From concerns about predators, fraudsters and consent, sharing pictures of kids has never been so easy yet so complex. In the age of social media, there’s little that goes undocumented. As anyone who owns a Facebook or Instagram account will know, this also applies to parenting. From announcing the beginnings of a parenthood journey with […]

3 years ago

Scary. Amazon was forced to apologise to a woman in the US after her Alexa device gave her 10 year old daughter a dangerous challenge involving an exposed electrical plug. Mum Kristin Livdahl tweeted a screenshot of her Amazon Echo smart speaker’s activity log after she discover the terrifying interaction between the device and her daughter. […]

3 years ago

The spiders are more harmful than first thought… We’ve heard numerous reports of False Widow spider bites rising throughout Ireland and the UK in recent years and as my family’s resident arachnophobe, I’ve been trying my best to treat them all like white noise. My bubble of blissful ignorance was burst during the summer, however, […]

3 years ago

There’s a science behind crying and how it benefits humans. Kids crying isn’t a pleasant experience for anyone, least of all parents. Between the noise, the occasional overreacting and the heartbreak of seeing your child upset, no parent wants to witness their kid cry their eyes out. Yet difficult as it may be, letting your […]

3 years ago

One family, different attitudes to religion… We all have our own relationship with religion, and whether or not we choose to raise our kids in a faith should be our own choice. But when children repeat the strong religious ideas of their parents to other kids who haven’t been raised the same way, it can […]

4 years ago

Alexa, play ‘Galway Girl’ (the Steve Earle one, obvs) Whether you’re looking for inspiration for an adventure up north, autism-friendly hotels so your neurodivergent kid can be themselves, or how to make the best of the Kingdom, we’ve got you covered. Next up in our staycation series: the City of the Tribes and surrounding areas. […]

4 years ago

Thinking of heading to Ulster? If, like us, you’re staying put this summer then don’t worry. Sure we’ll be a wee bit jealous of our friends jetting off to the south of France and Spain, but Ireland has its perks too. If you’re planning on staying home then why not head to Donegal? From beautiful […]

4 years ago

Ready to release your inner rebel? If you’re currently researching family-friendly staycation destinations that offer plenty of things to do and see with the family, you’re in luck. All week, HerFamily is bringing you all the staycation inspiration you need for holidaying in Ireland with kids. Whether you’re looking for pet-friendly places to stay so […]

4 years ago

Wondering what to do with kids in Kerry? If a staycation is on the cards this summer and you’re after a family-friendly destination with plenty of things to do and see, the kingdom of Kerry is a spectacular choice. In fact, all this week on HerFamily, we’re here with staycation inspiration for holidaying in Ireland […]

4 years ago

Promoting water safety has never felt more important. Over the next few months, Irish people will be flocking to beaches, lakes and rivers, heading to pools, or building a paddling pool out the back so little ones can have a splash. But as fun as the water can be, it can also be lethal and […]

4 years ago

She’s hoping other parents can learn from her experiences. Myleene Klass has revealed she saved both of her daughters’ lives in two separate choking incidents when they were younger. The musician, who has two daughters and one son, made the revelation in her new tips and skills book, ‘They Don’t Teach This At School’. In […]

4 years ago

“Marriages come and go.” Kim Kardashian’s previous relationships are not stopping her from believing in happy ever after. The makeup mogul revealed that when the opportunity “hopefully” arises for her one last time, she’ll happily say ‘I do’ to what would be her fourth marriage. Speaking to momager Kris Jenner of Kourtney Kardashian’s engagement to […]

4 years ago

Sad news. Authorities in the US are investigating the death of Toddlers & Tiaras star Kailia Posey. The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office in Washington State has confirmed to People that it is part of a multi-agency investigation into the death of the 16-year-old, who appeared on the TLC reality show when she was five years […]

4 years ago

Is it another one for his collection of romantic tats? Pete Davidson is once again making headlines for his tattooed dedications to girlfriend Kim Kardashian – which this time might include her kids. Ahead of their first Met Gala together as a couple, the pair were photographed leaving the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles last […]

4 years ago

Those are some glad rags… Yesterday marked the first Monday in May – and the first time the Met Gala returned to its usual date after its cancelled 2020 and postponed 2021 events. It doesn’t feel like that long ago we were declaring September’s Met Gala the ultimate mam’s night out after the pandemic disrupted […]

4 years ago

She’s currently expecting her second child. Sophie Turner has said becoming a mother made her a better actress due to a heightened sense of empathy. The Game of Thrones star, who is pregnant with her second child with husband Joe Jonas, spoke on how parenthood has affected her career during an appearance on the UnWrapped […]

4 years ago

The ‘Wagatha Christie’ saga continues. Rebekah Vardy has said it’s possible her publicist could be behind the leaked Coleen Rooney stories her former friend infamously accused her of sharing to the press. In a new statement submitted to the pair’s High Court battle, Rebekah said she has to “accept that it is possible” publicist Caroline […]

