On average, UK abortion clinics are performing 100 terminations on Irish patients every week. According to new figures by Belfast-based journalism project Detail Data, and the Department of Health in the UK, 25,000 abortions have been performed on Irish women in England and Wales in the last five years alone. In the years between 2010 and […]

11 years ago

It is a time of year when we are all in love with out decked out, warm and cozy homes. We watch movies under warm blankets, light fires and fairy lights and surround ourselves with family, friends and food. We are lucky. The reality is starkly different for the 705 families, including 1,466 children currently […]

11 years ago

Sometimes a recipe just sounds so wonderfully decadent that you simply can’t abstain from making it. This heavenly-sounding chocolate lasagna (like, would you ever have regular lasagna again having heard of this?!) is one of those discoveries, we feel. Just imagine inviting the book club over and dishing out this lasagna as a little treat […]

11 years ago

We are of the opinion that there are few things in life that can beat dessert. Except possibly alcohol. Now; just imagine this: Not. Having. To. Choose. Between. The. Two. You’re welcome. This gin and tonic tart is basically what boozy dreams are made of – hence making it perfect for all this month’s festive […]

11 years ago

Hiding in the bathroom, self-medicating with caffeine and trying to cope with extreme tiredness? We can ALL relate. When mum Katie Kirby from Brighton found herself on her second maternity leave, she set up her blog Hurrah for Gin to depict what life as a frazzled mother-of-two really looks like. And with her hilarious stick-figure […]

11 years ago

When was the last time you gave someone a good, long squeeze? In our increasingly hectic lives, it seems like we are forever looking for ways to feel happier and calmer, and are willingly forking out our hard-earned cash to anyone from yoga instructors to life-coaches to help us achieve this. But what if you […]

11 years ago

Unless you have been living under a rock, you will know that coconut oil is now an absolute beauty and health must-have. And while many of us are already using the precious drops on and for ourselves, did you know that your baby (and older children) could also benefit from coconut oil and its antioxidant, […]

11 years ago

It’s the drink all Americans have to have come Christmas, and despite having watched movie after movie where they are all gulping it back, few of us here on this side of the pond have actually tried making it ourselves. But there are all sorts of reasons why you should. Not only does it taste […]

11 years ago

Prepare to feel really uncomfortable. You know how there are some words that can make you, even if you just hear them being uttered, feel totally grossed out? Words that, if you actually have to say them out loud, makes you cringe? Yup, been there. And it turns out, we are not alone. A recent […]

11 years ago

As parents, we want our children to stay little and believe in Santa and all things magical for as long as possible. In many ways, it is part of what childhood is all about, after all. But according to new research, children are now steadily believing in Santa for less time than their parents when […]

11 years ago

In a bid to reduce young children’s exposure to electromagnetic wave radiation, France has banned Wifi in nurseries, schools, kindergartens and childcare centres across the nation that cater for children under the age of six. In primary schools, which also welcome older pupils and where computers are used in lessons, Wifi points in classrooms must […]

11 years ago

Ho ho no! This Santa SO found himself on the ‘naughty list’ this week. According to Reuters, it was as part of a seasonal check on Advent and Christmas related traders that this unlucky Hungarian Santa found himself in big trouble with the tax man after inspectors posing as parents busted him for failing to […]

11 years ago

We simply cannot get enough of sweet Santa stories this time a year. Most recently, it was this heartwarming tale that had us (almost!) weeping into our coffees this morning here at HerFamily HQ. When a little girl with hearing problems last week made a visit to Santa’s Grotto in a shopping centre in Cleveland […]

11 years ago

Sharing the chores that comes with the day-to-day running of the house and taking care of the kids generate a great deal of debate and arguments in the majority of modern families, especially ones where both parents, on top of being mum and dad, have jobs outside the home as well. There is a good […]

11 years ago

The vast majority of us spend far too many hours of the day with our bums glued to our chairs, eyes fixed at our computer screens. And when this is followed up by sitting in the car on the way to and from work, and then sitting on the sofa for an evening of TV […]

11 years ago

As parents, let’s all agree there are days where there really are no words (like; NO words) to describe what we are going through (nappy explosions, leaky boobs, tantrums that bring the house down). And when words don’t do your life justice, what have we got left to communicate with? That’s right; emojis. And now, […]

11 years ago

We know Santa tends to be more generous towards the younger members of the household, but we reckon if anyone deserves a little spoiling at Christmas time, it is all the amazing, hard-working and always-looking-out-for-everyone-else mums in your life. Here are 10 great buys we just know will put a smile on every mum’s face […]

