Mum-of-seven Jen Hogan tells us what it’s like to have a large family in 21st century Ireland: Ever since I was a little girl and for as long as I can remember I have wanted a big family. Surprisingly ...

When you become a parent, you’re faced with a myriad of milestones and “stages” – sleeping through the night, weaning, teething, the terrible twos – the list goes on. But I can happily say that there ...

Pregnancy is full of milestones – the positive test, the first appointment, getting to that 12 week mark, the first kicks. But it’s hard to beat the anomaly scan, which is performed usually between 20 ...

What are the effects of giving chocolate to your baby? When it comes to our baby’s diet, it’s often encouraged to steer clear of sugar, salt and saturated fats. But when it comes to their first ...

It’s the moment that many parents dread – when your child shows all the signs that she doesn’t believe in Santa anymore. First come the questions, then comes the reasoning and finally, the realisation ...