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The drama of mum's what app groups!

For many mums, the WhatsApp group is meant to offer support, but it can quickly become a breeding...

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07.45 9 Jan 2026


The drama of mum's what app groups!


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07.45 9 Jan 2026


For many mums, the WhatsApp group is meant to offer support, but it can quickly become a breeding ground for judgement, gossip and so-called “mean girl” behaviour.   Actress Ashley Tisdale French recently revealed she left a Los Angeles mums’ group, describing it as “toxic”.  

We discuss this further with Esther McCarthy, Weekend Magazine Columnist with The Irish Examiner. 


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