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SELF

‘Everything I had to learn about grief’

After the death of her daughter Jasmine, Patsy Freeman decided to write a book about her journey through…

By Amanda Cassidy

mother with narcissistic tendencies

SELF

Living with a mother with narcissistic tendencies and the damage it can cause

Mothers and daughters frequently feel embarrassed when it comes to talking about challenges and difficulties that exist between…

By Niamh Ennis

mother-daughter relationships

SELF

Mother-daughter relationships: ‘I wanted a mother that would give me different things and she hoped for a daughter that would fit a different role’

Mother-daughter relationships are hard. Yes, they can be rewarding, fulfilling, enriching and fun but they are also hard.…

By Niamh Ennis

EDITORIAL

‘Don’t command me or my daughter to smile for you’

Whatever you do, don't tell me or my daughter to smile for you, writes Amanda Cassidy  From the…

By Amanda Cassidy

EDITORIAL

The picture that broke the heart of the world. And why we shouldn’t look away.

Photos like this are powerful, they stop us in our tracks. But will its impact bring any real…

By Amanda Cassidy

Big School

EDITORIAL

Things Fall Apart: The move to Big School doesn’t have to be scary

When Liadan Hynes' marriage fell apart she had to work on adjusting to the new reality. In her weekly…

By Lia Hynes

fun and humour in the dark times

EDITORIAL

Things Fall Apart: It’s important to find humour, even in the dark times

When Liadan Hynes' marriage fell apart she had to work on adjusting to the new reality. In her weekly…

By Lia Hynes

love

EDITORIAL

Things Fall Apart: The greatest loves of your life don’t always come in the shape of a husband

When Liadan Hynes' marriage fell apart she had to work on adjusting to the new reality. In her weekly…

By Lia Hynes

parent

EDITORIAL

Things Fall Apart: As a parent, I’m learning to take things one day at a time

When Liadan Hynes' marriage fell apart she had to work on adjusting to the new reality. In her…

By Lia Hynes

Jette founder of ilo - tampon brand

EDITORIAL

This eco-friendly tampon brand is helping to fight period poverty in Ireland

As it's the week of International Women's Day, we want to shine a light on women supporting women.…

By Grace McGettigan

EDITORIAL

These are the most popular baby names for 2019… so far

Amanda Cassidy on one of the biggest decisions you'll ever have to make... making a choice about baby…

By Amanda Cassidy

love

EDITORIAL

Things Fall Apart: It’s a gift when friends love your children as their own

When Liadan Hynes' marriage fell apart she had to work on adjusting to the new reality. In her weekly…

By Lia Hynes