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New bill will offer Irish workers paid leave for fertility treatment, IVF and miscarriage

Around 14,000 women in Ireland or 1 in 4 pregnant women will suffer a miscarriage every year and 1 in 6 will struggle to conceive however there is currently no paid entitlements to women experiencing fertility issues or early pregnancy loss

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How to care for an elderly relative at home – at an affordable cost

Affordable live-in homecare you can trust

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Irish counsellor on how parents can avoid 'serious relationship breakdown' with kids in lockdown

Psychotherapist and best selling-author Stella O'Malley shares how parents can avoid 'serious relationship breakdown' with kids in lockdown

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Expert guide to cutting your child's hair at home in five easy steps

Cutting your little boy or girl's hair is a lot more straightforward than you might think - but you need the right pair of scissors!

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Mum shares genius tip to prevent toddlers from having ‘meltdowns’ while grocery shopping

Going to the grocery store has become an even more difficult task, especially if you have to bring your kids along. Shopping with a toddler at the best of times can be tough, but thanks to the pandemic, it has become more taxing than ever.

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Parenting through the pandemic: Helpline for struggling parents

Parentline CEO Aileen Hickie on what issues families are facing during lockdown and where you can find help

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New Bill could give paid leave for working parents who have to care for kids during pandemic

The new bill is aiming to tackle the huge pressure that is being placed on many working parents during the pandemic who are trying to juggle work and childcare

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Irish parenting expert's step-by-step guide to stress-free working from home with kids

Organisation is the best weapon in the battle against chaos at home

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Irish mum shares warning sign your child's mental health is suffering

Covid-19 has affected us all, but here are some things we can do to protect our children’s mental health

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WaterWipes are purer than cotton wool and water, making them ideal for sensitive, newborn and even premature babies’ skin

They are still proven to be purer than cotton wool and water, making them ideal for sensitive, newborn and even premature babies’ skin

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Galway mum Hilary Murphy opens up on needing IVF treatment at 28 due to unexplained infertility

I said to myself that I was only going to do three rounds of treatment and then I was going to look into adoption"

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RTE's Home School Hub: What time and channel it's on and everything parents and teachers need to know

The national broadcaster's educational resource is filled with loads of useful lessons, activities and support

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HSE expert explains how to support children who are feeling anxious or struggling to cope during lockdown

Young people have faced huge disruption from school closures to the abrupt cancellation of sporting and social activities

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Primary school teacher Michaela O’Neill shares her top tips for simple homeschooling

Homeschooling, or as teacher Michaela O’Neill calls it 'emergency education', doesn't need to take over your life

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Ireland set for Baby Boom with new survey revealing 81% of couples trying for a baby

The pandemic has not deterred new parents from starting or adding to their family, with 81% of couples surveyed in a new study actively trying for a baby right now despite anxiety around maternity restrictions.

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How to juggle homeschooling children with working remotely as schools across Ireland shut for the month of January

It's a daunting and stressful situation, however, there is plenty of expert guidance out there

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Children who throw tantrums are more likely to be rich, experts say

There is hope for the fed up and exhausted parents of unruly toddlers.

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Five outdoor Christmas activities in Dublin you can do with the family this week

There are still a wide range of safe outdoor activities you can partake in over the next week.

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Best Christmas movies on Netflix for family and kids - DASH & LILY, Santa’s Super Monster Helpers and more

From romance to action to animated fun, there is something for everyone on the streaming platform.

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Irish celebrities who had top secret weddings from Vogue Williams to Lottie Ryan

After Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling reportedly tied the knot in a low-key ceremony last month, we look at other Irish celebs who enjoyed a top secret wedding

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Why you should love your partner MORE than your children - yes really!

Research says it's for their own good!

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Galway mum Lisa McCauley called her son Henry after surprise birth outside a Ford Garage

"We were in the hospital talking about what we were going to call him. Because of where we were at the time, my husband said it jokingly - then we thought 'that’s kind of cool actually'.

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Cabinet approve three extra weeks of paid parental leave for parents in Ireland

The welcome news means that leave will now increase from just two weeks to five weeks of paid leave for parents in Ireland, which can be taken up to two years after the birth or adoption of their child.

