Breastfeeding: Common myths debunked!

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There is a lot of good, helpful, healthy information out there about breastfeeding. Websites like breastfeeding.ie, Cuidiu and La Leche League all provide support in information or meeting groups for mothers who are trying to breastfeed. But the internet can be a tricky place, and can sometimes discourage mother’s when they’re having a tough time. Here at…

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Beach games for all the family!

One of the best kept secrets in Ireland is that when we get the weather, there’s no better place in the world to be than in Ireland! And being at the beach in Ireland when we get the weather is like a little slice of heaven! Check out these fun-filled games to play with your…

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Important: Water safety for your kids

If there’s one definite benefit to living on the island of Ireland it’s our abundance of scenic beaches to flock to when the weather permits. Thanks to our coastline, not to mention an abundance of lakes, children can have a family fun day out at a relatively inexpensive cost for their parents. But if there’s one thing that needs to…

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How do I choose a name for my baby?

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As with all things baby, things can tend to get a little complicated when making joint decisions with your partner. What colour nursery will they have? What kind of school will they go to? Will we baptise them or no? The list goes on…but the first of these big decisions has to be naming the…

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5 summer salads that the whole family will love!

With the arrival of fine weather (I’m sure it will come eventually!) comes the slightly lessened desire to cook those heavy casseroles and stewed dishes that comforted us through the long winter. With fresh fruit and vegetables coming into season, and the taste being so fresh and delicious there couldn’t be a better time to…

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Cristiano Ronaldo announces twins born via surrogacy

Portuguese media reported last Saturday that Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has become father to twins with a surrogate mother. The twins, adorably named Eva and Mateo, were reportedly born to a woman on the west coast of the US. Her identity has not been revealed, as with the mother of Ronaldo’s eldest son, Cristiano…

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