Family psychotherapist and author Richard Hogan and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan discuss how to navigate the politics of being a grandparent today. The role of grandparents has changed over the last number of years with the housing and cost of living crises placing more pressure on the family. As a result, many younger parents are relying on grandparents when it comes to childcare. Richard Hogan offers advice for grandparents on setting boundaries and how to negotiate with your adult children about your own needs while also supporting them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Child psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan sit down to discuss Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and how to recgonise it in children. According to ADHD Ireland, five per cent of children have a diagnosis and it can often present differently in young boys and girls. Dr Colman Noctor touches on the behavioural differences between ADD and ADHD and the importance of working to a child’s strength. He offers advice for parents who see a child with ADD or ADHD struggling to make friends and the one thing they can do to help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Child psychotherapist and podcaster Dr Joanna Fortune and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan talk about the importance of encouraging children to go outside and explore. Outdoor playtime has a range of benefits for children and is essential for physical and emotional development. According to Dr Joanna Fortune, unstructured play outdoors promotes positive risk-taking behaviour. She shares small ways to build movement into your daily routine and how to make it work even in the unpredictable Irish weather. Plus, she offers tips for getting even the most reluctant children outside. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Family psychotherapist and author Richard Hogan joins ieParenting editor Irene Feighan to discuss supporting a child with dyslexia. One in ten people in Ireland have dyslexia and signs often emerge in early school years. In 2021, Richard Hogan shared his own diagnosis for the first time in the Irish Examiner. As someone who works in schools, he has seen how dyslexia can impact a child’s sense of self. He offers tips for parents on how to support a child with dyslexia and shares his own personal experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Child psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan discuss the loneliness epidemic amongst teenagers and the role parents can play in helping young people to develop friendships. The covid-19 pandemic and a reliance on social media have created a world where many young people are missing tangible quality time with peers which is essential for development. Noctor shares tips for parents on how to support their child to develop friendships and the small tweaks that can be made to help create the all-important social opportunities with friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Child psychotherapist Dr Joanna Fortune and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan talk about the importance of friendships for teenagers and the impact of loneliness during the adolescent years. Loneliness is one of the biggest threats to mental wellbeing and Fortune says it is something that she is seeing regularly in her clinics, particularly since the pandemic. She notes the role social media plays in the lives and friendships of teenagers and offers advice for parents on what to do if their child is spending a lot of time on their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Family psychotherapist and author Richard Hogan joins ieParenting editor Irene Feighan to discuss ways to help children cope with life's ups and downs. It can be tempting to shield your child but this comes with risks. Your child may struggle to navigate the failures and disappointments that are part of life. Hogan offers guidance on how to build your child's resilience and ability to cope with challenges head-on while also recognising when to ask for help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Child psychotherapist and podcaster Dr Joanna Fortune and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan discuss the dynamics of school gate relationships and playdates. Whether they are casual connections or the beginnings of a deeper friendship, relationships with other parents can help us navigate the early school years. Dr Fortune also offers helpful tips on navigating the tricky world of WhatsApp groups and how to turn down playdate invitations, which she sees as optional, not a necessity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Child psychotherapist and best-selling author Dr Colman Noctor joins ieParenting editor Irene Feighan to discuss managing challenging behaviour - from toddlers to teens. Colman explains how every child grows and changes at different rates and that parents must consider this when reacting to difficult behaviour. He also talks about identifying the root cause of what is often called 'attention-seeking behaviours'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Family psychotherapist and author Richard Hogan joins ieParenting editor Irene Feighan to discuss the importance of setting boundaries in your child's life. Healthy boundaries offer children a way to navigate their way in a world where we face challenges every day. They also give the child the tools to set their own boundaries with others. Here, Hogan gives a roadmap of how to set and maintain boundaries as well as how to respond when they are not followed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Child psychotherapist Dr Joanna Fortune and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan talk about how parents need to prioritise their health and wellbeing. With so many responsibilities and worries, self-care and fun can be the first things parents drop. But Fortune says looking after your own needs helps you to be the best parent that you can be. Fortune also speaks to those struggling to cope with low stamina, isolation, and the everyday pressures that come with parenting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Child psychotherapist and best-selling author Dr Colman Noctor joins ieParenting editor Irene Feighan to discuss the pitfalls of being too involved in your child's life. The more children are exposed to failure, disappointment and frustration, the more they learn how to cope with challenging life experiences, says Noctor. He also speaks about the impact of parental pressure - conscious and unconscious - on children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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