children

Ask the midwife

PARENTHOOD

10 things to ask the midwife before you leave the hospital with your newborn

You’ve just had a baby, now what? As well as being the most joyful time in your life,…

By Amanda Cassidy

LIVING

Practical yet stylish: kid-friendly design inspiration from Irish homes

From hallways to bedrooms, designing the spaces kids use most can be tricky, so we’re taking note from…

By Megan Burns

Two young girls hugging

SELF

The surprisingly easy way to build your child’s emotional intelligence

Amanda Cassidy on the power of play and why we need to stop being over-protective party poopers. “No wrestling…

By Amanda Cassidy

meditation as a single parent
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SELF

‘I’ve discovered a female kind of meditation… pottering, essentially.’

Lia Hynes, a single mum, describes a different type of meditation that works with rather than against women's…

By Lia Hynes

parenting

SELF

What you think parenting is like versus what it is actually like

Parenting is an alternate universe of things you’d never imagine signing up for. Amanda Cassidy on reality versus…

By Amanda Cassidy

EDITORIAL

‘Please stop asking me when I’m going to have children’

Can't women be childless and happy over 35? Amanda Cassidy spoke to those who feel pressurised to reveal…

By Amanda Cassidy

SELF

How should we speak to teens about consent?

To help young people to understand consent, we need to start with teaching them empathy and commit to…

By Amanda Cassidy

Dominique McMullan on going from being a mother of 1 to a mother of 2

SELF

Has being a mum changed me? Yes.

'When I was pregnant with my first, I was obsessed with ensuring that I would not change after…

By Dominique McMullan

Gaia Baby
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COMPETITIONS, LIVING

Win a Gaia Baby bundle from their new collection

Enter for your chance to win a lovely children's bundle from 'The Maia Collection', worth €300.Ask any mum…

By Shayna Sappington

SELF

Child-friendly design ideas to make your little one’s morning routine easier

Establishing routine is difficult for everyone, children and adults alike, but with some smart tweaks, you can create…

By IMAGE Interiors & Living

SELF

When did parenting become a competitive sport?

Maternal one-upmanship is exhausting. So why don't we simply step off the hyper-parenting merry-go-round?Raising children is a privilege,…

By Amanda Cassidy

books

LIVING

5 inspirational books perfect for reading with your little ones

Five reads that will inspire and encourage intriguing minds and books that you are guaranteed to enjoy as…

By Jennifer McShane

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