The Mum Mind Podcast

Navigating drugs with children doesn't have to be as complicated and scary as it might sound.In this weeks podcast we explore talking with children about drugs and how to keep children safe during these experimental years of their life.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.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.

Reward charts can seem like a way to encourage ‘good’ behaviour, get children to listen and have your child follow instructions. But what you really want for your child is to develop an inner sense of feeling accomplished and this encourages natural motivations to develop to want to do well in life.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 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: @themummindpodcast Hosted 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.

Are you wondering what you need to do to prepare a child for starting school, pre-school or returning to school? In this Summer bonus episode we share tips to help with transitions and practical tips to help make the routine easier for all!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 activity classes for 2 - 6 year olds, in créche, at events or online check out 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 Club here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Sponsored by SurePlan Financial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Why do I find “no” so hard and how can I be better at it?”You wouldn’t think that one small word would be so complicated and exhausting!  Using no, and holding the no, are essential parts of parenting but the fall out for both child and parent can often lead to difficulties in relationships.  This week we help you to use no, not take the repercussions personally and explore how to use no as an essential part of helping your child build confidence.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 safe and active screen time for your 2 - 6 year old, join 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 Club here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Sponsored by SurePlan Financial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having a child who seems to need more reassurance than others can seem worrying, especially if they're preparing for a transition such as to school or pre-school. In this week's episode we explore how to accept the parts of a child that worry you and how to support them to grow and develop. We also explore the practicalities of preparing a child for pre-school and how to help them make sense of changes.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 activity and adventures for your 2 - 6 year old, join 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 Club here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan:@bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When a child is born, a mother is born too and this can then complicate the relationship with your own mother.  Do you feel judged or not listened to by your mum?  Do you find it difficult to assert what you would like for your child? These relationships are complicated and in this weeks podcast we explore what’s going on and how you can find your feet and be the parent you’d like to be.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 safe and nurturing activity for your 2 - 6 year old, join 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 Club here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Annoyingly, there are so many buzz words around parenting and regulation is one of them at the moment.This week we explore what regulation is and what parents can do to help their children manage their inner world.Parents are their child's emotional regulation tool, so listen in and get some great practical tips to help you parent from a calmer place.Bethan talks about how helpful the book, Brainstorm, by Dan Siegal, is for parents to understand their child's inner world.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 activity for your 2 - 6 year olds, look at 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 Club here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast Sponsored by Sureplan.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every parent wants to have a close relationship with their child, where they can talk with their parent about anything.  Join Stef and Bethan where we explore what this actually looks like, how parents accidentally jeapordize it and what parents can do to keep channels of communication open.Essential listening for parents of toddlers and teenagers - remember that relationships start when a child is very young and the effort a parent puts in now makes all the difference as they grow. 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 safe and nurturing activity classes for your 2 - 6 year old, find out more 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 Club here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan:@bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Children in many European countries don’t start school until much older than we do in Ireland.  This week Stef and Bethan are joined by Grainne, a primary teacher, from Learn Le Grà who has a very unique school for 5 - 8 year olds here in Cork.Join us as we explore how so many children struggle with the current school model and how they can be supported in many different ways to become the best version of themselves.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 activities and adventures for your 2 - 6 year old find out more about 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 Club here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan:@bethan.oriordanSponsored by SureplanFinancial.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Encouraging children to be parts of sports can be a really challenging part of parenting. There's so much going on including matches, shouting from parents and coaches and often enormous pressure to perform.This week Stef and Bethan share some practical tips to help your school be confident in their sporting abilities.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 activity classes in créche or online for kids aged 2 - 6 years, join 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 Club here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan:@bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Play dates can be complicated affairs with so much pressure on children to get along and for parents to create a perfect, harmonious play session.This week we answer a parents question about how triggering play dates can be and share some practical tips to help make them smoother for all involved.