The Mum Mind Podcast

This week we are chatting to special education teacher Angela Cummins. Angela has been working in this space for over twenty years. She is also a mam of four so she has a great empathy with parents and her whole class approach is really refreshing. She runs workshops about disability and diversity workshops through her company Train Ability.During the show Angela mentioned support groups and pages that may be useful. These are:@everyday_ot_ireland@neurodiversityireland@themindofamammy@plan_dublin_5_3_17@finding_charlies_voice@sensational_kidsYou can contact Angela on Instagram @specialedteacherireland and her website www.trainability.ieStef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I look forward to recording with some amazing guests over the next few weeks and I will be back in January 2025. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you do when your child is being bullied? What if the school isn't helping? What if your child is the bully?Bethan and Stef discuss all of the above in this episode, including how to mind yourself as a parent when all of this is happening.Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Today's episode is sponsored by The Sibly Food Co., a fantastic Irish brand based in Cork creating healthy, delicious snacks that are perfect for the whole family!You can check out their full range on their website www.thesibly.ie and, as a special treat for our listeners, use the code PARENT10 at checkout for a great discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When children are angry they let us know! And helping them with their big behaviours and emotions without blame or shame can be one of the trickiest parts of parenting. This week we answer a Mum's question about helping her child with anger, share practical tips for change and help that Mum know how to manage the shame and embarrassment all parents feel when this happens in their family.Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Today's episode is sponsored by The Sibly Food Co., a fantastic Irish brand based in Cork creating healthy, delicious snacks that are perfect for the whole family!You can check out their full range on their website www.thesibly.ie and, as a special treat for our listeners, use the code PARENT10 at checkout for a great discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show we talk to female health and nutrition expert Fiona O'Donnell. Fiona often helps debunk the myths we see plastered all over social media and gets us to tune into our own bodies and how we want to feel and be. A fascinating listen - you can check out Fiona and her work at her website and Instagram page fionaodonnell.ieThanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Today's episode is sponsored by The Sibly Food Co., a fantastic Irish brand based in Cork creating healthy, delicious snacks that are perfect for the whole family!You can check out their full range on their website www.thesibly.ie and, as a special treat for our listeners, use the code PARENT10 at checkout for a great discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a lot of stuff about self-care online but what does it actually mean to you and your family? How do you feel when you actually put yourself first?Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way.Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs.  Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Today's episode is sponsored by The Sibly Food Co., a fantastic Irish brand based in Cork creating healthy, delicious snacks that are perfect for the whole family! You can check out their full range on their website www.thesibly.ie and, as a special treat for our listeners, use the code PARENT10 at checkout for a great discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To curse or not to curse - this is the question?! What is your reaction when your child swears? It can be funny when they are small but maybe not so funny when they are older and swearing at you! And let's face it the rules are complicated! Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Today's episode is sponsored by The Sibly Food Co., a fantastic Irish brand based in Cork creating healthy, delicious snacks that are perfect for the whole family!You can check out their full range on their website www.thesibly.ie and, as a special treat for our listeners, use the code PARENT10 at checkout for a great discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are talking to Dr Monica Peres Oikeh - a GP and regular contributor to Ireland AM. Dr Monica is @blondieperes on TikTok and Instagram and has become known as the straight talking specialist on female health, who loves a bit of ABBA!We thoroughly enjoyed this chat - we hope you do too! Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Today's episode is sponsored by The Sibly Food Co., a fantastic Irish brand based in Cork creating healthy, delicious snacks that are perfect for the whole family!You can check out their full range on their website www.thesibly.ie and, as a special treat for our listeners, use the code PARENT10 at checkout for a great discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friendships for children can be complicated for both parent and child. How much should you get involved? When is it right to stand back and let your child work it out? When is it best to talk about safe relationships? Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Today's episode is sponsored by The Sibly Food Co., a fantastic Irish brand based in Cork creating healthy, delicious snacks that are perfect for the whole family!You can check out their full range on their website www.thesibly.ie and, as a special treat for our listeners, use the code PARENT10 at checkout for a great discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this final episode of our Tackling Racism series, we want to share with you what you can do at home to raise your child for inclusion, acceptance and tolerating others. This crucial episode will help you to raise a child who feels complete in themselves....and this all starts with how you help them with the tricky bits of life.Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Today's episode is sponsored by The Sibly Food Co., a fantastic Irish brand based in Cork creating healthy, delicious snacks that are perfect for the whole family!You can check out their full range on their website www.thesibly.ie and, as a special treat for our listeners, use the code PARENT10 at checkout for a great discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emer O'Neill is an activist for equity and inclusion, a storyteller, a Mum and an author. Who better to talk to about racism and how to address difficult issues within our communities and families?An extra special episode - we hope you enjoy learning as much as we did.You can find Emer on Instagram at @emeroneill14Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Today's episode is sponsored by The Sibly Food Co., a fantastic Irish brand based in Cork creating healthy, delicious snacks that are perfect for the whole family!You can check out their full range on their website www.thesibly.ie and, as a special treat for our listeners, use the code PARENT10 at checkout for a great discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are kicking off Season 6 with a 3-part series on tackling racism. This week we speak to a mum who wanted to share her experiences and we discuss what families and communities can do differently.Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Today's episode is sponsored by The Sibly Food Co., a fantastic Irish brand based in Cork creating healthy, delicious snacks that are perfect for the whole family!You can check out their full range on their website www.thesibly.ie and, as a special treat for our listeners, use the code PARENT10 at checkout for a great discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Going back to school can be a tricky time for all age groups. Pre-schoolers starting big school, teenagers starting a new school or just feeling anxious about the return to school.In this pop-up episode, Bethan and Stef answer some parents questions about the return to school.Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Summer holidays are upon us. Love them or hate them, all of this time spent with family can be tricky.In this weeks episode we talk to Ailis O'Carrol from www.explorium.ie - an amazing day out for all the family!We talk card games, beach tips, theraputty and of course Stef learns all about the hacky sack. Clip referenced is here:https://youtu.be/U9t-slLl30E?si=GBUjxyWrrnMsx9LPWe hope you have a lovely Summer and we will be back towards the end of the Summer holidays with some back to school tips!Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Sanja from www.mindfulfinancemanagement.com helps us talk to our kids about budgets, saving and earning money.You can find Sanja at her website or on Instagram @mindfulfinancemanagement.comThanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Mum emailed [email protected] and is wondering if her little one is too young for pre-school. It's hard to know what is best but Stef and Bethan have a few bits of advice that should help if you are struggling with this too.Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Stef and Bethan help a mum whose 9 year old boy is finding some friends tough-going. It can bring up all kinds of emotions for us parents too when our child is hurt or excluded and we need to keep our emotions in check when helping our kids navigate these tricky friendships.Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of our interview with trauma therapist Helen Ferguson. In this episode Helen discusses diagnoses, assessments, trauma and family systems. After listening to this episode, you may want to contact Helen and her email address, as mentioned in the episode, is [email protected] for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is trauma? How do you find a therapist capable of unravelling yours or your child's trauma? Helen Ferguson has been working in this area for 25 years and is full of words of wisdom. Today we talk about trauma and how to find a therapist in the first part of this two - part episode.Helen can be found at:helenbferguson.comThanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's really easy to fall into the "Don't speak to me like that!" routine when you hear your child speaking to you in a certain way. Your response can almost feel automatic. So is there a better way of handling it? Stef and Bethan share some great tips.Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Christina Mc Donnell is a GP, a mum and she also runs Irelands's biggest online children's bookstore geniusjuniors.ie. Today Stef and Bethan chat with Christina about books and how they can help discussions with your kids about tricky subjects. We also talk about the ongoing horrific situation in Gaza.Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our special guest Jen Hogan is a parenting journalist that is a columnist for the Irish Times, an author, a broadcaster and a Mum of 7!Words of wisdom, some insights and a few laughs along the way - we hope you enjoy this chat with Jen. Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Setting boundaries can be difficult - holding boundaries can be exhausting. But it is an essential part of parenting.In this episode Stef and Bethan try to make it slightly easier.Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you expect your kids to say sorry when they do something wrong? Do you? Is it important in your house? Bethan and Stef chat about the tricky subject of saying sorry this week.Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school,at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is your child ungrateful? Do you hear that from a grandparent or do you find yourself saying it? A classic moment where your mother falls out of your mouth?! These things can be very layered so this week Stef and Bethan try and unravel some of these sayings.Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If your child is gaming they are probably playing Fortnite. Does it cause conflict in your household? Is it difficult to get your child to stop playing? This week we talk about the world of Fortnite.Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talking to your child about sex and puberty can be tricky enough, so how do you approach this when you have a child who has an intellectual disability or is on the spectrum?Michelle Murphy from Relatable is here to help - a fascinating chat and one that obviously contains sexual content.Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Sponsored by The Club Womens Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More and more parents are experiencing school refusal - a child that point blank refuses to go to school. Is it as a result of all teh time off school in teh pandemic? Is it a cry for help? This week Bethan and Stef discuss ways to approach this tricky topic.Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way.Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Sponsored by The Club Womens Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If your child is being particularly self-critical or talking about themselves in a negative way how does it make you feel? How do you deal with it?This week we take a look at negative thoughts and how to handle them.Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Sponsored by The Club Womens Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nobody likes to lose do they? Should everyone be a winner? Do you avoid games with your little one because they have a melt down if they lose?In this week's episode Stef and Bethan discuss all of this and more.Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Sponsored by The Club Womens Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Maeve Dennehy joins us to talk about her IVF journey and how she dealt with the loss of her sister and then her Mum in the early years of motherhood.We really appreciate Maeve's open and honest chat and hope it might help if you are going through something similar. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Sponsored by The Club Womens Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final part of our screen-time podcasts, we talk about teens and their screens. How do we keep them safe, when do we step in and how to nurture a relationship with them so that they can come to us without fear of shame or judgement.Thanks for listening to our podcast - we hope it helps in some way! Please tell a friend, share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Sponsored by The Club Womens Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A hot topic at the moment - screen time! How much? When? What type? How do I keep them safe? There's so much to navigate, we have a 3 part podcast to help. We want to help you to promote sensible screen use.In this second episode we talk about how to navigate rules around screens and how to remember that you are the one in charge of creating the boundaries.Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Sponsored by The Club Womens Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A hot topic at the moment - screen time! How much? When? What type? How do I keep them safe? There's so much to navigate, we have a 3 part podcast to help. We want to help you to promote sensible screen use.In this first episode we look at impact of screens on development, different types of screen time and managing our own screen time.Stef mentioned the book Tribe by Sebastian Junger.Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please Share/Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Sponsored by The Club Womens Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A couple of parents got in touch about their young children waking in the middle of the night, so this week Stef and Bethan try to help. If you need any more info about sleep check out Episode 9 from Season 1 called The Sleep Myth. Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Sponsored by The Club Womens Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Stef and Bethan celebrate a whole year of The Mum Mind Podcast, they talk about the most asked question of 2023.... How do I help my angry child?If you find this topic useful it might be worth checking out Series 1 Episode 14 - How to Help an Angry 6 Year Old.Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online Calm Parenting Community. If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and join Bethan's online therapeutic community the Calm Parenting Community here www.bethanoriordan.com. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordan The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Sponsored by The Club Womens Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Stef and Bethan share some Christmas memories, funny stories and traditions, plus a few tips on how to stay sane this festive season! Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online Calm Parenting Community. If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and join Bethan's online therapeutic community the Calm Parenting Community here www.bethanoriordan.com. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordan The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Sponsored by The Club Womens Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk with Sian Horn from The Club Women's Network about her experience of baby loss and miscarriage. We know that in the run up to Christmas, there are many parents who are remembering children no longer with us, so we wanted to recognise this and give those parents a voice and a place to be remembered.If you'd like support with anything we discuss please make contact with:Home - Pregnancy & Infant Loss Ireland (pregnancyandinfantloss.ie)The Miscarriage Association of Ireland - Miscarriage.ieFéileacáin - Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support (feileacain.ie)And if there's any other support services you'd like us to share then please do let us know.Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online Calm Parenting Community. If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and join Bethan's online therapeutic community the Calm Parenting Community here www.bethanoriordan.com. Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordan The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Sponsored by The Club Womens Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the weather is bad and you are exhausted, how do you keep kids busy?We have a few ideas to keep you going through the holidays - write down the ones you like and stick them on the fridge for inspiration!Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online Calm Parenting Community. If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and join Bethan's online therapeutic community the Calm Parenting Community here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Sponsored by The Club Womens Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Saunders (www.fromladstodads.ie) joins The Mum Mind Podcast this week to talk about how Dads can often be left out of the conversation during the lead up to the birth and in those important early days.It's important that Dads, particularly younger Dads, feel they can speak up and ask questions and Dave has created a community where they feel safe to do this.Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please Follow or Subscribe so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.You can contact Dave at [email protected] you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.Looking for emotional support for yourself or your child? Get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and join Bethan's online therapeutic community the Calm Parenting Community here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Sponsored by The Club Womens Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will your family be watching The Late Late Toy Show this year? Is it a magical night or one you dread? How do you manage gift expectations? Stef and Bethan are here to help.Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.Looking for emotional support for yourself or your child? Get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and join Bethan's online therapeutic community the Calm Parenting Community here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Sponsored by The Club Womens Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dealing with other parents can be tricky! What is the best way to handle difficult situations for you and your family - Bethan and Stef share some stories of their experiences and some words of wisdom.Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content for you.If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.Looking for emotional support for yourself or your child? Get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and join Bethan's online therapeutic community the Calm Parenting Community here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Sponsored by The Club Womens Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've been discussing all things parenting for nearly a year now and we thought it would be nice to get to know your hosts a little better....so this week it's the turn of Stef McSherry.From her traumatic start in life, to training at a performing arts college and eventually working in radio, Stef tells us how all of these elements came together when she created Kinderama.Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please SUBSCRIBE so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.Looking for emotional support for yourself or your child? Get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and join Bethan's online therapeutic community the Calm Parenting Community here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Sponsored by The Club Womens Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've been discussing all things parenting for nearly a year now and we thought it would be nice to get to know your hosts a little better....so this week it's the turn of Bethan O'Riordan.Hopefully by the end of the episode you will understand how and why she created The Calm Parenting Community, and how her vast experience in the world of mental health shaped the mum and psychotherapist that she is today.Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please SUBSCRIBE so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.Looking for emotional support for yourself or your child? Get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and join Bethan's online therapeutic community the Calm Parenting Community here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Sponsored by The Club Womens Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parents can face a lot of judgement with Halloween costume choices - how do we help kids navigate this or do we let them explore their darker side during this holiday? Because if not now - when?Enjoy this weeks podcast where we explore what this means in practical terms for day to day parenting and share tips for you to have a happier and calmer family.Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please SUBSCRIBE so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.Looking for emotional support for yourself or your child? Get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and join Bethan's online therapeutic community the Calm Parenting Community here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Sponsored by The Club Womens Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All parents impact their children, but we know that parents worry if their mental health will impact their child and what they can do to minimise this.  This week we share parenting tips and strategies that will help all families move forwards with what’s hard in their lives around safeguarding children and minding parents too.Enjoy this weeks podcast where we explore what this means in practical terms for day to day parenting and share tips for you to have a happier and calmer family.Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please SUBSCRIBE so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.Looking for emotional support for yourself or your child? Get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and join Bethan's online therapeutic community the Calm Parenting Community here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Sponsored by The Club Womens Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parenting a tween is hard work, there’s no two ways about it! But what you’re doing at this stage of parenting is sowing the seeds for how the relationship will look through the teen years.  This week we talk through how to parent when your child doesn’t listen and how a parent can prepare for these essential years.Here’s a couple of books that may help:Brainstorm - Dan SeigalRaising Girls - Steve BiddulphGirls on the Edge - Leonard SaxEnjoy this weeks podcast where we explore what this means in practical terms for day to day parenting and share tips for you to have a happier and calmer family.Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please SUBSCRIBE so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.Looking for emotional support for yourself or your child? Get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and join Bethan's online therapeutic community the Calm Parenting Community here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Sponsored by The Club Womens Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Separating while putting the kids firstThis week we are lucky to be talking with Louisa Whitney.  Louisa is an Accredited Family Mediator who has two children aged 13 and 1,6, who has been through her own separation and shares some of this with us.  We also discuss what parents can do to minimise the effects of their separation on their children, answer questions about separation or divorce and explore strategies and approaches for parents to take to support their children as family life develops.Go follow Louisa here:Instagram: @louisa.whitney.1 Twitter: @louisawhitney Facebook: @lkwfamilymediation Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisawhitney/Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please leave a review (the stars) and follow us so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.Looking for emotional support for yourself or your child? Get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and join Bethan's online therapeutic community the Calm Parenting Community here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Sponsored by The Club Womens Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's no doubt that girls and boys are being impacted by images on social media.  In this weeks podcast we explore talking with teens about body image, eating and how to support your child to develop a secure sense of who they are.Enjoy this weeks podcast where we explore what this means in practical terms for day to day parenting and share tips for you to have a happier and calmer family.Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please SUBSCRIBE so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.Looking for emotional support for yourself or your child? Get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and join Bethan's online therapeutic community the Calm Parenting Community here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Sponsored by The Club Womens Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It can be heart breaking when your little one isn't settling at pre-school but maybe it's time to play detective - with your child and yourself!Enjoy this weeks podcast where we explore what this means in practical terms for day to day parenting and share tips for you to have a happier and calmer family.Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please SUBSCRIBE so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.Looking for emotional support for yourself or your child? Get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and join Bethan's online therapeutic community the Calm Parenting Community here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Sponsored by The Club Womens Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.