Everybody knows that having children isn’t easy. It’s a mammoth lifelong task. Say a partial goodbye to your social life, your hobbies, your sleeping routine – at least for a while. But it’s also regarded as one of the greatest gifts in the world, the gift of parenthood. Bringing a person into the world and […]

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“I’m going in first class, she’s going in economy.” Lily Allen has revealed that she is planning to put her daughter Ethel in economy class when flying from New York to London, but will fly herself in first class. She admitted this situation during an appearance on her friend Miquita Oliver’s podcast, called Miss Me?. […]

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The mum breastfeeds her nine-year-old daughter A mum has sparked a heated debate online after revealing she still breastfeeds her nine-year-old daughter. She told Quora that she still breastfeeds her nine-year-old daughter. The anonymous mother wrote: “I still allow my nine-year-old daughter to breastfeed from me, and she won’t stop until she wants to. Does anyone […]

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You gotta love that new baby smell Is there anything quite like the smell of a newborn baby? If it was made into a candle it would sell out in an instant. Yet what on earth makes them smell so good? Well, one person decided to spread their theory on social media. According to a […]

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With the help of his mum, the teenager managed to get himself marathon-ready in just five months A teenager with Down’s Syndrome has made running history after completing the London marathon. Lloyd Martin, 19, became the youngest person ever in his learning disability category to complete a marathon when he crossed the iconic Mall finish […]

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When it comes to our skincare, we’ll try just about anything to achieve results One mum has taken her quest for youthful skin that little bit further as she admitted to using her expired breast milk as a ‘Botox’ alternative. Rather than seeing her frozen and unused breast milk go to waste, Skye Hitchcock (@skyehitchcock) […]

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“He will be greatly missed” Tributes have flooded in after the 7-year-old boy who passed away this weekend has been named as Shay Lynch. Shay tragically died after getting into difficulty in a swimming pool in Co. Clare, while he was attending a birthday party. The incident occurred at the Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre, near the […]

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They sound like a team of superheroes. Rebel Wilson is one of the most sought after comedic actresses in Hollywood these days, following her brilliant performances in the Pitch Perfect movies and How To Be Single. With an iconic first name like Rebel, some would argue she was destined for stardom. She grew up in […]

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The debate of swapping seats on a flight continues Many flyers will go out of their way to ensure that they have a seat that ensures their comfort or to be seated next to their travel partner on the flight. Whether you’re a window seat lover or an aisle queen, there’s one thing all passengers […]

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You’re around the halfway mark – excellent news all round. But what will this new month bring? Here’s what you might expect in month five of pregnancy How you’ll be feeling Entering the fifth month of pregnancy brings a sense of steadiness and growing anticipation. By this stage, many of the early pregnancy symptoms like […]

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‘It’s a bittersweet moment when she sees the kids’ A mum with dementia forgets her grandchildren, meaning that each day she meets them she finds out she’s a grandmother for the ‘first time.’ Josie Hunt, 65, was diagnosed with Korsakoff syndrome – an alcohol-induced form of dementia – in October 2020. It means she struggles […]

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This TikTok user has insulted stay-at-home mums A man has sparked outrage online after claiming that being a stay-at-home mum isn’t a real job. He insulted millions of mums around the world after sharing his controversial thoughts on TikTok. In the video, Jared Sayre admitted he doesn’t believe that mums who stay at home with […]

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Bluey just keeps getting better Children’s show Bluey has introduced its first ever same-sex couple in one of its latest episodes, and it has been praised for the move. The beloved Australian kids’ show has been on air since 2021, but has faced criticism in recent years for its lack of diversity In its latest […]

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The baby girl was harmed in the heartbreaking Sydney shopping centre attack The baby girl injured in Saturday’s attack in a Sydney mall has been taken out of intensive care. The BBC report that the nine-month-old daughter of Ashlee Good, who died while protecting her daughter, is in a serious but stable condition. In other news, the […]

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Superman is set to become a dad! Henry Cavill has revealed that he’s expecting his first child with his girlfriend Natalie Viscuso. Cavill and Viscuso have been dating since 2021, when they first made their relationship Instagram official. But the latest update from the pair is the most exciting yet – they’re expecting their first […]

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He told his son he was ‘stupid’ for crying A man has sparked a debate about toxic masculinity after revealing that his father told him to “man up” after he started crying. The anonymous 16-year-old male shared a post on the Am I The A**hole subreddit in which he explained how he was emotional after failing to get a […]

