In this powerful episode, Stef chats with Jess, the force behind @jessrunsforsurvivors, to discuss the reality of navigating life after coercive control. While escaping an abusive relationship is a monumental feat, Jess sheds light on the "hidden" battle that follows: co-parenting under court orders with a high-conflict ex-partner. She shares her invaluable, battle-tested strategies for staying calm when the family court system feels chaotic, offering a lifeline to mothers who feel trapped in a cycle of post-separation abuse.

Beyond the legal and domestic hurdles, we dive into Jess’s transformative journey as an athlete particularly advocating for Mums In Need. She reveals how running became her ultimate tool for processing trauma, allowing her to physically outrun the stress.

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity 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 check out www.kinderama.com.

And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/

Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

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.

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We are kicking off 2025 chatting with Laura Crowley.

Laura has spent the last twenty years plus working with children and families with an ASD diagnosis. She is full of useful information as well as practical ways to help families. Laura's work also led to her own diagnosis. Laura is open, honest and a pleasure to chat to. You can find out more about her and her work at www.lauracrowleyconnect.com

Stef 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 themummind@gmail.com

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Christmas is coming and that doesn't necessarily mean a merry old time for everyone. Chatting to Stef this week is the CEO of Turn2me.org Fiona O'Malley. They discuss alcohol use and its effects, anxiety and suicide, toxic relationships and reaching out to friends that maybe struggling. As well as a few tips on how to stay well ourselves over the festive period.

Turn2Me is a high-quality, safe, anonymous, and confidential space for you to gain support for your mental health online. Anyone aged 12 or over can get quick access to 6, free online counselling sessions and there are lots more free resources online at https://turn2me.ie/

Stef 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 check out www.kinderama.com

And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/

Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

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 themummind@gmail.com

Join us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama@irishfairytails

The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

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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 themummind@gmail.com

Join us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama

Bethan:@bethan.oriordan

The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

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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 themummind@gmail.com

Join us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama

Bethan:@bethan.oriordan

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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 themummind@gmail.com

Join us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama

Bethan:@bethan.oriordan

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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 themummind@gmail.com

Join us on Instagram:

Stef: @kinderama

Bethan: @bethan.oriordan

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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=strongmail

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 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 themummind@gmail.com

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Bethan:@bethan.oriordan

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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 themummind@gmail.com

Join us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama

Bethan:@bethan.oriordan

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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 themummind@gmail.com

Join us on Instagram:

Stef: @kinderama

Bethan:  @bethan.oriordan

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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 themummind@gmail.com

Join us on Instagram:

Stef: @kinderama

Bethan:  @bethan.oriordan

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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

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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 51444

HSE 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

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Louise Kane Buckley is a Naturopath, a Craniosacral and Nutritional Therapist (ND and NTP) with over 16 years in the health industry in Ireland, Hong Kong and London. Today she chats to Stef about how to treat pain, how to support your immune system (and your children's), as well as dealing with your monthly cycle or peri and menopause symptoms. They also chat about the stress of modern day living.....there is so much fascinating stuff!

You can find Louise at https://loulanatural.com/ and on social channels as Loulanatural.

This episode is sponsored by Access Laboratories — award-winning blood testing and health screening service based in Cork. Get the tests you need, when you need them, with results in 48 hours - Book online now- no GP referral needed. Gift vouchers available now at accesslabs.ie. Give the gift of health this Christmas.

Stef 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 check out www.kinderama.com. 

And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/ 

Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets! 

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 themummind@gmail.com 

Join us on Instagram: 

Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytails 

The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 Requirements

7:45 Neuro transmitters & toxins

11:50 Sleep & exercise

14:00 Nutrition for kids

16:45 Food as control

21:00 Dinner table stress

23:00 Slow & picky eaters

26:00 Do we have to clear our plate?

33:00 More picky eaters

37:40 Digestive juices flowing

39:40 Bone broth

44.50 Quick wins

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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This week Stef is chatting to the Boobie Physio - Siobhan O'Donovan. Siobhan developed a pioneering physiotherapy approach to posture & breast weight management with bra-fitting at its core, PostureFitting uplifts the way women feel, move, look. From teens to motherhood through to menopause and beyond, it's never too late to start getting into good postural and movement habits.

