The Mum Mind Podcast

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 Seigal Raising Girls...

Separating while putting the kids first This 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 div...

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....

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 yo...

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 k...

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 parenti...

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 ca...

“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...

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...

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....

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, Bra...

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 c...

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 b...

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 fa...

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 mout...

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 devel...

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 t...

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 moth...

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 y...

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 activi...

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 th...

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 practi...

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 parenti...

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 p...

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.