The Mum Mind Podcast

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...

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. S...

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. &nbs...

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...

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 pa...

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 epis...

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 w...

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 fre...

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...

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 es...

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...

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, ho...

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 fo...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 podca...

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 ac...

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 conte...

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...

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 sh...

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, hopefu...

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 prac...