If you would like to find out more or if you are a physio that is keen to get trained check out https://www.posturefittingphysio.com/ or make contact on Instagram @posture.fitting

This episode was sponsored by www.accesslabs.ie

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity 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 check out www.kinderama.com.

And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/

Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

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 themummind@gmail.com

Join us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama@irishfairytails The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

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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

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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

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Karen Leigh founded Sensational Kids in 2007. Sensational Kids is a social enterprise and charity, dedicated to providing affordable and accessible developmental assessments and therapies to children and adolescents with additional needs. The organisation currently operates Child Development Centres in Kildare, Cork, Mayo, and Monaghan. Sensational Kids has directly supported over 11,000 children from all over Ireland through their child development centres.

Here Karen tells Stef about how she came to set up this amazing organisation and why doing your Christmas shopping at www.sensationalkids.ie could make the world of difference to a family.

Stef 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 check out www.kinderama.com.

And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/

Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

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? Emailthemummind@gmail.com

Join us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama@irishfairytails

@themummindpodcast

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Have you heard of the Playdayz App? This week Stef talks to the creator of this genius idea, Mia Shepherd.

When Mia became a Mum she realised how isolating it can be and also how expensive childcare was so she set about solving those issues with the Playdayz App. Meet up with parents, host play dates or even share childcare - all from the safety of the app. You have to submit verified ID to join and all communication can take place in the app until you feel confident to share contact information - all for under €2 a month.

You can find out more about the app by downloading from the app store or take a look on Insta @playdayz_playdates

Stef 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 check out www.kinderama.com.

And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/

Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

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 themummind@gmail.com

Join us on Instagram:

Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytails

The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

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Talking to Stef this week is Aisleen Harte - the author of My Voice, My Choice. Aisleen is an early years educator and a mum, who wrote this thought provoking book about allowing children to use their voice and make their own choices. It sounds so simple but as the conversation progresses, Stef and Aisleen start to unravel all the conditioning we are taught along the way. Especially those of us that spent years being 'good girls'.

You can buy Aisleen's book here: https://www.buythebook.ie/product/my-voice-my-choice/ and you can follow Aisleen on Instagram @a_r_words

Stef 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 themummind@gmail.com

Join us on Instagram:

Stef: @kinderama

The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

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Padraig Danaher aka The OT Coach joins Stef this week to talk all things teenagers. They cover everything from devices to school avoidance, connecting and reconnecting. And most importantly how to turn the battlegrounds back into a fun space.

You can find out more about Padraig and his work as a clinical specialist OT and positive psychology coach at www.theotcoach.ie and connect with Padraig on LinkedIn.

Stef 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.

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Hayley told Stef that if we look at our teenagers with a developmental lens, it can help change our mindset when dealing with their risk-taking brains! They discussed how certain things can have natural consequences, where perhaps parents don't need to add a 'punishment' and how connection is vital at this stage of development.

Hayley also touched on bedtimes and how challenging they can be.

If you would like to work with Hayley you can find her at https://www.hayley-rice.com/

Stef 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.

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Emma Shafqat aka @dietitian.withadifference joins Stef today to chat about your fussy eaters! Emma is a paedeatric dietician and a fussy eating expert so she has loads of great advice for children going through a phase or those struggling a bit more. She also shares some great insights as to why kids do certain things and that we can look to evolution for the reason as opposed to our cooking!!

If you would like to work with Emma check out her website www.dietitianwithadifference.co.uk

Stef 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.

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Make Love Not P*rn creator Cindy Gallop joins Stef this week to talk about how porn affects our kids and all about her new sexual education platform the MLNP academy.

Cindy is honest and open and advises us parents to be the same with our kids - clear communication means we maintain an honest dialogue when they want information but also when they are uncomfortable with something that they have seen or been shown

MakeLoveNotPorn Academy is an aggregator hub for the best of the world's sex education content all in one place, searchable by age appropriateness. It will launch before the end of 2025 and will help parents all over the world.

