A Little Birdie Told Me

There’s no easy way to approach potty training but in this episode parenting expert Laura Erskine shares the winning formula she’s used to successfully potty train her three children and gives tips on how to tackle some of the most common issues parents and toddlers face.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We chat to Professor Elizabeth Nixon, a lecturer in Developmental Psychology at Trinity College Dublin and Senior Research Fellow at the Children’s Research Centre, to find out more about how parenting styles and approaches can impact on a child’s developments and how you can negotiate family relationships as your child transitions from baby to toddler to older child to adolescent.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are joined by Ann-Marie Gaynor, better known to families all across the country as the Irish Budgeting Mammy, who shares her experience and expertise in handling finances when money is tight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fashion designer Emma Manley discusses her experience of raising her three boys as Gaeilge, despite not being a fluent Irish speaker herself. From chats at the school gates to brushing up on her own grasp of our native language, Emma reveals all and offers some practical advice to parents who are interested but ultimately intimidated at the prospect of raising and educating their kids through Irish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the RollerCoaster podcast A Little Birdie Told Me, we’re joined by Sonya Lennon to discuss the current childcare crisis facing Irish parents, what the government should be doing to improve the situation for parents and the burden this puts on working parents – especially mothers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once upon a time, writer and podcaster Rosemary MacCabe was emphatically NOT having kids. But a move to America and meeting her now-husband changed all that and Rosemary has since welcomed her son, Atlas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we chat to psychotherapist and play therapist, Hayley Rice, about how playing can be used as a form of therapy to overcome everything from the arrival of a new baby in the house to more serious traumas.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the release of Budget 2023, Social Democrat TD Jennifer Whitmore sits down with Aoibhinn and Miriam to discuss the impact on parents.To find out more about Budget ’23 and how it will benefit your family, head to RollerCoaster.ie.The childcare subsidy we talk about in this episode is the National Childcare Scheme. Visit Gov.ie to find out more. Finally, if you want to learn more about Jennifer Whitmore TD and the work she does, you can visit the Social Democrats website here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ross Good about his fulfilling life as a stay-at-home dad to get his take on domestic stereotypes and his experience of being in the minority when it comes to childcare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The "bounce-back fallacy" brought to you by Lola and Lykke.In this episode, we speak to chartered physiotherapist Caroline Chambers who gives us practical and sensible advice and essential information on how to stay physically fit and healthy during pregnancy and after you give birth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fertility A-ZTrigger warning: This episode deals with infertility and pregnancy loss, which some listeners may find upsetting. Whether you are looking to freeze your eggs, go it alone or need advanced treatment such as IVF, access to fertility treatment has never been more readily available so in this episode, we chat to SIMS Advanced Fertility Care to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The truth about postnatal depression A quick warning. This episode contains discussions surrounding mental health and postnatal depression, which some listeners might find upsetting. In this episode, we speak to Peachylean founder, Sharon Keegan about how she overcame her struggle with Postnatal Depression following the birth of her first son. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taming the toddler tantrum in its tracks Tantrums, wobblers, meltdowns… whatever you call them, if you’re the parent of a toddler you know them well! But what can we do to diffuse the situation when tempers flare and patience is hanging by a thread? Parenting coach Aoife Lee to the rescue! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fertility A-ZTrigger warning: This episode deals with infertility and pregnancy loss, which some listeners may find upsetting. Whether you are looking to freeze your eggs, go it alone or need advanced treatment such as IVF, access to fertility treatment has never been more readily available so in this episode, we chat to SIMS Advanced Fertility Care to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enough on your plate In this episode we’re joined by dietitian and mum-of-two, Orla Walsh to talk about the best way to approach weaning, practical advice for getting your kids to eat more fruit and veg and Orla shares her own firsthand experience of dealing with a with fussy eater. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is breast best? In this episode we’re joined by lactation consultant, Caoimhe Whelan to discuss the great debate and look at feeding (breast and bottle) from our own personal perspectives. From the joy of a successful latch to painful complications like mastitis, everything will be covered.Sponsored by Lola & Lykke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why it takes 12 months to make a babyJust to let you know, this episode deals with fertility and discusses pregnancy loss. In this episode, brought to you by Proceive, we’re joined by Dr Michelle Hone from The Fit Clinic to talk about fertility nutrition, how you can support egg and sperm health ahead of conception and all the essential nutrients you need during pregnancy and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I can’t get no sleepAs the vast majority of parents can attest, a full night’s sleep can often prove impossible when you have small children so in this episode we’re joined by sleep consultant Erica Hargadon from Babogue Sleep Solutions to get some tips and tricks about creating healthy sleep habits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not everyone has heard of it but every mother and newborn baby will go through it, so in this episode Caroline Brophy, midwife at the National Maternity Hospital at Holles Street talks us through the physical and emotional changes you can expect during the 4th trimester, and how to deal with them as you adjust to life as a new mum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To kick off A Little Birdie Told me, Miriam and Aoibhinn detail their own birth stories and spare no detail when it comes to their expectations versus the reality of labour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Check out our teaser trailer for the new parenting podcast "A Little Birdie Told Me", coming to you on April 14th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.