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We are thinking of all the victims and their loved ones at this time The family of a woman who was fatally stabbed during Saturday’s attack in Sydney has released a statement paying tribute to the devoted mother and giving an update on the condition of her baby. 38-year-old Ashlee Good died from her injuries sustained in […]

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A woman was left “shocked” after she received a complaint note about her baby’s crying. The mum had been caring for her sick 15-month-old son at home when she received an anonymous note through her front door giving out about the noise, Kidspot reported. After being left deeply unhappy with what she had read, the […]

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It is so important to keep note of the date on your child’s car seat. Car safety is crucial, especially with little people in the back, but have you ever looked closely at the expiration date on your child’s car seat? Well, it is worth paying attention to it because it’s not just there to […]

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The housing crisis has gone wild. For one 24-year-old, the spiralling cost of rent and mortgages means she had to get creative. Veerle Veldhuis lives in her very own tiny home at the end of her parents’ garden. One of the best parts about her or humble abode, though, is that it cost her just […]

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The fourth month of pregnancy – you’re not quite halfway there, but things are progressing now How you’ll be feeling Entering the fourth month of pregnancy can bring a sense of relief as you move into the middle of your journey. Here’s what you might be experiencing… By now, morning sickness and fatigue often ease, […]

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Too many emotions. Mums are in floods of tears reading this poem a mum penned for her child starting pre-school. Moments like these are big occasions. They’re just one step on the road to our children gaining full independence and it can be really emotional. One mum summed up her feelings about sending her child […]

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And the results speak for themselves A woman has proved just how wrong her husband is after he claimed she did nothing around the house. Rather than taking the comment on the chin, or arguing about it, Lindsay Donnelly decided to stop cleaning for a few days and film the results. In a TikTok that’s […]

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Neighbourhood politics and relations can be a delicate balancing act But one woman doesn’t seem to be too concerned by what her neighbours think after she went ahead and put up a 100-foot fence around her front garden – all for her dog. Cindy Copley’s beloved Cocker Spaniel Murphy lost his eyesight in his old age. […]

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A dad has caused a heated debate after revealing he punished his daughter after discovering she was a bully. Matt Cox revealed he makes his 10-year-old daughter walk 8km to school every day because she was recently punished for being a bully. She was mistreating a child in her class, the dad revealed. As a result, […]

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Month three of pregnancy is here and you are preparing to enter a whole new trimester – here are the symptoms and changes you might be experiencing as the pregnancy progresses How you’ll be feeling Entering the third month of pregnancy, here’s what you might be experiencing: During this month, some of the initial symptoms […]

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‘You’re not getting on this plane’ A dad has explained how he managed to get himself and his family kicked off a plane thanks to a picture he took of them boarding the plane. Father-of-two Jimmy Mitchell was flying from Sydney to Brisbane on Wednesday when he took the snap on his phone of his […]

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This mum shocked doctors with the birth of her “giant” baby Cleidiane Santos dos Santos, from Brazil, gave birth to her two foot tall, 16 lb baby via c-section earlier this year. The 27-year-old mum left her medical team in the Hospital Padre Colombo in Parintins, Amazonas State stunned with the arrival of her large bundle of […]

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The funerals will take place in Donegal today. The funerals of Una Carlin Bowden, Ciara, and Saoirse are set to take place this morning just over a week after they were killed in Mayo. The mother and her two daughters were killed on Tuesday, March 26, when their vehicle struck a lorry on a section of the […]

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Can’t say we agree with this one Back in the day, having dads in the delivery room was very much unheard of. Nowadays, however, a whopping 90 percent of dads-to-be are there by their partner’s side through labour and birth. The thing is, though, a UK doctor has come out and said that, in his […]

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The first wee is definitely up there with the pain of contractions The first time I was giving birth, it ended up being an emergency Cesarean section. Due to this, my vagina thankfully went through very little, but I can’t say the same thing for my stomach. When it came to having my daughter five […]

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How would you feel if your husband did this? A man recently took to Reddit and admitted he was concerned about his wife’s behaviour, and whether or not she was ‘checking out’ when alone with the kids. The parents recently had a nanny cam installed for when they hire a babysitter. They occasionally use them […]

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The internet has been left shocked by one couple’s decision to put their daughter up for adoption A husband anonymously took to Reddit to explain the situation that led to them putting their daughter up for adoption after just three months. He explained in a post on Reddit that his wife, whom he called Catherine, […]