You can follow Cindy on Instagram for honest conversation and more info on launch date.

Stef 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.

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Jackie Gowran is an holistic business coach who works on personal and business development alchemy through her business https://www.businessweaving.com/

Today she is chatting with Stef about our nervous systems. What are they? What do they do for us? How can we recognise the messages they are sending us and how can we rewire the not so useful messages. How can we attune more to our gut instinct? How do we recognise when we are tipping into an unregulated state?

There is so much in this episode you might need a pen and paper!

The book Jackie mentioned was The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk. You can work with Jackie by booking a call on her website. If you are interested in joining Jackie for a parenting circle please email your interest to Stef themummind@gmail.com

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity 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 check out www.kinderama.com.

And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/

Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

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Orla, from Emotion Skills Ireland, was full of so much valuable information about boundary setting. Have you ever thought about what type of parent you are or why a boundary is important to you? If you struggle with setting boundaries have you ever considered why? Then this episode is for you! Orla is full of wisdom with zero judgement!

If you would like to find out more about Emotion Skills Training visit www.emotionskillsireland.com or check them out on Instagram @emotionskillsireland

Stef 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.

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Welcome back to Season 8 and for many of us it is back to school time again. Aoife Lee from ParentSupport.ie is here to talk us through all the emotions we might be experiencing during these couple of weeks!

You can find Aoife and all the resources she mentioned at www.parentsupport.ie and on Insta @parentsupport

Stef 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.

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In the final episode of this season, Stef talks to Deirdre Holland Hannon - a leading expert in paediatric continence care and a qualified Urotherapist.

With over 20 years of experience working with children and families Deirdre supports children and families with issues such as poo problems, urine postponing, and bedwetting.

Deirdre is the creator of the “Toilet Training: Less Stress, More Success” approach, a proven method that helps parents navigate potty training with confidence. She also proudly offers Ireland’s first parent-focused support for bedwetting, through her Urotherapy Bedwetting and Night Dryness Workshop.

A mum of three herself, Deirdre combines professional expertise with real-life parenting experience to deliver compassionate, practical, and effective support for families.

Books we mentioned: Princess Polly and Pirate Pete Potty books. Everybody Poos. Who did this poo? game

Instagram @deehollhan

www.deirdrehollandhannon.com

Stef 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.

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'Anxious Children in an Anxious World' is the new, award-winning book from Dr. Mary O'Kane. Dr. Mary is a Lecturer in Psychology, Early Childhood Studies and Education as well as one of the most well-respected parenting experts in Irish Media, contributing to a range of features in television and radio.

In this episode we delve into all aspects of anxiety from school anxiety to separation anxiety as well as the anxiety of parents.

You can find Mary's books and more at www.drmaryokane.ie or follow on Instagram @drmaryokane

Stef 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.

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The TV drama 'Adolescence' created a lot of discussion and probably fear amongst parents of teenagers. This week Stef McSherry talks to two psychotherapists about some of the topics the series raised. An essential listen for parents of teenagers.

Carol Duffy is a psychotherapist who has worked with TUSLA for 20 years and the Children's Therapy for 16 years. Carol is a senior play therapist specialising in complex trauma and attachment dynamics.

@carolduffy2023

Cathy O'Byrne from The Swallows Trail Parent Support is also a psychotherapist specialising in parents support.

@theswallowstrailparentsupport

Stef 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.

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Kathie Stritch is a PT who created Griefireland.com - a place to help people navigate their grief and tell their stories. The retreats and workshops allow people to come together and share their grief journey. Her podcast, Family Flowers Only, gives people space to share their stories in a gentle and beautiful way.

Tragedy struck Kathie's family when she lost her brother-in-law in a tragic accident and then his wife, her sister, a year later. Kathie realised there was an online space for nearly everything else except grief and so she created one. You can find more info on Insta @griefireland or visit the website www.griefireland.com

Stef 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.