4 years ago

“The bravest 6-year-old I’ve ever known.” A 6-year-old boy in the US has been left “scarred for life” from third-degree burns after he was allegedly set on fire by neighbourhood bullies. Dominick Krankall, from Connecticut, is still in hospital recovering from horrific burns received in what his family claim was an attack by bullies who […]

4 years ago

“This is my first baby.” Dad-to-be Sam Asghari has spoken about his predictions of how he’ll navigate parenthood with fiancé Britney Spears – including whether or not the pair will find out their baby’s sex prior to the birth. During an appearance on Access Hollywood, the 28-year-old actor said he’d rather embrace the element of […]

4 years ago

“He’s a challenge.” Kim Basinger has said her ex-husband Alec Baldwin was not “emotionally or mentally available” for tough conversations, including those about their daughter Ireland’s struggles with mental health and substance abuse. The Oscar-winning actress sat alongside her daughter for an appearance on Jada Pinkett Smith’s Facebook show, Red Table Talk, during which she […]

4 years ago

She urged migraine sufferers to speak with their doctor prior to starting the pill. Hailey Bieber has claimed being on the contraceptive pill was a contributing factor to the mini-stroke she suffered in March. In a video posted to her YouTube channel on Wednesday, the model spoke about the health scare that hospitalised her and […]

4 years ago

The suspect is known to the victim’s family. **Content warning: Details of violence and sexual assault may be distressing to some readers. A 14-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of a 10-year-old girl whose body was found near a wooded walking trail in Wisconsin. Lily Peters was on her way back from her […]

4 years ago

Heartbreaking. **Content warning: references to child/infant loss. 90 Day Fiancé’s Robert Springs and Anny Francisco have shared the last photos they took of their late son. The couple informed followers of the devastating news that their baby boy Adriel had died at just seven months old last week. “Today is one of the worst days […]

4 years ago

It seems like common sense to avoid most of these, and yet… Teachers get a fair bit of flack both in and out of the classroom. As the profession puts them in a mentorship role/position of authority over either young children who are still learning social cues, empathy, consideration and how to filter what they […]

4 years ago

The former couple’s legal battle is ongoing. The judge presiding over Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against Amber Heard is reportedly getting fed up with the former’s fans. During court proceedings on Monday, Judge Penney Azcarate threatened to throw courtroom attendees out for laughing as Depp was questioned by his own legal team in the $50 […]

4 years ago

It’s a worry for every parent of teens. Peter Andre has admitted he is “terrified” of his children being groomed on social media whilst sharing his support for a government campaign. The I’m a Celeb alum lent his support to UK Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, and Media Nadine Dorries’ Online Safety Bill, which […]

4 years ago

That’s some friendship, tbh. Glee star Lea Michele has said she’d be more than happy to be a surrogate if her bff and co-star, Jonathan Groff, ever decides he wants to be a dad. The pair, who first became friends while starring in Spring Awakening on Broadway in 2006, have opened up about going back […]

4 years ago

“Mum was robbed of her life under the cruellest of circumstances.” The children of 64-year-old Alyson Nelson have spoken out for the first time since their mum’s “abhorrent” murder. Ms Nelson, a retired nurse, was found stabbed at a property in the Victoria Avenue area of Whitehead in Northern Ireland on Saturday, April 16. Her […]

4 years ago

“Why would the police treat that child like that?” Officers in New York have come under fire for putting a distressed 8-year-old boy in a police car after he was accused of shoplifting a bag of Doritos. A bystander’s video, which has since gone viral, seemingly shows officers in Syracuse, NY, apprehend the crying boy by […]

4 years ago

“We kept it internal between the family.” Kris Jenner claims she was told Blac Chyna had threatened to kill the youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, Kylie. The allegation was made during Kris’s testimony on the third day of the ongoing trial between the family and Chyna, who was formerly engaged to Kris’s son Rob and […]

4 years ago

This episode might be as anticipated as Jada’s sit-down with Jordyn Woods in 2019… It seems the Smith family will soon be publicly addressing the incident at this year’s Oscars that resulted in Will Smith getting a ten-year ban from the Academy. Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed that “when the time calls”, she and her […]

4 years ago

Too cute. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas recently welcomed a baby girl – and now her adorable name has been revealed. The couple revealed back in January that they had welcomed their first child via surrogate. Now, it’s being reported that the baby name they chose for their little girl is of Sanskrit origin, giving […]

4 years ago

New marriage, same in-laws. Brazilian footballer Givanildo V. De Sousa, more famously known as ‘Hulk’, has welcomed his fourth child – with the cousin of his other three kids. The soccer player’s wife Camila Angelo, who is the niece of his ex-wife Iran Angelo, gave birth to a baby girl in Miami on Monday. Taking […]

