As much as we know change is a good thing, we can’t help but somehow want things to stay the same

To those objecting to the ad’s supppsed ‘wokeness’ please remember that there are very few problems which can’t be solved by a good scrub

"While Ted, my eldest, has the heart of an Irish poet, JJ is more of the fighting Irish variety"

Her funeral in Carrick-on-Shannon was a testament to a life well lived

Having to cancel two work commitments this week was a reminder that nothing cures people-pleasing tendencies like having small children

They aren’t small for long, and we might not always be in a position to do it

"My 15-month-old has been going through a phase for the guts of eight weeks now, where even setting him down momentarily can lead to cries so piercing only dolphins can hear..."

I have often wondered, how many times is too many times to tell my kids I love them

Parent and baby events are fast becoming my dream events to do - mostly because the hecklers can’t speak

Some people may turn off the lights and pretend not to be home, but most will greet the kids with a smile and a few sweets