11 years ago

If you are currently on the fence about what primary school to enroll your little kiddies in, these findings might be of interest to you. According to the Union of Students in Ireland, new studies have proven that sending children to a bilingual school will give them “significant cognitive advantages”, as juggling two languages on […]

11 years ago

Being a parent in real life looks a little different from the way they make it look, say, on Pinterest.  In fact, sometimes, it looks pretty much as far removed from those styled, glossy, clean and well-behaved versions of parenthood as possible. Both us and our dear readers can confirm that parenthood is indeed louder, […]

11 years ago

If you are living in an apartment, or have a sitting room that is on the small side, trying to fit a full-sized Christmas tree in can be quite the headache. I mean, the thought of giving up precious square footage for a Christmas tree can seem a little ridiculous –especially at a time a […]

11 years ago

Sure, we are all loving on Instagram these days (the interior inspo, the puppy pics, the smoothie bowls!), but how far would you go to show you love for the social medium? Well, it will seem – to some – pretty freakin’ far. Like, how about naming your children after Instagram filters?! We are not […]

11 years ago

We want all them babies! When I (not totally planned) fell pregnant with my little girl (now six) after having only dated my then boyfriend for just under a year, it very suddenly dawned on me that we are now a family. And while I of course to some extent had mentally planned my wedding […]

11 years ago

Like parents across the globe, when it came to announcing the birth of his first child, Marc Zuckerberg – naturally enough – took to Facebook to share the good news. Yesterday, the Facebook founder and his wife Priscilla Chan, who have previously spoken out about their heartache of suffering three miscarriages before conceiving this time […]

11 years ago

Naturally, when we hear the words “bad habit”, our minds automatically goes to places of drinking in excess, cigarette smoking or skipping the gym night after night. But while all the above clearly are bad habits, the fact is that when you are a parent, there are many (many) more “bad habits” you should keep […]

11 years ago

“Girls have limitless potential” is the blaring message behind Barbie’s newly released ad. The short two minute video shows little girls “imagining the possibilities” as they examine a dog in a veterinary clinic, lecture to a college class or lead a soccer team through warm-up drills. With the power of imagination, the girls transform into […]

11 years ago

By the time your child is seven, he or she will have spent a year of their lives watching TV and using screen devices. These shocking statistics are based on a new survey by Early Childhood Ireland into the attitudes of Irish parents when it comes to letting their children use electronic devices such as […]

11 years ago

Hands in the air; who keeps a spare hair tie on their wrist for when you just need to pull your hair back into a ponytail (which, to us mums, is pretty much 25 000 times a day)? I know, we’re totally guilty of this too. The problem? It can actually end up killing us. […]

11 years ago

You know when you get that overwhelming urge for something chocolaty, but you can’t be arsed getting stuck into a major baking project? Or actually putting proper clothes on to hit the local corner shop for a Mars bar? Yup, we got you. All you need in your life is this salty, chocolaty, buttery (we […]

11 years ago

Every now and again when I am mid conversation with one of my children, I stop and laugh, knowing that what I just said was pretty much word-by-word identical to something my own mum would have told/warned/explained to me. Which I am willing to guess is the case for a lot of us. After all; […]

11 years ago

Children who live apart from their parents for long periods as they grow up are likely to have a lower IQ than those who live with mum and dad, a study suggests. According to a recent Chinese study, young children who spend more that six month away from either their mother or father were found […]

11 years ago

There are certain areas where I totally perform better when I know I am being watched. If I go for a run, I always pick up my pace if a car is going past, and when I’m cleaning, I always do it with some extra ferocity if my other half is watching (just to make […]

11 years ago

That’s it, guys. The Toy Show has come and gone, and children across Ireland will this weekend be putting pen to paper to let the man in the red suit know what it is they will be hoping to find under the tree Christmas morning. We can’t vouch for your children’s exact wishes, but according […]

11 years ago

Even though we don’t technically celebrate Thanksgiving and eat ALL the turkey, us Irish (and the rest of the world) have totally taken to celebrate Black Friday in the same manner our friends across the pond do. And by celebrate we mean shop. Till we drop. Or until the credit card goes up in flames. […]

11 years ago

There is something about the words “just three ingredients” and “cake” that makes us all take a sudden interest in baking, no? Which can probably explain why a Japanese Youtube video on how to make a great cheesecake with only three actual ingredients has more than two million views. Wow. That is a lot of […]

