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Record number of babies born to women aged over 44 in Ireland
Pregnancy
There were 408 babies born to women aged over 44 in 2023, up 80.5 per cent compared to 2013
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Vogue Williams admits 'struggling' with part of parenthood that can be 'hell'
Vogue Williams
Mum-of-three Vogue Williams has opened up about the stress of trying to help her eldest child with his maths homework – something many parents will be able to relate to
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Win a family pass to Pumpkins After Dark 2025 at Newbridge House and Farm
Halloween
We have five passes to give away!
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'I fu**ed up.' 'New mum' Kira Cousins admits faking viral birth story after family discover 'baby' is a doll
Parenting
Kira Cousins, 22, apologised on social media, admitted she was not pregnant and that "there was no baby" and said she "made it up and kept it going way too far"
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Everything we know after woman faked having a baby and fooled family with DOLL
Pregnancy
Kira Cousins, 22, sparked social media outrage after she was accused of wearing a prosthetic bump and pretending to give birth before her 'newborn' was found to be a doll
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Irish influencer opens up on heartbreaking death of three-year-old daughter and how she keeps her memory alive
Westmeath
Eileen Loughlin has recalled the pain and grief of losing her daughter Annabel and shared the importance of keeping her memory alive
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Brendan Gleeson slams trend of fatherhood being portrayed as 'toxic' on screen
Brendan Gleeson
'I really just want to celebrate paternity and how much and how deeply it affects things'
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Woman gives birth to twin boys after having sex with two different men on same day
Parenting
The 19-year-old woman from a small town in Brazil was shocked to discover she had given birth to twins with two different fathers after having sex with both men on the same day
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One Irish mum's solution to after-school childcare headaches is catching on
Childcare
What began as a simple idea has already blossomed into a supportive network of families
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No one shows up to five-year-old's birthday and she asks mum heartbreaking question
Parenting
A mum has issued a plea to all parents after watching her daughter's heart shatter into pieces on her birthday as she wishes no other child experiences the same pain
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'I'm a dog trainer and there's breed I'd never bring into a busy family home'
Dogs
A dog trainer has shared why he 'would never bring a certain breed into his family home' and it's not for the reason you might think, after a fan asked if he 'hated' the breed in question
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Urgent warning over baby products sold on Amazon and eBay after 'outrageous' investigation findings
Parenting
“It’s outrageous that dangerous baby sleeping bags are still being sold on online marketplaces," said Sue Davies, Which? head of consumer protection policy
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Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley reminded us being a parent can sometimes deserve Ballon D'Or for bravery
Stephen Bradley
Bradley spoke powerfully about his son's journey to ringing a cancer-free, hospital bell and people like the saint in a cleaner's uniform who helped along the way
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Parents cause huge surprise at son's christening as one guest changes everything
Weddings
There was an 'audible gasp' among guests at the ceremony at the surprise
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Dad's warning after young son's wobbly tooth and swollen jaw led to cancer diagnosis
Cancer
When Freddie first complained about a wobbly tooth in early May, his parents thought it was "a little bit peculiar" because the culprit was an adult tooth at the back of his mouth
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'I cut off my famous daughter after my son died - I want her to know I'm sorry'
Heartbreaking stories
Jenny Tomlin, mother of EastEnders and Love Actually star Martine McCutcheon, has shared her regret after cutting her daughter off following the death of her son
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'My mother-in-law isn't allowed to hold my baby but I have a good reason'
Parenting
A mum has sparked debate after admitting she won't let her mum-in-law hold her baby - and people are torn over whether she's being overprotective or making a good call
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Girl, 8, abandoned in Ukraine found barking at strangers after 'being raised by dogs'
Child abuse
An eight-year-old boy, starved of human interaction, was found neglected in Thailand in recent days, and the disturbing case draws parallels with a feral girl in Ukraine who was also raised by dogs
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'Mum's texts exposed secret about my three-year-old brother – it's torn family apart'
Parenting
A woman has been left horrified after discovering her little brother is related to someone she never expected – so she's taken to social media to ask for advice
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'Entitled' mum left furious because woman could pronounce child's 'rare' name
Parenting
A woman has been left baffled after an "entitled" mum was clearly irritated when she pronounced her child's rare name correctly. The situation left her totally confused
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'My friend named her daughter after a food and the baby's nickname is even worse'
Parenting
A woman has shared her shock after hearing what her friend is naming her newborn daughter, as she explains how her entire family reacted to the news at the child's gender reveal party
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'People say I'm a paedophile for breastfeeding my three-year-old'
Breastfeeding
'They just used to stare at me, though and give such a horrid look. And online, it’s even worse. It’s my child’s choice when they stop – or my own – not anybody else’s'
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From Saoirse to Aisling and Cillian to Liam, Irish names are surging in popularity - driven by some of our biggest stars
Parenting
A new book of Irish Baby Names tells where they got their meaning and - for those new to the language - how to pronounce them
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'My son has brain damage because someone kissed him'
Health
Parents Amanda and David are urging people to avoid kissing newborn babies after their son contracted herpes simplex from a cold sore
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