How Ireland’s housing crisis is forcing people to delay having children – The Irish Times
Each day, Jennifer McAree wakes up and clings to her mantra: “something will come up, something will come…
Meet wife Kendra Caldwell and their kids
Before Joseph Duggar’s March 2026 arrest for allegedly molesting a 9-year-old, the “19 Kids and Counting” alum started…
A full month after my birth my parents changed my name – The Irish Times
A bit of McDonagh family lore: I wasn’t meant to be called Laura. I was supposed to be…
I lost out on my pension after having children
Research reveals the majority of self-employed women fail to calculate how maternity leave could affect their long-term retirement…
The home visitors helping parents discover the power of play – The Irish Times
Karen Duke is a home visitor in a programme run by the Area Based Childhood programme in Co…
The annual ‘is four or five the right age to start school?’ season is upon us – The Irish Times
Right about now, there are parents across the country wondering if they’re making the right decision. Considering what…
Online child maintenance calculator to help parents agree on fair payment amounts
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Parents who gave birth from 1978-2010 ‘could be in line for £5,000’ says Martin Lewis – how to claim
The founder of MoneySavingExpert, famed for sharing handy financial tips that help Brits save cash, was filmed explaining…
Auckland financial entrepreneur Hannah McQueen aims to shake up healthcare industry with new company Age Brightly
McQueen had sold her successful financial coaching business, EnableMe, in 2023 for a number she didn’t want to…
Stay-at-home parent role now valued at more than €60,000 a year – The Irish Times
It would cost about €60,112 per year to “employ” someone to do the myriad of jobs carried out…
From emperor penguins to crocodiles: 5 powerful pictures of animals showing fierce parental love
Ever wondered how animals show their love in the wild? This Valentine’s week, while the entire world is…
Warning issued on children's safety as half allowed use internet without parental controls – The Journal
Warning issued on children’s safety as half allowed use internet without parental controls The JournalMore than half of primary…