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Ciara McDonnell is an intuitive and somatic practioner who helps women lead a soul led life and connect to themselves again. This episode is full of wisdom and joy and I hope you get as much from it as we did!

You can find Ciara on Instagram @and_so_we_rise

Stef 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.

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Dr. Joanna Fortune says that play is a state of mind and a way of being. Do we adults tend to think our children have outgrown play? When was the last time WE played?

This episode is full of so much learning about when and how we can use play with our children and teenagers. Grab a pen and paper!

Dr. Joanna is a psychotherapist with over 20 years clinical experience. She has a regular parenting slot on Newstalk's Sean Moncrieff show. Joanna also has a series of books '15 Minute Parenting' and 'Why We Play' which are really accessible ways to encourage play into our daily lives.

You can find Joanna on Instagram @drjoannafortune

Stef 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.

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Kevina Reel is a female health physio who knows all there is to know about the pelvic floor. In this honest conversation she talks to Stef about what the pelvic floor is and what it does, issues we can have with it and what we can do about it. Kevina has no-nonsense approach and leaves us with so many great tips, imagery and sayings!

Kevina Reel owns Every Body Physio and you can find all her info there http://www.everybodyphysio.ie/

Stef 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.

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Dr. Fiona Barry is a Chinese health practitioner specialising in fertility, hormonal issues, trauma and pain. Fiona is often on TV, radio or National Press talking about the menopause and she was an integral part of the formulation of Menoactive - part of the Revive Active family of supplements.

This is a fascinating chat about this relatively new phenomenon of the 'sandwiched' generation, where women can often have young kids, whilst going through the menopause, and potentially minding elderly parents and working! No wonder women arrive at her clinic exhausted!

If that resonates with you you can find Fiona at https://fionabarry.ie/ or on Instagram at @dr_fionabarry

Stef 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.

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https://thefamilyedit.ie/ is an online directory for baby classes, kids activities and family adventures around Ireland. A recent addition to the website is The Family Hub - created for parents who want trusted help and support through every stage of family life.

The founder of The Family Edit, Gemma Kingston joins Stef to share her story and her passion for families. With a background in education, Gemma has real insight into a wide variety of families which has really helped make The Family Edit what it is today.

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity 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 check out www.kinderama.com.

And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/

Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

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Eileen Keane Haly has been working with children, teens and parents for over 15 years. Her book 'The Parent' is a really easy to read, comprehensive look at what it is to be a parent. Eileen's parenting and mentoring service is based in Cork and her vast experience both there and as a Mum of 4, is an invaluable insight. This was a fascinating conversation about raising kids in this day and age.

You can find Eileen at https://jumpstart-your-confidence.squarespace.com/

and on Instagram @jumpstartyourconfidencecork

The app Stef mentioned in this episode is Kidslox

Stef 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.

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Brenda Cormican is a business coach but also someone that is very passionate about women finding their purpose. Having a child can often be the catalyst for women finding more flexibility and freedom and this was true for Brenda too.

If you would like to talk to Brenda her website is www.brendacormicanbusinesscoach.com and her Instagram is @brendacormicanbusinesscoach

Stef 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.

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Louise George is an holistic psychotherapist and yoga instructor , who integrates yoga as part of her eating disorder recovery coaching. Louise herself suffered with anorexia and has spent the last 25 years working with people who have an eating disorder. This experience helps clients, and compliments their treatment along side the clinical and psychology teams.

Louise runs the Douglas Yoga Centre and www.yogaconnected.ie. Her beautiful style of teaching and genuine interest in the well-being of her students makes her offering unique and a lovely place to be.

You can find Louise on Instagram @iamlouisegeorge

Stef 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.

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Ann Hessman went from being a primary school teacher to a Special Education teacher to a neurodiversity parent coach. Her wealth of experience, empathy and passion helps parents advocate for their children, whilst acknowledging the grief and loneliness often experienced by parents of neurodiverse children.

You can find Ann at https://www.epiphanycoaching.ie/

Or Instagram @epiphanycoaching

Stef 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.

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