Rebecca Hastings

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Hastings

I had my children join Life360 so I could track their whereabouts, but they started tracking me too. Whenever I was at the store, they would know and send me a list of things they needed. By tracking each other, we are better communicators and stay connected as a family. When my kids first got phones, we had open conversations about safety and agreed to use location-sharing apps like Life360 and Find My Friends.

1 month ago | ucd.ie | Rebecca Hastings |UCD Relations

A major new investigation has revealed the scale of global profit-shifting strategies centred in Ireland, with nearly $1 trillion in intellectual property held in the country by multinationals. Research led by (opens in a new window)Professor Aidan Regan from the UCD School of Politics and International Relations (SPIRe) found that the value of intangible assets – such as patents, software and licensing rights – held in Ireland has tripled since 2014.

1 month ago | pittsburghparent.com | Rebecca Hastings

by Rebecca HastingsWe all know that parenting is a rewarding and challenging journey. For single fathers, the path can be particularly demanding. Whether you are a single dad navigating this role or someone who wants to support a single father in your life, you have an important job—and you don’t have to do it alone. The Increase in Single Father FamiliesAs societal norms evolve, more fathers are stepping into the role of primary caregiver.

1 month ago | ucd.ie | Rebecca Hastings |UCD Relations

2 May 2025 A total of €86,789 has been presented to the Irish Cancer Society thanks to the efforts of this year’s UCD Relay for Life. The money raised will go directly towards funding research and services of the Irish Cancer Society, such as night nurses and counselling for families affected by cancer all around Ireland. A 24-hour fundraiser, UCD Relay for Life invites teams to have one member walking, hopping or running with a baton at all times.

1 month ago | northstateparent.com | Rebecca Hastings

Motherhood is full of beautiful, messy, unforgettable moments. But along the way, many moms pick up beliefs—myths, really—that make their journey harder than it needs to be. This Mother’s Day, let’s release these unhelpful expectations and replace them with truths that bring freedom, grace and joy. Why We Need to Let It Go:There’s a cultural expectation that moms should be available 24/7, putting everyone else’s needs ahead of their own. But running on empty helps no one.