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.Find out about Kinderama - the multi-activity kids classes that happen in-school, in creche and online at 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 Club here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan: @bethan.oriordan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s not a case of if children see images that may disturb them, it’s when. And in this episode Bethan and Stef are joined by vice principal Eoghan Cleary who, in response to the students needs at his school, has created a programme to help teenagers talk about these subjects.Parents learning the skills and language of talking about these areas is also essential and starts with every parent developing a non-judgemental, curious and open attitude to these subjects, which can be a million miles away from what you were taught.This episode contains language of a sexual and explicit nature.The link for upcoming free webinar about consent:https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/active-consent-parents-guardian-carer-seminar-tickets-619874891487?utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-campaign=social%2Cemail&utm-source=strongmailThanks 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 safe and nurturing screen time for your 2 - 6 year old, join 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 Club here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan:@bethan.oriordan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We kick off Season Two with a very common concern - the teenage disco and all that that entails!This week we explore supporting teenagers.  How does a parent support a young adult at this essential stage of their life without smothering, judging or letting their fears interfere with the relationship?Stef and Bethan explore how to manage this delicate stage of parenting and skill teenagers to be safe.  Please note that this episode isn’t for small ears and Bethan explores some of the stories she has heard in therapy from teenagers - this doesn’t in any way represent all teenagers.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 continue to produce free and essential parenting content.If you're looking for safe and nurturing screen time for your 2 - 6 year old, join 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 Club here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan:@bethan.oriordan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's be honest - there are parts of parenting that are so repetitive and boring. Yes, we know that one day we will miss them (will we?!) and are trying to make the most of it now...but still! Join Stef and Bethan as we share essential self-care tips and inventive tips to helps ease the boredom load.Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! If you're looking for safe and nurturing screen time for your 2 - 6 year old, join 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 Club here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan:  @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It can be a funny old dynamic when grandparents minding children. Do they follow the guidelines given? Are they repeating the same parenting patterns you received? Knowing how to manage this can be tricky and this week Stef and Bethan share tips to help manage expectations and navigate these tricky relationships.Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! If you're looking for safe and active screen time for your 2 - 6 year old, join 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 Club here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan:  @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 year olds can have big emotions, which can be exhausting and overwhelming for parents to deal with. This week's tips will help parents to take a step back, see beyond the behaviours and help to calm things down....for everyone!Hosts Bethan O'Riordan (Psychotherapist, Mum of 3 & Creator of The Calm Parenting Club) and Stef McSherry (Mum of 2 & Creator of Kinderama - specialists in activity for younger kids) discuss various topics of parenting and offer practical solutions to help reduce your parenting stress. For The Calm Parenting Club head to www.bethanoriordan.com  For multi-activity classes for younger kids in-créche, in-school or online visit Kinderama.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we explore supporting a suicidal child. We know that this can be one of the most high pressure moments in parenting and if this is in your world, we hope this podcast supports you. This podcast is essential listening for all parents, as it helps you to understand the depth of what children/teenagers are experiencing and what you can do and say to help.If you're impacted by this podcast, here's some organisations you can contact for immediate support:Pieta House: (Free 24/7 Crisis Helpline) 1800 247 247 or Text HELP to 51444HSE text HELLO to 50808 anytime day or night - providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for people going through a mental health or emotional crisis.Your Mental Health Information Line on 1800 111 888, anytime day or night, for information on mental health services in your area.Samaritans - 116 123 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parents can be waiting for a diagnosis for years, so this week Bethan and Stef discuss how to cope, what you can do and what your child needs from a parent.Hosts Bethan O'Riordan (Psychotherapist, Mum of 3 & Creator of The Calm Parenting Club) and Stef McSherry (Mum of 2 & Creator of Kinderama - specialists in activity for younger kids) discuss various topics of parenting and offer practical solutions to help reduce your parenting stress. To start your free 7 day trail in the Calm Parenting Club head to www.bethanoriordan.com  Or to check out online activity classes for younger kids visit Kinderama.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We can often feel that we have lost ourselves to motherhood. This week Bethan and Stef share their own experiences and some helpful tips to help you find your way back to you!Hosts Bethan O'Riordan (Psychotherapist, Mum of 3 & Creator of The Calm Parenting Club) and Stef McSherry (Mum of 2 & Creator of Kinderama - specialists in activity for younger kids) discuss various topics of parenting and offer practical solutions to help reduce your parenting stress. To start your free 7 day trail in the Calm Parenting Club head to www.bethanoriordan.com  Or to check out online activity classes for younger kids visit Kinderama.