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A lot has been happening in our little corner of the world recently. We’ve had birthday celebrations, primary school acceptances and transitions from cot to bed. It’s all systems go, really. But to be fair, when isn’t it? To start with, I (for the first time) had to organise and arrange a ‘proper’ kids' birthday party – you know, the kind that involves booking a soft play area...

The sky is a colour usually seen only in holiday brochures, topless lads are turning pink, and sales of 99s are flying. Yes, it is exam season. The weather has obliged us by putting on a magnificent display, just as those who should be enjoying it most are stuck inside panicking over past exam questions. Well, I suppose some of them are. We have the Junior Cert this year. I almost said “only...

My darling girl, It has come to my attention that, at a mere five years of age, you are struggling with something that I truly wish that you could have escaped. As you tell me stories about school, I see it in your eyes, mirroring the expression that is so often in mine. Worries about friendships and getting into trouble all pour out - troubles that seem insurmountable in your little world. I hear...

There has been a robin in my garden every day for the last two weeks (or so it seems) - and I think it's a sign my dad is keeping an eye on me. I have had a few brief teary moments while making big decisions over the past few weeks: Do I have surgery? Do I not? Do I return to work or do I not? I've also been tired and I'm missing my family in England a lot; wishing they were here for...

I'm a 1st time mum and looking for advice on Breastpumps. I know you can buy or rent them - just wondering what people are doing and any preferences?

One of the things I never really thought about before I became a mum was family dinners. When you are just feeding yourself and you’re running in from work you’re able to literally chuck something in the oven and get on with it. But it's different when you've got kids. Not only do you have to think about what you’re going to cook, but whether the little ones are going to turn their...

Sadly, I wasn’t the lucky 5.5 million euro jackpot winner last Saturday. When I heard there had been a winner I knew it wasn’t me because I never remember to buy a ticket... Probably for the best really, I’m not sure that much money can be good for a person, unless you immediately gave the majority of it away. I wouldn’t mind ten grand though; ten grand would be lovely. My family is not...

I have always worked while rearing my children. For most of those 18 years, I’ve worked from home, but soon I’ll be in an office 20 miles away, and flexitime is not an option. This is of little consequence to the older two, whose awareness of my presence correlates to the supply of clean socks and pizzas in the house. The youngest is an entirely different story, however. This is a girl who...

I know a lot of working mums really struggle to find time to squeeze in workouts between their family and job. My advice is always GET IT DONE FIRST THING. Even if that means you to get up 30 to 60 minutes earlier. Yes, getting out of bed can be a bit painful but I promise you, you will never regret that workout once it's done NEVER. You will always be glad you pulled yourself out of bed, put...

When you're single and childless no one cares, much less notices, whether you're religious or not - we're all just happy out breaking the odd little commandment along the way, what harm? You decide to get married, forgoing the traditional church route of a nice little turn at the altar to exchange vows in some cramped registry office, and you immediately sense it: unrest, people...