PARENTING - BABY

A collection of articles relating to the 'baby' years which will hopefully help you get through the sleepless nights. Enjoy.

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Julie Jay: Seeing my friend with her newborn has left me wishing for a parenting redo
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Joanna Fortune: My baby won't let me cuddle him since my hospital stay 
My Childhood with Lottie Ryan: Dad was my best friend, counsellor and confidant
S My Childhood with Lottie Ryan: Dad was my best friend, counsellor and confidant
A shy child, Lottie Ryan describes how her parents encouraged her interest in performance

Sun, 17 May, 2026

My Childhood with Dáithí Ó Sé: I never shut up as a child — look how all that talking stands to me now
S My Childhood with Dáithí Ó Sé: I never shut up as a child — look how all that talking stands to me now
The TV presenter reflects on his childhood and how, instead of becoming a teacher, he ventured into a career in front of the cameras

Sun, 10 May, 2026

‘It was horrendous leaving my wife and baby’: Fathers call for more paternity leave
‘It was horrendous leaving my wife and baby’: Fathers call for more paternity leave
As a new campaign aims to extend paternity leave in Ireland, Emer Harrington talks to three fathers who believe it would be a crucial benefit for themselves and their families

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

My Childhood with Carl Mullan: 'I succeeded because I had mam and dad in my corner'
S My Childhood with Carl Mullan: 'I succeeded because I had mam and dad in my corner'
The 2FM Breakfast Show host on his struggles with confidence, falling in love with his wife in sixth class and the unwavering support of his parents 

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

Happy mother spending time with her small kids at home.
Parents don't want to have a favourite — here's what to do if you appear to prefer one child
You love all of your kids deeply, but may feel closer to one. Instead of feeling ashamed, be more attentive to all of them, writes Helen O'Callaghan

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Tired concerned mother rocking sleeping baby.
Joanna Fortune: I'm at breaking point following arrival of my third child
You feel overwhelmed because this is an overwhelming time but putting a plan in place to get help from your husband or friends could make a big difference

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Grandparents Cuddling Granddaughter In Bed
What's expected of you as a new grandparent? Here are 12 things the experts recommend
Granny and grandad have years of parenting experience, but they need to resist the urge to take charge of their grandchildren

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

My Childhood with Marty Morrissey: 'My father always said no son of his would fight for America'
S My Childhood with Marty Morrissey: 'My father always said no son of his would fight for America'
Marty Morrissey's childhood in New York instilled in him the American attitude he could be whatever he wanted to be, but it was his parents' steadfast support and his community in West Clare that set him on the path to fame

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

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S My Childhood with Fintan McCarthy: 'When we moved from London to Skibbereen, I stood out'
The world champion lightweight rower talks about dealing with moving with his family to Skibbereen from London when he was six and how having a solid base of family support helped him as an athlete

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Cute little baby sleeping in crib at home. Bedtime
Lucy Wolfe: These are the most common childhood sleep-related questions parents ask me
The primary task in their first few months is to make sure your baby feels loved, safe, and supported, says sleep consultant Lucy Wolfe

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

‘My son has Down syndrome and he's the light of our whole world’
‘My son has Down syndrome and he's the light of our whole world’
Two mums whose sons have Down syndrome say their children have changed their outlook on life and want to celebrate and advocate for children like them

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Tots to Teens: Nourishing little bowls with big hugs
Tots to Teens: Nourishing little bowls with big hugs
Wicklow-based company creates fresh, preservative-free, ready-made meals for babies and toddlers

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

My complex fertility journey to have a baby after PCOS and endometriosis
My complex fertility journey to have a baby after PCOS and endometriosis
Caitríona O’Donnell has endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome and knew she would need help to get pregnant. A new treatment targeting an overactive immune system ultimately led to the birth of her baby

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Tots to Teens: Lap and Chat campaign is back on track
Tots to Teens: Lap and Chat campaign is back on track
Workshops aim to help young people to look after their mental health

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Tots to Teens: Raise a cup for children’s ambulance
Tots to Teens: Raise a cup for children’s ambulance
Brew for BUMBLEance is asking people in communities, workplaces, coffee shops, and schools all over Ireland to put the kettle on to help pay for the cost of operating Ireland’s only children’s ambulance service

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

Little baby sleeping on bed embracing soft toy, free space
Colman Noctor: This is the early years sleep advice every parent should know 
Child psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor outlines common sleep challenges facing parents of little ones

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

Why a sing-song voice helps babies learn to talk
Why a sing-song voice helps babies learn to talk
Speaking ‘parentese’ can help to foster good speech and language development, and encourage clear communication

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

'My baby had his first heart surgery at just three days old'
'My baby had his first heart surgery at just three days old'
Between 500 and 600 children are born with  congenital heart disease each year in Ireland 

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Tots to Teens: A Wilde reading adventure for children
Tots to Teens: A Wilde reading adventure for children
Plus activities and clothing for rainy days

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

How to safely wean your baby by introducing suitable foods
How to safely wean your baby by introducing suitable foods
After around 26 weeks, breastmilk or formula alone isn’t enough, so introduce suitable weaning foods when your child shows they’re ready

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Marie Crowe: After having three sons I was 99% sure this was another boy
S Marie Crowe: After having three sons I was 99% sure this was another boy
Last March, RTÉ sports presenter Marie Crowe and her husband, Billy, welcomed their daughter, Jessie, after having three boys and after a nine-year gap. She describes the moment of finding out this baby was a girl, about what that meant to her — and how Jessie has brought a beautiful calm energy to family life

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Portrait of a little boy in blue at home standing in the middle of the room
Joanna Fortune: My toddler gets upset when I breastfeed the baby
There is no ideal way to navigate this transition — remember that good enough really is good enough

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Busy mother working from home
Julie Jay: I used to be sound, but now I am officially a bad mammy
After a few weeks of being a cranky old wench, I am convinced I am giving even Medea a run for her money in the bad mammy stakes

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Tots to Teens: Guide to your child’s health from A to Z
Tots to Teens: Guide to your child’s health from A to Z
Plus the Junior Eurovision song contest, teenage skincare and more

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Tots to Teens: How to build a bird nest box with your children
Tots to Teens: How to build a bird nest box with your children
Plus card games, expert-led talks, and more

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

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