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‘I cannot help feeling less attracted to him because of this’ A woman has sparked debate online after she admitted that her partner gives her the ‘ick’ because he lets her pay for everything due to earning more than him. Posting on the parenting platform Mumsnet, the woman – who remained anonymous- explained that her current […]

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You’re through the first month – here’s what you’ll need to know for the second month of your pregnancy, including a focus on nutrition and rest How you’ll be feeling Welcome to the second month of your pregnancy! As your pregnancy journey continues, you may start noticing some significant changes. Here’s what you might be […]

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Are you smarter than a 10-year-old? A maths question for primary school pupils has left adults baffled. The tricky head-scratcher was shared on Reddit by a sibling who was left confused by his younger brother’s homework. The Reddit user wrote: “A test problem on my 5th-grade brother’s math exam. The question was all about working out how […]

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Well, it’s certainly a sweet name… A woman who gave birth in a McDonald’s car park has announced that she is naming her son in honour of the restaurant. Analysia Beck gave birth to her baby boy in the fast food outlet’s car park after being stuck in a snow storm. However, following the event, the 25-year-old and her husband Daniel […]

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You may have already heard of pre-eclampsia It’s been part of the plot of many episodes of medical dramas like Grey’s Anatomy. Let’s be honest for a second, they rarely provide an accurate image of what experiencing any medical condition is, let alone pre-eclampsia. So, we’re here to try and explain and hopefully shed some […]

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BY Charlie Herbert The future dad said he ‘reacted in ways I’m now questioning’ A dad-to-be was left furious after he found out that his wife had lied about the gender of their baby. In a post on the Am I The A**hole subreddit, the 32-year-old male told readers how he and his wife, aged […]

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People are being left baffled after finding out about Tom Holland’s famous father Tom Holland has had a pretty illustrious career considering he’s only 27 years old. From starring in Spiderman to dating Zendaya, it’s fair to say the actor has it made. However, despite his A-list status, people are still only just realising who […]

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“I expected my friend to be upset but I was surprised when she got upset with me.” Close friendships often lead us to form bonds – or at the very least, surface-level friendships – with the significant other of our friend. Yet some people don’t know where to draw the line in building a relationship […]

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Everything you need to know about weeks 13 to 28 of your pregnancy, also known as the second trimester Welcome to the second trimester of your pregnancy! This is often considered the ‘honeymoon phase’ of pregnancy, as many mams-to-be find it more enjoyable than the first trimester – although not always the case. During this […]

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Breastfeeding is never a straightforward journey A midwife has shared a helpful tip for dealing with clogged milk ducts. When treated immediately when you become aware of it, she explained, a clogged milk duct will typically decrease in size or go away after a couple of days. Though, when left untreated, it can lead to […]

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The aim of the new legislation in Florida is to improve child safety online The Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis has signed a new bill into law that will impose strict regulations on the social media use of minors. This particular law has been named HB3, and is set to come into effect from January […]

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Brought to you by Avonmore Lactose Free milk Lactose intolerance is a person’s inability to digest and absorb lactose, the naturally occurring sugar found in milk. When a person with lactose intolerance consumes milk or other products containing lactose, they can experience a range of unpleasant symptoms, including cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and excess gas. If […]

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Thoughts? A UK mum has sparked a debate on the issue of ‘consent parenting’ after revealing on a parenting forum she doesn’t want people other than her husband and herself to change her son’s nappy. The new mum took to Mumsnet to explain that she wants to ‘protect’ her six-month-old baby’s privacy and was furious […]

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There is something so heartbreaking about the cries of a teething baby And if you are currently in the middle of these hellish teething weeks (months, sorry!), we bet you are currently on the hunt for something – anything – than can soothe your baby’s poor lil’ gums (so that you, and the rest of […]

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Your baby’s first year on earth is choc-a-bloc with milestones and firsts. One of the more exciting – and also slightly daunting – is the experience of weaning; introducing solid food to your so far milk-fed baby. It can be a fun and equally nerve-wracking experience. While it can seem more on the daunting side […]

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Brought to you by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. From subsidies to services, here’s what you need to know. Choosing an early learning and childcare service is one of the first and most important decisions that you will make for your child, so deciding what’s right for you can seem overwhelming. […]

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BY Simon Kelly The dog has since been destroyed, Gardaí have confirmed A child has been rushed to hospital after a savage dog attack in Dingle, Co. Kerry. Gardaí and emergency services rushed to the scene of the incident which occurred on Friday, March 15, after hearing reports of the attack. The child was sent to […]

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