Week 3: Why IVF? I had issues with my cycle from the get go; I started my period at 15 and started on the pill almost immediately. Although I obviously wasn’t sexually active yet my mother was scared! At 18 I fell pregnant and I was devastated. I was still a trainee hairdresser and felt too young and was so ... Read More »

Love Parenting’s Friday News Round up from 23rd – 29th July  Parenting & Lifestyle  ‘You can’t just let your kids roam around now. It has to be organised’ Mum of Irish quads: ‘Nights were a nightmare- I had to get a sleep therapist to help me out’ Psychologist David Coleman on spoiled children: ‘I think over-indulgence is an easy trap ... Read More »

So much of the time Ireland is covered with a blanket of clouds but when the sun shines it really is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Here is Kinder Travel Guide’s list of Ireland’s best beaches for the under 4s. Inchydoney, Co Cork This fabulous sandy beach lies just a few kilometers from the gorgeous town ... Read More »

Servings: Two People Preparation time: 15 Minutes Cooking time: 35 Minutes Cost: Medium  Utensils Needed:                                            Cooking Method: Plastic container                                           ... Read More »

Week 2: Why am I allowing a film crew to follow my journey?  Good question… So when the idea was first put to me I said: No way You see when you want something really bad, emotions run high! Throw in a load of hormones, drugs on top and you’re guaranteed a disaster or a divorce. But it got me ... Read More »

Love Parenting’s Friday News Round up from 16th – 22nd July  Parenting & Lifestyle  Can you help your child find their niche in the world? Tips on how to help your child deal with moving home Dad’s World with Jonathan deBurca Butler ‘The children ask, why are there shooters, why are there bad people?’ How children use play to make ... Read More »

Preparing for an air travel trip with children involves a lot of planning and logistics. You may encounter a few obstacles before and during your flight, so it’s best to be prepared and know what to expect. Children have special requirements when it comes to travelling and we have prepared 10 tips to help you organize a stress-free air travel ... Read More »

As the summer months approach, many families will be thinking of a holiday with a difference – “a holiday with a baby”.  Many new parents are currently planning their inaugural holiday, be it home or abroad, as a family unit.  Like everything since baby came along, the break will be altered with your new addition-great memories, experiences and exclusive time ... Read More »

Week 1 Update: Here I am again sitting in the waiting room, but this is a very different waiting room from last time. It’s in a private infertility clinic; I can feel peoples pain, I can feel the stories. This room is full of tears, hope, rejection, joy, financial pressure, marriages on the brink of separation. This is the most ... Read More »

Love Parenting’s Friday News Round up from 9th – 15th July  Parenting & Lifestyle  Ask the expert: Our daughter is struggling since the death of a classmate Programme aims to help people affected by ‘parental alienation Chrissie Russell: Why becoming a mam has made me better at my job Bad sleep patterns during the summer holidays could lead to mental health ... Read More »