Breastfeeding provides your baby with the very best start in life. It is nutrition tailormade for newborns, and will, on top of nourishing your baby also provide their immune systems with a boost, as breastmilk contains antibodies, offering passive immunity transferred from mum to baby for longer. These days, most mums wants to breastfeed their […]

7 years ago

Just some dad and son bonding time. And luckily, someone was there to capture this incredibly adorable moment when Prince William and his six-year-old witnessed the Aston Villa team score a goal against Norwich City at Carrow Road yesterday evening. I mean; just look at this: Se dette innlegget på Instagram ? @SoccerAM […]

7 years ago

It’s ironic, really, how many of us spend so many years trying not to get pregnant, only to discover that when you do actually try to have a baby, it might not be quite as easy as you thought it would be. In fact, according to a recent article in Business Insider, many women in their […]

7 years ago

I am sure I am not alone in finding tons of gorgeous interiors inspiration on social media. From Pinterest to Instagram, my feed is positively flooded with lust-worthy kitchens, dreamy bathrooms and kids rooms that are seriously making me wish I was five again. However, there is one Instagram trend that experts are now warning […]

7 years ago

Having visited one every autumn these past four or five years, I must admit, our annual pumpkin patch outing is one of my most favourite things about this season. Haven’t been to one yet? How about starting a new tradition this October, and take the family to your local pumpkin patch this year – for […]

7 years ago

Only a couple of weeks to go. And if you are yet to have booked somewhere for the upcoming October midterm break, fear not – this hotel might just have put together the perfect Halloween ‘staycation’ packet. The magnificent Killashee Hotel in Naas, just forty minutes’ drive from Dublin, are currently offering a 2 Night Midterm […]

7 years ago

Stephanie Buckley, mother of one and blogger at East Sleep Chic, initially didn’t consider breastfeeding her son, Phoenix, when he was first born. In fact, it wasn’t until her father approached the subject that she decided to give it a try. At first,  Buckley admits to experience some difficulty with latching and required manual assistance […]

7 years ago

No wonder we still call our mums five million times every day, then.

7 years ago

And just in time for party season! Good, aul’ Boots has always been a great place when we are looking to stock up on our shampoo/tan/shower gel/cotton buds/all things for baby/miscellaneous other bits. And guys – our go-to pharmacy is just about to get even better with the arrival of some pretty amazing beauty brands. […]

7 years ago

Too adorable. We will never tire of twinning with our little ones – and right now, we are pretty much pressing ‘add to cart’ on this entire new collection from H&M. Textured knits, fresh checks and a warm palette: the whole family can be matching this season with harmonised styles and complementary colours. And I […]

7 years ago

Looks like there is something in the old “daddy’s girl” expression after all.

7 years ago

Oh, breastfeeding. There are so many things to say about it it would be hard to even get it into one little article. So let’s just settle on this: It is amazing. It is hard. And sometimes easy. It is good for your baby – and good for you. But it can also take many […]

7 years ago

It will make you wonder how no-one thought of this before.

7 years ago

Perfect for those morning you need to eat on the go.

7 years ago

More and more women and couples globally find themselves needing medical assistance to create the family they dream of. Assisted reproduction in the form of IVF is often the last port of call when someone has been trying to conceive naturally for some time but for one reason or another can’t. Others decide to embark […]

7 years ago

Is your kitchen space currently drowning under bottles, lids and other baby paraphernalia? We feel you – babies sure come with a lot of bits, don’t they? However, what you need is this genius storage solution – which is so clever it has already racked up hundreds of five-star reviews on Amazon in the US. […]

7 years ago

When it comes to toddlers and their proneness to throw tantrums when you least want them to, we have all been there, I think.  I know I sure have. As have every mum friend I know. Heck, even Kim Kardashian herself had to live it down when little North West threw a giant scream-the-house-down tantrum […]

7 years ago

Got some messy eaters in your house? Same here. I am forever trying to tackle mysterious stains on my kids’ clothes, and had been feeling all sorts of fed up having to throw out perfectly good clothes just because they had some sort of grease stain that was impossible to get off, no matter how […]

7 years ago

Becoming parents is an overwhelming experience for all couples. But to some, the journey to parenthood is not quite as straightforward as it is to most couples. In tomorrow’s episode of The Rotunda, we meet former international athlete Mary, who is preparing to deliver her first baby having postponed cancer treatment until her little one’s […]

7 years ago

When you are a new mum, one of the things you will probably fret over the most is your baby’s nutrition and growth. It is no wonder, really, that so many mums find this part of motherhood a little overwhelming and confusing. According to a study conducted by iReach on behalf of SMA® Nutrition, approximately […]

7 years ago

‘Every Breastfeed makes a difference.’ Today marks the start of National Breastfeeding Week here in Ireland, a week-long event which aims to support, inform, highlight and last, but not least celebrate breastfeeding – and Irish mums and the amazing job they are doing. Ireland’s breastfeeding rates are improving, and according to the Department of Health, […]

7 years ago

All the Scandi hygge feels, please. Autumn is one of those times when you want to cram all the lovely things and activities in, from pumpkin patches to jumping though leaves at the park or visiting your local farmer’s market and baking apple pie. This season is all about making cozy memories. However, let us […]

7 years ago

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree… Certainly not in the foodie-obsessed Oliver family, where it would be near impossible, we imagine, for the Oliver children (Poppy, Daisy, Petal, Buddy and River) not to take a keen interest in how to prepare good, healthy, wholesome food. Just take a look at this adorable video […]

7 years ago

Kids love them. In fact, my own children so much so that we would literally have all out battles trying to get them to leave once they had dived into one. I am talking about ball pits – you know the ones you often find at local play-centres, filled to the bring with brightly coloured […]

