Dogs really are man’s best friend and cats are the bee’s knees. But when you have kids, you have more than enough on your plate without adding the sound of an extra four feet pattering on the floor. But could having a pet really have an influence on your kid’s happiness and wellbeing? And what…
The most wonderful time of the year can get overwhelming for parents present shopping. The top toys of the year can seem out of reach and some parents will compromise by buying a lot of little gifts instead of one or two big gifts. But what does this do to your child? In a recent…
It often feels as though Christmas is the party we’ve been waiting on all year and January is the expected hangover. But who said it has to be? Say goodbye to the blues and embrace the little joys that this underrated month has to offer. Reflect on progress A new job? A family wedding? A…
One of the first big jobs you need to do when pregnant is prepare the contents of your hospital bag checklist – that’s when things get REAL! We look at what you need to know, and get the inside track from mums who have been there. On your first appointment at the hospital, you would have been handed a long…
Coming soon to Cinemas check out the trailer for this “perceptive” take on motherhood Would you watch it ? Do Night Nanny’s exist in Ireland ? Join our facebook poll on night nannys and join the discussion Theron’s performance keeps Tully’s warts and all portrayal of motherhood on course, even when the film’s plot mechanics…
Slapped Cheek Syndrome is a common viral infection also known as Fifth Disease. Its most common symptom gives it its name: a bright red rash on both cheeks. Slapped Cheek Syndrome is caused by parvovirus B19, and it’s estimated that 50-80 per cent of all adults have had it at some stage. It’s known mainly…
