The first pieces of information every mum needs to know about postpartum hair loss (a.k.a baby hair) is that it’s completely normal and it doesn’t mean you’re going to go bald. While every woman (and every pregnancy) is different, in most cases hair will eventually grow back to it’s full strength. Why does it happen?…
Postpartum Hair Loss – What is it?

6 Beauty Myths Busted!

While we adore spending our copious amount of free time (yeah right) with Sudocrem on our spots and coconut oil on our spit ends, sometimes we have to wonder, how many of these beauty myths are actually true? Brenda McCormick finds out… FALSE: If you have oily skin you shouldn’t wear a moisturiser This one…
Study shows link between perinatal depression and gestational diabetes

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Conception Myths Busted!

When it comes to conceiving a baby, us women are often bombarded with information, tips and strategies, and it can be hard to sort the nonsense from the useful at times. And then there are the old wives’ tales – one of our favourites has to be the advice to have sex on a Sunday…
How to help your Junior Infant’s reading and writing skills

School is well underway for the new year, and if you’re tackling school for the first time, you may be already worrying about homework and how to support your child in his learning. A key part of the Junior Infant curriculum is an introduction to reading and writing, and there is plenty you as…
How to Put a Stop to Dinner Time Dramas!

Family dinner time… In a perfect sitcom setting, everyone is sitting around the table, swapping stories about their day, while tucking into a deliciously tasty meal and asking for second helpings… It’s a nice image, but reality is more easily compared to the last animated zoo film you were forced to suffer at your child’s…
10 things you MUST do before buying a family car

Buying a family car can be daunting. It’s a major purchase for any family, and whether you are buying new or secondhand, this is something you can’t just dump in a year’s time if it doesn’t work out. Ideally, you’ll want your car to last several years, and if not, at least retain enough of…