7 years ago

Barbie dolls have been around since 1959 – and the popular dolls have sold by the million in the years since. However, much has been said about the very stereotypical design of the original Barbie, and the rather unrealistic body image the plastic dolls portrays. However, this is all about to change as Mattel (the […]

7 years ago

It’s beginning to look a lot like… Ah, look – we know it is still a couple of months to go, but guys – Christmas is coming, and if you are anything like us, you have already started your planning when it comes to this year’s decor. We have just had a sneak peak at […]

7 years ago

It seems like school only started back on, but guys – midterm is already around the corner. No, really. We don’t know about you, but we always think this time a year calls for a few days away – just the thing to rest and recharge a little ahead of the manic holiday season. The […]

7 years ago

There is no denying that children – and adults – today are spending more and more time on electrical devices. And while smartphones and tablets are here to stay, and have many positive benefits and uses too, a new study confirms that a whopping 47 percent of parents agree that time spent on electronic devices […]

7 years ago

When it comes to celebrating the fact that Friday has rolled around once more, few things hit the spot in quite the same way that chocolate does. (OK, we wouldn’t say no to Prosecco either, but that’s neither here nor there…) And when you also add in things like salted caramel (YUM!), and Rice Krispies […]

7 years ago

Autumn is here. The weather has turned, the leaves and going bright orange, and there are conkers littering the ground in my local park. I am feeling all the autumn feels – my favourite season is here, and I am more than ready to embrace it in every way. Which is why I am all […]

7 years ago

Being someone’s mum is one of the hardest things you’ll ever do.

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7 years ago

For some, giving birth is a pretty straightforward trip to the delivery suite, but for others, becoming parents is a journey far more complicated and filled with highs, lows and heartache. The latter is very much the case in tonight’s episode of RTE2’s The Rotunda, where we meet young couple Carrie and Fintan, who are […]

7 years ago

The first years of a child’s life are a prime time for learning, and infant-development experts believe that activities we engage our babies in can stimulate this learning in many different ways. This does by all means not mean that you should skip play- or snuggle-time for active leaning, but rather try to incorporate some […]

7 years ago

No better time to get your Christmas shopping started! This week, Mothercare kicked off their massive Mid-Season Sale, promising up to 50 percent off home, travel and toys – both in store and online! If you are planning ahead for the festive season, it might be worth noticing that the Early Learning Centre and Mothercare […]

7 years ago

Got a new mama friend? Make her one of these and call over.

7 years ago

When it comes to chic, nobody will ever beat the French. Not only are their homes and wardrobes more often than not a testament to their innate super-stylishness, but were you aware that they also have the most amazing baby names going for them?! Truth. And just to prove it to you, we went on […]

7 years ago

For every tired mama out there.

7 years ago

Bored of cooking the same flipping 6-7 weeknight dinners on repeat, week in and week out? Same! However, we have decided it is time to up our weeknight dinners game a tad, and will kick off a new foodie series here on Herfamily.ie, where every Sunday, we’ll do a little round-up of five new, super-easy, […]

7 years ago

If you are a sucker for interiors and great home inspiration, Instagram is your best friend, no doubt. We just love finding great wallpaper ideas, a fab new colour scheme, a DIY project to attempt or just proper, all-out interior porn by some of the many interior bloggers whose Instagram accounts we find ourselves frequently […]

7 years ago

I have had two dream pregnancies – literally have not felt as healthy and full of energy and just amazing as when I was expecting my two babies. I did not have any morning sickness, no tiredness, no swollen ankles, no nothing. The only thing I had was heartburn. And boy did I have heartburn. […]

7 years ago

Confession: I am obsessed with hair. Obsessed. As in; you know the way some people will notice clothes or makeup when they meet someone new – with me, it’s hair. I don’t know why, really, maybe it was my obsession with Disney princesses that kick-started it in my youth, maybe it was from watching shows […]

7 years ago

Well, this made us cry. Everyone who has ever given birth will tell you how important it is to have someone with you in that delivery room who will support you and encourage you and genuinely help you through the very most intense days/hours/minutes of your entire life. And this was very much the case […]

7 years ago

Flying can cause serious havoc with your skin.

7 years ago

Sometimes you just need to leave the kids with granny and head for the airport.

7 years ago

It is still 94 days to go. But the supermarkets are already getting in the festive spirit. This week, M&S revealed their Christmas food range for holiday season 2019, and guys – it is seriously delicious-sounding. Aaiming to make hosting the festivities as stress-free as possible, M&S are making sure they cater for everyone this […]

7 years ago

She has three grown-up daughters; Rumer, Scout and Tallulah, from her marriage to Bruce Willis. Se dette innlegget på Instagram Heaven! Happy Birthday and sweet dreams my sweet angel Rumer Glenn ?@rumerwillis Et innlegg delt av Demi Moore (@demimoore) Aug. 17, 2019 kl. 12:23 PDT But speaking to Harper’s Bazaar US ahead of […]

7 years ago

If you are prone to getting headaches, you might want to bookmark this. But the next time a headache hits, why not wait a minute before you pop those painkillers, and instead try sniffing some essential oils instead? According to experts, it can really nix that pain fast – and in a completely natural manner […]

7 years ago

Your mornings looking a little hectic too? We feel you, which is why we are all about makeup routines and products that require extremely little effort. I mean, sure it’s fun dabbling in a little contouring and going to town with glitter and winged eyeliner when we are hitting the town, but on a busy […]

7 years ago

Did you know that when it comes to the environment, the fashion industry – especially our collective love affair with mass-produced, cheap fashion – is one of the worst offenders. More waste, more toxic chemicals  from dyes polluting waterways, more energy and water used – our impulse shopping is not doing our beautiful planet – […]

7 years ago