4 years ago

A sad but sunny day for his send-off. Fans of the late The Wanted singer Tom Parker lined the streets this morning as his funeral procession passed by. The 33-year-old, who passed away last month from an inoperable brain tumour, is being laid to rest in London today. In an Instagram post last week, Tom’s […]

4 years ago

Milestones are an exciting moment for any parent. Prince Harry has opened up about fatherhood, saying he is a “proud papa” to his son and daughter. The Duke of Sussex revealed his daughter Lilibet, 10 months, is rearing to go and catch up to her big brother Archie, who turns three next month. “Her current […]

4 years ago

It goes beyond blue-or-pink… Olympic medalist Simone Biles has launched an athleisure line for young girls, which she hopes will promote self-belief in its wearers. The line, created in collaboration with the brand Athleta for girls aged between six and twelve, features hoodies, vests, T-shirts, leggings and cycle shorts – some of which have words […]

4 years ago

The union won’t rule out industrial action. The Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) is to ask the Government for pay increases to “compensate” for the rising cost of living. The trade union, which represents 18,000 secondary school teachers, is hoping to secure between 6% and 8% of a pay rise for its members instead of […]

4 years ago

“We’re going to be paying off the debt for the rest of our lives.” An Australian couple who are over £100,000 in debt after seven years’ worth of IVF are finally expecting their second child. Suvi Mahonen, 47, and her husband Luke Waldrip, 50, began trying for a baby in 2015 after welcoming their daughter […]

4 years ago

Tragic. A mother in Florida has been arrested following the deaths of her two children, who were allegedly found tied up in the family’s apartment. Odette Lysse Joassaint was charged with two counts of first-degree murder after her 5-year-old daughter Laura and 3-year-old son Jeffrey were found dead at the Miami home. According to CBS Miami, […]

4 years ago

“The media destroyed me when I first became a mother.” Britney Spears is getting real about her pregnancy anxieties, 16 years on from becoming a mother for the first time. The singer, who is expecting a baby with her fiancé Sam Asghari, shared how her experience of being judged whilst raising her now-teenage sons in […]

4 years ago

“Right now, it’s good.” Kim Kardashian has revealed that she and Kanye West went through periods of not speaking at all since she filed for divorce in February of last year. The reality star, who is now focusing on co-parenting her four children with the rapper, spoke about navigating the divorce during an appearance on […]

4 years ago

The singer died at the end of March. Kelsey Parker has announced a “celebration of life” ceremony for her late husband, The Wanted singer Tom Parker. The mum-of-two has raised thousands for causes close to the musician’s heart after he sadly passed away from a brain tumour at the end of last month. Now, Kelsey has […]

4 years ago

“Just a quiet Saturday night at home.” Jennifer Lopez has opened up about the moment Ben Affleck proposed to her for a second time, sharing that while it was “nothing fancy” it was the “most romantic thing” she could’ve imagined. Some 18 years after calling off their previous engagement, the singer-actress, 52, revealed on Friday […]

4 years ago

DNA does not a parent make. Families are formed in all sorts of ways, with love playing a much larger role than blood. It’s why many of us have an “aunt” that isn’t actually the sister of either of our parents. Why some of us choose to skip the “step” label when referring to immediate […]

4 years ago

She slipped and fell into the river. A three-year-old girl has died in the US after falling from a waterfall she was visiting with her family. Nevaeh Jade Newswanger, from Pennsylvania, and her family were visiting Whitewater Falls in North Carolina on Sunday evening when she was swept away by the current and brought over […]

4 years ago

She wants her twelfth grandchild… You’d think that with eleven grandkids already in the family, Kris Jenner would be in no rush to want more. But according to her daughter Kendall, that’s not quite the case. As the only one of Kris’s six children to not have a child of her own, Kendall says her […]

4 years ago

She is accused of fatally shooting her husband. An American novelist who once wrote an essay entitled ‘How to Murder Your Husband’ is now facing trial for her husband’s murder. Nancy Crampton Brophy, 71, is accused of murdering her partner of over two decades, Daniel Brophy, at his place of work in June 2018. Brophy, […]

4 years ago

“If some celebrity was telling her little girl to commit suicide, it would probably really upset her.” Reality star Courtney Stodden has revealed that they are still blocked on social media by Chrissy Teigen, who told them to take a “dirt nap” when they were just a teen. Courtney, who is non-binary and uses they/them […]

4 years ago

“I feel like you hate me or something.” The upcoming season of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has been surrounded by drama long before filming wrapped. From cast Covid infections, Dorit Kemsley being robbed at gunpoint, and rumours of an alleged bust-up that divided the cast on a girls’ trip, there’s been plenty to […]

4 years ago

She has no siblings from her mum but a fair few from her dad. Alec Baldwin’s daughter Ireland has said her dad’s ever-expanding family is none of her business. The eldest of the actor’s soon-to-be brood of eight took to Instagram to vent her frustration at a number of comments she deals with on social […]

4 years ago