Family life

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

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

cancer

SELF

‘Mummy has cancer’: How to talk to children about a parent’s diagnosis

How do you tell your child that you have cancer? Amanda Cassidy speaks to those who've had to…

By Amanda Cassidy

deal with grief

SELF

6 books, plays and podcasts to help you deal with grief

  Everyone’s personal experience of grief is unique, and each of us will face it – most likely…

By Grace McGettigan

Micro-schedulers

EDITORIAL

Meet the micro-schedulers who claim ultra-organising has changed their lives

Scheduled toilet breaks and minute-by-minute daily planning — is micro-scheduling really as effective as it promises to be…

By Amanda Cassidy

keep pets - dog safe summer

AGENDA

Heatwave: How to protect your pets from heatstroke

During hot weather, animals can overheat, become dehydrated and suffer heatstroke very quickly. Here we share top tips…

By Grace McGettigan

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SELF

‘Sometimes I resent him and want to leave him’: Living with someone with a mental health condition

Anna is 36. Her partner of four years is living with high levels of anxiety, but is not…

By Leonie Corcoran

Spinning plates
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SELF

‘I keep all the plates spinning because if I stop, I’m forced to face my thoughts’

Here's a truth bomb: high-functioning anxiety looks just like keeping all the plates spinning in your life. The…

By Amy Lynch

MS

SELF

Living with MS: What it’s like to care for someone you love

Last week, actress Christina Applegate revealed she has been diagnosed with MS. Here we look at what MS…

By Grace McGettigan

sunburn

SELF

Feeling hot, hot, hot: Here’s how to properly treat your sunburn

With the country getting a bit of sunshine, there's no doubt some people will fall victim to sunburn.…

By Grace McGettigan

Full House, onscreen father Danny Tanner

EDITORIAL

We’re remembering our favourite onscreen dads for Father’s Day

With Father’s Day just around the corner (this Sunday 20h June, so yes, you do have time to…

By Grace McGettigan

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SELF

‘My twin sister had a baby and it’s changed how I feel about motherhood’

As her identical twin grapples with first-time motherhood, Jennifer McShane feels her biological clock ticking louder than ever…

By Jennifer McShane

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