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Julie Jay

Julie Jay is a stand-up comedian and host of the podcast ‘Venting.’ She currently lives in West Kerry with her husband and two children

little kid playing hide and seek game;

Julie Jay: When it comes to organised fun of any kind, my eldest plays by his own rules

You haven’t known pain until you have known the pain of trying to play hide and seek with a four year old

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

One day I'll be tall as you, dad!

Julie Jay: Passing remarks to children can have a lasting effect on their self-esteem

When it comes to praising children, it’s probably best to leave things they can’t change off the list of attributes

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

Child drawing on a table at home and making a mischief

Julie Jay: Why throw tantrums when you can throw cutlery?

Anything can constitute a toy with a little imagination and a mother so tired she’s willing to give any game that doesn’t involve toxic substances the green light

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Serious cute little boy in hardhat and formalwear using digital tablet

Julie Jay: My vigilant little boy could have a future as a health and safety officer

A stickler for the rules, very little gets past my eagle-eyed offspring, and I have the wounded ego to prove it

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

Close Up Of Feet As Mother Helps Baby Son To Take First Steps At Home

Julie Jay: Being a parent is to be in a constant state of flux

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

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024

Mrs.Clause on a Video Conference Call

Julie Jay: I’ve a niggling suspicion that Mrs Claus does more than bake cookies

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

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024

Two brothers standing up in the forest and hugging each other. Love children.

Julie Jay: My sons are chalk and cheese, but they love each other all the same

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

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

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Julie Jay: My mother-in-law was never happier than when indulging her grandkids' every whim

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

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

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Julie Jay: As parents of toddlers, now is not our time to thrive, but survive

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

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Julie Jay: Spoiling our children from time to time isn’t a bad thing

Julie Jay: Spoiling our children from time to time isn’t a bad thing

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

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024