11 years ago

An American mom saw Syrian refugees struggling to carry their babies, so she did something amazing. When California mum Cristal Logothetis was watching the news, night after night she was moved to tears by the heartbreaking situation happening on the beaches of Greece. Syrian refugees arriving by the boatload — quite literally. And to Logothetis, […]

11 years ago

If you’re not in, you can’t win. That must have been what nine-year-old Charlie Brunton from Cavan figured when he picked up his pen and wrote a letter to Ryan Tubridy and the Late Late Toy Show, explaining why they absolutely should hire him (and his muscles) to help out with the show this year. […]

11 years ago

The Late Late Toy Show is happening this week, and that (if you have kids) pretty much means one thing: Time to get those lists in to Santa so the elves have enough time to get cracking on the requested pressies. And if you want to make this year’s Santa letter a little more festive […]

11 years ago

Always feel YUCK when you get your period and could do with some serious cheering up (and possibly lots of chocolate too?!) Yup, us too. Which is why we are totally considering a move stateside right about now, where you can sign up to the (genius!) newly launched PMS Package scheme, and receive a package […]

11 years ago

You know that long list of stuff you CAN’T have when you are with child? Sushi (sob!), Pinot Grigio (see you in a few months, my friend!), soft cheese (seriously, how bad can a teeeny tiny bit be?!) And the rest. But we have some good news for you if you are getting a little […]

11 years ago

Feeling unwell yourself, or worse, having a baby that is sick, is worrying to all mums. And while a certain amount of sniffles and sickness is perfectly normal, especially this time a year, knowing when to just ride it out and when to call the doctor is important. We recently sat down with Dr. Pixie […]

11 years ago

The beauty of the pick’n’mix concept is that you get to pick and mix all the bits and amounts of each sweet that you actually want, right? It’s genius, really, when you think about it. Which is clearly what this supermarket in New Zealand realized, when they started offering sliced and diced vegetables in the […]

11 years ago

Many of us have bought them to line our babies’ cots and cribs with, but a UK based charity is now urging parents to remove cot bumpers completely following a study which found the number of infant deaths attributed to cot bumpers has spiked in recent years. The Lulluby Trust, which promotes expert advice on […]

11 years ago

It’s going to be hard to top a name like North West. (Unless Kim and Kanye go for my ‘Wilde’ suggestion, that is. Come on; Wilde West?! You can’t make this stuff up!) Now that Baby Boy Kardashian West is due in a mere matter of weeks, the world is literally holding their collective breaths […]

11 years ago

Like toddlers across the world, it looks like Prince George will be asking Santa for something with wheels on this Christmas. Last week The Duchess of Cambridge revealed that her two-year-old tot is ‘obsessed’ with tractors, as well as combine harvesters and anything with ‘big wheels’. Lucky for little George he’s got all the good […]

11 years ago

Drive carefully this morning, guys! AA Roadwatch has warned motorists about heavy fog and icy roads in many areas this morning. And weather conditions are set to worsen throughout the day, with temperatures to dip below zero in some parts of the country this evening. Frost can be expected, and drivers are being asked to […]

11 years ago

The month of December, with its dreary weather, jam-packed schedules and a diet consisting mostly of mulled wine, prosecco and chocolate, can take a toll on our looks. But fear not; we have rounded up some of the most amazing beauty buys that will have you looking GORGEOUS in no-time, whether you are hitting the […]

11 years ago

We all know being able to multitask is a skill you absolutely need to be in possession of when you are a mother.  Which is why we have no doubt that this new mum from Georgia in the US is going to ace motherhood and all that comes with it. Because not only did Tommitrise […]

11 years ago

As a parent, there are few moments where you feel so utterly grateful and lucky as when you glance at your sleeping children, all safe and snug and warm in their beds. Imagine, then, what it must feel like to see your child sleeping in an environment so very different than the above? When you […]

11 years ago

Are you a good saver and make smart financial decisions? Then you might also happen to be the first-born in your family? Or alternatively; are you the youngest in the family and a bit of a spender? That might not be all by coincident if this research is to be believed. According to a study […]

11 years ago

Having six kids should really be enough to make any mum look borderline frazzled and at wits end, but Angelina Jolie makes it all look so easy and chic. (Catch that recent Vogue editorial of the whole family frolicking on the beach?) The trick, it seems, though, is to just enlist a lot of help […]

11 years ago