Is It Just Us?

Parents, get ready for an episode that is going to blow you away, open your eyes wide to the world of teenagers and also give you a sense of hope for the future too. We are absolutely delighted to be joined by 17 year old Shonagh O' Sullivan from Tralee this week. Shonagh did a TED Talk entitled "Behind The Selfie" which was inspired by her experience of Snapchat and Coco's Law. In this conversation Shonagh gives us a glimpse into the world of a teenager. We discuss parenting, social media, friendships, pressures, her leaving school early and so much more. We hope you love it as much as we did!

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We are absolutely delighted to be sponsored by the stunning
Breaffy House Resort. This is a beautiful 4-star, family-friendly hotel in
Co. Mayo. They are in Ireland's Top 3 Family Friendly Hotels and cater for
children of all ages with an abundance of activities and resources.
The brand new outdoor thermal suite is a real standout for the adults
too, the upgraded Signature Rooms are Devine, and the food in the
restaurant is genuinely delicious. Check it out here

If you’re planning a stay, use the code JUSTUS for
money off your room reservation!!
Hayley and Debbie are both Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists specialising in Play Therapy. They are also both mothers and former primary school teachers. You can follow Debbie on instagram here and Hayley here

Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.
https://debbiecullinane.ie/
https://www.hayley-rice.com/

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In this week's episode we are so excited to welcome Ciara and James Carty who tell us all about their wonderful little girl, Iris. Ciara and James tell the story of how Iris came in to the world, the challenges they all faced and how their lives changed, for the better in so many ways. This conversation is a tale of true inspiration and strength and a lesson in how children are incredible beings who will defy the odds and live life on their own terms! There really is nothing down about Down syndrome. Share this episode far and wide. We really hope you love it as much as we did.

https://downsyndrome.ie/branches/mayo/
https://www.instagram.com/ciaraduffy37/

Send your thoughts and comments to us at [email protected]

We are absolutely delighted to be sponsored by the stunning
Breaffy House Resort. This is a beautiful 4-star, family-friendly hotel in
Co. Mayo. They are in Ireland's Top 3 Family Friendly Hotels and cater for
children of all ages with an abundance of activities and resources.
The brand new outdoor thermal suite is a real standout for the adults
too, the upgraded Signature Rooms are Devine, and the food in the
restaurant is genuinely delicious. Check it out here

If you’re planning a stay, use the code JUSTUS for
money off your room reservation!!
Hayley and Debbie are both Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists specialising in Play Therapy. They are also both mothers and former primary school teachers. You can follow Debbie on instagram here and Hayley here

Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.
https://debbiecullinane.ie/
https://www.hayley-rice.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you watch it yet? In this episode, we unpack Louis Theroux's recent documentary which aired on Netflix and is all about the "Manosphere". It was not for the faint of heart and we found it a hard watch. Today we talk about how boys are being influenced online, and share practical advice on how to protect connection, build awareness, and support your child’s safety in the digital world. We hope you enjoy and get lots from it!

Send us an email at [email protected] and let us know your thoughts!

We are absolutely delighted to be sponsored by the stunning Breaffy House Resort. This is a beautiful 4-star, family-friendly hotel in Co. Mayo. They are in Ireland's Top 3 Family Friendly Hotels and cater for children of all ages with an abundance of activities and resources. The brand new outdoor thermal suite is a real standout for the adults and the Signature Rooms are Devine, plus, the food in the restaurant is genuinely delicious. Check it out here

If you’re planning a stay, use the code JUSTUS for
money off your room reservation!!

Hayley and Debbie are both Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists specialising in Play Therapy. They are also both mothers and former primary school teachers. You can follow Debbie on instagram here and Hayley here

Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.
https://debbiecullinane.ie/
https://www.hayley-rice.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are delighted to have been joined for the first time by a dad and who better to represent than Stephen "Cowboy" Kelly. A father of 5, you may recognise Stephen from his role as "Cowboy Lavin" on the hit TV show "The Hardy Bucks" from social media or from the many sketches and comedy shows he performs in- but it's unlikely that you've heard him speak about parenting! Beyond the personality and presence, Stephen shares honestly about resilience, life lessons, setbacks, his health scares and being a dad. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!

Send us an email at [email protected] and let us know your thoughts.

We are absolutely delighted to be sponsored by the stunning
Breaffy House Resort. This is a beautiful 4-star, family-friendly hotel in
Co. Mayo. They are in Ireland's Top 3 Family Friendly Hotels and cater for
children of all ages with an abundance of activities and resources.
The brand new outdoor thermal suite is a real standout for the adults
too, the upgraded Signature Rooms are Devine, and the food in the
restaurant is genuinely delicious. Check it out here

If you’re planning a stay, use the code JUSTUS for
money off your room reservation!!
Hayley and Debbie are both Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists specialising in Play Therapy. They are also both mothers and former primary school teachers. You can follow Debbie on instagram here and Hayley here

Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.
https://debbiecullinane.ie/
https://www.hayley-rice.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are taking a big topic- parental separation. We unpack the common issues we see in our work and really focus on how parents can support themselves and their children through this difficult time. We hope you find it helpful. Check out some resources in the show notes below.

https://rainbowsireland.ie/parents-guardians/parental-separation-divorce-relationship-breakdown
https://knowledge.barnardos.ie/server/api/core/bitstreams/e5cef7a5-cd42-4d14-82c8-728c3a617249/content

Send us an email at [email protected] and let us know your default parenting thoughts!

We are absolutely delighted to be sponsored by the stunning
Breaffy House Resort. This is a beautiful 4-star, family-friendly hotel in
Co. Mayo. They are in Ireland's Top 3 Family Friendly Hotels and cater for
children of all ages with an abundance of activities and resources.
The brand new outdoor thermal suite is a real standout for the adults
too, the upgraded Signature Rooms are Devine, and the food in the
restaurant is genuinely delicious. Check it out here

If you’re planning a stay, use the code JUSTUS for
money off your room reservation!!
Hayley and Debbie are both Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists specialising in Play Therapy. They are also both mothers and former primary school teachers. You can follow Debbie on instagram here and Hayley here

Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.
https://debbiecullinane.ie/
https://www.hayley-rice.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.