

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A woman has said she wants to pull her kids out of their current school after overhearing one of the teacher’s morning storytime. Explaining what had her worried, the mum said the teacher was asking students what they saw on their walk around the stream that day. They were responding with the usual things; people, […]

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“I feel like both of them make the world a little better, and I just feel so proud of them” Meg Ryan, who is mum to two adult children, recently revealed the three questions she consistently asked herself over the years while parenting. The Hollywood actress rarely speaks on the topic of parenting, but in […]

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Aviva have voiced their concerns over the number of people who have admitted to charging their phones under their pillows. The fundamental home fire safety rule is one that we have often echoed to family and friends time and time again, but according to new figures thousands of people are ignoring the dangers. Figures show […]

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In the aftermath of Budget 2024, a number of social welfare recipients are in for a boost before Christmas. Many families across the country continue to struggle making ends meet in the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The government is working to bring a number of reliefs to those most in need, but there are also boosts […]

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BY Joseph Loftus She says she’s doing her best Kylie Jenner has spoken out about the struggles of being a single mum at just 26. Kylie, who has Stormi, aged five, and Aire, who’s 20 months, with rapper Travis Scott, has said that she’s doing her best after the pair called it quits in January […]

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You pronounce it how? In true Reddit form, a debate was sparked after one user asked people to reveal the worst baby names they had ever heard, and the results were interesting to say the least. Hundreds of comments were left on the original post and amongst them were some of the most ‘unique’ names […]

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A number of costumes have been recalled from being sold on Amazon due to a safety concern was found by the Competitions and Consumer Protection Commission. The first safety issue was identified with two costumes; Spooktacular Creations Orange & Purple Halloween Witch Costume. The product presents a serious risk of choking and strangulation, according to […]

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A new charity, which aims to support people who experience verbal abuse, says that shouting at your children can have ‘lifelong’ effects on their wellbeing. While all parents have – at one point or another – had to shout at their youngsters to correct their behaviour, there is a huge difference between this and verbal […]

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“It takes a village to raise kids, but at the end of the day, your kids only want you” Kim Kardashian has opened up about the difficulties she’s facing as a single parent following her split from ex-husband, Kanye West. The former couple share four children together – North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm West – […]

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Our parents are the number one factor when it comes to our fashion choices, according to research We’ve all turned to our friends, parents or extended family when we’re preparing for an event or outing that we want to look nice for. Whether it’s selecting the perfect suit, dress, shoes or accessories, they’re the people […]

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What would you do? A mum has called on other parents for advice after catching her 12-year-old son and his friend smoking weed. She explained that she is on the fence about telling his friend’s parents about what she found them up to, but said she knows she would want to be told. Her post […]

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Potty-training your toddler is no easy task, and with so many routes you can take with it, it can be daunting. Whatever you choose as your method, it’s worth having a look at this Scottish mums hack for training your tot quickly. The mum took to social media to hail what she says is ‘a […]

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Households across Ireland are in for a number of cash boosts following the Budget 2024 announcement. On Tuesday, the Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, announced the payment dates for a €1.2 billion Cost of Living support package. Families are among the many people set to benefit from the incoming boost as part of the […]

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We can ALL relate to some of these stories! Kids have an amazing way of picking up the most hilarious mispronunciations, curse words, and misunderstandings in their toddler years … and they know exactly when to let the world know. In the supermarket, the church, at a party, or even just out and about, the […]

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Molly-Mae has opened up about life as a first-time mum and says she feels like she is in the midst of a ‘mid-life crisis’. In her latest YouTube video she got real with her 1.83 million followers and said she’s beginning to feel “off” mentally and just not like herself. “At the minute, I’m having […]

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Police fear the man arrested for the alleged abduction of Charlotte Sena in the US could be linked to two other unsolved murder cases. Two teens, Christina White (19) and Jennifer hammond (18) both disappeared within two years of each other. Their remains were later discovered in Greenfield, New York. Christina went missing in June […]

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Paris is some woman for one woman! Paris Fury admitted to fans that life with seven children is “very busy” but that she hasn’t entirely ruled out having an eighth. Paris appeared on Loose Women today and told the panel of Coleen Nolan, Brenda Edwards and Ruth Langsford that she always gets to the same […]

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Molly-Mae has reawakened the trend! Baby names with a nod to Disney are coming back with a bang, according to thebump.com. Ever since the birth of Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury’s baby girl, Bambi, many parents are now re-considering just as sweet baby names for their new arrivals. Whether you’re a Disney buff or just love […]

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The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has recalled two items sold in the kids section of Penneys after thousands were sold. A pair of shakers and a set of maracas were recalled last week over a major safety issue with potential choking. There have been a total of 7,977 items sold in the Republic of […]

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A huge number of grandparents in Ireland are stepping in to help out with childcare. In fact, a new survey showed that 83% of Irish Grandparents assist with childcare of their grandchildren according to new statics. The study, carried out by MyNameTag, explored how much grandparents nowadays help out with childcare for their grandchildren. It […]

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Major concerns are being raised around the current costs for parents who are in need of childcare on a regular basis. Many couples are being faced with the decision of whether or not they can actually afford to have children in what has been described as a ‘crazy scenario’ for young people. Sinn Féin spokesperson […]

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People have been left furious after a parent posted a note sent home by her child’s teacher online. It detailed a very strict bathroom ticketing system, that would see kids only allowed to leave the class three times per month. We have all been in the situation where a teacher has said no to using […]

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“My son hid the monitor but once we find it I’m going to have him throw it away” A mum has gone viral on TikTok after posting a video about a terrifying incident with their WiFi-connected baby monitor. Kurin Adele, who goes by the same name on the social media platform, said her little boy […]

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This trick is for anyone with a picky eater on their hands A mum has shared a genius hack online for parents of fussy little eaters in order to sneak in some new flavours into their diets without them realising. The very clever idea was coined as ‘tasting trays’ by The Many Little Joys, and […]

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“We know that if you say ‘stop running!’ the child will hear one of the two words – and it’s not going to be stop” A parenting expert has highlighted four terms commonly used by mums and dads that should never be uttered – and what to say instead. Among some of the more surprising […]

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