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you and your partner have different parenting styles? This week Stef and Bethan discuss all the issues this can raise. Hosts Bethan O'Riordan (Psychotherapist, Mum of 3 & Creator of The Calm Parenting Club) and Stef McSherry (Mum of 2 & Creator of Kinderama - specialists in activity for younger kids) discuss various topics of parenting and offer practical solutions to help reduce your parenting stress. To start your free 7 day trail in the Calm Parenting Club head to www.bethanoriordan.com  Or to check out online activity classes for younger kids visit Kinderama.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Bethan O'Riordan (Psychotherapist, Mum of 3 & Creator of The Calm Parenting Club) and Stef McSherry (Mum of 2 & Creator of Kinderama - specialists in activity for younger kids) talk about sleep......your sleep, or lack of sleep, your children's sleep and how to cope when you are beyond exhausted! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Stef and Bethan talk about that horrible feeling of 'Mum guilt'? Often associated with working Mums -what is that guilty feeling about, how can we tune into it, and what can we do about it?Hosts Bethan O'Riordan (Psychotherapist, Mum of 3 & Creator of The Calm Parenting Club) and Stef McSherry (Mum of 2 & Creator of Kinderama - specialists in activity for younger kids) discuss various topics of parenting and offer practical solutions to help reduce your parenting stress. To start your free 7 day trail in the Calm Parenting Club head to www.bethanoriordan.com  Or to check out online activity classes for younger kids visit Kinderama.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week our guest Tara Zuluaga Dorgan, from Root Health Nutrition, helps us discuss all things food.Tara had so much valuable information this week is a slightly longer episode, so we have listed key points and times below.5:30 Basic 5 Requirements7:45 Neuro transmitters & toxins11:50 Sleep & exercise14:00 Nutrition for kids16:45 Food as control21:00 Dinner table stress23:00 Slow & picky eaters26:00 Do we have to clear our plate?33:00 More picky eaters37:40 Digestive juices flowing39:40 Bone broth44.50 Quick winsHosts Bethan O'Riordan (Psychotherapist, Mum of 3 & Creator of The Calm Parenting Club) and Stef McSherry (Mum of 2 & Creator of Kinderama - specialists in activity for younger kids) discuss various topics of parenting and offer practical solutions to help reduce your parenting stress. To start your free 7 day trail in the Calm Parenting Club head to www.bethanoriordan.com  Or to check out online activity classes for younger kids visit Kinderama.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Bethan and Stef tackle the tricky topic of discipline. Is there a correct way of disciplining your child? Why it can feel so horrible when you open your mouth and your mother or father falls out! What do you want your relationship with your child to look like?Hosts Bethan O'Riordan (Psychotherapist, Mum of 3 & Creator of The Calm Parenting Club) and Stef McSherry (Mum of 2 & Creator of Kinderama - specialists in activity for younger kids) discuss various topics of parenting and offer practical solutions to help reduce your parenting stress. To start your free 7 day trail in the Calm Parenting Club head to www.bethanoriordan.com  Or to check out online activity classes for younger kids visit Kinderama.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An honest chat about phones, devices and screen time and how to find out what works for your family.Hosts Bethan O'Riordan (Psychotherapist, Mum of 3 & Creator of The Calm Parenting Club) and Stef McSherry (Mum of 2 & Creator of Kinderama - specialists in activity for younger kids) discuss various parenting topics and offer practical solutions to help reduce your parenting stress. To start your free 7 day trail in the Calm Parenting Club head to www.bethanoriordan.com  Or to check out online activity classes for younger kids visit Kinderama.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Stef and Bethan explore after school meltdowns, what they're about and how you can help your child through them.Hosts Bethan O'Riordan (Psychotherapist, Mum of 3 & Creator of The Calm Parenting Club) and Stef McSherry (Mum of 2 & Creator of Kinderama - specialists in activity for younger kids) discuss various topics of parenting and offer practical solutions to help reduce your parenting stress. To start your free 7 day trail in the Calm Parenting Club head to www.bethanoriordan.com  Or to check out online activity classes for younger kids visit Kinderama.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Stef McSherry and Bethan O'Riordan explore anxiety and share practical tips to help ease the impact of it for parents and children.Hosts Bethan O'Riordan (Psychotherapist, Mum of 3 & Creator of The Calm Parenting Club) and Stef McSherry (Mum of 2 & Creator of Kinderama - specialists in activity for younger kids) discuss various topics of parenting and offer practical solutions to help reduce your parenting stress. To start your free 7 day trail in the Calm Parenting Club head to www.bethanoriordan.com  Or to check out online activity classes for younger kids visit Kinderama.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spending time with family can highlight differences. Old inner child wounds re-ignite and this can make Christmas feel like hard work both emotionally and logistically.This week we share therapeutic and practical tips to help you create a Christmas that works for you.Hosts Bethan O'Riordan (Psychotherapist, Mum of 3 & Creator of The Calm Parenting Club) and Stef McSherry (Mum of 2 & Creator of Kinderama - specialists in activity for younger kids) discuss various topics of parenting and offer practical solutions to help reduce your parenting stress. To start your free 7 day trail in the Calm Parenting Club head to www.bethanoriordan.com  Or to check out online activity classes for younger kids visit Kinderama Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Bethan O'Riordan (Psychotherapist, Mum of 3 & Creator of The Calm Parenting Club)) and Stef McSherry (Mum of 2 & Creator of Kinderama - specialists in activity for younger kids) discuss how to achieve a calmer household!To start your free 7 day trail in the Calm Parenting Club head to www.bethanoriordan.com and to find out more about online activity classes for younger kids check out Kinderama Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.