Family psychotherapist and author Richard Hogan joins ieParenting editor Irene Feighan to talk about the difficult topic of bullying - online and in person. During the discussion, Hogan explains his novel concept of playing 'bullying school' with his children. Whether your child is a bully or being bullied, there are ways for parents to understand, create an open dialogue, and help them deal with the situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Child psychotherapist and podcaster, Dr Joanna Fortune, joins ieParenting editor Irene Feighan to discuss the importance of 'playful parenting'. Play is a universal language and for young children, it is their main language and a way of interpreting the world around them. It is vital to their development, and parents must be ready and willing to get involved, says Fortune.Here, she offers tips on how to get the most out of play with your child. 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 epidemic of anxiety among young people. Colman offers guidance on recognising when anxiety goes beyond the norm and how to help your child through it. He explains that while he does not buy into the notion that strength comes from adversity, there needs to be a balance between helping your child and letting them figure things out for themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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