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Irish parents share tips on to child-proof your Christmas tree and decorations

Parents around Ireland go through the same thing every year and have no peace of mind until the tree comes down in January

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M&S M&S shoppers rushing to stores to nab delicious bargain cocktail 'drink of Christmas'Similar to other supermarkets, the high street retailer Marks & Spencer has introduced a selection of festive items just in time for the upcoming Christmas season and one is standing out

Couple build dream bungalow at foot of Croagh Patrick with just their savings: 'It took sacrifices'

Erica and Liam Scahill embarked on a challenging three-and-a-half year journey to build the home of their dreams in the Mayo mountainside, but it was all worth it in the end

Expert shares the foods to feed kids to ward of colds and flus and strengthen their immune system

Neurological developmental therapist Ollwyn Moran shares tips to strengthen our little one’s immune defences during the winter months, when cold and flus are most rampant

Cost of Living: You can run your Christmas lights for just 24 cent with these tips and tricks

With the cost of living rising dramatically, we are more and more aware of our spending habits, particularly around the festive period. We’re sharing our best tips and tricks to make sure you’re saving money on decorations this Christmas

Star of Charlie's Bar Christmas ad says 'I don't feel lonely' after video goes viral

Martin McManus, 74, is the star of a brand new Christmas advert which has garnered worldwide attention thanks to it's emotional storytelling and simple message

Cost of Living Cost of Living: You can run your Christmas lights for just 24 cent with these tips and tricks With the cost of living rising dramatically, we are more and more aware of our spending habits, particularly around the festive period. We’re sharing our best tips and tricks to make sure you’re saving money on decorations this Christmas

Expert shares the foods to feed kids to ward of colds and flus and strengthen their immune system

Neurological developmental therapist Ollwyn Moran shares tips to strengthen our little one’s immune defences during the winter months, when cold and flus are most rampant

Interior designer explains how to create a calm home with simple lighting changes

Interior stylist Jacqui Naughton shares her top tips to help create a restful home that is perfect for the entire family to gather and spend time together - without breaking the bank

This Irish start up is cleaning our atmosphere with its carbon capture technology

Waterford-based NEG8 Carbon have designed special devices that will be able to capture carbon from the atmosphere and safely store it in rocks underneath the earth's surface

Carlow woman Sophie Leahy launches luxury wine opener business after seeing mam struggle with arthritis

After she noticed that her mum would ofter ask her or her father to open wine for her due to her arthritis, an idea was sparked in Sophie’s mind, and the business was born

Cost of Living Social welfare Ireland: The full list of people who will receive a Christmas bonus from Monday The Christmas bonus will be paid from Monday to all qualifying recipients and will be paid alongside your usual social welfare payment - here's the full list of who gets it

Victoria Mary Clarke on her love for Shane MacGowan 'I knew the first time I kissed him he was my soulmate'

After 36 years together, Victoria Mary Clarke opened up to us on her relationship with Pogues singer Shane MacGowan and how their relationship has developed over time

Cost of living: Government issue a warning to households ahead of first electricity credit this week

The energy credits will begin to be applied to accounts from Friday the 1st of December but the government have issued a warning to households ahead of them being paid out

Dancing With The Stars 2024: Rosanna Davison, Eileen Dunne and more announced in lineup

Dancing With The Stars

The first five contestants on next year's Dancing With The Stars have been revealed, with the next six due to be announced in the coming days - the show returns in January

Late Late Show viewers have thoughts on Take That's 'odd choice of outfits'

Tonight saw Take That interviewed by host Patrick Kielty on the Late Late Show, but despite them singing some tunes and playing a fun game with some superfans, viewers only noticed one thing

FIFA Women's World Cup Stephanie Roche and husband Dean share exciting milestone Irish soccer international Stephanie Roche and her husband Dean Zambra have taken to Instagram to share an exciting life update

Irish Weather: Met Éireann issue yellow warnings as temperatures continue to plummet to -3°C

Arctic chills have been blasting Ireland in recent days, and they are not letting up any time soon as Met Éireann issue yellow warning for ice and fog across the country

Cost of Living: You can run your Christmas lights for just 24 cent with these tips and tricks

With the cost of living rising dramatically, we are more and more aware of our spending habits, particularly around the festive period. We’re sharing our best tips and tricks to make sure you’re saving money on decorations this Christmas

Late Late Show viewers have thoughts on Take That's 'odd choice of outfits'

Tonight saw Take That interviewed by host Patrick Kielty on the Late Late Show, but despite them singing some tunes and playing a fun game with some superfans, viewers only noticed one thing

Dancing With The Stars 2024: Rosanna Davison, Eileen Dunne and more announced in lineup

Dancing With The Stars

The first five contestants on next year's Dancing With The Stars have been revealed, with the next six due to be announced in the coming days - the show returns in January